Congress flexes new life as bills race to adjourn
Congress moves to escape the do nothing label with a $33 billion highway bill sent to President Eisenhower and a near billion dollar Air Force funding increase. Democrats claim credit and push controversial projects from school construction to Hell's Canyon dam, expanding spending to boost reelection prospects.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Senate
Russia
Washington
U. S
Hell's Canyon
Idaho-Oregon
Lottery prizes in vote bid draw Whitener race
Ralph W. Gardner concedes in the 11th district race, warning of possible election abuse tied to a lottery style prize for Whitener voters. The plan by Bob Lackey prompts calls for legislative review to prevent further corruption in seven county runoff politics.
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Ralph W. Gardner
Basil L. Whitener
Raleigh
Cherryville
Whitener
Bob Lackey
Editorial View of Steel Labor Struggles Through 1930s
Editorial recalls 1930s steel strikes and organizing drives. References Homestead 1892 and 1919 actions, a 1937 wage agreement with U S Steel, and Little Steel's resistance. Notes 1941 union recognition after Supreme Court rulings. Highlights wage offers for 550,000 workers and the era’s labor movement context.
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U. S. Steel
Lewis
Myron C. Taylor
U. S Steel Board
Little Steel
Jones
Laughlin
National Labor Relations Board
Bethlehem
Republic
Youngstown
Illinois
Indiana
Maryland
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
U. S. Supreme Court
Republicans Face Fewer Seats in 1957 North Carolina Assembly
Lynn Nisbet notes a likely drop in Republican representation for 1957 with only a few districts sustaining party presence. Historical patterns show limited GOP gains in Avery, Mitchell, Wilkes, Yad, and others. Attention shifts to which leader will hold the Speaker role as primaries finish and new assembly members prepare to convene.
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Senate
House
Davie
Yadkin
Wilkes
Avery, Madigan
Mitchell
Yancey
B. H. Winters
Rean
John C. McBee
McBee
Cameron Morrison
Real Highway Commission
House of Representatives
Avery
Yad
Peat Sion
Stanly
Transylvania
Hada Bean
Madison
Watauga
Cherokee
Catawba
Davidson, McDowell and
Tyrrell
Notes on the News by Charles Pearson
The piece discusses the 1955 legislature session races with Kemp Doughton favored to win the speakership and Uzzell facing competition. It covers anticipated extra coverage by wire services and newspapers, plus TV plans using portable cameras and minimal setup to curb newsroom clutter. It notes lawmakers’ mixed views on press access, with a public interest in transparency for the legislature.
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Luther Earnhardt
House of Representatives
Alleghany County
Kemp Doughton
George Uzzell
Rowan
Uzzell
M. Mull
Cleveland
J. M. Broughton
Oscar Richard
Union
Kerr Craige Ramsey
Doughton
Alleghany
Ascell
Capitol
Raleigh
General Assembly
AFL-CIO Split View Sees Meany and Reuther as Potential Successor
The article analyzes the AFL-CIO’s choice between Meany and Reuther amid tension over anti communism versus socialism. It notes Meany’s strong pro American stance and critical view of Khrushchev and Bulganin, while Reuther’s India trip and perceived charm raise questions about leadership direction and unity in international labor.
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American Federation of Labor Road
American Federation of Labor
United At
Communist Party of Soviet Russia
Aeenanad — Congress
Russia
Khrushchev
Stalin
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Nehru
Bulganin
India
Asia
Reuther
Meany
Onedia
International Free Trade Union Movement
United States
World Federation of Trade Unions
Peters receives NC Hospital Association presidency nod
W R Peters High Point Memorial Hospital administrator was praised by trustees at the June meeting for his election as president elect of the North Carolina Hospital Association. The Lexington native led hospital growth plans and served as business manager before guiding the merged High Point Memorial. The piece notes his modest nature and long service, plus local civic roles and upcoming statewide expansion efforts.
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W. R. Peters
High Point Memorial Hospital
North Carolina Hospital Association
High Point
Peters
Lexington
Britt Electric Company
Elwood
Guilford General Hospital
High Point Memorial
North Carolinas
Raleigh
Piedmont Toastmasters’ Club
Civitan Club
Australian Travel Wish Prompts Pen Pal Inquiry
The writer from Mt. Isa Australia seeks American pen pals via The Enterprise to gather pre travel details. He describes himself with height and hobbies including judo hiking poetry and music and notes Mt. Isa as a major lead processing site near Mary Kathleen uranium lease. He hopes for responses to form friendships before visiting early next year. The Enterprise print also thanks for open house coverage by High Point Friends Meeting.
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America
Mt. Isa
Mary Kathleen
Rem
Queensland
Australia
Cecil B. Haworth
High Point Friends Meeting
Warfare on street racket encouraged
Editor of The Enterprise urges action against street racket activity. The writer supports Mr. Gillespie's observations on muffier gutted cars driving noise and disorder and calls for measures to restore peace and quiet.
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Enterprise
Mr. Gillespie
Aul Burgess
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