Remembering the first airplane flight at Kill Devil Hill
A reflection on the 48th anniversary of the Wright brothers flight. The piece notes celebrations in Manteo Nag's Head Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil on the event while questioning aviation's net value. It contrasts civilian progress with destructive war uses and ponders whether airplanes have truly improved humanity given losses and dangers.
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Caudle says he still does not know why fired
Former assistant attorney general Theron Caudle, on a radio program, states he does not know why he was fired and doubts Attorney General Howard McGrath would have acted without presidential intervention. The President says McGrath will not be fired. The Caudle affair, however, unsettles McGrath and hints at further shifts among close associates.
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News photographers compare freedoms of royal coverage
The London Daily Graphic photographer Stanly Devon praises American press freedom in Canada and the United States, but warns that photographers in groups can misinform the public. The piece cites a Wake Forest groundbreaking incident and urges journalists to avoid staging shots and blocking views while advocating self policing and honest reporting.
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The Man Who Went to Europe in 1951
A witty profile hints at a man who traveled to Europe in 1951 and did not speak with General Eisenhower. The piece suggests media interest from radio or television networks or slick magazines before year’s end.
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Mayor Hartsfield jokes on Confederate money at Washington luncheon
The Atlanta mayor pokes fun at saving Confederate money during a breakfast with the Anteaters Association at the National Zoo. A satirical menu features exotic dishes as officials debate what to eat, while Mrs. Montgomery and others steer the talk away from the grotesque offerings. The piece closes with a brief note on corn cob decontrol from the Office of Price Stabilization.
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Squeeze as an American institution in Truman era politics
The piece critiques public officials engaging in private gain and mink purchases, arguing Washington’s culture mirrors Chinese squeeze. It condemns Truman for tax free dollars and a subservient Congress, calls for leaders of stature, references Lincoln, and notes high taxes and public salaries push officials toward corruption.
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Quotes on listening, humor, and politics from 20th century figures
Boston music therapist Arthur Fultz warns against protected listening as he notes satisfaction from concerts and compares it to overeating. Jackie Gleason claims reality based comedy yields deep laughter. Senator William Benton cautions Taft nomination could tempt Truman to run, highlighting political calculus.
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Winter Solstice Reflections At The College
A Long Beach column blends seasonal weather musings with nature’s mercy and a poet’s verse as readers recall winter’s gloom and the coming spring. Peggy Bowman contributes a personal reflection on loss and faith, followed by notes on High Point College’s recent accreditation and a humor-filled classroom exchange about punctuation.
Broadway season notes mix of hits and lukewarm shows
The New York critics survey a dense slate from Katharine Cornell’s return in The Constant Wife to Elmer Rice’s The Grand Tour and Charles Watkins praised fare. Mixed verdicts follow Stratford, Olivier vs Gielgud, and a parade of films and radio shows. Danvers of the Giants and Yankees mourn DiMaggio’s retirement and Stanky trade.
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