ATC Proposal Spurs Competing Uses for Sanatorium
The Army’s plan to use the Guilford County Sanatorium at James town as a potential interior base for the Atlantic Transport Command has revived interest in reactivating the property for medical service. Letters from local hospital supporters urge weighing hospitalization against military use, noting underused Cone Memorial and abandoned St. Leo's Hospitals, and cautioning that conversion or ATC use would be costly and may increase area vulnerability.
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Army
Jamestown
Atlantic Transport Command
Guilford County
High Point Memorial Hospital
H. L. Brockmann
Pentagon
ATC
Cone Memorial Hospital
Greensboro
St. Leo’s Hospital
Enterprise
Jamestown Atc Development
Naval Hospitals
Marine Corps
Ft. Bragg
Camp Lejeune
Atlantic Transportation Command
Jamestown Sanatorium
Army Air Force
Transport Command
The
Guilford County Sanatorium
Guilford County Medical Society
Advisory Budget Commission
North Carolina
Appropriations
House
Senate
James H. Clark
Bladen County
Victor Bryant
Durham
Alonzo Edwards
Greene
Leroy Martin
Wake
Bryant
Jim Clark
Medical Care Commission
Budget Commission
Citizens oppose ATC site amid local hospital needs
Readers clash with an Enterprise editor over using Guilford County Sanatorium for Atlantic Transport Command. They argue the facility supports hospital care for chronically ill and indigents, while opponents warn against loss of local identity and air traffic disruption.
Gas bill fight prompts calls to curb price controls
The Senate approved a natural gas bill to end direct federal price controls and send it to the President. Analysts warn consumers may face $20 to $40 higher bills and note lobbying pressure and a bribery-linked campaign contribution issue surrounding Senator Case. The Fulbright plan remains a price control alternative focused on raw materials.
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House
Case
Early presidential primary filings shift campaign pace
Editorial notes that primaries cast long shadows as states set early filing dates and campaigns begin. Kefauver projects in New Hampshire, Stevenson in California, and Eisenhower named in multiple states. Some New Jersey delegates run uncommitted to avoid consent. Thirteen states plus Alaska and DC run primaries with varying laws, fueling calls for a unified nationwide system opposed for cost.
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Estes Kefauver
Tenn
New Hampshire
Adlai E. Stevenson
California
Eisenhower
Minnesota
Ilinois
New Jersey
States
Alaska
District of Columbia
Truman
Primary delegate rules mix in early 1950s states
In New Hampshire and Minnesota advisory votes shape delegate pledges, with variations. Wisconsin allows open primaries. Illinois delegates split between district and state convention votes. New Jersey may allow group runs for individuals. Eisenhower’s decision looms, possibly delaying real contests until May in Florida and June in California.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Eisenhower
Stevenson
Kefauver
Florida
California
Eisenhower Eden Communique Aims At Russia In Asia
The eight point joint declaration by President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Eden targets Soviet influence and moves to aid Asia in independence while reaffirming NATO ties and Germany reunification. It notes possible sanctions and U N actions, debates arms to Israel, and discusses China trade embargoes and free countries welfare amid communist aggression.
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Russia
Washington
Eisenhower
Anthony Eden Wases
Asia
Europe
Germany
Teemington
U. S
Israel
Egypt
Czechoslovakia
China
Notes on the News by Charles Pearson
Charles Pearson offers a satirical remark about German defense forces, suggesting unconventional options for postwar military arrangements. The brief comment hints at the political climate and Cold War tension influencing public discourse.
Noted quotes on tax cuts and auto marketing ethics
A collection of statements from Vice President Richard Nixon and George Romney, president of American Motors, criticizing tax cut effects and auto industry practices. Nixon warns against letting desires for tax relief or balanced budgets bias judgment amid international tension. Romney cites dealer discontent with marketing methods and urges adherence to high standards to preserve economic benefits.
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Richard Nixon
George Romney
American Motors
Nash, Hudson
New Superhighway Brings Blessings Yet Brings Complications
Leon Burnett notes opening of the 29 70 superhighway aids cross country motorists but brings patrols, speed clocks, and workload strains. Widespread speeding leads to warrants, bonds, and court congestion while rural roads lose attention. Debra Burleson teething ring tale and local legal quirks add levity to the piece.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
Raleigh
Rally at Tri-City High School prompts school use notes
The Hodges rally at Leaksville drew about a thousand people, tracking mud into Tri-City High School. Supt. John Hough says the committee will reimburse all operating expenses and any damages, as schools welcome community meetings when costs are covered.
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Tri-City
Leaksville
Public School Fund
State of
North Carolina
Rockingham County
John Hough
National Guard
John Motley Morehead
Morehead
University At
Chapel Hill
Kenan Stadium
Draper - Leaksville - Spray
Morehead Planetarium
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