Luther Hodges Seen As Possible North Carolina Lieutenant Governor
An outstanding candidate Luther Hodges of Spray considers running for lieutenant governor. His career includes Marshall Field manufacturing vice president and ECA role rebuilding Western Germany industry. Known locally for civic leadership, Hodges has not sought elective office before. The writer urges Hodges to run and be elected, hoping to persuade a 1956 gubernatorial bid.
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Youth Poll Shows Eisenhower Lead Among High Point High Students
A presidential preference poll of 300 High Point High students found 50 percent backing Eisenhower, with MacArthur second at four percent and Truman and Stassen tied at three. Twenty two percent had no opinion or interest. The results suggest Eisenhower’s glamour appeals to youth and merit attention from politicians beyond party circles.
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Taft
Warren
Kefauver
Veterans Bonus Gamble Prompts Debate In North Carolina
The piece critiques State Senator Tom Sawyer and Andy Del Vescovo for pushing a $200 million veteran bonus funded by a sales tax increase. It argues most veterans and families would bear the debt and tax burden, harming state finances and industry, while Sawyer and Del Vescovo stand to gain politically. The letter notes attendance at a Charlotte meeting and questions campaign motives.
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Tom Sawyer
Durham
Andy del Vescovo
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del Vescovo
North Carolina
Kerr Scott
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Blood on the Home Front Stains Korea War Duty
A dispatch from Tokyo recalls a wounded private in Korea saved by five front line soldiers who gave blood after civilian blood supply failed. Four men donated a pint each and returned to battle, while thirteen others from the same regiment did likewise. The hero survived but lost a leg, prompting sharp questions about American home front sacrifice.
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Edward Kennedy
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Korea
Kennedy
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Protests Erupt Over WACS Display at Camp Fair
A chaotic scene unfolded as a woman in full armed-forces uniform burst into a protest at the WACS event. Her entrance sparked debate among attendees about gender and duty, with onlookers noting her poised presentation despite the tumult.
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Scheol Republinen
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Tomlinson of High Point Showrooms Highlight American Informal
A tour of Tomlinson furniture showrooms and workrooms illustrates the claim that American informal design shapes modern living. William A. Tomlinson discusses how casual, practical pieces use space, fabrics, and finishes to create comfortable, versatile homes.
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Robert Barr
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Velon
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Broadway Drama Reviews Veiled by Critics and Clips
A collage of theater chatter surveys current Broadway shows with critic quotes and star analyses. Profiles Judith Anderson and Wm Hawkins alongside notes on Patricia Neal, Marilyn Monroe, and other luminaries. Controversy, fashion, and cinema gossip mingle with brief film notes and TV mentions.
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Judith Anderson
Adidas
Wm. Hawkins
Equity
Powers of the Presidency Erode Checks and Balances
The essay argues that the presidency has grown beyond constitutional limits, weakening Congress and its budget authority. It cites Roosevelt’s actions, postwar wars, and Teheran and Yalta decisions as examples of executive overreach, noting Senate rejection of Dr. Jessup and unilateral appointments.
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French Via
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Yalta
Erie
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Philip Jessup
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