Hosiery Industry Sees Rebound After Postwar Slump
Southern Hosiery Manufacturers Association meeting in Roanoke highlights improving demand, reduced capital flow, and mill liquidations during a two year slump. Growth in U S population adds 15 000 new hosiery consumers every 48 hours as prices stabilize and prospects brighten for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Hosiery Manufacturers Association
Roanoke
Taylor R. Durham
Doctor Durham
U. S
Dior
The
Charlotte News
Hoey Opposes National Democratic Convention Next Year
North Carolina Senator Clyde R. Hoey argues a special Democratic convention would harm rather than help the party in upcoming congressional and state races. He believes the party’s diverse interests cannot be fitted into a single pattern and fears internal conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Hoey
North Carolina
Chicago
Adial Stevenson
Hoey
Stephen A. Mitchell
Democratic Party
Let them keep the television for six hungry children
Newspaper notes widespread generosity toward Mrs. Gladys Conner who offered to sell an eye to support her family. The community responded with money clothing and furniture to aid rehabilitation. The editorial urges against removing the television stating a car is needed for work and the children deserve a small joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Conner
Conner
Congress Moves to Eliminate Cap on Washington D C Deduction
The House fast tracks a rider by Rep. John W. McCormack to remove the $5000 cap on Washington living expenses for members of Congress. If enacted, a senator or representative could deduct all such costs, including rent and services, from their federal income tax. Critics call it self serving and a mid term pay raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Senate
McCormack
Congress
Penses
Internal Revenue Bureau
Mistake of Sending O Dwyer to Mexico as Diplomat
A harsh critique of sending former New York mayor William O Dwyer as ambassador to Mexico. The piece condemns political expediency, calls him a suspect figure who lived modestly in exile, and argues the decision damaged U S prestige overseas. It questions the ethics of appointing failed connivers to trust posts and warns the mistake will linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Dwyer
Mexico
Rome
Collier's Magazine
Lester Velie
New York
Will O'Dwyer
Velie
Will
Underworld
Collier's
United States
Court of St James's
Bill
Cuimauto-Agency
Ward enlists aid of Vatican and communism in fight against democracy
George Sokols ky argues Harry F Ward, longtime Methodist leader and scholar, used his influence to rally pro Communist and anti democratic efforts. He accuses Ward of promoting subversive fronts and links to Soviet propaganda while praising universal antiwar activism as a tool for Marxist aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Ward
University of Southern California
Northwestern
Harvard
Methodist Federation of Social Service
Union Theological Seminary
American League Against War
American League For Peace and Democracy
Fascist International
People’s Front
France
Spain
Hitler
Mussolini
Germany
Italy
Vatican
Hearst
Professor Ward
United Front
Methodist Church
Socialist International
Communist International
Kinsey
Harry Ward
America
Marx
Quotable Moments From Leaders And Public Figures
A selection of quoted remarks spans politicians and public figures. Highlights include Sloan Simpson on ex-New York Mayor William O Dwyer, Senator McCarthy era remarks, Dr J D Hullinger delivering his own baby at 92, and tributes from Al Simmons to Connie Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Sloan Simpson
New York
William O'Dwyer
Mr. Mack
al Simmons
Connie Mack
Bank Looting and Odd Columns Fill Turbulent Page
A Raleigh region paper reports two Eastern North Carolina banks on a Friday robbed of over 35000 dollars with insured losses to depositors avoided. The piece also weaves in humor and polemics on mock columns about marriage advice and social mores, plus brief notes on curfew rules for UNC football players and odd clergy miscommunications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Williamston
Garner
Efland
Fritz Lutz
University of North Carolina
Contrasts Between Eisenhower Umstead Presidents Compared
The article contrasts President Eisenhower and Governor Umstead, noting Eisenhower delegates and decentralizes while Umstead seeks personal responsibility. It cites cabinet vs council dynamics, spokesmen roles, and the influence on legislatures, ending with a quip about chimpanzee intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr Scott
Harry Truman
White House
Executive Mansion
Fortune Magazine
Charles J.V. Murphy
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Coolidge
National Republican Committee
Raleigh
Umstead
Murphy
Council of State
Inet
Legislative Branch
Congress
Dwight Eisenhower
Washington
William Umstead
North Carolina
General Assembly
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Knoxville News-Sentinel
Bonn
Robert Ruark
Bill O'Dwyer
George Sokolsky
Senator McCarthy
Charles E. Potter
Mich
J. D. Hullinger
Chester Wiles
W. A. Biins
Columbia
8. C
Neill
Dortuy IBM
Voice of Secu
Anytown
Denise Dareal
Rocky Marciano
Malenkov
Gall — Vishinsky
Russia
U. N
Security Council
Charles C. Pinckney
South Carolina
French Republic
Pinckney
Elmira
N. Y
Makemmen Military School
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
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