Public Morals Shift As TV Presents Edgy Standards
A High Point club recounts Harry Truman using manure in a farm speech and a political vow that daytime TV and talk shows push society toward looser morals. Dr. John Howard warns that cinema, records, radio, and especially television shape youth and adults alike, moving the edge of acceptability outward.
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Truths Of Campaigning In Municipal Candidate Declarations
A last moment surge of filings to city governing body positions yields many announcing statements that offer little meaningful insight on sensitive municipal topics. Campaign messaging tends to be cautious and noncommittal, focusing on general themes rather than specific policy detail.
Movin' On film crews meet Charlotte protests and elephants
Junk dealers opposed filming their shops as a fence for stolen property while a planned elephant scene drew no official response. The piece argues that strong government requires an informed electorate and demands truthful political discourse beyond popularity contests. News media can assist after nominees are chosen, but not replace public accountability.
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Feast Day of St Louis and Bible Societies Q&A
Catholic observances mark Aug 25 as St Louis IX feast day noting his piety and crusade era. The United Bible Societies headquarters are in Stuttgart West Germany with over five national bodies in about 100 countries. Graceland College moves to Parkville Missouri sharing a board with Park College and will preserve separate identities.
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Furniture market activity signals strong October showing
Pre market visitors from major retail stores nationwide indicate robust demand as the Southern Furniture Market nears. Buyers flock to Henredon Schoonbeck’s Mount Airy upholstery plant expansion while dealers from North Carolina and beyond eye new lines and favorable pricing amid cautious stock levels.
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Henredon Furniture Industries
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Pentagon eyes floating spy bases to replace Turkish sites
The Pentagon weighs using mothballed ships as floating intelligence bases to monitor the Soviet Union from international waters if Turkey denies access. Officials hope Ankara will renew base rights after a pending House vote. defeat could force a rapid evacuation and hostage-like consequences for personnel.
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Congress
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Capital Viewpoint Jawboning No Cure For Inflation
A Washington column argues Ford and Congress misunderstand foreign economics' impact on U S inflation. It cites oil cartel price shocks, global recession, and past Treasury leadership, urging real action over jawboning as Western Europe Japan and Britain face growth slowdowns and regional instability.
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