Truman criticizes Bricker amendment in strategic interview
Former President Truman voices strong opposition to the Bricker amendment, calling it isolationist and potentially harmful to presidential foreign policy. The Kansas City Star interview, delayed for release, frames his stance as a defensive stand for national sovereignty and executive action, noting mixed potential effects on both parties and on Eisenhower.
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Truman
Bricker Amendment
United States
Kansas City Star
Bricker
Eisenhower
Judicial Shuffle Elevates Three North Carolina Judges
Governor Umstead makes three key appointments to the North Carolina judiciary. Judge M. W. Barnhill is promoted to Chief Justice, William H. Bobbitt of Charlotte becomes a Supreme Court justice, and Francis O. Clarksdeh becomes a resident Superior Court judge. The reshuffle follows seniority and merit, drawing praise for selecting qualified officials.
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Noth Carolina
M. W. Barnhill
Charlotte
William H. Bobbitt
Supreme Court
Francis O. Clarksdéh
Umstead
Barnhill
W. A. Devinvaca
Bobbitt
State Judicial Council
14Th Judicial District
Raleigh
William Augustus Devin
Goodby
Walter P. Stacy
Gov
Devin
Traveling salesmen tale travels eastward in Russia
A humorous column notes that Russians reportedly copy the traveling salesman trope with a twist as a Tadzhikistan Communist newspaper warns of improprieties by visiting commissars. It jokes that even travel missions now pause between duties, reflecting on cultural transfer and gossip from Moscow. Elliott Roosevelt mocks Jimmy Roosevelt after his sister-in-law’s public defense.
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Moscow
Tadzhikistan
Russia
Iron Curtain
Schooling pays off in higher earnings says labor chief
Forrest H. Shuford cites 1950 census data showing high school graduates over 25 earned $753 more than eighth grade graduates in 1949 for men and $675 more for women. He argues stronger enforcement of compulsory attendance, noting many dropouts begin work by age 16 and that four years of high school yield the best future income.
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Forrest H. Shuford
Shuford
Local level action key to solving national traffic woes
George Sokolsky argues that solving traffic and road problems hinges on aggressive local organization. He cites car growth, trucks, and aging roads, urging communities to demand better streets and bridges through municipal and state pressure rather than federal centralization.
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P Watchfield
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Congress
Litchfield
Eisenhower
FEPC
the Cent
Jopating Zaregte
Pentagon gossip and raucous goings on in Washington
Washington chatter rails at Secretary of Defense Charlie Wilson. A prankish Army friction involves an ulcer joke and a Navy surplus sale including 23 Toggenburg goats. Edward Hull faces cat import headaches as he tries to move his family and pets to London.
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R Oakley Saones
Lumter
California
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Pentagon
Army
Defense
Charlies E. Wilson
Charlie Wilson
Washington
Edward W. S. Hull
England
London
Hull
Seab
John Hart
Thomas
Mr. Hull
Sir Charles Campbell
Sir Charles
British Foreign Service
Home Secretary
National Press Club
Quotes and remarks on war, politics, and public figures
A collection of quoted statements from senators and public figures on Korea, budget cuts, and political strategy. Notable voices include Sen George Aiken and Sen Guy Gillette, with remarks from Frs ama of Corporation and Adlai Stevenson among others. The remarks touch on policy, repatriation, and public security themes.
Local Jottings and Events In the News
A mixed column recounts a Friday with weather near miss, bus ride memories, and kind acts from Miss Ryan. Dan J. Gorman notes early robin sightings and spring musings. Neighborly tomato storage tips from J. C. Farr, plus short news briefs on tax evasion verdicts, Raleigh judiciary changes, and global coffee price commentary.
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Sol
Gulf Service Station
Main and
Montlieu
Pisa
Greyhound
Winston-Salem
Winter
Consolidated
Ryan
High Points
Dan J. Gorman
Chestnut Street
Hemingway and Ruark Reflect on Humble Courage of Papa
Sydney writer Robert Ruark recalls Ernest Hemingway's survival of plane crashes and praises his unkillable, plainspoken style. Ruark notes Hemingway's kindness, independence, and relentless pursuit of truth in writing, concluding an obituary would have felt sentimental only out of deference to the dead.
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Sydney
Australia
Ernest Hemingway
Kilimanjaro
Heminway
Anganyika
Papa
Uganda
Hemingway
Pamplona
Spain
Africa
Ted
Ely
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R. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
Charles B. Lofs
Associated Press
High Point
N. GC
Holt McPherson
Co. W. Patterson, JR
Harry
Clarkson
Mecklenburg
Ben Douglas
Board of Conservation and Development
Harvey Moore
Part A
Elliott Roosevelt
Jimmy
Pasadena
Athletic Club
Lexington Dispatch
North Carolina
Europe
George Sokolsky
George Dixon
Alexander Wiley
Pious Gop
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Guy Gillette
Town
Gillette
Wisconsin
Wy Wiley
Y Nello
Senate
Sen
George Aiken
God
Frs
Ama
Las Vegas
Eleanor Holm Jarrett Rose
Korea
Japan
Syngman Rhee
Leonard Moskovitz
Aeaganda
Reds
Adlai) Stevenson
Presient
Paul Douglas
Eeagerty
Ike
W. A. Bivins
J. C. Furr
Adams Street
Wilson Warlick
Aes Ogg
New York Stock Exchange
America
New York
Robert Ruark
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