Dulles Sees Basis for Quemoy Matsu Defense Terms
The article notes Dulles proposes a defense package for Formosa that could include or exclude Quemoy and Matsu. It argues a ceasefire may be possible if Peiping weighs the costs, and that Chou En Lai may pursue negotiations again to avert war. It emphasizes a psychological edge for the aggressor and the need to keep war at bay.
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China
Quemoy-Matsu
Dulles
New York
Formosa
U. S
Peiping
Mao
Chou
Celanese selects Charlotte site for new development lab
Harold Blanke of Celanese Corp of America announces Charlotte as the location for the firm’s new development laboratory on a 114 acre site south of the city. The move follows Celanese Textile Division HQ opening in Charlotte and parallels General Electric expanding in North Carolina, underscoring the state’s growing appeal to major investments.
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Harold Blanke
Celanese Corporation of America
Charlotte
Blanke
Celanese
North Carolina
Olina
General Electric
North
Lawmaker seeks to raise workmen's compensation levels
Rep J Y Jordart of Buncombe proposes amendments to the workmen's compensation act to increase benefits by about 25 percent. The plan raises the weekly basis from 60 percent to 75 percent of wages, changes minimums from 8 to 12 dollars and maximums from 30 to 40 dollars, and expands coverage to nursing care medicine and travel.
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J. Y. Jordart
Buncombe
Jordan
General Assembly
North Carolina highway program briefing faces funding debate
Lynn Nisbet Roads reports a joint House and Senate highway meeting where Chairman A H Graham and officials outlined the total highway program. The session reviewed governors plans for pay as you go financing, federal aid prospects, and the risk of delaying primary road work if funding shifts occur.
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House
Senate
A. H. Graham
Highway Department
General Assembly
Colonal
Graham
Clay
Eisenhower
Gore
Tennessee
North Carolina
Highway Commission
Capitol revenues debated for highway plans and milk pricing
Discussion at Capitol Square centers on Brinckerhoff revenue proposals and pay as you go highway funding. Senators weigh farm and private truck use, license fees, and gas tax audits while milk pricing advocates push state fixing of producer prices amid fears of broader regulation.
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Ae Brinckerhoff
Graham
General Assembly
Posey Jones
Surry
Milk Commission
Farm Bureau
The
Grange
Doctors Defend Subpoena Duty Amid Attacks on Socialized Medicine
Regional doctors react to Judge Grover A. Martin’s remarks on socialized medicine with restraint while denouncing the attack as unwarranted. The piece cites plans to appear in court despite intimidation, notes respect for courtroom cooperation, and highlights ongoing local civic and professional events including hospital occupancy and community projects.
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Grover A. Martin
Martin
How to avoid being gypped when repairing your car
The article explains the shortage of qualified mechanics and compares dealer and independent garages. It advises choosing well recommended shops, inspecting cleanliness and organization, obtaining two estimates for major work, and visiting early to avoid backlogs. It also cautions about busy dealer garages and outlines steps to complaint when overcharged.
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Madepower
Balloon Buster: Are You Obnoxious at Parties
The piece asks if you habitually interrupt, correct, or criticize others in public and defines a "Balloon Buster" as someone who ruins social moments. It warns such behavior leads to social rejection while noting listening and light laughter can still build or ruin friendships.
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Irely
Congress
Holifield’s atom stand sparks satirical critique on experts
The piece satirizes Rep. Holifield’s view that scientists like John von Neumann should refrain from deep atomic knowledge. It mocks the notion by comparing it to assigning ink-sellers and mattressmakers to run science. It also notes a Q and A on unsigned political mail and discusses dancing in politics with Trotskyite digressions.
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Washington
Chet Holifield
California
Eisenhower
Atomic Energy Commission
Erts
John von Neumann
Holifield
Atomic Energy Committee
Rep. Holifield
Washington Senators
Cleveland Indians
Congress
Montebello
Calif
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Chamber of Commerce
Ed Mendenhall
Phil Clarke
Greensboro
Dudge J. A. Myatt
Florida
Tommie Lentz
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Boca Raton
Billy Malone
U.S. Savings & Loan
George Hutchens
High Point Memorial Hospital
Episcopal
Edwin A. Penick
Joseph Hayworth
Sanford
A. B. (Shux) Henley
Southeastern Paper Trade Association
Richmond
YMCA
Jaycees and Lions
Don Shoemaker
Palestine
Grady Stroupes
Sidney Gayles
A. S. Parker
Hillcrest Drive
Atlanta Journal
George Dixon
Congressional Quarterly
Poland
Polish Home Service
Warsaw
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