It Could Happen The House Could Elect the President This Year
The piece outlines a scenario where three major candidates split the Electoral College and the election moves to the House in 1953. It notes the potential for Southern Democrats to bargain and possibly install a candidate like Russell or Kefauver, with Eisenhower unlikely as GOP nominee if Southern revolt persists.
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United States
House of Representatives
National Democratic Party
Harry Truman
Russell
Georgia
Kefauver
Tennessee
Utah
Rhode Island
New York
California
Andrew Jackson
House
John Quincy Adams
Truman
White House
Eisenhower
Resident criticizes Lexington Avenue safety after truck crash
A level headed High Point resident complained about dangerous Lexington Avenue traffic after a trailer truck toppled a tree and struck a house. She cited a 25 mph limit ignored by trucks and cars, no sidewalks, and sparse police patrols while meters get enforcement. The paper will forward the complaint to the Police Department city manager and City Council.
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Lexington Avenue
Lexington
High Point
Kerr Scott Predicts NC Will Back Democratic Nominee
Governor Kerr Scott spoke at the Atlanta Rotary Club predicting North Carolina will vote for the Democratic presidential nominee, whoever he may be. He suggested Georgians see him as fallible, noting his 1946 forecast that Frank Graham would defeat Willis Smith was wrong.
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Scott
Atlanta
Rotary Club
North Carolina
Russell
Truman
Kerr Scott
Frank Graham
Willis Smith
Georgia
Public School Absenteeism Tied to Illness Rumor
The Enterprise notes rising absenteeism in the High Point public schools tied to illness, with 14 percent absence one day and a similar level the prior Friday. Debates over school closings are dismissed as unlikely by teachers and parents who favor summer rest and routine.
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High Point
Loren “Nalim
Paul
City considers converting houses into in-home apartments
The city council weighs a proposal to allow homeowners in restricted zones to convert parts of their houses into additional apartments. Proponents argue it aids widows and older couples, helps renters, and preserves neighborhood appearance. They claim rent generation does not harm the area and can benefit both owners and tenants.
Congress Tax Tricks Highlight Odd Irony
A humorous look at lawmakers seeking the lowest tax figures. Internal Revenue experts advise in Capitol Hill caucus rooms while senators and representatives compare offers and may file lower figures from either group. Tax official Howes says up to 75 percent of members use his services. even leaders rely on help. The piece blends political irony with personal anecdotes from Washington.
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Washington
Congress
Internal Revenue Bureau
Capitol Hill
Senate
House
Senda
John W. Howes
Congressional
Howes
Robert “Muiey
Doughton
Ways and Means Committee
Walter George
Georgia
Senate Finance Committee
Myrtle
Johnnie Moore
Ore Head
N. C
Johnnie
Wrights
Kill Devil Hill
England
Walter Raleigh
North Carolina
State Department
International Materials
Truman
White House South Portico
Bureau of ‘Etl Os
Alvin W. Hall
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Washington Monument
Philippine
British Errors and Dulles Criticism in 1952
A critical overview arguing that Britain repeated errors in foreign policy from 1931 to 1952. It condemns British media and the Economist newsletter for ridiculing John Foster Dulles and urges Americans to choose their own leadership without foreign interference.
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Manchuria
Henry L. Stimson
China
John Simon
Great Britain
Stimson
Hoover
Japan
League of Nations
Douglas MacArthur
General MacArthur
Soviet China
United States
United Nations
Far East
John Foster Dulles
Russia
Dulles
America
Europe
Pacific
Foreign Report
The
Economist
London
Korea
British Foreign Office
MacArthur
Herbert Hoover
Charles Lindbergh
William Randolph Hearst
Robert R
Quotes on war aims and political roles from wartime leaders
The remarks urge broad thinking beyond military hardware to include people's aspirations and economies. Eisenhower stresses civilian leadership, MacArthur should act as a civilian politician, McCormack voices US party concerns, Spaak notes Europe’s birth requires solving many practical problems.
Washington Wits Highlight GOP Rivalry With Humor and History
In Washington a Democratic gag riffs on a split in the Republican camp. The piece notes campaign buttons with a quip about who is hard to get or hard to take, and references political figures such as Attorney General McGrath and Rep. Frank Chelf.
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Washington
NEA
South
Frank L. Chelf
New House Judiciary
McGrath
Department of Justice
Kentucky
Cheli
Louisville
Abraham Lincoln
Mammoth Cave
Ft. Knox
Bardstown
Russell
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Charles J. Bloch
Macon
Bloch
Philadelphia
Senator Russell
Kefauver
Sen. Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Averell Harriman
Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Crisis and Tensions Guiding a Nation at Dinner Table
A column bundles scattered comments on Red China war talk and Korea stalemate. It cites germ warfare fears, religious reflections, a noon talk by Dr. Rozzelle on mental peace, and a grocery bill lament highlighting inflation and everyday burdens. It ends with a close quarters revival anecdote.
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C. E. Rozzelle
Wesley Memorial
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O Frawley
W. Patterson, JR
Charles B. Loflin
Adenue On Press
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George Sokolsky
Amiera
Communista
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John W. McCormack
Mass
Belgium
Henri Spaak
Peter Edson
Pentagon Brass
NATO
North Atlantic Council
Roland R. Renne
Montana State College
U. S
STEM
Philippines
Kaven
Dean
William C. Foster
Treasury
Daniel W. Bell
Import Controls Commission
W. A. Bivins
North Korea
South Korea
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