Furniture Industry Capable Of Doubling Output In Ten Years
A 141 factory survey shows 90 percent optimistic about immediate furniture industry prospects. Arno J. Johnson cites factors for growth and 1955 strong markets, with output potential rising from about four billion to seven billion dollars next year and six billion in five years. Government labor productivity gains and better merchandising are needed to capture a larger share of consumer dollars. The second item urges reanalysis and speedy purchase or condemnation of a better site for a new elementary school to begin construction before the next school year.
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Chicago
National Association of Furniture Manufacturers
Arno J. Johnson
Johnson
L. Richardson Preyer
Board of School Commissioners
Open House For High Point Employment Security Office
Open House is held tonight at 304 308 N Wrenn St to showcase the High Point Employment Security Office in its new quarters. The article highlights the office origins with the National Re-Employment Service and its role in stabilizing local employment, noting 50 000 annual contacts and 1 125 000 in unemployment payments processed last year during a textile downturn, plus benefits to veterans and disabled workers.
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High Point Employment Security Office
N. Wrenn St
National
Capus M. Waynick
ESC
Enterprise
Wrenn St
Sheraton
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Ralph E. Miller
United Fund Wins Out Over Heart Association Expulsion
The Winston-Salem Heart Association is expelled from state and national affili ates as the local group joins the United Fund. Community support under the United Fund is praised while national fundraising policies are viewed as unworkable.
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Winston-Salem Heart Association
Winston-Salem United Fund
United Fund
Heart
The
Heart Association
Winston-Salem
Red Cross
Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Association For the Handicapped
Society For the Crippled
High Point Enterprise Printer Notice
Local notice states Associated Press content rights and distribution terms. It mentions second class matter at High Point Post Office and independent contractor carriers not liable for advance payments.
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High Point
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High Point Enterprise, Inc
Contention Over Guilford County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Needs
Editor writes about the Guilford County Tuberculosis Sanatorium facing money and patient-load pressures as state rates threaten local access. Board chair L C Amos argues county residents should not be taxed to support state beds while state facilities remain able to treat, urging continued county operation until alternatives emerge.
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Enterprise
Guilford County
North Carolina
of County Commissioners
L. C. Amos
Board of County Commissioners
Young Democratic Clubs rally highlights workshop gains
The event at Capitol Square drew about 100 Young Democrats who praised the workshop program sponsored by University YDC Chapel Hill as the most profitable part of the gathering. Thad Eyre outlined party organization, while Terry Sanford and E J Woodhouse offered campaign and history insights. Eure stressed voter importance and cautioned against costly, low-ethics campaigns, praising printed publicity over radio and TV for cost efficiency.
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YDO
University
YDC
Chapel Hill
Thad Eyre
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Terry Sanford
UDC
Kerr Scott
E. J. Woodhouse
Eure
Campaign finance talk and Democratic history notes
Audience questions about campaign funds prompt critique of large donations from groups seeking influence. Dr. Woodhouse traces the Democratic party to Alfred the Great, praising its rule by and for the people while noting leadership gaps as older members retire. He cites UDC work and lauds North Carolina's leadership prospects, touching on campaign contributions and a nod to the British system.
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Woodhouse
Democratic Party
Eure
United States
Alfred the Great
UDC
North Carolina
Bronx Interpreter Steers Russian Farm Delegation
Valdimir Petrovich Prokofieff, a Bronx native and State Department analyst, served as the official interpreter for the Russian farm delegation touring the United States. His Bronx wit and quick reflexes helped Americans and Russians understand each other during the trip, including his work with Deputy Minister Vladimir Matskevich at the National Press Club.
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Washington
Valdimir Petrovich Prokofieff
Bronx
Idlewild
Vladimir Petrovich Prokofieff
State Department
Vladimir Matskevich
Vladimir
Brooklyn College
Columbia
Federal Communications Commission
U. Army
Berlin
Floyd Parke
Matskevich
National Press Club
Dellylaugheanerests
V. P. Prokofieff
Fire hazards and gun culture in a reflective column
August notes reflect on science and firefighting progress, guns in boyhood, prevention in medicine, and daily life musings. The writer discusses gas explosive risk, postwar safety education, and personal anecdotes about fear, nerves, and writers' self observation.
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