Umstead urged to seek taxpaying growth over higher taxes
Editorial argues North Carolina needs more and wealthier taxpayers, not more taxes, and endorses appointing John Harden as head of the Conservation and Development Department to promote industrial growth and state resources. It notes Governor-elect Umstead should persuade Harden to join C and D for broader fiscal impact.
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William B. Umstead
North Carolina
Bill Umstead
State Department
State Department of Conservation and Development
Department of Conservation and Development
State Highway Commission
Kerr Scott
George Ross
Umstead
John Harden
Burlington Mills
John
Bur-Mil
C. and D
Harden
Behind FTC oil cartel report a political stir and secrecy
The FTC oil cartel study, issued with President Truman's approval and backed by Senator Sparkman, faced State Department secrecy and a looming grand jury probe led by DOJ prosecutor Leonard Emmerglick. The eight‑part series follows earlier monopoly reports while stirring political pressure from Senator Hennings.
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Washington
NEA
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Federal Grand Jury
FTC
Alabama
John J. Sparkman
Small Business Committee
Truman
Grand Jury
Leonard J. Emmerglick
Aluminum Company of America
Congress
Weather and fish bites defy correlation, study finds
A national survey compares weather data with fishermen and reports no link between weather patterns and fish feeding. The piece cites other trivia from science, gossip, and public notices, including nutrition figures and historical tidbits, in a composite Dallas Times Herald style read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Dallas Times-Herald
White House
Hiram Ulysses Grant
Stephen Grover Cleveland
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
John Calvin Coolidge
England
Junior
Stevenson’s Speech Ignores Truman as Campaign Focus
Governor Adlai Stevenson delivered two major speeches in New York and New Jersey, notably not mentioning President Truman. The piece notes Stevenson’s push to resist special-interest pressure while urging national unity and veteran concerns, and contrasts audience size with Eisenhower. It concludes Stevenson’s most attention grabbing moment was his veteran policy stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Adlai Stevenson
Harry Truman
Stevenson
Truman
American Legion
New York
New Jersey
Legion
General Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Associated Press
Versailles
Hoover
Europe
Wilson
United States
League of Nations
Clemenceau
France
David Lloyd George
Britain
Paris
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Fdr
Capitol
Parking Meter Debate Sheds Light On North Carolina Law
An editorial discusses NC Supreme Court rulings on parking meter ordinances and explains nolo contendere. It notes the plea means no contention and how dismissal can follow weak testimony by officers. The piece questions enforcement reliance on motorists’ willingness to pay or fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Supreme Court
Nolo Contendre
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Poe Shrine in Richmond Needs Public Support
A Richmond Poe shrine faces annual carrying costs of 300 to 400 dollars, prompting calls from Virginius Dabney and others for a fundraising push like a Pennies for Poe campaign. The piece urges national effort to preserve American cultural monuments and revive patriotism among youths.
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Richmond
Virginia
Edgar Allan Poe
America
Poe
New York Sun
Paul G. Hoffman
Henry Ford
Virginius Dabney
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Poe Foundation
Association For the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
Tamerlane
Congo
Massachusetts
Connecticut
United States
United Nations
Youth Saves Herb Hoover From Flames
Aging humanitarian Herbert Hoover survives a cabin fire at Silver Lake California after guard Bill Jenney, 21, spots flames. Hoover quips I have taken care of refugees all my life this is the first time I have been a refugee. The piece reflects on Hoover's career and a mix of political notes and social commentary from the era.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Mr. Hoover
McCall's
Fdr
Herbert Hoover
Silver Lake
Bishop
High Sierras
California
Bill Jenney
Herbie
Quotes on media settings and economic strength from historical figures
A compilation of provocative quotes attributed to figures including Bronx Zoo curator Lee Crandall, Winston Churchill, and exiled King Farouk. The remarks touch on exhibition ethics, military power linked to economic health, and poverty from comparative viewpoints.
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Bronx Zoo
Lee Crandall
Winston Churchill
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Peter Edson
Middle East
Thomas C. Hennings
Missouri
Neal O'Hara
Wisconsin
L. A
Speed) Riggs
Speed
Los Angeles
U.S
Rome
Kin Hubbard
Ny Coast
Seaport
Missouri Farmers’ Co-operative
Coop
U. S
Clarence Cannon
House Appropriations Committee
Oil Trust
Co-operative League
International Cooperative Petroleum Association
Howard Cowden
Federal Trade
John Carson
Corwin Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Thurman Arnold
John Blair
O'Mahone
TNEC
Cavite
Philippines
Switzerland
American Railway Car Institute
Delaware River
New York, Pennsylvania
Delaware
Enterprise
Herb Hoover
Herb
Woodrow Wilson
Herbie Hoover
Greensboro
Y.M.C.A
Mystic Isles
Scott
Alamance
U. S. Senate
J. Ruppert Pennypincher
Pennypincher
Farouk
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