Khrushchev Holds Back Sensational 21st Congress Speech
The 21st Congress speech by Nikita Khrushchev is described as not sensational with emphasis on blaming the United States for Cold War continuation. Analysts note potential hidden content, Mao Zedong’s Leftist Deviation, and Mikoyan’s trip aims to bolster Khrushchev while signaling possible future talks with Eisenhower.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Russian Communist Party
United States
Soviet Russia
Yugoslavia
Khrushchev
Russia
Ent
Chou Enlai
Red China
Mao Tze-tung
Stalin
Mao
China
Chou En-lai
Kremlin
Tito
Anastas Mikoyan
Eisenhower
Mikoyan
Highway 29
Yadkin
Gastonia
Bible Thought for Today Reflects on Riches and God
A meditation cites I Timothy 6 17 urging people not to trust uncertain riches but the living God. It notes prudent future planning but emphasizes a horizon that stretches into infinity.
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I Timothy
Legislature Narrowly Splits on House Speaker and Senate Pro Tem
The 63 51 House vote nominating Rep Addison Hewlett of New Hanover County as speaker and the 26 21 Senate vote nominating Sen Robert F Morgan of Cleveland as pro tem signal a lively opening to the General Assembly in Raleigh. The races show pro and anti administration lines, with Venters and Hodges figures influencing the outcome. Hewlett’s nomination was later made unanimous as Venters praised the campaign. The paper urges informed citizen involvement as sessions begin at noon, stressing responsible government and public engagement.
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Addison Hewlett
New Hanover County
House of Representatives
Robert F. Morgan
Cleveland
Senate
Raleigh
General Assembly
C. V. Henkel
Hodges
North Carolina
Venters
Hewlett
State Elections Board Proposes Primary Date Shift and Voting Reforms
The State Board of Elections advocates moving the last primary from May to June and repealing absentee voting for civilians while preserving soldier voting. Proposals include five week between primaries, six week candidacy filings, aligned local and county deadlines, and later notices for state offices. It argues a longer spread aids processing absentee ballots and supports using voting machines for efficiency.
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State Board of Elections
Election Board
Jukebox Scandals Draw Senate Rackets Inquiry
The Senate Rackets Committee led by John L. McClellan focuses on the coin operated industry amid alleged union and management collusion. Newark to Denver hearings will probe if unions act as legitimate groups or as enforcement arms for management with 100 witnesses, including Meyer Lansky, amid denaturalization actions.
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Senate
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Newark
Cleveland
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Providence
Denver
McClellan
Fidel Castro
U. S
Lansky
Rawley Leader Names R B Terry as Secretary
A brief notice lists R B Terry in the role of secretary and references president A Rawley and treasurer. Details are limited due to OCR fragments but identify the key officers.
Around Capitol Square Good Choice
Lynn Nisbet discusses pre session expectations with the General Assembly, praising the choice of presiding officers and top clerical aides while noting potential friction from some members. The piece also covers windfall tax withholding debates, pattern of North Carolina governors’ news conferences, and obituaries of Tom Henderson.
City bonds sold as banks bid in three-bank syndicate
Security National led a three bank bid to win the City of High Point bonds totaling 2.2 million dollars at about 3.1661 percent. City officials praise the result as local banks’ readiness spurs outside bids and funds will finance street and water projects with more debt planned as expansion continues.
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High Point
Security National
T. E. Hinson
Lake Crowe
Willowbrook
Ward
Main Street
Elm Street
Morris
West Green
Eastside
Americans and Soviets argue over ICBM progress and danger
Washington reports show Khrushchev claiming serial ICBM production and pinpoint accuracy while Malinovsky counters with dated missiles. U S officials dispute Soviet claims noting neither side has an operational ICBM yet. McElroy and Twining express that the United States leads in total war making potential.
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Washington
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Elroy
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
United States
McElroy
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Outer Space
Rodion Malinovsky
Malinovsky
Nathan F. Twining
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Twining
Barbs by Hal Cochran
Satirical lines comment on prices and bonds with sharp quips about paying for steaks brushing teeth and avoiding liars. It skewers public finances and personal habits in a witty, concise humor column style.
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Jukebox
McClellan Committee
Ber
William C. Buffalino
Detroit
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Buffalino
Russell
New York
Apalachin, N. Y
Joseph Barbara
Ohio Teamsters
Westchester
N.Y
Teamsters
Afl-Cio Retail Clerks International Association
High Point Enterprise
A. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Roeqstary
Tresmarer Einer
Adgertning
Associated Press
N. C
Home Brew
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Ernest Hollings
South Carolina
Tom
Thomas J. Henderson
Yanceyville
Reidsville
Tom Henderson
Devil
Charles Pearson
Holt McPherson
Grace Jones Colombo
Hanes Hosiery Mill
J. H. Adams
Adams-Millis Corporation
Willis Slane
Slane Hosiery
Colombo
Nolde and Horst
Wayne Knitting Mills
Hanes Hosiery, Inc
Hanes Sales
Hanes
James Marlow
Hal Cochran
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