Fireworks Set to Start in North Carolina Governor Race
Editorial notes Kerr Scott may run for governor amid pressure from Charles M. Johnson supporters and state officials wary of a hard campaign. Scott’s entry could shift dynamics with Johnson, Umstead, and Broughton, as Raleigh braces for a high stakes primary and a dramatic race.
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Raleigh
Kerr Scott
Mr. Scott
Charles M. Johnson
State College
Scott
Tom Pearsall
Dave Coltrane
Mr. Johnson
Ignation
Johnson
John Armstrong
Thad Eure
Mr. Eure
Cherry
Capitol Hall
John Harden
Edwin Gill
Hathaway Cross
Harry Sample
Bruce Etheridge
Mayne Albright
Oscar Barker
Durham
William Umstead
J. M. Broughton
Old reader auctioned copy recalls Garfield era
Casu al column notes an 1882 Modern Grammar School Reader from H J Gourley. Eva Heitman signed the flyleaf. The piece recalls James A Garfield and Blaine memorial excerpts, with reflections on 1880s school readers and their sad or hopeful tales.
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T. W. Albertson
Heitman
Trinity
Eva Heitman
Eva Heitman Bivins
H. L Gourley
J. N. Hunt
Pittsburgh
H. J. Gourley
Dom
Andersen
James Garfield
James Abram
Garfield
United States
Charles Guiteau
Washington
Elberton
N. J
Modern Grammar School
James G. Blaine
House of Representatives
James A. Garfield
Control of Weather Sparks City Dilemma
An eminent scientist predicts diverting rain and snow to distant areas within three years, provoking concern that municipal governments will face protests as nature is altered. Citizens differ on rain or sun on summer days, and winter snow affects voters. Mayors should weigh consequences before any experiment.
Gromyko Rejects International Atomic Control Demand
Russia's Andrei Gromyko told the UN atomic energy commission that Moscow will not accept an international control agency until America destroys its atomic bomb stockpile. The 30 month peak since the first bomb revelation raises questions whether other states have copied the design and if inspection will be accepted once US stockpiles are removed.
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Russia
Andrei Gromyko
UN Atomic Energy Commission
America
Mr. Gromyko
Pedestrian Quote Frames Safety Lesson For Son
A father tells his son that a pedestrian is the raw material for an accident, highlighting a stark street wisdom about road safety and awareness. The remark frames pedestrians as a vulnerable element in traffic, underscoring the need for caution.
Jury Dismisses Acquittal Claim After Insanity Verdict
A jurist asks for an excuse for acquittal while foreman replies insanity as the reason. The exchange highlights tension in the courtroom over the jury's decision and mental state considerations influencing verdicts.
Applicant’s Nurse Interview Quip About Experience
A job applicant for a child’s nurse role jokes about experience by saying she used to be a child herself. The remark plays on the idea of firsthand childhood experience as qualification.
Glasslike plastic, Jordaphone, and unique dental patterns
A report outlines a clear shatterproof plastic coated to act as mirrors, a Jordaphone enabling group phone conversations without standard sets, and a dashboard installable electric shaver. It notes unique tooth line patterns per person and 1945 farm buying power totaling 44.8 billion dollars.
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United States
Sokolsky questions Bogart on First Amendment group ties
George Sokolsky addresses Humphrey Bogart over his Washington trip and ties to the Committee for the First Amendment. He cites Bogart's mimeographed letter and Huston Dunne statements, questions impulsive actions, and warns not to deceive the public. He notes Bogart’s film Key Largo and co stars.
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Humphrey Bogart
Philip Dunne
John Huston
Hollywood
Washa
Washington
Hollywood Citizen-News
Bogart
Committee For the First Amendment
Humphrey Art
Hollywood Citizen News
Miss Bacall
Huston
Aston
Dunne
George FE. Sokolsky
Random Observations by Ha Boyle in New York
A collection of wry quips on work, money, love, bars, and aging from Ha Boyle. Jokes touch on job security, generosity, alimony, hangovers, mirrors, and marriage with urban humor and observational wit.
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New York
America
Winchell Warns Ike Not a Dope on 1948 Hope
The column argues General Eisenhower avoided a run for president due to historians and public opinion. It compares Ike to past war heroes like General Garfield and General Harrison, noting media campaigns that shaped voters and spurred political ambitions despite abuse and disillusionment.
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Eisenhower
William Harrison
Tip
West
Western
Europe
Political careers recalled in vivid election era echoes
The piece reflects on early American political battles from Tippecanoe to Pierce and Scott, noting how military reputations were eroded by mudslinging, partisan framing, and shifting public opinion. It compares 19th century rhetoric to later campaigns and shows how leaders like Harrison, Tyler, Pierce, and Scott endured hostile framing and fading support.
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Fort Meigs
Harrison
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Scott
Pierce
Monroe
Kansas
Nebraska
Movie Producer Crossword Clue Set A
A crossword style list with partial clues including film related terms and abbreviations such as Native of Bamboolike grass registered nurse ab yards ab tardy and surrender. The grid features numerous themed entries like things I done freedom access and symbol selenium among others.
Jacksons, Cabinet Wives and a Petticoat War
A dramatic look at Andrew Jackson's presidency with tensions over cabinet loyalties and Peggy Timberlake. The piece recalls Jacksons feud with Britain, the Eaton affair, and his resignation quote about petticoats versus Redcoats. It frames Jackson as a defining figure amid early U S political turbulence.
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Andrew Jackson
White House
Washington
Jackson
Wallace
Ickes
Andy
Eaton
Peggy Timberlake
Peggy
Grant's sharp wit on cigars at Washington events
The text recalls General Grant joking about cheap cigars during a Washington gathering. He quips that cheap cigars "stifle the odor of cheap politicians," highlighting his humor about schooling and taste in early political circles.
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Ike
General Grant
Washington
Grant
Grant era scandals cited as greater than Washington today
The piece compares current Washington scandals to those of Ulysses S. Grant, blaming Grant's close allies Jay Gould and Jim Fisk for the 1869 Black Friday gold panic, noting Grant’s suspensions and subsequent public mistrust after a congressional probe.
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Washington
Grant
Truman
Jay Gould
Jim Fiske
Benjamin Harrison's Fate Echoes Early Presidents
The passage recalls Benjamin Harrison ending his presidency in isolation and burden, likening his lonely exit from the White House to that of a General President from a century earlier. The text reflects on his conscientious leadership costing friendships and hints he might have preferred teaching history to governing.
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George Washington
Washington
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
White House
Quotes From Noted Figures On War and Economics
Multiple statements attributed to Sir Hartley Shawcross Sen George Malone Bernard M Baruch and George Bernard Shaw discuss war risk lunacy and economic investment. The collection contrasts caution about future conflicts with remarks on Marshall Plan funding and personal output versus reward.
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George Malone
Nevada
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