No Cancer No but Durham Underwent Major Lung Operation
The article denies cancer in Congressman Carl Durham after a serious surgery to remove a growth from one lung and part of a rib. Tests proved the growth non malignant, and Durham has been resting at the beach after hospital discharge. It criticizes poor public relations in handling health news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Durham
Capitol Hill
Washington
Sixth
North Carolina
Duke Hospital
Congressman Durham
Democratic Party Criticizes National Chair and Calls for Reorganization
Congressman Hays of Ohio ridicules Bill Boyle and the DNC staff as ineffective except at cocktail parties. The piece argues for dismantling party machines including Pendergast links and NC figures like Jonathan Daniels, warning of a political backlash if reforms are not pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Ohio
Drew Pearson
Bill Boyle
Democratic National Committee
North Carolina
Speaking Confidentially Industries Fire Coop Idea Debated
The article discusses whether West City industries should form a cooperative fire protection unit. It notes losses of thousands of dollars in goods and widespread layoffs, with one observer saying earlier fire response could have limited damage. The piece questions economic viability of an in-area shared fire service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Lee
Turpentine Drippings From A Fort Mill Gazette
A Fort Mill Times editor recalls a South Georgia humor tale about a boy who avoids bathing. The teacher’s letter to his mother leads to a clash over cleanliness and social norms. The mother defends the boy’s odor as natural, criticizing “old maid” teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden Chronicle
Fort Mill
Bill Bradford
Johnny
They Get Everything
A Sanford Herald item recounts a reporter visiting a farm for an interview and meeting the lady of the house who quips about poultry. The piece expands into a PCC-like regional note on venomous snakes in Tarheelia, and discusses local fire protection limits and the case for a cooperative fire fighting unit to cover western district losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Heins
Eee
Western District
Quotations on public affairs and education
A collection of statements from public figures and authors on topics including freight charges in manufacturing, youth reading habits, education, Korea truce effects on defense, and newspaper confidentiality. Noted figures include Senator Russell B. Long Thornton Wilder Wallace R. Murray Charles E. Wilson and Simon Stickgold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace R. Murray
San Jose College
Korea
Charles E. Wilson
YDC activity stirs North Carolina politics in 1951
The article notes rising interest in North Carolina politics through the Young Democratic Clubs with Chesnutt and Staton potential rivals for YDC president. It cites Carolina Beach convention plans, reflects on past YDC contests, and links big-party influence to youth elections. It also covers tobacco curing costs and marketing challenges facing Tar Heel agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
James F. Chesnutt
Clinton
YDC
Sampson County
Democratic Party
Carolina Beach
Winston-Salem
General Assembly
George Fountain
Terry Sanford
New Bern
Oldsters
Clifton Blue
Greensboro
Bob Williams
Asheville
Althou
Jim Nutt
Bill Staton
Sanford
Chesnutt-Staton
Chesnutt
J. C. Pittman
Staton
Phil Hedrick
State Department of Agriculture
L. Y. Ballentine
Seeking the Higher Clobes Luke 1228
A sermon turns from economy to higher values, urging pursuit of the Kingdom of Immortal Love. Jesus warns against covetousness and storing earthly wealth, urging trust in God for necessities and active mission rather than anxious consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clobes
Motiatt
Jesus
W.A.B
The First 11 Communists and Their Shadowy Links
The piece argues the early and later Communist groups share control with Communist International agents. It names figures like William X Foster Victor Jerome Trachtenberg Mindel Bit Telman and Elizabeth Gurley Flynn in a claim they shape U S culture through media and politics while stressing fugitives from justice and secrecy remain central to the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
FBI
Communist Party
Communist International
Kremlin
Alger Hiss
United States
William X. Foster
Bitterman
Victor J. Jerome
Jacob Mindel
Isaael Amter
Elizabeth Burley Flynn
Trachtenberg
Jerome
Hollywood
Mindel
Bittelman
Soviet
Russia
Abney
Eliza
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Pendergast Machine
Pendergast
Harry S
Stooge
Truman
Jonathan “Dice” Daniels
Co-op Fire Dept
Bill Sharpe
Sanford Herald
Richmond County Journal
Jem
Red Amundsen
Morganton News- Herald
By Joe Leslie
T. —Sen
Russell B. Long
Thornton Wilder
Simon, Stickgold
Ilinois
Public Aid Commission
Capital Square
Lynn Nisbet
George Sokolsky
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