Russell’s Critique Draws Fire Over Rosenberg Case
A letter to the Manchester Guardian defends Bertrand Russell’s stance on the Rosenbergs Morton Sobell and U S due process. Critics Harold Green and Irving Fer man argue Russell misstates American law and justice, noting confessions in the espionage case and the role of the FBI while defending civil liberties.
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England
Sobel
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Greenglasses
Democratic Party Faces Internal Struggles and Vague Issues
The 1956 Democratic Party confronts a split between liberal and conservative wings over civil rights farm policy and welfare plans. Republicans gain ground by adopting centrist positions, while the party debates pushing for a strong civil rights program parity for farmers and labor benefits, with a convention decision likely to stretch into 1960.
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Eden's Diplomacy Tested by Frogman Affair and Cold War Words
Britain struggles as Anthony Eden faces criticism over the Lionel Crabb frogman incident and Soviet responses. The article argues Eden lacks training for bold diplomacy and that Khrushchev and Bulganin exploit Britain's handling of the affair while Churchill’s shadow lingers over Eden’s leadership.
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Anthony Eden
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Khrushchev
Winston Churchill
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Frogman
Lionel Crabb
Commons
Mr. Eden
Steel strike looming as industry faces wage demands and high output
Industry eyes a possible United Steelworkers strike with demands for guaranteed annual wage benefits, overtime pay, and improved insurance. Output, capacity, and payrolls hit record levels in early 1956, while prices rise and producers warn that June talks could set the year’s wage bargaining pattern.
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High Point Enterprise Readers Inquire About Subscriptions
Local newspaper masthead shows publication details and contact notes for subscriptions and staff. It lists the 305-307 North Main Street address, corporate officers, and advertising contacts, along with circulation and delivery rates.
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Runoffs Likely in North Carolina Primary Contests
Lynn Nisbet reports that reentry of Kidd Brewer makes a gubernatorial majority unlikely on May 26. Most observers expect no statewide majority, with Hodges favored and Crane seen as likely reelected. A three way congressional race in the 11th district and multiple state senate contests may trigger runoffs in numerous counties.
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Notes on the News in the Fifth and Sixth Districts
Ralph J. Scott filed the first campaign finance report in the fifth district, showing 1952 contributed and 2904.57 spent through last Saturday. Candidates face a 16th deadline to report, with final accounting 20 days after the primary. Kefauver may receive one national convention vote if Guilford county supports Charlie Wimbish as a delegate. Wake County Democrats describe their convention as tame, after remarks about political immunization.
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Ralph J. Scott
Thurmond Chatham
Scott
Ienet
Kefauver
Estes Kefauver
Guilford County
Charlie Wimbish
Greensboro
Wake County
Wake
Bureaucrats clash as FTC fights over power shift
Inside the Federal Trade Commission a clash unfolds as two commissioners push to cede authority over insurance practices to the states while the remaining three resist. The debate centers on regulating advertising by accident and health insurers with 38 states already having their own regulators.
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Federal Trade Commission
John W. Gwynne
FTC
Lowell B. Mason
Robert T. Secrest
Anderson
William C. Kern
Gwynne
Mason
FTO
Air Force
Army Brucker
Quotes on nullification and education in national debate
A collage of quotes flags farm policy, desegregation rulings and public figures. Rep Ham Lokey calls for divorcing farm legislation from politics while Myron Westrich urges a nonpartisan approach to farmer needs. Sen Stuart Symington discusses the race for the ultimate weapon as Russia tests long range missiles. John Salling salutes Albert Woolson on his 109th birthday enduring Civil War memories.
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Gettysburg
John Salling
Virginia
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Miami Beach's meteoric rise from jungle to resort powerhouse
Miami Beach, once swampy wilderness, has transformed into a booming resort hub with about 400 hotels and continuous growth. It now attracts thousands monthly, fueled by climate, development efforts, and a shift to year‑round tourism, while gambling suppression remains a civic victory.
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Florida
Carl Fisher
John S. Collins
Will Rogers
Fisher
Miami
Tomlinson
High Point
LeRoy Collins
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