Signs of Weakening Opposition to Tax Increases
The article notes signs of weakening opposition to tax hikes in North Carolina as lawmakers consider raising a sales tax limit and proposing a soft drink tax to boost state revenues. Governor Umstead claims his program can proceed without levies but discusses options like bond issues and tax credits for surpluses.
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William B. Umstead
Umstead
Wiliam H. Winkler
Watauga
James H. Pou Bailey
Wake
Bailey
North Carolina
Chambers of Commerce
H. R. Bothwick
Winston- Salem
Bothwick
Joint Finance Committee
Cops Search In Vain For Gun Toters Near Plant
Police comb the Sylvania Electric plant area after a watchman reports a carload of Negroes shooting near the boiler room at about 10 15 p m. Officers fail to find any vehicle matching the description despite a thorough search of the vicinity.
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Sylvania Electric
Church Officers Blast Presbytery Over Probe
Orange Presbytery's judicial commission is accused of bribery and prejudice in its probe of Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church. A 1,200 word statement endorsed by 14 of 22 officers accuses seven of the 10 member panel of Council of Presbytery ties. Reverend Charles M. Jones faces dismissal amid church officers and members rebuttal.
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Orange Presbytery
Judicial Commission
Chapter Hill Presbyterian Church
Charles M. Jones
Council of Presbytery
Jones
Stuborn
Charles Jones
Eisenhower Tax Clash Widening Among House Leaders
Washington February 21 The fight on tax policy between President Eisenhower and House Republicans widens beyond the White House threatening top leaders Speaker Martin and Floor Leader Halleck. Administration favors extending the excess profits tax or raising revenue to cover the shortfall, challenging Reed’s tax cut push and timing plans. Close aides warn a longer delay than anticipated could fracture party harmony.
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Eisenhower
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Rep
Reed
Martin
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Halleck
Reeds
Ted Eisenhower
Rep. Simpson
R-Pa
Four Charged One Injured In Wrecks On English Street
Four drivers faced charges after two car collisions on English Street around 10 pm. Charles Leviner 29 posted bond on a reckless driving claim after his car allegedly crossed the center line, causing damage to Archie Steelman’s vehicle. No injuries were reported in that crash.
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Charles Edgbert Leviner
Highland Avenue
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Archie Lawrence Steelman
Ennis Street
Steelman
Hamilton-Richardson Street
Thurman O. Kanoy
Friddle Street
Johnny E. Floyd
ThomasVille
Kanoy
Memorial Hospital
Floyd
Hamilton Street
Kaney
Steven Joseph O'Neal
Fast State Street
Hamilton
Ann Athanas
North Hamilton
O'Neal
Police Raid Nets Two On Hobson Street
A Hobson Street drinking party ended with two arrests Ruby Evans 27 and Willie Holley 32 of 118 Hobson Street both Negroes. Police found over two gallons of whiskey a 10 year old girl fled with a jar of whiskey and a truckload of empty bottles. Bonds set at 300 dollars with trial next Monday.
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Willie Holley
W. L. Overcash
L. C. Taylor
Wrenn Street Grill
N. C. Beverage Act
Luke Pierce
Trinity
Overcash
Taylor
Clyde Childers
Pleasant Garden
Eugene Tucker
Wise Street
Lawrence Sykes
Mallory Street
Robert Clayton Montgomery
Woodlawn
Sam Lovett
Short Street
Frank D. Pickens
New Cabinet Agency For Propaganda Is Urged
Washington February 21 The U S Advisory Commission on Information urges creation of a cabinet level agency to control all overseas information programs and psy warfare. It says the United States must push a pro freedom message amid Russia’s propaganda power. The plan would absorb Voice of America functions and coordinate policy across agencies. The commission notes low US spending on information compared to Soviet efforts. Public reaction was mixed with some lawmakers skeptical of cabinet rank.
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U.S. Advisory Commission On Information Today
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United States
David
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Goliath
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State Department
Voice of America
U.S
Sen
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wisconsin Republican
John Foster Dulles
Eee
Gardly
Ofropaganda
Mark A. May
Institute of Human Relations
Yale University
Erwin D Canham
Christian Science Monitor
Philip D. Reed
General Electric Co
Ben Hibbs
Saturday Evening Post
Justin Miller
National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters
McCarthy
Karl E. Mundt
R-Sd
Benson Predicts No Further Decline In U.S. Farm Prices
Secretary of Agriculture Ezra T. Benson predicted there will be no further decline in farm prices at a Des Moines press event. About 100 Lions picketed the Benson news conference, protesting perceived inaction to support livestock prices. Benson defended price supports while urging reliance on free markets and reduced government subsidies.
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Ezra T. Benson
Benson
CIO United Packinghouse Workers
Iowa Farmers Union
Agriculture Department
Ance
Eco
Farm Institute
St. Paul
Minn
Congress
City seeks return of 10 large low-bed trailers
Bethesda Md police ask the public to return 10 large low-bed trailer wagons found stored in a barn. The vehicles, held by the Bethesda Chamber of Commerce for parade use, were reported after a routine police check.
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Bethesda
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