Herter Appointment Seen As Hopeful Step For U.S. Policy
The elevation of Christian Herter to the No. 2 post in the State Department could reshape Eisenhower’s second term. His leadership may ease tensions with the Soviet bloc, bolster a dynamic foreign policy, and challenge isolationist currents within the Republican Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Christian A. Herter
U. S. State Department
Eisenhower
Herter
John Foster Dulles
U. S
Middle East
Dulles
Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington
Airport consolidation urged to boost regional air service
Winston-Salem resists shifting to Friendship until a new airport is ready. Gotch and Crawford offer a plan to join at Friendship once the Colfax project is secured, with High Point and Greensboro backing cooperation to improve service. Christmas Seals funding underpins TB control current year and X ray access remains strong. Over-the-Top Group seeks $50 gifts to finish United Fund Red Cross drive as subscriptions near $194,000 with a $199.97 shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Friendship
Gotch and Crawford
Greensboro
High Point
North Carolina
Colfax
United Fund-Red Cross
Governors Resist Pearl Harbor Day Pull In Maryland
Editorial notes Governor McKeldin declines Life publisher request to name December 7 Pearl Harbor Day in Maryland. He emphasizes celebrating victories over attacks and cites varied state holiday practices. The piece outlines how holidays differ across states and federal designations, with examples from Texas, Hawaii, Oklahoma, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore R. McKeldin
Maryland
Life
United States
Washington
Congress
District of Columbia
Texas
United Nations
South Carolina
Florida
Virginia
North Carolina
Hawaii
Oklahoma
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Arkansas
Virgin Islands
Eisenhower's America minority assimilation noted by editor
The Times of London view notes Americans as a nation of minorities eager to be assimilated. It observes extensive public campaigning by judges, high meat consumption, strong drive for enterprise, and a culture of identification by name with duty, amid rapid growth and global leadership hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
America
Times of London
William John Haley
NEA Service
Tax study panel urges full repeal of sales tax statutes
The commission recommends wiping out current sales and use tax laws and related rules to replace them with a new combined levy. It projects a net gain of about 347000 after partial exemptions and notes most increases fall on processors and service firms. Printing, photographs, laundries, and other items would be taxed under the proposed base, with significant shifts in who pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Britain
Georgia
New Orleans
Tax Study Commission
Commission
Brandon Hodges
Sales tax revisions affect funeral goods and foods
The article notes sweeping sales tax changes including tax on funeral expenses over 150 dollars and foods in dining rooms and vending machines. Exemptions cover school lunches and meals for institutional dining, with continued exemptions for eye glasses and hearing aids. The commission warns impacts are complex and may raise consumer prices beyond state revenue gains.
Tide of God’s Purpose and High Point growth pains
A Charlotte reader notes growth pushing toward Gaston and Union counties raising concern cities must expand services. W. E. McIntyre cites bedroom communities straining tax bases and asks for coordinated regional planning while High Point suburbs look to city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Gaston
Union
High Point
Davidson
Randolph
W. E. McIntyre
Forsyth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nixon
Sen. Jelker
Sen. MacCarthy
Idaho
Nevada
United States Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Department of Commerce
High Point Enterprise
D. A. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Eavedeees
Vosess
Bar Loris
Eyculates
THE
Associated Press
N. C
New Pot
National Kaver
Ward-Graith Company
Fisenhower
Pagosa Springs
Utah
Europe
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Charles ?Earson
Holt McPherson
Y's Men's Club
Drexel Furniture Company
Charles F. Matton
High Pointer
Trust
Wachovia
France
Russia
Kremlin
Treasury
American Legion
I. T. Mann
Roger Kirchefer
Tim Craig
W. C. “Dan” Daniel
Craig
Brendan Doll
Thurman Lobr
Post 87
Daniel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!