Pattern for next year’s Democratic campaign outlined by Butler
56 Paul M Butler, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, sketched the campaign pattern during a Tar Heel visit. He travelled 33 000 miles in 23 states since January, stressing domestic issues, welcoming new recruits, and enforcing credentials tests while avoiding loyalty oaths and purges as he predicts a platform and policy driven race.
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Paul M. Butler
Democratic National Committee
North Carolina
Butler
Eisenhower
Nomi
Dixie
Billy Graham Confesses a Communion of Slips in Scotland
Billy Graham told a Scotch audience he could not tell a bishop from a waiter at Holyrood Palace during the Presbyterian convocation in Edinburgh. He recalled bowing to a gentleman and being told the other man was his waiter, a moment he used to illustrate tolerance and humility.
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Billy Graham
Holyrood Palace
Edinburgh
Graham
Scotland
England
Tom Wilson
Sheraton
Wilson
North Carolina Industrial Commission
Raleigh
High Point
Capus M. Waynick
Ben E. Douglas
Board of Conservation and Development
Lewis
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas’ Register
Frank Johnson
Mar
Scott Parker
Jake Harris
Bloodmobile
To Beat Hell Lexington JCs Nominated for National Service Award
The Lexington Junior Chamber of Commerce seeks a national Community Service award citing church construction gains. Achievements include First Baptist and First Methodist plants, Trinity Methodist, Fifth Street Christian Alliance, Sheets Memorial Baptist education building, debt clearance, and expansions at First Reformed and First Lutheran churches.
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Lexington
First Lutheran Church
Miracle on the Long Creek Bridge Rescue
Two men survived a car crash into Long Creek near Albemarle on May 21 after the vehicle plunged from a bridge and became submerged. Sheriff Bob Furr and deputies arrived, the car’s wheels appeared in the water, and Morgan and Smith were pulled free after a 30 minute rescue while questions arose about fate versus coincidence.
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Fred T. Morgan
Albemarle
Charlotte Observer
L. D. Morgan
L. M. Smith
Stanfield
Long Creek
Morgan
Smith
Alb
Stanly
Bob Furr
Furr
Horatio
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Heaven
What This Country Needs Says The Nation Needs Clear View
In the Charlotte News column the piece cites Drucker and Fischer arguing Americans must discard ideological labels to better understand economics and politics. It urges breaking through ‘‘ologies and ’isms’’ to see issues in true dimensions, favoring practical analysis over black and white doctrine.
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John Fischer
Adam Smith
Andrew Carnegie
Reader Writes on Fences vs Ambulances and ABC Stores
Dr. Frederick B. Taylor argues against ABC stores in the election, urging preservation of social norms and warning licensing fails to curb drinking. He compares fences and ambulances, cites alcoholism risks, bootlegging harms, and moral arguments for voting against ABC stores.
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the Enterprise
Cecil Haworth
ABC
Raleigh
Frederick BR. Taylor
Lynn Nisbet Reorganization
The state reorganization drive under Governor Umstead yielded partial success. A 1955 commission recommended streamlining state government and a higher education study bill passed with a nine member board to supervise colleges and universities. A separate legislative comptroller proposal failed in the Senate after initial support. Departments saw streamlined duties and fee adjustments amid pushback from officials fearing loss of authority or prestige.
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Umstead
Commission On Higher Education
House
General Assembly
Senate
State government reorganization and budget control shifts
New laws concentrate budget power under the Governor, shifting clerical duties from auditor treasurer and revenue roles to the budget bureau. Some tax appeal processes gain taxpayer leverage, while initial tax rulings gain executive influence. The changes reduce local school administration autonomy while centralizing authority at the state level.
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Reorganization Commission
Budget Bureau
Revenue
Commissioner of Revenue
State Board of Assessments
Tax Review Board
Reorganization Plans Reshape State Agencies and Prisons
The article outlines major state reforms including merging merit and personnel systems, unifying library boards into a single Board of Trustees, consolidating historic materials offices under the Archives and History Department, and shifting prison administration to a new director while keeping highway funding and oversight via the highway commission.
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Budget Bureau
Tax Review Board
Personnel Council
Merit Rating
Merit System
North Carolina State Library
Department of Archives and History
Building Code Council
Highway Commission
Prison Advisory Council
Commission
Graham compared to Johnny Ray of religion at Wembley
British newsman John Redfern notes Dr Billy Graham faces scrutiny as youth at Wembley Stadium react strongly. He contrasts rhetoric with reality, remarking on reactions to religious leaders amid Cold War tensions and naval expansion led by Canadian Vice Admiral E R Mainguy.
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Billy) Graham
Johnny Ray
Wembley
Stadium
Bobby Sexes
John Redfern
Guilford Delegation Wraps Up Two Week General Assembly
The Guilford group reported a mostly united two week session with splits on minor local issues. Freshman Byron Haworth earned credit for his debut while Senator O Arthur Kirkman was praised for experience and service. the session drew criticism for public relations and was deemed unsatisfactory overall.
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Guilford
General Assembly
Byron A. Haworth
O. Arthur Kirkman
Sermate
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Greensboro College
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