Stalin's Authority and Poverty Under His Rule
The piece argues Stalin amassed greater authority than any prior ruler while presiding over unprecedented poverty and forced labor. It compares his power to Capone and foresees the possible collapse of world Communism after his era, noting even his death ended a dangerous powder keg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josef Stalin
Capone
Chicago
Stalin
Russia
William Baxter
International Economic Research Bureau
Napoleon
Malenkov
America
Goshen
Murder, Inc
U.S.S.R
Lenin
Heinrich Heine
Germany
Easy credit life insurance proposed to ease installment buying
A proposal to include credit life and credit disability insurance in loan financing aims to remove risk for borrowers. Any 18 to 65 year old could obtain coverage without exam, with claims paid quickly and protection lasting until loan repayment or return to work. The opinion notes this encourages easy debt over paying it off and likens it to storm insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Life
Credit
Gambling Tax Ruling Tests Hoodlum Revenue Stream
The Supreme Court upheld the gambling registration and license tax as a revenue tool, noting it far outpaced narcotics and firearms taxes. Yet enforcement lag allows evasion, with gamblers fearing arrest for listing names and addresses, risking more seizures and crackdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Reed
Resignation of Dr. John R. Steelman From White House Post
Dr. John R. Steelman resigns as special assistant to the President. The article notes he was a fixture who aided the transition to a new administration, and suggests his ouster signals the transition is complete and a new regime installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Steelman
Worthy
White House
Steelman
Raleigh authors call for discipline after school vandalism
The Raleigh News and Observer editorial urges stern action against school vandalism by youths after recent incidents at Grimes School in Lexington and similar acts at State College Coliseum. It argues for tracking offenders, public accountability, and strong punishment to deter hoodlum behavior among minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College Coliseum
North Carolina
Lexington
Grimes School
Raleigh
Letters praise Burnett article on airport landing system
John R. Larsen of Eastern Air Lines commends Leon Burnett for a clear layman’s guide to the Greensboro High Point Airport instrument landing system. Larsen hopes readers are better informed about safety devices at the airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Enterprise
Leon Burnett
Greensboro High Point
Burnett
High Point Enterprise
The Mad House Stevens Son's Whereabouts Remain Unknown
Secretary of the Army Robert Stevens cannot confirm his son William Stevens is serving where he is posted. The piece notes the APO box and that the son is a private, with context on drafts, Pentagon life, and a humorous anecdote about a Stars and Stripes interview. It closes mentioning Stalin's illness and the Daily Worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
Robert T. Stevens
William Gallon Stevens
Stevens
Bill
Europe
Middle East
New York
Pacific
San Francisco
Army
Pfc. Stevens
Stars and Stripes
Stalin
Communist Daily Worker
Appreciation notices for D A R and college event
A letter from Mrs J C Grady R Moore expresses deep thanks for publicity of the Alexander Martin Chapter D A R and Fourth District conference. Dennis H Cooke, president of High Point College, praises Sunday coverage and thanks staff and Mr Burnett. Howard E Roberts urges ex POWs to join the national organization with Oklahoma City hosting the 1953 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Alexander Martin
Fourth District
Miss Hoover
J. C
Grady R. Moore
High Point College
Burnett
Dennis H. Cooke
Oklahoma City
National
National Organization
Oklahoma
America
Howard E. Roberts
Foster Place
Leaders in North Carolina highway progress and politics noted
The piece recalls Dr. H W Jordan as former district highway commissioner and new chair, praises local leadership in Lexington bypass remarks, and cites brief excerpts on state officials at Raleigh coliseum, Sears Roebuck, Malenkov portrayal, and a John Wesley journal aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
H. W. Jordan
Lexington
George Cobb
Jordan
Dr. Jordan
Duplicative State Agencies Under Scrutiny in North Carolina
A Raleigh column argues duplicative functions across health, insurance, labor, and other departments waste taxpayer money. It cites overlapping inspections at bus and railroad stations, multiple taxes, and numerous commissions for historic sites. A master plan is urged to reform state structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Departments of Health, Insurance and Labor
Industrial Commission
Revenue Department
Department of Labor
Board of Health
The
Utilities Commission
Department of Archives and History
Roanoke Island Historical Association
Cherokee Historical Society
Southern
Palachian Historical Association
Tryon
Zeb Vance
Charles B. Aycock
Josephus Daniels
General Assembly
Agriculture and Health
Senate
State Milk Commission
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C. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
Charles B. Lofi
Associated Press
High Point
N. C
Holt McPherson
Co. W. Patterson, JR
Adv
Raleigh News and Observer
Czech
John R. Larsen
Eastern Air Lines
Korea
Lars
Washington Administration
Cc. P. Robertson
Son
George Dixon
Eisenhower
Sam
Pfc
Quartermaster Corps
Pentagon
Men In the News
Liberty
W. A. Bivins
George L. Hundley
Hodges
Hundley
Davidson County
John D. Hickerson
United States
U.N
Sears Roebuck
United Nations
New York Times
Georgi Malenkov
Urals
John Wesley
Capitol Square
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