Wealth and neglect shape Gamble Benedict's troubled world
A columnist argues wealth and distant parenting fuel character flaws in Gamble Benedict. It traces a pattern of privileged upbringing, servant reliance, and scant religious or familial warmth shaping adolescence and risky behavior.
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Gamble Benedict
Chapin School
New York
Briarcliff College
Smith, Vassar
Bryn Mawr
Barnard
Radcliffe
Chapin
Eastern Carolina's Lesson Is Ours Too
Gov Hodges sparked debate by saying Eastern North Carolina lags economically and Debnam argues the state must diversify beyond tobacco. The editorial urges North Carolina to adapt to changing times, modernize industries like hosiery and furniture, and avoid listening one ear in one ear out.
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Carolina
Luther Hodges
North Carolina
Eastern Carolina
Waldemar Debnam
Debnam
Greene County
East
Political blame games on national defense in election campaigns
In a sharp editorial stance, the piece condemns Democrats and Republicans for fearmongering about Soviet threat to gain political advantage. It warns that cries of imminent danger risk public panic and urges responsible handling of national defense issues during campaigns.
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Soviet Russia
United States
National Defense
Congress
Fellows
Payola Blues Stir Headlines as Regulators Push Exposures
Editorial Research Reports that the payola scandal tightens its grip as the FTC and the House subcommittee seek rapid, public exposures of illegal payments for airplay. Dick Clark figures in headlines while investigations target 37 firms and RCA Victor signs a lighter consent order.
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Federal Trade Commission
House Legislative Oversight Subcommittee
House Subcommittee
FTC
Dick Clark
American Broadcasting Company
TV Network
Clark
Oren Harris
D-Ark
House
Subcommittee
ABC
Variety
RCA Victor
Rep
Harris
Congress
Commission
Harris Subcommittee
Boston
Hollywood
Harris Group
Chicago
Midwest
Land rights of way and costs loom large in highway debate
Lynn Nisbet reports on Melville Broughton of the State Highway Commission warning that land acquisition costs and acreages required for interstate and state routes strain public budgets. He notes wide rights of way, demolition costs, and the tradeoffs with farms, cities, and future planning amid broader concerns about food production and infrastructure needs.
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State College
Melville Broughton
State Highway Commission
Bill Somers
Wilkes County
U. S
Yadkin River
Somers
Kerr Scott
Charlie Deane
Highway Commission
Broughton
Notes On The News On economy and small cars trend
A national magazine reports economists warning about cropland being diverted from crops to clothing and shelter. It notes a shift to smaller compact cars reducing highway and parking needs and European competition pushing new designs and midyear production adjustments.
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National
Old friend Ponton reflects on youth fashion and progress
W H Ponton recalls early life in Sandy Ridge near High Point and details his move to San Francisco. He critiques midcentury fashion shifts, TV influence, rising divorce and out of wedlock births, and asks what keeps families together as society changes.
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Gamble
W. H. Ponton
California
Fountain of Youth
the Times
Sandy Ridge
High Point
U.S
San Francisco
Pacific
Quotes Highlight Political Tensions and Public Figures
A collection of remarks from U S leaders and public figures questions election laws critique of political trust and policy. Notable voices include Lyndon Johnson Udall and Debre amid references to the Algerian crisis and public spending.
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Stewart Udall
D-Ariz
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Rocket Researe
Holt McPherson
Grandma
Dad
T.V
High Point Enterprise
LNC
North Main Street
N. C
Bae
R. B. Terry
Patterson, JR
Charles Loflin
the Post
Nikita Krushchchevy
Sen
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Marvin Miller
Robert Irvine
Robert E. Simon Jr
France
Algeria
Michel Debre
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