Capital Punishment Trend Cited in North Carolina Debate
The piece argues a global move away from the death penalty led by Britain’s abolition and echoed across Western Europe and parts of the United States. It notes federal U.S. law and Lindbergh era provisions, cites Birdman of Alcatraz as a case of conflict, and suggests further action in North Carolina may follow Europe’s example.
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Byron A. Haworth
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House of Commons
Eden
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Italy
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France
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Alcatraz
Kansas
Leavenworth
Curfew Debate: Florida Study Questions Night Limits
A Florida Curfew Commission report finds curfews target youth activity yet their effectiveness is questioned. Of 57 cities with curfews, only 20 show decreases in night juvenile violations, while Youth Centers are viewed as stronger deterrents. The piece argues broader, constructive approaches may work better than curfew laws.
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Florida
North Carolina
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National Guard Recruiting Campaign Planned for Feb 25
The National Guard of High Point and North Carolina will hold a one day intensive recruiting drive on February 25 to boost strength and address reduced military forces. The piece touts volunteer service, long Guard history, and peacetime roles including responses to earthquakes floods hurricanes and blizzards, urging public support.
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North Carolina
San Francisco
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Creepy Peepy Sparks Grumble on Military Nomenclature
The writer laments the lighthearted naming of military tech and agencies calling devices creepy peepy and operations by upbeat acronyms. They argue that such baby talk belittles serious defense matters and mock the trend of giving friendly terms to powerful tools.
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Armed Services
Plump New Orleans Woman Reflects on Motherhood Timing
A New Orleans Item story notes a middle aged woman described as motherly and pleasant. It cites statistics suggesting most women who become mothers do so in their early twenties and comments on common timing expectations.
Puzzler on Motherly Language Seeks a Language Revision
The piece argues for redefining familial adjectives like motherly and notes the odd absence of sonly unclely nephewly and cousinly. It cites influenced terms such as filial avuncular nepotal and consobrinal and calls for a modern language revision led by a sharp editor.
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Mencken
Uncommonly Vulgar Speculation on Ike's Health
George Sokolski argues that speculation about President Eisenhower's health is vulgar and dangerous. He notes doctors cannot guarantee longevity, stresses heart health involves emotion, and warns that public gossip harms national morale and the presidency.
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Ike
United States
Fisenhower
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
D. Roosevelt
Capitol Square discusses special session and east west power shift
The General Assembly largely opposes a special session unless six month developments force action on public schools. A blend of rotation-bound senators and extremists favoring action are exceptions. Westward political power and the gas lobby probe fuel Capitol Square talk, with calls for transparent campaign finance reporting.
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Dom
Capitol Square
Senate
Capital Square
WCTU
Dulles debate over when a treaty becomes effective
Washington lore and State Department debates probe when a treaty takes effect. Officials joke about stages from negotiation to ratification and signing. The piece recalls Secretary Dukes, Herman Phieger, Carl McCardle, and a quip about nails for Ike in a satirical tone.
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Washington
State Department
Senate
John Foster Dulles
Bricker
Herman Phieger
Phieger
Foster
Carl W. McCardle
McCardle
Dukes
Foreign Service
Color TV spreads reach all states except Idaho and Montana
A Boston Traveler item notes color television sales lag but sets are receivable nationwide except Idaho and Montana. The piece also touches on quirky quotes, a boxing anecdote from Bristol 1943, and various light items from social to advertising stunts.
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Montana
Bristol
England
Louis Fetters
Carmine Milone
Milone
Fetters
Boston Traveler
Alexander Woollcott
Jones
Manchester
N. H
Bon
Cincinnati Enquirer
Arentestoan
Juan D. Peron
Dulles to Visit India Amid Strained Ties in March
Secretary John Foster Dulles plans a March trip to India amid strained relations with Prime Minister Nehru. Nehru’s past critiques and India’s neutrality complicate the visit, with aid and SEATO concerns shaping expectations. Dulles’s talks likely center on India’s five year plan and U.S. aid levels while overall relations remain fragile.
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NEA
John Foster Dulles
India
Khrushchev
South Asia
Dulles
Eisenhower
Nehru
U. S
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Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
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Burma
U Nu
Anthony Eden
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Far East
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Cunha
Truman
Chester Bowles
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