Dark horses surge as 1956 Democratic primaries loom
The piece tracks Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver in a tightening race for the 1956 Democratic nomination. Oregon Florida and California primaries loom as potential decisive tests, with Stevenson still ahead but Kefauver closing the gap. Dark horses rise as front runners beat each other.
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Adlai Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Oregon
Florida
California
Stevenson
Kefauver
Kefayver
Volunteers Promote Highway Safety in New Bern and Craven County
Gov. Hodges lauds New Bern Craven County voluntary auto safety checks as a model for others. Nine safety lanes open Craven County this week as drivers from distant points seek free inspections. New Bern previously earned national awards for inspecting far more vehicles than its population.
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North Carolina
New Bern
Craven County
Hodges
High Point
Tar
First
Craven
Guilford
Mecklenburg
Oregon Voters Face Write-in Contests in Sharp Primary
Editorial notes Oregon primary anomalies and write-in campaigns on both parties. Eisenhower faces no fringe Republican foe while Stevenson Kefauver press a strong Democratic write-in bid, with Oregon law binding the delegation to the winner of any write-in totals. Morse targets Morse as key Republican foe in November.
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Oregon
Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
Sen
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Kefauver
Nixon
U. S
Wayne L. Morse
Morse
West Coast
Oregon Campaign Notes on Nixon, Morse, and Liberal-Shift Contests
Oregon Republicans and Democrats clash over Nixon switching to Independent then Democrat. Morse taps McKay and Hitchcock as supporters in Southern Oregon while Hitchcock touts a liberal record. The piece compares Oregon 1952 GOP contests to national race dynamics including Dewey, Stassen, and Kefauver’s Minnesota upset.
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Nixon
Senate
Hitchcock
McKay
Morse
Oregon
High Point Enterprise masthead details and pricing
A partial masthead shows the High Point Enterprise staff roles and contact lines, listing positions like secretary treasurer editor advertising director circulation manager and business manager. It notes publication details, pricing by year and carrier, and AP reprint rights.
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American Press Institute
Columbia University
Vernon W. Idol, Jr
Doe FB. Brown
Hi Hackney
Idol
Southern Leaders Avoid Mass Walkout In 1956 Convention
A survey shows Southern leaders favor staying in the Democratic fold and moderating civil rights planks rather than bolting or forming a third party. Only South Carolina signals possible revolt while Texas Florida Virginia Alabama show cautious loyalty and compromise. Strong figures like Johnson Shivers Collins and Kennon shape the tilt toward maintaining influence within the party.
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Bruce Biossat
NEA
Atlanta
Chicago
South
South Carolina
Averell Harriman
New York
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
Mary Victor
Allan Vers
Shivers
Florida
LeRoy Collins
Lea
Adlai Stevenson
Virginia
Harry
Willie Robertson
Yanks Go Home and the Isolation Debate
A fragment discussing U.S. foreign policy, neutrality, and national defense. The author questions the motives behind anti American sentiment and references observers and allied nations while debating America’s global role and presence in foreign bases. The piece cites slogans like Yanks Go Home and laments perceived anti Russian and anti American sentiment in the international context.
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United States
France
Italy
Iceland
Signa
Fragmentary Notes On News About War Taxes And Prisons
The fragment discusses releasing political prisoners and continuing heavy taxes to aid neutral and weaker nations. It questions peace versus war rhetoric and mentions alleged fabrications about Julius and Ethel Rosenberg and a US bomb. The text is garbled with unclear attributions and incomplete statements.
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Julius
Ethel
Negro Vote Stays Stable in South Despite Segregation Debate
NEA report from Atlanta notes Southern leaders push party moderation and segregation remains unchallenged by Black voters. Negro registration in six states surpassed 100,000 in 1952. turnout remains a small influence except in tight races.
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Atlanta
NEA
South
Democratic Party
Wte
Texas
Georgia
Tennessee
Florida
Louisiana
South Carolina
North Carolina
Alabama moderates shape 1956 political feud
The piece describes Alabama figures like Sparkman Folsom Thurmond and Byrnes drifting toward moderation amid a 1956 political divide. It notes Sparkman’s middle-road stance and Thurmond’s camp resisting a revolt while Folsom’s bent mirrors the moderates.
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Sparkman
Stevenson
James Folsom
Nation
Alabama
Strom Thurers
Thurmond
Byrnes
North Carolina leaders push tougher traffic safety plan
Commissioner Scheidt urges chemical tests for drunk driving and mandatory vehicle inspections, plus expanded driver training and stronger safety councils. The gathering praised press coverage, praised local safety efforts, and urged ongoing public cooperation with law enforcement.
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North Carolina
President's Committee For Traffic Safety
Miami
Texas
FA Scheidt
Scheldt
High Point Safety Council
T. A. Wilson
Stanhope Lineferry
Mecklenburg
Douglas Aircraft
Nike
Charlotte
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Eeerere
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Ward-Grutitn Company
Johnson
Rober Kennon
Tke Byrd
Vin
James Arnes
Eisenhower Bart Lang
Kes
George Sokolsky
George
Rusia
Eny
Howe
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Tall
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Holt McPherson
Carlton Kirkman
Signal
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