Absentee Mayor Bailey urged to resign by High Point editorial
An editorial argues Mayor William F. Bailey cannot adequately serve High Point while also serving as regional price director in Richmond. It urges his resignation to prevent governance delays, notes council dynamics, and questions the legality of dual office holding while praising his public service in a broader regional role.
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North Carolina
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Hinson
Bill Bailey
C. A. Lewis
Lewis
Eisenhower: A Soldier Yet A Natural Statesman
The piece lauds General Dwight D. Eisenhower as a rare leader who blends soldierly discipline with genuine statesmanship. It praises his humility sincerity and clarity, noting his ability to address big issues without vagueness while urging him to help rally Congress and the nation to defend Europe against communism.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Winston Churchill
Britain
Washington
Ike
Europe
The Mad House Only Fools Play Slot Machines
Washington columnist laments slot machines used for target practice by military branches. He recalls past crimes of the gambling machines and argues players are duped while decrying the widespread destruction and the public danger of betting devices.
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Navy
Dixon
Friction Between Senate House and Governor Grows in Capital Square
The columns show rising friction among the senate, house, and Governor Scott as the General Assembly shifts from preliminary debates to final action. Cross‑branch clashes over taxes and municipal streets loom, with railroading accusations and signs of lasting influence from the Hamilton case.
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Sam J. Ervin
Burke
Freedom at risk from communists and indifference
The piece argues the American heritage of freedom is under two threats from Communists and internal indifference led by George Bender. It cites Edith Nourse Rogers and Winston Churchill and notes a Hopi letter to President Truman warning of injustice. It contrasts tough talk with fear of following a failed path.
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George Bender
Stalin
Edith Nourse Rogers
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Admiral Nimitz Used to Cover Up Loyalty Questions
Reader letter denounces use of Admiral Nimitz’s name to front a presidential loyalty commission. Claims Donald S. Dawson runs the panel from the White House with Edward Morgan tied to the Amerasia and Pearl Harbor-related matters. Describes broader anti Communist Crusade for Freedom and calls for accountability.
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Chester W. Nimitz
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Wendese
Anand Edward Morgan
Pearl Harbor
Donald S. Dawson
Washington Ammunition Dump Tied to McCarthy Charge
Army records reveal after VJ day 120 tons of Lend-Lease Chinese ammunition were dumped at sea near Calcutta to dispose of dangerous material. Authorities also confirm some 120,000 tons of ammunition may have been destroyed, while 57,000 tons were returned to the United States. McCarthy had asserted 120,000 tons destroyed. new details show partial truths and discrepancies.
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Joseph R. M
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