Nixon poised to clinch GOP nomination after Rockefeller withdrawal
Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller says he will not seek the Republican presidential nomination, leaving Vice President Richard Nixon to lead the field. Dewey’s Washington meeting signaled the shift, with Nixon aiming to unify the party and win the White House, while Rockefeller refuses a VP bid.
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Washington
Dewey
Robert A. Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rckefeller
Rocky
Furniture Plaza project nears realization in downtown
The New South Furniture Exposition Corporation announces plans for Furniture Plaza opposite the Southern Furniture Exposition Building. Clearing key problems signals progress toward a year end opening with a motel and classy restaurant, aiming for October national market.
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New South Furniture Exposition Corporation
Southern Furniture Exposition
Fine recognizes High Point planner Bob Griffin resigns to join national institute
City planner Bob Griffin will resign to join the American Institute of Planners in Washington. He leaves after two and a half years of direct impact on street improvements and annexation debates. Officials praise his long range plans and leadership, noting his youth limited him from higher post yet predicting a bright future in planning.
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American Institute of Planners
Washington
Srue
High Point
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Griffin
Glad Tidings Of Prosperity Boost For 1960 Economy
Retailers forecast a solid 1960 start with a six percent rise in early 1960 business compared to 1959. Steel production hits a record high as plants reopen, auto output could reach 6.7 million units, and holiday earnings boost corporate dividends and cash flow amid growing installments and checks.
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Kintner Declares War on Market Trickery at Seminar
Federal Trade Commission chairman Earl W. Kintner warned there would be no gyp salesmen except for the suckers who fall for them. The two day public deception seminar urged consumer groups to educate the public to spot sales tricks and avoid schemes.
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Federal Trade Commission
Kintner
Better Business Bureaus
High Point Enterprise Staff Roles Listed
The High Point Enterprise announces its staff and management lineup including president, secretary treasurer, managing editor, advertising director, and business manager. Published as an independent newspaper in High Point, North Carolina.
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North Main Street
High Point
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W. Patterson, JR
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Ceenees
Washington notes mix humor and politics in brief press gallery
A roundup of light moments from officials and public figures. Neil McElroy ends government service with a joke about switching from deterrents to detergents. Eleanor Moses promotes ice cream at a press event. Robert Murphy recalls a Macmillan tale about being timid before reporters. Pentagon bulletin details Space Force salute. The Australian Shandy gains popularity with mixed opinions from Elizabeth Burrows.
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Washington
Defense
Neil McElroy
Stan Tretick
McElroy
Eleanor Moses
Alaska
Maryland
J. Millard Tawes
Bob Bartlett
Finally My Brethren A Call to Heraldred Faith for 1960
A sermon reflectively links Pauls Finally my brethren phrases from First Corinthians and Ephesians to end of 1959 and begin 1960. It urges perfection harmony in faith, strength in the Lord, rejoicing in trials, and prayer for all saints as humanity seeks unity and hope in a troubled year.
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St. Paul
My Brethren
Paul
Corinthian Church
Ephesian Church
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Sea
Phillippian
Lord Alway
Nero
Rome
Thessalonians
Timothy
Silas
Christ
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Christmas Morning Reflections and North Carolina Travel Outlook
The article contrasts the morning after Christmas with reflections on family joy, a young son’s delight, and questions about Christmas worth. It also highlights a Travel Council of North Carolina report valuing travel in 1958 at 360 million dollars, plus plans for hunting seasons, field trials, and regional celebrations in January and February.
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Travel Council of
Travel Council
Lewis C. Copeland
Department of Statistics
University of Tennessee
Copeland
Tennessee
Arkansas
Vanderbilt’s Etiquette Book Hits One Million Copy Milestone
A milestone marked by the millionth printing of Amy Vanderbilt’s Complete Book of Etiquette since 1952. Sociologist Max Lerner notes evolving etiquette, while Vanderbilt remains a public figure with media profiles and magazine articles. She hails from Staten Island and now resides in Connecticut.
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Max Lerner
America
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Edward R. Murrow
Reader's Digest
Family Circle
This Week
Coronet
McCall's
Cosmopolitan
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Better Homes and Gardens
American Home
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