Billion-Dollar Budget Idea Explained in Plain Terms
The piece explains President Truman's proposed 85 billion dollar annual budget and its debt implications. It uses a vivid, plainspoken calculation to describe how a billion dollars in thousand dollar bills would tower over the Washington Monument, illustrating the scale of government spending and debt. The author invites readers to visualize the amount by asking how many thousand-dollar bills one has seen.
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Truman
Congress
Washington Monument
Olive Faces Crisis in Governor Campaign Today
Judge Hubert Olive faces a pivotal day as he meets Governor Kerr Scott at 3 p.m. in a bid to secure crucial Scott support for the Democratic nomination for North Carolina governor. The outcome hinges on Scott’s stance and Olive’s effort to influence without provoking a backlash.
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Hubert Olive
North Carolina
Olive
Kerr Scott
Scott
Greensboro Daily News
William Umstead
Frank Graham
Lexington
Dogs Mutilation Sparks Fear in High Point Community
The Enterprise reports a second dog mutilation in High Point with a pup killed throat cut and a possible third decapitated by a train. The paper warns publicity may spur copycats and calls for arrests and convictions of the sadists behind the acts.
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Enterprise
Morganton
New York Signs State United Defense Pact
New York state signs a military defense agreement with the United States to coordinate use of state troops with federal armies in emergencies. The move could spur similar pacts with other states and create a regional Atlantic Seaboard arrangement with input from the states on naval command for regional waters.
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Albany
New York State
United States
New York
U. S
Churchill
Seaboard
Britain
Lake Champlain
Election Year Fear and Flaunting Flattery on Capitol Hill
A garbled political column discusses looming elections with talk of appeasing voters and fear of upsets. It notes Democrats clinging to strongholds and Republicans feeling pressure to gain ground as campaigns tighten.
Kick the Out and Seetehe Beaches Race Unity Slogan
Fragmentary text hints at a political or social rally theme promoting unity across race creed color and party lines. Mentions Rep Wherry and Thomas R. Under with unclear context or action. No clear event date or location provided.
Hollywood Reacts to Communist Controversy in Industry
The piece argues Hollywood insiders differ over Communist ties and legal battles with the Hollywood Ten. It notes settlements ending suit actions against Metro, Warner Brothers, Universal, and Columbia, while urging isolation of Communists and caution against sensationalism. It cites opinions from industry figures and broad public sentiment.
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Hollywood Ten
Uncle Joe
Hollywood
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Walforf-Astoria
New York
Variety
Robert W. Kenny
Metro
Lester Cole
Dalton Trumbo
Warner Brothers
Universal
Columbia
Albert Maltz
America
Quotes on Korea truce and wartime stance from public figures
Several snippets show mixed opinions from Rep. Asher Burdick Brig. Gen. William Nuckols and comedian Jack Carson. Burdick says Russia will not take the country by force but fights now. Nuckols notes no scores on the truce and a 30 day pause ending. Carson recalls college days and money reasons.
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Asher Burdick
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William Nuckols
Korea
Casual Comment Furniture and the Cold War Notes
A mid winter furniture mart at the Southern Furniture Exposition Building highlights enduring American craftsmanship and a buoyant High Point market. The piece also reflects on soldiers in Korea and a poet’s verse from a GI, with brief notes on postwar optimism and a quip about collective nouns.
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High Point
Southern Furniture Exposition
Washington hush Teitelbaum case probes loom
A federal grand jury investigates Henry Grunewald and related Washington activity as the King Committee weighs disclosures to block testimony. Attorney Charles M. Irelan and counsel Adrian Behind one fear the Teitelbaum case could be sealed if witnesses are blocked. Open hearings have produced records, but much evidence remains with the committee.
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Federal Grand Jury
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Ea Dutchman
Grunewald
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Teitelbaum
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King Committee
Grand Jury
Jo Davidson
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