What Makes Puerto Rico That Way analysis of nationalist attack
The piece argues that violent acts by Puerto Rican nationalists in the U S demand crime framing and policy reflection. It notes public shock at the House attack, calls for examining Puerto Rico's poverty and overpopulation, and suggests nationalism as a factor while doubting its methods.
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House of Representatives
Truman
Puerto Rico
George Washington
Washington
New York
Death claims two stalwarts of High Point
Charles T. Ingram and Fred A. Thomas, longtime High Point figures, died over the weekend. Ingram, in his 71st year, built and ran the Carolina Container Company and supported community development and youth. Thomas, who arrived in 1918 from Alabama, earned respect for his business acumen and devotion to High Point’s growth and welfare. Both men were dependable leaders whose absence will be deeply felt.
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High Point
Charles T. Ingram
Fred A. Thomas
Mr. Ingram
Carolina Container Company
Mr. Thomas
Alabama
Judge B Gordon Gentry Named To Lead Guilford Domestic Relations Court
A 44 year old counsellor, B Gordon Gentry, was selected to head the Guilford County Domestic Relations Court in a move seen as pioneering. He holds an LL B and commerce degree from the University of North Carolina and brings experience from Burlington Mills to the Tennessee Valley Authority and prior political and arbitration work.
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B. Gordon Gentry
Guilford County
Gentry
University of North Carolina
Burlington Mills
Thomasville Chair Company
Glen Raven Knitting Mills
Tennessee Valley Authority
North Wilkesboro
Greensboro
Traffic expert sparks gender debate in Atlanta
A visiting female traffic analyst reported 77 safety errors in an hour, claiming 65 by men and 10 by women. She warned the finding could spark male psychological reactions and upset the public’s driving balance as she described men as reckless and women as steadier drivers.
Child's loaded gun remark sparks bus segregation note
A 14 year old ex reform school boy told a sheriff I forgot I had loaded the gun. The Lexington Leader notes the line while the Greenwood Commonwealth uses a travel theme about Americans always moving yet avoiding rear bus seats. The Lamar Democrat quotes a man shouting about reception.
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Lexington Leader
Red China in Geneva Talks Aims and Risks Highlighted
The commentary argues Geneva negotiations will test Korea and Indochina issues and Red China’s UN seat as a major shift. It warns that recognizing Red China would deepen Soviet leverage, increase concessions, and risk isolation of the United States amid Dulles and policy debates.
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United Nations
Israel
Red China
United States
Soviet Russia
Geneva
Berlin
Vived
Asia
Redna
Teheran
Mr. Dulles
Rakuress of Nations of the Orient
Kremlin
Michael Borodin
China
Mao Tze-tung
Chou En-lai
John Foster Dulles
Dean Acheson
Great Britain
France
Korea
Dulles
Russia
Lewis Seeks Labor Unity as Independent Balance of Power
John L. Lewis, at 74, aims to head a third force in the fragmented U S labor movement rather than lead a unified federation. He seeks to persuade rival unions to join the AFL CIO and remains firm that the top post should go to fresh leadership, with Meany and Reuther possibly excluded.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
A Federation of Labor
U. S
United Mine Workers
Independent
International Longshoremen's Assn
William V. Bradley
New York
David J. McDonald
C. L. O. Steelworkers
Geo
Dave Beck
Teamsters’ Union
Miami Beach
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Beck
Lewis
F. of L
Mr. Beck
A. F
A. F. of S
George Meany
Walter Reuther
A. F. of
Meany
Reuther
Big Boys
Meany-Reuther
International Longshoremen’s Assn
Penn
Atlantic
Gulf
Lennon Campaign Headquarters Opens in Manteo Room
Campaign headquarters for Senator Alton Lennon opened in the Sir Walter Hotel, with staff named for the women's and publicity divisions. The Scott headquarters was more formal, while Lennon's space appeared informal due to travel plans. Lennon Rodman framed issues around national policies and labor law positions amid ongoing Democratic primary activity.
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Alton Lennon
Manteo
Sir Walter Hotel
Ales
Kerr Scott
Carolina Hotel
United States Senate
Terry Sanford
Melver Stanford
W. B. Whitley
Grace Lame
Lennon
John C. Rodman
Annie E. Cooper
Scott
Senate
Scott Rooms
Paign
Sanford
Rodman
Aew
Congress
North Carolina
March and Spring Reflections With Easter Date Noted
The column surveys March origins from Roman and Gregorian calendars, notes weather a mix of rain and cool spells, and sets Easter for April 18 1953 with full moon rule. It also critiques ism debates and observes drastic change, urging faith in democratic foundations.
Puerto Rico Fans Favor Baseball Over Dog Racing
In Ponce a traveling writer describes rabid Puerto Rican baseball fans amid a calm after a Caribbean series win for Puerto Rico. He notes politics, gambling decorum, and local industry like brassiere manufacturing, rum promotion, and a tentative push into tourism.
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Ponce
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Panama
Venezuela
San Juan
U.S
Rico
Ak Tropical Ver
Jorge Tristani
Tristani
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