It Is Up To You How North Carolina Gas Taxes Are Spent
An editorial argues the current gasoline tax structure unfairly advantages rural and Main Highway funds over city street maintenance. It urges municipal residents to pressure legislators for fairer funding, advocating modest license tax hikes and resisting more gasoline tax increases while noting governors and oil interests influence.
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North Carolina
Kerr Scott
League of Municipalities
Scott
Tennessee
Young Man of the Year Too Young for Award in High Point
A column argues the 1950 High Point Young Man of the Year should be Bob Sharpe, an 18 year old in Korea, yet he is ineligible due to age rules. The piece reflects on sacrifice, public valor, and values beyond awards, praising his service while noting his unsupported eligibility.
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Petrt Sharpe
Bob
Korea
38Th Parallel
Bob Sharpe
Saturday Evening Post
Enterprise
Bill Currie
Congress
U.S
Veep Barkley
Matthew Neely
West Virginia
Mr. Neely
Lister Hill
John J. Sparkman
Alabama
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Tven
Aiken
Vermont
Francis Green
Rhode Island
B. Carroll Reece
Tennessee
Cain and Abel lessons on sin and punishment in faith
An analysis drawing from Genesis 4 3 5 contrasts Cain and Abel offering sacrifices with Cain's jealousy and punishment. It views crime as sin against God, notes God’s call to self examination, and cites Jesus offering grace and reform in modern legal aims.
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Eden
Cain and
Abel
Adam
Eve
Cain
Jehovah
God
Jesus
Why Didn’t They Tell Americans the Truth About Europe
The writer questions why Americans are swept by hysteria over defense of Europe while Britain and France seem calm. He argues for factual disclosure of peril, ally roles, and troop ratios, criticizing President Truman and Congress for withholding data and prompting a broader, calmer assessment. He cites Eisenhower, Acheson, and the mood of hysteria as dangers to rational policy.
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England
France
Soviet Russia
Thomas FE
Dewey
Stalin
New York
Europe
United States
Baltic
Adriatic
Elbe
Rhine
Truman
Soviet
Russia
Germany
Italy
Soviet China
Kops
Percian Cass
Girionis
MacArthur
Dean Acheson
Brussels
Ike Eisenhower
North Atlantic
Congress
Formosa
Spain
Yugoslavia
Oll Seabee
Glen Oa Mae
Acheson
Quotes on economy security and taxes from postwar leaders
The text cites Bernard Baruch urging focus to avoid bankruptcy by repeated failed experiments. Hugh Baillie notes German seeks a full army staff. Truman stresses Western European unity for security. Gen Kenney flags radar limits and high setup costs. John W. Snyder predicts higher income and corporate taxes inevitably.
Walter Discovers Who The Thing Really Is
A jumbled 1951 era collage notes show film, stage and radio figures with snappy anecdotes. Highlights include Walter referring to The Thing reveal and curios about Sugar Ray Robinson Louis Calhern and Billy Smith anecdotes.
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Walter
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