Cigarette Tax Debate and Call for a Fair Referendum
The article critiques Governor Scott's proposed one cent cigarette tax as a lightweight, unlikely measure. It argues North Carolina already taxes tobacco heavily and warns against taxing a state crop product like ties. It questions the governor’s undefined fair referendum and notes political reluctance on liquor referenda while urging reception of his plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
North Lina
Rey
Carolina
Auto inspection deserves more time and fixes not repeal
The article argues the North Carolina auto inspection law has flaws yet saved lives. It urges legislators to amend rather than scrap the program, noting bad lights, faulty steering, and human error as major causes of accidents while urging a two year extension to prove effectiveness through improved enforcement.
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State House of Repretives
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Friends of Inspection
Hisghbors
Negislators
North Carolina
U. S
England
France
Germany
Europe
Treasury
John W. Snyder
Truman
Veterans
Carl Gray
Governor Signals Push for Liquor Referendum
Governor Scott reiterates support for a state wide liquor referendum and says he will deliver a special message to the legislature if invited. The public awaits specifics on the exact form and scope of the proposed referendum and how it would be presented to voters.
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Scott
Capitol Square
State House
Senate
Herbert Hoover
Congress
Agriculture
Armed Services
Shreves Bill on Communists Oath Sparks Debate
The Shreve Regan measure would ban the Communist oath for state employees while noting loyalty vows may help little. The piece cites J Edgar Hoover's opposition to outlawing the party and argues oaths alone cannot deter Communists who are seen as already loyal to Moscow.
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Clyde Shreve
Guilford
John Regan
Robeson
United States
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Communist Party
Congress
Shreve-Regan
Moscow
Argentina faces economic peril under Peron plan
The piece argues Argentina may be drifting toward bankruptcy as import shutdowns strain finances while President Peron and his wife pursue an ambitious statecraft. It notes Argentina's wartime and postwar surplus selling at high prices and questions the feasibility of avoiding ruin.
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Argentina
Peron
Trial of 11 American Communists Proceeds
Early hearings show the court remains unconvinced the Reds are internal threats. Yet the proceedings reveal their persistent attempts to undermine U.S. institutions.
Lincoln as Emancipator and Political Strategist
Sokolsky discusses Lincoln as a humanitarian leader and master politician who formed a diverse coalition, notes the Republican party's long tenure and liberal ideals, and argues current GOP cand idates avoid praising their party's history while emphasizing the 80th Congress. He cites Lincoln’s era and the need for clear party records in shaping future victories.
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Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Republican Party
Lincoln
Dewey
Truman
Congress
Three-front strategy urged by leaders for victory
Quotes from Hoffman Slichter and Truman emphasize a combined military political and economic approach to defeat communism and raise living standards. The plan calls for expanding industry, doubling living standards within 25 years, and extending scientific progress to underdeveloped regions.
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Western
Europe
Paul G. Hoffman
ECA
United States
Sumner H. Slichter
Harvard
President Truman
City Beautiful program aims to boost High Point spirit
Ramblin Round discusses a city beautification effort linked to national paint up week, urging broad public support and practical, low cost actions. It notes High Point’s lower property tax compared with many cities, potential bond needs for a library and civic center, and advocates staggered terms to maintain experienced administration.
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Uncle Sam
City Beautiful
High Point
City Beautiful Project
GOODS
New York
United States
Mt. Airy
Surry County
Mt Airy
Veterans of Foreign Wars upstages Legion on pension bill plan
Washington reports VFW led publicity at Capitol Hill unveiling of the Legion drafted pension bill. The plan would grant $60 monthly at age 60 and $80 at age 65 for World War I and II veterans, with the Legion stated as the drafter. The scene involved VFW lobbying tactics and public framing during a congressional hearing.
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Washington
NEA
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Legion
Capitol Hill
Smart Vfew
Omar Ketchum
John Rankin
House Veterans’ Committee
VFW
Lyle Beggs
Ketchum
Beggs
Rankin
The
Lincoln and the Press Richly Sparred in Lincoln Era
Winchell in New York recounts how journalists skewered Lincoln with strong ink while praising some editors who defended him. He notes Greeley’s sharp attacks after Lincoln’s rise and quotes Lincoln’s witty refusals to bow to critics, including letters and hospital visits. Lincoln faced many hostile pieces yet stayed principled.
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Lincoln
Politico
Horace Greeley
Lincoln era rival publishers duel over press preference
Two publishers who backed Lincoln confronted him about preferred newspaper. He diplomatically answered that both excel each other. A separate publisher boasted that attacks on Lincoln boosted his paper’s circulation, to which Lincoln replied that financial success is metallic and four metals define the man: gold on the palm silver on the tongue brass in the face iron in the heart.
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Katharine F. Lenroot
U. S. Children’s Bureau
National Commission On Children and Youth
Washington
George D. Stoddard
University of Illinois
Miss Lenroot
Lincoln
Editorial stance after Lincoln's election proclaimed by New York World
After Lincoln became president the New York World editorial declared the Union would not be restored and slavery would not be abolished. The remark frames the era's political tension and the paper's warning about Lincoln's policies.
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Lincoln
N. Y. World
Lincoln rebuts rumors on loyalty and Lee
The copperhead press spread fables accusing Mrs. Lincoln of disloyalty and alleging Lincoln despised General Robert E. Lee. Lincoln testified before a Senate committee that these claims were false. He noted his respect for Lee, who opposed slavery and freed his own slaves before the Civil War. Lee believed separation could avoid war.
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Copperhead Press
Lincoln
Senate
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Gen. Lee
Lincoln jokes and jabs on campaign trail and biographies
The text recalls how critics attacked Lincoln during his campaign blaming him for destroying the Union. Lincoln parried with a quip comparing critics to a robber and noted a biography request found his life unremarkable. It claims Lincoln has appeared in over 400 biographies.
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Lincoln
Union
William III and Bill Sommers Highlight Parallel News
William III ruled England with Mary but prioritized duties as sovereign of the Dutch United Provinces. Bill Sommers, infield rookie for the St. Louis Browns, has played four straight minor league seasons without a missed game.
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William III
England
Mary
Dutch United Provinces
Bill Sommers
St. Louis Browns
California Leads Rookie Births Across American League
Sixteen of more than one hundred rookies reporting to American League teams were born in California, the highest share by state. The count marks California as the top birthplace among rookie players in the league.
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American League Baseball
California
Nation
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