Vast Problems and Challenge Facing 1955 General Assembly
The 1955 North Carolina General Assembly faces segregation, fiscal pressures, education, and water resources. Senator Kirkman urges prompt action on secrecy law repeal, reapportionment reform, and a revised minimum wage, with highway and prison issues driving budgeting needs. The piece stresses constructive leadership to handle a long, contentious session.
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Associated Press News Council
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Sign Those Letters The Reader Writes Policy
The Enterprise explains that letters must have identifiable authors or acceptable pseudonyms and anonymous submissions are rarely published. It notes editors protect anonymity for legitimate writers while keeping a wastebasket for unusable anonymous communications and invites public minded letters within decency and length limits.
Dulles Courteous Dulles State Dept Visit Impresses Scribes
Washington reporters describe the State Department as a scene of courtly conduct with John Foster Dulles. The piece notes how press crews from varied beats treat officials with deference and how Dulles’ courteous manner contrasts with tougher Pentagon and Justice press rooms.
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John Foster Dulles
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Pentagon
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Department of Justice
Plastic Santa and Christmas Ornaments Go Plastic
Plastics reshape Christmas icons with Santa as a chemist or injection mold operator. Outdoor plastic Christmas bells from Grand Rapids endure wind rain and cold, stay appealing and reusable, offering low cost versus evergreen decorations. Still, the charm of real evergreens may be missed.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Grand Rapids
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Reorganization and revenue fears shape North Carolina session
The report notes state agency reorganization as a major issue while Supreme Court school segregation arguments delay. liquor referendum fades due to revenue pressures with projected losses of 10 million in state funds and 15 million for counties and municipalities. Redistributing General Assembly membership is unlikely to rise as a major controversy this session.
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State revenue and reorganizaton debate looms
Capitol Square faces funding gaps as lawmakers weigh minimum needs versus revenue raises. Tax plans, including income and business levies, prompt clash over reasonable taxes and possible service cuts. Reorganization and higher education reports spark further contention ahead of January actions.
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Proon
1956 Presidential Race Fragments Stir Debate
What remains reads as a fragmented discussion about a Stevenson versus Eisenhower contest. Mention appears of Rep. Victor and a claim that an iron curtain war against Russia would lead to liberation, with scant surrounding context.
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Mae
Victor An Sham
Okla
Bigness and Trusts Highlight Early 20th Century Debates
The piece surveys antitrust actions against Du Pont and allies like General Motors and U S Rubber, noting judge rulings that big size alone isn’t monopoly. It recalls Roosevelt era trust busting, praises industry leaders including George E. Hutchens of Big Bear Supermarkets, and features assorted local anecdotes and biting remarks on legal questions.
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E. L du Point de Nemours and Company
du General Motors
U. S. Rubber
Walterty
Aoe
Combine
du Point
New York Stock Exchange
George E. Hutchens
Big Bear
Virginia
Israelis Hurting Cause By Engaging In U S Politics
Washington report notes Israeli officials and American Zionists supported Democratic candidates, viewed as aiding Israel’s cause. It cites U S aid figures to Arab states, claims of subsidized arms deals, and stresses the aim to maintain regional stability without provoking new wars.
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