Alaska the First Line of Defense in Any War
In Fairbanks and across Alaska residents fear Pentagon plans to abandon Ladd Air Force Base as it would weaken the state’s role as a northern shield. Citizens note Alaska sits near the Arctic front, with radar, a satellite station, and a Nike Hercules base intensifying vigilance while they acknowledge the grim duty to warn the nation and face potential retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Alaska
Pentagon
Ladd Air Force Base
Soviet Union
Straits
Siberia
Joe
Air Force
Army
Navy
Fort Greeley
University of Alaska
Russia
Greeley
Ladd
Arctic Ocean
Arctic
Rupert Gillett
Powers Spy Trial Reopens Debate on U2 Downing
Testimony in the Francis Powers case avoids details of how the U2 aircraft was brought down. Analysts speculate a crash landing or Soviet shoot down near the Urals. Khrushchev, frustrated at Paris, renewed Cold War rhetoric after the incident revealing American military reach.
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Francis Powers
Earth
Urals
Powers
U. S
Nikita Khrushchev
Paris
Eisenhower
Russia
Soviet Union
City management reforms take hold in High Point
The High Point city government shifts power from elected council to city manager Harold Cheek. Council members’ meddling declines as Cheek enforces a clear division between administration and policy making, signaling a return to professional governance.
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High Point
Harold Cheek
T. E. Hinson
Cheek
Hinson
Check
Nicodemus Transforms Timidity Into Courage at Golgotha
A Sunday sermon portrays Nicodemus as a cautious scholar who seeks Jesus at night and, through their exchange, becomes an emboldened follower. The piece highlights his evolution from legalist to brave supporter at the crucifixion, ending with a dramatic personal confession.
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Jesus
Nicodemus
Israel
Aaron
Scribe
Pharassee
Galilee
Judea
Desert
John the Divine
Doctor of Divinity
Campaign critique argues voters seek real leadership in 1960 race
The piece says Nixon and Kennedy rely on brain trusts but lack clear ideas. It warns both candidates must speak for themselves with strong leadership as voters resist advisers and canned messages. It notes Southern and Goldwater era sentiment shaping the campaign.
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Nixon v. Kennedy
Kennedy
Harvard
Nixon
John Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dr. Townsend
Richard Nixon
Eisenhower
Senate
Humphrey
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Barry Gold
Water
Walter Judd
South
Wendell Willkie
Thomas FE
Dewey
Thomas E. Dewey
United States
Roosevelt
Visitors from Brisbane and Blue Ridge Tour High Point
Roy Tritton of F. Tritton Ltd Brisbane visits High Point with his wife and sons to study American furniture production and advertising. Flora DeHart, 72, from a Blue Ridge cabin near Meadows of Dan spends weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clifton, learning about modern life including trains and planes.
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Brisbane
Australia
Roy Tritton
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
Flora DeHart
Tritton
High Point
F. Tritton
United States
U.S
Kenneth
America
Miss DeHart
B. E. Clifton
Hazel Ave
Archdale
Stuart
Meadows of Dan
Mrs. Clifton
Thomasville
Quotations on politics and society from diverse figures
A collection of quotes touching on revolution voting birth control fear of communism and democracy. Fidel Castro Senator George Aiken Moses Powell Gabriel Green Sukarno and Kishi are quoted on topics from church reform and birth control to space politics and minority violence and feared threats.
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John
Daniel
Moses
Pharoah
Elijah
Baal
Amos
Bethel
Peter
Jerusalem
John the Baptist
Herod
Paul
Golgotha
Panteke Er
High Point Enterprise
North Main Street
N. C
A. Rawley
RS. R. B. Terry
Holt McPherson
Brown Sees
Mana
Patterson
DOL Abak
George Sokolsky
Senora
Pandora’s Box
Nate
Robert Marks
Enterprise
Trittons
Atlanta
Oxford
Miss
William Faulkner
Floyd
Roanoke
Christ
Fidel Castro
Margaret Price
Democratic National Committee
Philip M. Hauser
Khrushchev
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Moses Powell
Newburgh
N.Y
Flying Saucer
Gabriel Green
Whittier, Calif
Sukrano
Indonesia
Kishi
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