Gallup poll outlines 1950s party chances and Wallace challenge
The piece reviews a Gallup poll showing Truman leading Taft and Wallace if Truman is the Democratic nominee, with Eisenhower gaining against Truman if he is the Republican standard bearer. It notes Wallace’s weak support and discusses potential shifts before the conventions, plus a separate editorial thread defending UNC against anti-Semitism claims tied to a professor’s accusation.
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Bernstein challenged over PhD advice in UNC history dept
Leonard Bernstein of Harrisburg Pennsylvania a UNC history graduate student alleges department head Dr A R Newsome advised him to abandon Ph D studies for political and religious reasons Newsome denies the claim stating he counseled Bernstein to stop at a master degree level and not pursue further work
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Leonard Bernstein
Harrisburg
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New NC College President Dr. Alfonso Elder Takes Lead
Editorial praises Dr. Alfonso Elder as the newly elected president of the North Carolina College for Negroes at Durham Wr ham. He follows the late Dr. James Shepard, whom Elder served under and who helped shape the college. The piece notes Elder’s prior roles, calls him a man of vision and character, and urges support from both races to meet Shepard’s legacy.
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North Carolina College
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Capitol Square Rejections and Inspections Update
The article reports on motor vehicle safety lanes testing nearly two thousand cars in the first week, with about half failing but none condemned. It notes corrections on the spot, planned expansion of inspection lanes to forty or more by April, and adjustments to driver license renewals for classes C and D. It also covers speed trap complaints, investigations, and a NC stance favoring safety over revenue. It mentions Airlie estate being purchased by W A Corbett who plans to maintain open-house policies.
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North Carolina
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Wilmington
Orton Plantation
Johnussell Pope
Congress in a Paper Storm in the Capital
Washington reports describe the new congressional season as a blizzard of papers. Lawmakers confront twenty five pounds of reports and budgets daily while the public is urged to aid with clear understanding as they debate inflation taxes and housing.
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Welcome words and reflections on furniture trade and poetry
W A Bivins welcomes furniture buyers at the market and notes the city spirit is warm. He shares family history of a cabinet maker father who shifted from handcraft to machine made furniture by 1895 and observes enduring values of durability amid rising prices and changing tastes.
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Burlington
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Bianca Bradbury
Saturday Review of Literature
Hollywood Writers sue Johnston over firings plan
Winchell’s Hollywood gossip column notes ten writers suing Eric Johnston over claims he advised film firms to fire them. Also mentions Sinatra doctors, Truman’s health head aches, Cuba honeymoon for Venus Ramey and J H Murphy, Chevalier’s ardent fan, a 17 year Paris romance, Patricia Peardon starring Junior Miss, adman Peter Harmon, and Margaret Truman circle at George Washington University.
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Eric Johnston
Hollywood
Congress
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Cuba
M. Chevalier
Paree
Patricia Peardon
Adman
Peter Harmon
Margaret Truman
Jane Lingo
Geo. Washington Univ
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In New York Hower Buttons Pass Around Town
Don Pallini promotes Ike s Peak of ust with a catchy slogan. Alfred Newman uses Captain from Castile music in a big album release. The composer directs all royalties to the Runyon Fund in his family name. The Reptibs aim to save what’s left while Wallace pushes the same goal.
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Ike
Alfred Newman
Castile
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Socialite gossip and showbiz notes from a Paris to New York era
A stream of society chatter covers Stalinist figures, Hollywood stars, and New York elites. Mentions include Anna Pauker, Magda Lupescu, Lana Turner, Ty Power, and Walter Brooks, with references to theaters, clubs, wealth, and scandals. The column trails through fashion, politics, and entertainment tastemakers, noting industry shifts and personal intrigues.
Industrialist Horizon 1 7 Pictured Industry Executive
Puzzle style word list presents clues and answers across multiple categories. Entries include verbs nouns and abbreviations with hints to form a vertical horizontal crossfill. Readers solve for terms related to industry language and general vocabulary.
President taps new Postmaster General in phone call
In a phone remark, the President told Jesse M. Donaldson he would resign as Postmaster General and appoint him to the role, prompting a surprised reaction as he joked about the moment. Charles BE Wilson of General Electric expressed optimism about business prospects for next year, countering recession fears.
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Charles BE. Wilson
General Electric Co
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