Congressional push backs Eisenhower Formosa policy
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved 28 to 0 the request to confirm authority to use American armed forces in defense of Formosa. The move signals a stronger U S military posture to deter Red China and may shape future Pacific policy amid warlike rhetoric and risk of widening conflict.
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Hodges Calls for Tough Business Style in North Carolina Government
Governor Hodges urged the North Carolina Board of Conservation and Development to adopt a business like approach focused on development and efficiency. He said state leaders must ask hard questions and demand performance, aiming to strengthen the highway system and move toward a billion dollar government without overburdening taxpayers. He will relinquish the C D board chairmanship to push this mindset.
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Our Times
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Winston Salem Journal and Sentinel Wins Community Service Award
The Winston Salem Journal and Sentinel received the North Carolina Press Association’s first annual Community Service Award for editorial excellence and constructive journalism. Judges cited reasoned analysis of facts and public-spirited editorial contribution reflecting the paper’s mirror-like service to its community.
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Insecurity and Talk Color the Reporter Columns
W A Bivins notes ongoing insecurity as a journalist issue while Chet Huntley resolves this year to live with it. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr argues Moscow's U N influence is at a low but Moscow may react in desperation. Uniform dress freedom at Winthrop College ends decades of rules for students. Somerset Maugham on conversation and leisure amid World War II talk. Daniel Bell of Fortune on crime trends vs FBI reports. Paul Douglas on the South calling segregation and sow belly. Southern fried chicken nostalgia shifts away from pork dishes. Leo J. Heer and wife suffer a fire loss. D A Rawley reflects on memory after a fire. A North visitor misreads an Underground notice in London and jokes about spitting penalties.
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Moscow
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Daniel Beil
Fortune Magazine
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Christian Science Monitor
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Heer
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Southern Furniture Exposition
High Point
Johnson Street
Parking Space Thief Gets Lesson From Miss Harmon
Miss Ruth Harmon of Madison doubled parked against the offender’s car to claim a vacant spot. The man returned angry and threatened police but she stayed still and drove off later, hoping to delay him for an appointment. The piece notes it’s not police practice to imitate.
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Ruth Harmon
Madison
Miss Harmon
Tough talk from Governor on state budget and boards
Governor Luther Hodges urged the State Board of Conservation and Development to adopt tough questioning of state workers and budgets. He warned against unjustified increases while noting the highway fund differs from the general fund, a remark that caused unease among board members at the mid winter meeting.
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One Fund Idea Murmurs in Highway Finance Debate
Governor Hodges hints at uniting highway and other state revenues, reviving a long dormant argument over segregated funds. The piece traces past integration trends in Agriculture and corrections while weighing self sustaining highway finance against broader budget needs and potential shifts toward one fund.
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Dominican Republic a Dream Country for Amateur Photogs
George Dixon notes Santo Domingo as a paradise for vacationing photographers and observes Dominicans are cooperative subjects. He recounts Puerto Rican nursemaid recruiting clashes, local humor about servants, and his own house staff memory of past retainers.
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Aktita
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Santo Domingo
World views on 1955 economy and policy voices
Quotes from George Moore and culture secretary Benson reflect cautious optimism about 1955 economic outlook and trade with Iron Curtain countries. Other remarks touch on landlord ethics and personal accountability, with varied public figures weighing in on war, trade, and social norms.
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Iron Curtain
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