Puerto Rico and Washington Attack Sparks Call for Understanding
Governor Luis Munoz Marin flew to Washington to meet the five wounded Congressmen and express Puerto Rico’s regrets and concern after the House attack by nationalists. The piece argues the incident should not define Puerto Rico or its people and urges a deeper study for closer, friendlier U.S. relations.
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Puerto Rico
Luis Munoz Marin
Washington
House of Representatives
Antonio Fernos-Isera
United
Uncle Sam
Marin
Ingle's Case Tests North Carolina Patronage Fight
The battle to name a successor to U. S. attorney Bryce R. Holt for the middle district of North Carolina splits Republicans. Winston-Salem attorney John J. Ingle gains fresh support, while Greensboro attorney E. M. Stanley appears favored by the Justice Department. Holt may stay on 30 days as GOP factions maneuver.
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Hassle
Bryce R. Holt
U. S
Middle District
North Carolina
John J. Ingle
Winston-Salem
Justice Department
E. M. Stanley
Greensboro
Holt
National
J. E. Broyhill
Republican Executive Committee
Herbert F. Seawell
Ingle
Stanley
Charlotte
Ground Observer Corps runs large scale Spring Fever drill
North Carolina conducts a major air defense drill from 6 a m to 6 p m and into Thursday and Friday with about 3300 volunteers across 57 counties simulating enemy attack. The exercise covers five Southern states with 33000 volunteers tracking aircraft and relaying data to shape interceptor plans and warn civilians. The effort aims to prove readiness and protect freedom for tomorrow as officials praise the National Civil Defense program.
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North Carolina
Ground Observer Corps
Durham
Vance Corbin
Durham Center
Doctors Should Not Outprice Services Beyond Ability to Pay
The author argues physicians must balance cost with patient means, noting that care such as obstetrics, diabetes, hyperinsulinism, and reconstructive dentistry should remain accessible. He criticizes overuse of specialists and insurance gaps, urging doctors to consider affordability and maintain public health without sacrificing quality.
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Hood
Capatens Pagent Ratte
Oh. Ems
Siclans Shee
Interest in North Carolina as a travel site rises
The State advertising division received 8080 inquiries in February about North Carolina from individuals, firms, and agencies in 48 states and 30 foreign countries. Over 48000 pieces of printed material were mailed. Revenue for February and eight months shows a 4.44 percent rise year over year, but spending cautions persist as agencies face near-term shortfalls.
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North Carolina
News Bureau
State revenue notes slight February dip and FY gains
The report outlines month and year to date general fund receipts with a small February decline and an eight month rise. It emphasizes that most revenue comes from income and sales taxes supporting schools health welfare hospitals and highways. It argues economy should target administration waste, not core services, and warns deeper cuts risk reducing direct services to the public.
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Oneral Fund
Ighway Fund
Manly
Umstead
Political figures clash over McCarthy and world issues
A montage of quotes shows U S lawmakers and generals criticizing McCarthy and U S foreign policy. Sentiments range from opposition to Communist influence to dissatisfaction with the United Nations and Indo China military events.
Times Column Reflects War, Peace, and March Hints
A Times column by W. A. Bivins surveys unsettling events from Congress shootings to Middle East violence and March’s warlike associations. It ties memories of past revolutions to present civic awareness and praises music education led by Cary Davis while honoring C. T. Ingram’s public service and resilience.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Charles T
C. T.) Ingram
C. T
Uncle Sam Offers Puerto Rico Land for Small Sums
In Mayaguez Puerto Rico the US Interior Department offers 9000 farms and 8000 city homes for final titles at total payments around 860 and 3000 dollars respectively. The PRRA liquidation aims to cut losses from hurricane relief and reconstruction costs by selling government plots and homes to Puerto Rican residents amid loan and mortgage pressure.
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Puerto Rico
Uncle Sam
U. S. Department of the Interior
Chey'voe
Sam
Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration
PRRA
Interior Department
Eleanor
San “Uan
Jimmy
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