Drunken driving discussed by Hartford physicians and call for tests
Hartford physicians Dr. William B. Scoville and Dr. Benjamin B. Whitcomb urge compulsory blood alcohol testing in fatal or serious accidents and reporting. They advocate penalties for drink driving and a moral public campaign, noting Sweden's example and the need for careful prep before law.
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Hartford
William B. Scoville
Benjamin B. Whitcomb
Hartford Hospital
Connecticut Bar Association
Sweden
Southern strategy urged as electoral map shifts in 1964
The Florida Democratic nominee warns South leaders to map strategy now to avoid being trampled in national politics. He notes the South's electoral votes will drop, while Northern states gain, and asserts growing importance of Black populations. He argues for stronger regional influence to prevent outside trampling.
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Florida
Goverernor
South
New York
California
Pennsylvania
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Textile workers urged to notice impact of cheap imports
A Burlington merchant cites a Daily Independent letter criticizing short pay during mill slowdowns caused by foreign-made goods. The piece argues that widespread sale of inexpensive imports, often labeled Made in Japan, harms American textile jobs and urges management to inform workers where such merchandise comes from to protect local employment.
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Burlington, N. C
Daily Independent
Kannapolis
N. C
Japan
North Carolina
Okebs
High Point, N
High Point Enterprise, Inc
There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
The old economist sums economics in one line: there is no free lunch. Taxpayers bear the cost of government programs, whether funded by taxes or other means, and voters should ask if the purchase yields real value for the price.
High Point Enterprise Directory Page
Independent High Point newspaper staff and office details listed with leadership roles and contact lines for the 1884 established publication. Includes president secretary treasurer editor and managing editor names and titles.
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High Point Enterprise, Inc
North Main Street
High Point
N.C
A. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Holt McCpherson
Joe Brown
C. W. Patterson, JR
Sen Buspol
Eaesiness Feenease
George Sokolsky Campaign for Youth
A review of Communist Party USA youth efforts notes plans from September 1960 for a monthly publication New Horizons by Youth Publications Inc. Mortimer Daniel Rubin, National Youth Director, outlined aims to educate youth with socialist ideas, promoting peaceful coexistence and anti racism while organizing fund drives and events. The document also frames youth work as reestablishing a depleted Party youth cadre and designates September 1960 as Youth Month.
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Communist Party of the United
Reretiakas Aie Te Ton
New Horizons
Youth Publications, Inc
Mortimer Daniel
Danny) Rubin
Philadelphia
Communist Party, USA
Communist Party
Senate
Internal Security
Danny Rubin
Chicago
Illinois
Rubin
Plah Mth Rye Ily Edior
Hunt and Woodard Vie for Key House Posts in 1961
Rep. Joe Hunt of Guilford travels NC seeking favorable placements on committees amid many new lawmakers. Rep. Thomas H. Woodard of Wilson is the likely head of the crucial appropriations committee, overseeing a billion-dollar budget and $100 million in capital requests.
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Joe Hunt
Guilford
Cloyd Philpott
Senate
Woodard
Hunt
Rep
Thomas H. Woodard
Wilson
Joe Eagles
Senate Appropriations Committee
Hodges
Advisory Budget Commission
House
Appropriations
Rufus A. Doughton
Alleghany
House Finance Committee
J. Kemp Doughton
House Appropriations
Smallpox Visits Elkins In 1890s Family Tale By Douglas
Henry T. Douglas recounts how a cold Sunday in 1890 brought a starving couple to shelter, leading to a smallpox outbreak in Randolph County.Dr. Daniels treats Mrs Douglas with strict diet and quarantine while the boy and sister battle sores, aided by neighbors including Willie the helper. The piece honors wartime physician Dr Daniels and recalls the community’s response amid fear and loyalty.
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Henry T. Douglas
Victoria
Elwood
Randolph County
Western Maryland Railroad
Tucker County
Nioe
Vic
Henry Lawson
Uncle Henry
Hoddy Daniels
Elkins
Dr. Daniels
Dr. Chase
Willie
Elkins Hospital
Daniel
Coberly
Small R
38Th Infantry
The
Marne
Sently
Wilbur Young
Parsons
Douglas
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Hartford Courant
News and Observer
Southern Textile News
Shreveport Journal
High Point Enterprise
George Sokolsky
Campaign For Youth
Lynn Nisbet
Round the Capitol
General Insurance
General Assembly
Repubs
Democrats
Charles Pearson
Holt McPherson
W.va
Inter-Mountain News
Sennen
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