Charlotte Chief Frank Littlejohn Cleared In Superior Court
Judge J C Rudisill exonerates Frank Littlejohn of corruption charges in a historic North Carolina case. Grand jury findings noted gifts and gambling, but no probable cause for trial. The ruling condemns lax enforcement and hints at a costly compromise with violators while praising Littlejohn's crime fighting.
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Charlotte
Frank Littlejohn
North Carolina
J. C. Rudisill
Rudisill
Littlejohn
Fair Basis Is Goal In Eisenhower Labor Message
The article analyzes President Eisenhower's labor policy address describing Taft Hartley reforms as balanced rather than drastic. It notes Labor Secretary Durkin’s influence before his departure, contrasts Durkin’s 14 proposals with Eisenhower’s eight overlapping ideas, and explains efforts to balance fairness in labor relations. Mitchell’s role is cited as shaping the recommendations.
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Eisenhower
Martin P. Durkin
Durkin
Congress
Mitchell
National Foundation polio drive aims to end disease
Guilford County may be selected for vaccine tests in a push to curb poliomyelitis with gamma globulin and new vaccines. The Greensboro hospital has shouldered care costs while fundraising supports research and education, aided by the Jaycees and local donations to reach the ultimate goal of eradicating polio.
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National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Polio Foundation
Central Carolina Convalescent Hospital
Greensboro
Guilford County
National Foundation For
National Foundation
National Headquarters
High Point
Greensboro Hospital
Mandatory Manners Training in Schools Suggested
Robert Ruark argues for integrating good manners into early public schooling. He recalls personal lessons from Southern upbringing and quotes experiences with courtesy, respect, and gratitude across races and social classes. He suggests a nationwide course could improve civility without harming children.
Public Secrecy Debate Tops North Carolina Politics
Around Capitol Square, editors urge voters to press candidates on legislative secrecy. The North Carolina Press Association calls openness vital as 1953 secrecy laws spark campaigns. Wool industry shifts via American Woolen Mills signal possible growth for Wilmington ports and Rockingham County mills.
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Didates
WOOL
American Woolen Mills
New England
North Carolina
Wilmington
Panama Canal
Raleigh
Fieldcrest
Rockingham County
Fayetteville
State Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture, Immigration and Statistics
Winter's Sample and Deep Freeze Across North Carolina
A North Carolina farmer notes beneficial effects from cold snaps and thaw cycles, while sewing machines and new farm tech are discussed. John Newton’s life and hymn writing are described, and memories of California sequoias close the piece with a local observer’s reminiscence.
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Cote
Bay
New England
New York
R. G. LeTourneau
Tech Now
Long View
Tex
North Carolina
Ike Nosed Out By Rubirosa As Best-Dressed Man
Washington notes a lighthearted clash in fashion, as Porfirio Rubirosa allegedly overtook President Eisenhower as the country's best dressed man. The piece jests about Ike joining Rubirosa in the administration and references eye surgery on Bob Farris, a West Point cadet and football star, who regained some sight after a detached retina. It also notes Washington's peak newspaper coverage the day Eisenhower delivered the State of the Union, with 797 accredited correspondents.
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Ruark
Adkins
South
New York
Ers
General Assembly
John Newton
John Wesley
William Cowper
Zion
William Wilberforce
Newton
Tom Beverly
California
Californy
Ike
Rubirosa
Washington
Eisenhower
America
Porfirio Rubirosa
Bob Farris
Walter Reed Hospital
Farris
U. S
Walter Reed
Congress
United States
West Point Football Hero Sparks High-Profile Publicity
A controversial comparison links the President to a controversial figure amid a flurry of memes and public chatter. The blurb praises impeccable dress sense and attire, noting elite status and public appetite for following the example, as West Point’s famed football hero enters the scene.
Quotes on aid to Pakistan reflect stance of Knowland and Batchelor
Senator Knowland warns withholding aid over India's neutrality could deter those willing to stand up for peace. Corporal Batchelor recalls Communist promises offering education and travel as a lure in the peace movement.
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Pakistan
India
Sen
Wm. F. Knowland
Europe
South America
Asia
Claude Batchelor
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