Faithful Band in Government Earns Quiet Praise
Washington writer Tom Wrigley defends federal workers amid criticism and scandal. He cites swift Library of Congress song tracing and Census Bureau data to show most workers are honest, skilled, and dedicated, deserving recognition for steady public service.
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Tom Wrigley
Washington
Wrigley
North Carolina
Tom Dooley
Library of Congress
Census Bureau
Eve
Students Manage $10,000 Investment Fund Across Duke and Carolina
At Duke and Carolina a student run fund of 10000 dollars established by Winston-Salem’s Charles H. Babcock faced a market drop that erased about 1000 dollars of early gains. The piece notes the students’ cautious approach and warnings about overconfidence when markets rise, stressing responsible analysis over bottom fishing.
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Duke University
Carolina
Winston-Salem
Charles H. Babcock
McCarthy Aide Case Sparks European Press Furor
Roy Cohn and David Schine stirred a wave of criticism in Europe as they toured on a McCarthy Committee mission. Critics accused them of youth and public relations pressure. Theodore Kaghan and the U S High Commission in Germany faced questions over a large budget and staffing.
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Roy Cohn
David Schine
Europe
McCarthy Committee
Theodore Kaghan
Office of Public Affairs
U. S. High Commission
Germany
Kaghan
Joseph McCarthy
Cohn
Schine
Monteconi
Austria
McCarthy
Raghan
Mundt
Slocum
U. S
Mumps Rumor Flashes Through Atlanta Commentary
W A Bivins surveys a mix of gossip and opinion from Atlanta. He jokes about Gov. Herman Talmadge possibly having mumps after a White House conference, reflects on popularity, media, and showbiz, and includes notes on hamburgers, taxes, and foreign policy, finishing with motherhood and public conduct. The column blends humor, politics, and personal recollections.
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Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
White House
Failure of Parole Supervision Draws Fire by Connecticut Official
Connecticut Police Commissioner Ed ward J. Hickey rebukes state parole practices citing lax supervision and numerous releases without police notification. He argues stronger staffing, tighter oversight, and better rehabilitation could curb rising crime and repeat offenses.
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Connecticut
Edward J. Hickey
Hickey
Elks Magazine
Postal deficits grow as US Post Office under Donaldson plan
The Roanoke World News argues the US Post Office runs constant deficits while Canada profits. It notes Donaldson’s plan to cut second deliveries but not costs, cites rising deficits of 150 million dollars, and questions efficiency. It references Summerfield’s planned study and contrasts with Canada.
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United States
Donaldson
United
Summerfield
Canada
Rehabilitation program aids ex prisoners in North Carolina
The North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce civic improvement committee promotes rehabilitating ex prisoners to help them rejoin work and society. The plan includes prison release coordination, employer outreach, and frank communication about challenges to aid reintegration.
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Civic Improvement Committee
North Carolina
Jaycees
Eper Eozen
No Innocence Abroad by Michael Stern Delights Crime Fans
Reviewer hails Michael Stern as a premier crime reporter and notes his new book No Innocence Abroad lays out hard facts about figures like Lucky Luciano Virginia Hill and Giuliani. The piece praises Sterns dedication to documented truth, his adventurous career, and his vivid depictions of the seamy side of big time crime.
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Mike Stern
Michael Stern
Lucky Luciano
Virginia Hill
Roberto Rossellini
Freddie McEvoy
George Dawson
Stern
Mike
Luciano
Lucky
Brother Stern
Giuliani
Maj
William Holohan
OSS
Bill Williams
True Magazine
Italy
Bill
Rome
Lee
Harun-al-Rashid
Seven Hills
Beirut
Boston
Gander
Newfoundland
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Paul
Uncle Sam
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Ence
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