The Contract Fixers Behind Political Support
A critical view of contractors who trade influence for favors in government. The piece argues fixers, often lawyers, profit from friendship networks, hosting lavish parties, and quiet back scratching, while avoiding direct service for a fee. It notes bipartisan tolerance and contends vigilance and press scrutiny are needed to curb these practices.
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United States
London
Paris
Rome
Madame Pompadour
Iron Curtain
Elvis
Red Square
Lenin
Kremlin
Security Council
Louis Armstrong
Russia
A Bible Thought for Today on Beauty and Salvation
A Bible thought notes that God beautifies the meek with salvation and contrasts inner virtue with outward looks. It praises a mother who sacrifices for a large family, saying true beauty comes from selflessness, not external adornment.
Raleigh House vote highlights push to fund schools locally
A 58 53 House vote defeated a 15 percent teacher pay hike proposal, signaling organizational strength and adherence to budget procedure. The outcome underscores local financing for schools and cautions against bypassing committee hearings in North Carolina education funding.
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North Carolina
Rales
Raleigh
Oime
Elvis Presley for 1957 Nobel Peace Prize
A humorous nomination argues Elvis Presley could unite world factions for peace. The piece envisions Presley touring the Soviet Union, warming Cold War tensions with rock and roll and a symbolic diplomacy beyond politics.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Farouk
Monte Carlo
Elvis Presley
U.S.S.R
Editorial Research All Aboard For Space
The first U.S. symposium on space travel opened in San Diego with about 1,000 scientists. Sponsoring bodies include the Air Force offices and Convair General Dynamics. Experts predict manned lunar travel within 25 years and unmanned circumnavigation within a decade, while research on ion propulsion and algae for life support continues at defense and academic labs.
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U. S
San Diego
Outer Space
Laboratories
Science
Armed Services
Calif
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Air Research and Development Command
Convair Division
General Dynamics Corporation
Moon
Clifford C. Furnas
Earth
Furnas
Air Force
Bell Telephone Laboratories
General Electric
Ford Motor Company
Systems Laboratories
E. M. Roth
U. S. A. F. Medical Corps
White Sands
N. M
the Nations Zoo
Washington
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High Point Enterprise
Leadership Struggles Mark Early Capitol Budget Debates
Two weeks after the General Assembly opened, committee chairs push to consolidate leadership while facing weak pay rise proposals for teachers and state workers. Senate and House leaders aim to hold line on the budget despite pressure from education and employee groups.
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General Assembly
Sen
Joe Eagles
Rep
Carl Venters
Notes On The News Budget Tactics And Assembly Speeches
The piece discusses budget procedures with emphasis on special measures and timing, noting that emergencies aside no special appropriations occur before the budget bill. It describes a strategy by educational forces to influence the big bill and mentions routine speaker roles in the General Assembly led by Senators Stoner and Rep Stone.
Portrait artist David L. Clark and High Point history
A High Point column recalls David L. Clark a portrait painter and educator who mentored Steve Clark and seven other boys including Ben Hanes and the Maxwell brothers. It notes his studio life, Guilford Battleground contributions, and his lasting influence on local history and culture as Capt. Warner seeks more on the Clark family and a planned city history volume.
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Warner
High Point Review
Clark
Guilford
Andrews
J. S. Kinley
Guilford Battleground
High Point
Dave
Clarks
Abingdon
Green Hill Presbyterian Church
Southwest Virginia
William B. Clark
David L. Clark
Thomas Sully
Steve Clark
Betty
Elizabeth Anne Alston
Chatham
YMCA
Washington and
Main Streets
East Washington House
English Motor Company
Steve
Maxwell Brothers
Clark Boys
West Virginia
David Clark
Ben H. Hanes
The
Clayburn Progress
Tazewell, Tenn
Tazewell
Capus M. Waynick
Waynick
Capt. Warner
Chamber of Commerce
Ambassador Waynick
Reading Clerks Shape North Carolina Legislature Voices
The article notes reading clerks recite the opening enactment phrases and read bills and resolutions. It describes how prayer opens each branch and the shift from visiting ministers to permanent chaplains. Veterans Rev Alfonso Jordan and Rev F C Durham serve as long time chaplains in the House and Senate.
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General Assembly of North Carolina
House of Representatives
Senate
Bill Byrd
Billy Arthur
House
Raleigh
General Assembly
Alfonso Jordan
F. C. Durham
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Prise
Appropriations Committee
Georg Uzzell
Fox
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North Main Street
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AMEE
Ers
R. B. Terry
Oosnene
Ors Perenmaen Nai
Tedien Det Vines
Reseenes Mana
Easex
Bae - Attertiving
Associated Press
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
State Board of Education
United Forces For Education
North Carolina Education Association
State Employes Association
State Highway Employes Association
Journal Committees
Paul Stoner
Davidson
Clarence Stone
Forsyth
Charles
Ealson
Holt McPherson
Stephen C. Clark
Good Afternoon
Charles H. Warner
Batesville
Arkansas
Warner-Mamwell-Clark
D. L. Clark
Washington Street
Maxwells
R. C. Maxwell
Braxton Craven
Trinity
Elisha Mitchell
Mitchell
Guilford Battleground Company
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