Behind Chinese Reds A Centry of Antagonism to Whites
A columnist argues that Chinese Communists endure a deep historical grievance against Westerners. The piece outlines potential policy options toward Red China, from UN recognition to forceful defense of Formosa, warning such steps risk war and that racial animus drives Beijing’s stance.
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Korea
Indochina
Americs
Mao Tze-tung
Chou En Lai
Truman to lecture on American citizenship at UNC
Former President Harry Truman accepts the Weil lectures engagement at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. The talk will focus on government courage and the defense of free institutions, with expectations of valuable historical insight beyond its financial honor.
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Harry Truman
Truman
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Kurfees Plans Re election Amid City Pay Battle
Winston Salem mayor Marshall Kurfees declares he will seek another office after a turbulent past year tied to the Scott Lennon campaign. His push for a pay raise for 1500 municipal workers signals continued political ambition and a strong platform.
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Winston-Salem
Marshall Kurfees
Scott-Lennon
Lennon
Winston
Parking Garage Proposal Aims To Ease City Parking
The Simmons family eyes a 250 car garage with possible expansion to 500 to relieve downtown parking shortages. Private operation is favored to avoid public funding, with aims to serve stores and rental properties choking on limited spaces. A track-covering option is deemed too costly, so more off street parking is needed to sustain trade.
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Simmons
Southern Railway
Groundhog Sees Shadow as Winter Blasts Return
Weather chatter centers on the groundhog February 2 shadow predicting a long winter but recent icy northern blasts contradict that myth. The tale mixes folklore with observed cold snaps, noting the groundhog’s omen clashes with forecasters while tradition endures.
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Groundhog
North Carolina Senate rejects easy divorce bill
The State Senate votes down Sen Owens' plan to shorten the separation wait from two years to one year in grounds-based divorces. Senator Cameron Weeks says many two year separations are not actually two years apart, urging courts and lawyers to scrutinize petitions to uphold established public policy.
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North Carolina
Sen
Owens
Cameron Weeks
Schools Go Underground in Three States Debate
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes Mississippi Georgia and South Carolina may amend constitutions to abolish public schools by funding private systems. It questions whether the Supreme Court can compel public education and whether state funds hidden in private schooling keep public scrutiny and equality.
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South Carolina
Supreme Court
North Carolina divorce bill sparks Senate debate
Senator Cameron Weeks argues that most two year separations lead to divorce and cites industry belief as he backs reducing the requirement to one year. The Owens bill fails by voice vote amid broad opposition from lawmakers who warn of harms to families and welfare costs.
Roads committee weighs motor law changes at first session
The House roads committee opened with two bills to improve safety by speeding penalties and licensing rules. One bill would mandate license suspension on excessive speeding, while another would repeal a stay on suspensions after crashes. Debate reflected past tensions and final action was postponed two weeks to review substitute proposals.
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Rubenstein saga and Trujillo in Dominican notes
The account describes Serge Rubinstein seeking favor with Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic, facing repeated rebuffs while in New York. It also visits Boca Chica coast fishing, Hammock origin, the U.S. Embassy scene with Ambassador William Tr. Pheiffer, and a Lake Placid party anecdote about medals and a dramatic dilemma.
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Spruille Braden
Argentina
Peron
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Lake Placid
Don McBurney
Rotary ideals and Confederate Round Table spark North Carolina note
A Lenior Rotary talk by Herbert J. Taylor promotes the Four-Way Test and Rotary’s world brotherhood on its 50th anniversary. News includes plans for a North Carolina Civil War Round Table starting February 26 in Greensboro with Charleston veterans, plus local items on awards, hosiery, and tax figures.
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Confederacy
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