Banker's Error Tied to Racial Ad in Campaign
Winston-Salem mayoral race drew criticism after an ad injection aimed at swaying white voters by depicting Kerr Scott as friendly to Negroes. Terry Sanford, Scott’s manager, says a Winston-Salem banker sparked the plot, leading to a swift exposure of the handbills and a contested close to a hard fought campaign.
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Winston-Salem
Marshall Kurfees
Scott
Terry Sanford
Kerr Scott
Sanford
Erasing Beria From Soviet History
In the USSR liquidation of traitors involves a phony show trial followed by erasing the person from history. Lavrenty Beria, once head of the secret police, is described as having been removed from official memory as part of a new historical narrative. The piece critiques totalitarian control over thoughts and history, noting rapid shifts in accepted truth and the rewriting of past figures.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Lavrenti Beria
Secret Police
Malenkov
Beria
Is Scott Trying to Seize Control of the State Democratic Party
Ralph Howland questions Scott’s bid for party dominance amid a Raleigh dispatch noting Scott strength at the State Democratic convention and a record primary vote. The piece argues leadership will shift only if opponents offer responsive, progressive guidance rather than past tactics, and cautions against political stupidity more than any single leader.
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Scott
Ralph Howland
Raleigh
Charlotte Observer
Frank P. Graham
Hubert E. Olive
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Chicago
Roy Cohn Memoir Quote Sparks Controversy
A feature on Roy Cohn includes a friend’s remark that he never received a spanking. The line draws attention to Cohn's upbringing and public image amid ongoing coverage of his career and persona.
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Roy Cohn
Joe McCarthy
Cohn
Roy
Man powers 1930 Model A up 11 752 foot hill
Memphis readers learn a man built a two transmission system by linking a second 1930 Model A gearbox to climb a mountain. With ten forward speeds and three in reverse the car reached the peak in three hours though tires burned as the vehicle crawled over the concrete floor at idle.
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Ford
Enowg
Ford Motor Co
British shift on Geneva could steer Pacific alliance
In a columnist view, Britain reconsiders Geneva as Indo China unfolds. The article argues a U S Britain split risks Asian security treaties and Pacific NATO unity, urging firm Western cooperation to avert Soviet expansion and keep Canada Australia and New Zealand aligned.
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Great Britain
United States
Geneva
Indochina
Guatemala
NATO
John Foster Dulles
Philippines
Australia
New Zealand
Pacific
Formosa
Pakistan
Japan
Republic of Korea
Molotov
Chou En-lai
Thailand
Anthony Eden
Chou
Panmunjom
The
Danube
Yalu
Mark Clark
Nam
America
France
Korea
China
Britain
United Nations
Swiss
Caribbean
Canning « Rush Co
Canada
Commonwealth
NC Senator Nomination Creates Five-Senator Term Anomaly
Kerr Scott’s nomination to the U.S. Senate prompts questions on timing and seniority. Lennon remains in office until November 23 after election certification, then Scott takes the seat to fill the unexpired term, followed by a full six-year term starting in January. This would set a historic five senators serving in one six-year period.
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Kerr Scott
U. S
Senate
Alton Lennon
Cott
State Board of Elections
Secretary of State
United States
North Carolina
Scott
J. M. Broughton
Frank Graham
Willis Smith
84Th Congress
Lennon to pay double filing fees for ballot appearance
The article outlines North Carolina election quirks for November involving the late Senator Hoey’s successor, Governor Umstead’s interim appointee, and the seniority battle with Senator Lennon. It notes potential double ballot names and oath overlap, and calls attention to a constitutional amendment aimed at ending short term elections for state offices.
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Democratic State Executive Committee
Scott
Senate
Executive Committee
John Doe
North Carolina
Lennon
Hoey
Umstead
Broughton
Gra
Ham
Smith
United States
Kerr Scott
Alton Lennon
Time for old Bible stand in every home
Quotes reflect concerns about defense budgets and national security. Clifford Hood urges cherishing the Bible stand as a home symbol while Sen. Kennedy warns of costs of defense programs if economic weaknesses invite attacks. Navy Secretary Thomas stresses navy strength as a bulwark against invasion.
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Clifford Hood
U. S. Steel
Indochina
Korea
John Kennedy
D., Mass
United States
Navy Secy
Charles Thomas
Memorial Day Toll and Public Life Reflections
The piece compiles holiday tolls with 340 weekend traffic deaths projected by the National Safety Council, drowning and misc accidents, and a discussion on memorial days and war. It notes perfume antitrust actions targeting four firms and critiques dog racing in Morehead City, plus commentary on Grandma Moses and a New Era editorial on race in the South.
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National Safety Council
Horace
B. C
John Marshall
Ernest Hemingway
Talmadges
NAACP
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Greensboro
Sureme Court
Congress Adjourning Soon Sparks Witty Columns War
Washington columnists mock Washington hustle as lawmakers resist adjournment past mid August. Veterans like Rep James Churchill Oliver recall political traps, while rivals push newsletters with florid notes about lilacs and a postman shoe protest from Senator Kuchel.
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James Churchill Oliver
Maine
Congress
Walter Winchell
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Paris
Hoyt
Milady
Carolina Racing Association
Morehead City
Sam Adler
Carteret
Grandma Moses
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Queensware
Point
Switzerland
Lord Salisbury
George Dixon
Solons
Mrs. Eisenhower
Mrs. Nixon
Rochester
Thomas H. Kuchel
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