Rhee Backs Unified Korea In Call To Fight North Koreans
The aging South Korean president Syngman Rhee advocates reopening warfare along the 38th parallel to reunify Korea under one flag. Critics warn such action would aid Red China and Russia, risk a broader war, and likely fail without UN or U.S. air and ground support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syngman Rhee
North Korea
Rhee
Korea
U. S
China
Red China
South Korea
United Nations
Germany
Soviet Zone
Mr. Rhee
Doctors Problem at Wilkes County General Hospital
Reported charge against Wilkes County General Hospital alleges failure to provide proper emergency care for a patient taken to the ER on Christmas day. Cary Davis of Sparta claims his brother Clare was admitted after illness, the nurse’s call to a physician went unanswered, a shot was given, and the patient later recovered after home convalescence. The complaint highlights possible coordination gaps between new hospital staff and local doctors and questions the adequacy of a 24 hour call system and holiday coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes County
General Hospital
Cary Franklin Davis
Sparta
Clare
Wilkesboro
Davis
Wilkes
Des Moines Taxpayer Sloshes Tax Money in Public Stir
A 27 year old Des Moines man Robert Friel staged a dramatic scene at the federal building, tendering a partial tax payment in a tub of silver dollars dyed red and labeled blood money. He cursed the Iowa Revenue Collector amid claims of harassment of his parents and three strokes to his father. He vowed to raise hell to expose alleged wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert Friel
Federal
Iowa
Friel
Revenue Department
Greensboro to rename road for O Henry writer Porter
Greensboro honors William Sydney Porter by naming the Summit Avenue Highway 70 segment of Highway 29 as O Henry Boulevard. The corrected spelling reflects the author’s pen name and Greensboro’s desire to honor his legacy.
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Greensboro
William Sydney Porter
O. Henry
Summit Avenue Highway
O’henry
Secrecy Act Critique: Practice vs Law in Durham Assembly
In a Durham Sun column, the author argues that the secrecy act amounts to a secrecy act in practice. Supporters claim openness through optional public access remains. The piece contends that committees rarely meet openly and that legal requirements must compel public access to oversee vast public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Assembly
Soviet Divide and Conquer in Pakistan Military Talks
The piece argues the United States seeks basing rights in Pakistan and nearby states to strengthen Asia positions, while Russia paddles propaganda to deter and split Western allies. It contends Pakistan's independence and strategic value in the British Commonwealth amid NATO and Cold War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakistan
Asia
United States
Iran
Iraq
Turkey
Great Britain
Moscow Radio
Lati
Britain
Times of Ceylon
J. Ss
U. S
Pakistan Times
British Commonwealth Relations Office
Washington
Karachi
London
Free World
Russia
NATO
Spain
Greece
Africa
India
Partition
Soviet Russia
Praise for High Point firemen after Mangum Ave tragedy
A reader commends the High Point Fire Department for fast and precise action during a fatal Mangum Ave fire that claimed a very young life. Cody Martin credits firefighters for saving others and urges continued praise for their service. He notes the tragedy involved a child named Becky and whose outcome might have differed with a quicker alarm. The letter also includes thanks from VFW Post 619 Quartermaster David Ingold for city leadership and public reporting.
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the Enterprise
Mangum Ave
Becky
Paramount Theatre
High Point
VFW
Post
Broad Street
David Ingold
Quartermaster
VFW Post
High Point, N. C
Varied quotes from leaders mark postwar statements
A collection of quotes from Henry J. Stupell Mayor Claude Harrison Eisenhower Bayar and other officials covers business, censorship, political unity, nuclear arms, and international policy. Figures like Bayar and Lodge are cited alongside U.S. politicians in a cross section of public remarks.
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Claude Harrison
Victoria, B. C
North Carolina Featured in Manufacturers Record Tar Heel Story
The January Manufacturers Record centers North Carolina with a lead article by Treasurer Edwin Gill asserting a history of good government and a balanced budget since 1933. It highlights diverse Tar Heel industries, research, and leadership in textiles tobacco and furniture. Reynolds Tobacco Company reports 1953 earnings 34,172,044 with 83.12 per share while sales dip and taxes per share rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Manufacturers Record
Ben Douglas
Edwin Gill
Reynolds Tobacco Company
Reynolds
White House brass balk at Ike de-emphasis of Vaughan visit
George Dixon notes Gen. Harry Vaughan returns to the White House in full regalia for an Army Navy Air Force reception but faces exclusion of 1,000 lower rank officers. Ike cites wanting time to chat with personal friends, sparking dismay among brigadiers rear admirals and retirees. The piece also ponders a U.S. Air Academy site and football stadium needs.
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Washington
Harry Vaughan
White House
Vaughan
Army
Navy
Air Force
Eisenhower
Gen. Vaughan
Alexandria
Ike
Mamie
Harry
Missouri
Truman
Defense Department
Suc
Charles E. Wilson
Gen. Eisenhower
Union
North Dakota
House
Armed Services Committee
U.S. Air Academy
U. 8S. Air Academy
U. S. Military Academy
U. S. Naval Academy
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R. B. Terry
Holt McCpherson
D. A. Rawley
C. W. Patterson, JR
Charles B. Loflin
Associated Press
O. Henry Blvd
The
Durham Sun
Buesche ER
George Sokolsky
Enterprise
Henry J. Stupell
Miami Hotelman
Ave
W. Sterling Cole
Bayar
United States of America
Charles Dougherty
Soviet Union
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
John Bricker
Holt McPherson
High Point College
Dave Neill
al Levinson
John Temple Graves
Lions Club
Marie Grant
L. Stealey
Southeastern Seminary
Kentucky
Big Ben” Fisher
Ralph W. Gardner
New Basic Research Corporation
Basic
City Lake
Armstrong Park
Dennis H. Cooke
Elson Ruff
Cooke
Ruff
Christ
Dr. Ruff
George Dixon
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