A Chance To Be Somebody Makes Strong Case For Small College
Dr. D. Elton Trueblood argues small colleges foster individual focus and campus participation. He notes Earlham and High Point College show strong outcomes with students benefiting from close student–faculty ties, active organizations, and early science interest.
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D. Elton Trueblood
Stanford University
New Friends Meeting House
Earlham College
Dr. Trueblood
Reader’s Digest
Earlham
High Point College
Truman
Nixon Eyes State Post amid White House Chase
The column questions Richard Nixon's maneuvers to secure a future cabinet post if he wins the presidency. It notes Nixon's talks with Senator Knowland and fascination with Herter, suggesting a steamroller strategy to block rivals and possibly outpace Eisenhower for the top ticket spot.
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Drew Pearson
Richard Nixon
Knowland
Nixon
White House
Pearson
Dicky Boy
Herter
Kapowland
Impressions of the Democratic National Convention
Guest columnist E A Resch of the Chatham News writes of a week in Chicago covering the Democratic National Convention. He notes fatigue from crowds and TV tech, remarks on Truman and Stevenson, and jokes about San Francisco for another week of the same.
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E. A
al) Resch
Chatham News
Siler City
San Francisco
High Point
Harold Bennett
Chicago
Pat
Harry Truman
Democratic Party
Rayburn’s high toned introductions stun Chicago crowds
The text praises Sam Rayburn for flamboyant introductions at a Democratic gathering in Chicago. It notes his habit of calling speakers “great and distinguished” and even earning the title Mr. Democrat. It hints at his skill in presenting nominating and seconding speakers before large audiences.
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Betty Furness
Mr. Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
Chicago
Historical notes on presidential acceptance speeches by convention
The piece surveys past practices of nominees appearing in person before party conventions, citing Eisenhower Stevenson Dewey Truman Kefauver Garfield and others. It discusses the ritual, strategic use of platform issues in acceptance speeches and notes debates over convention floor appearances.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Elkwood
Ind
Willkie
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Gen. Eisenhower
Thomas E. Dewey
Harry 8. Truman
Sen
Estes Kefauver
South
Theraca We
Ornors Battle
Virginia
Timmerman
South Carolina
Chandler
Kentucky
Senator Johnson
Texas
Rep
James C. Davis
Georgia
Little Foxes
Kefauver
North Carolina Higher Education Boards faces consolidation debate
The State Board of Higher Education oversees 16 institutions but retains limited control as trustees at each college keep supervisory powers. The board reviews $50 million in proposed permanent improvements while aligning programs and finances to reduce duplication and improve efficiency across the Consolidated University and related colleges.
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State Board of Higher Education
Central Board
Consolidated University
Chapel Hill
State College
Raleigh
Woman's College
Greensboro
North Carolina College
Durham
A&t College
Pembroke State College
East Carolina College
Greenville
Western Carolina College
Cullowhee
Appalachian State Teachers College
Boone
Elizabeth City
Fayetteville
Winston-Salem
Charlotte and Carver Community Colleges
Charlotte
Asheville-Biltmore
Wilmington
Higher Education Board
Budget Commission
University At Chapel Hill
State College At
Woman's College At
Consolidated
University of North Carolina
Paradox in State Control of Colleges and Schools
Notes on the News discusses centralized budgets for higher education versus local control of colleges and schools. It explains the State Board of Higher Education must approve requests for facilities and expenses, while local counties manage daily operations. Rising student demand means higher funding needs, with a master budget key to unlock classroom access.
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State Board of Higher Education
Advisory Budget Commission
General Assembly
State Board of Education
The
High Point Enterprise Masthead and Circulation Note
The High Point Enterprise masthead lists staff positions including President Secretary-Treasurer Britten D. A. Rawley Mrs R. B. Terry McPherson W Patterson Advertising Director W Idol Jr Business Manager Charles G B Loflin Circulation Manager By Mail 15 By Carrier $6 Per Year official notices and mailing details appear in the scanned text.
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D. A. Rawley
R. B. Terry Pour McPherson
W. Patterson
W. Idol, JR
Nixon dumping Stassen and Herter at the GOP convention
The narrative sketches Republican infighting in San Francisco as Nixon is urged to be dumped for Herter. Childe Harold hosts a Stassen campaign scene at the St Francis Hotel while Rep Keating and Judy Weis find the situation amusing. A Fairmont press conference with Harold ends the day, amid jokes about Herter and the convention’s mood.
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San Francisco
Childe Harold
Stassen
Nixon
Herter
St. Francis Hotel
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Kenneth B. Keating
New York
Judy Weis
Rochester
N. Y
Keating
Lake Ontario
Stassen’s
Poreynids Oy
Jojrio
Rep. Keating
Nob Hill
Fairmont Hotel
Mt. Everest
Eisenhower
Chicago Democratic convention reshapes party power balance
Peter Edson analyzes the Chicago gathering where old and new forces clashed within the Democratic party. He notes Southern defection, a Catholic vice presidency possibility, and Stevenson Kefauver’s perceived strength as the convention closes.
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James A. Garfield
Ohio
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George Dixon
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Reuters
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