Resignation of Dr Graham Clears Path at WCMC
Dr Edward Kidder Graham resigns as chancellor of Woman's College at Greensboro. He cites irreconcilable educational philosophy differences with faculty and urges administration change. Acting President Bill Friday praises the move, urging an early decision on a new president for the Greater University and noting looming leadership losses.
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Edward Kidder Graham
Woman's College At
Greensboro
Graham
Consolidated University of North Carolina
Bill Friday
Friday
Woman's College
R. B. House
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Greater University
Consolidated University
Clare Luce’s battle with Communist influence and public service
The essay defends Clare Booth Luce as a capable ambassador to Rome who has faced cruel rumors tied to her Catholic faith, praising her work against Communism. It argues gender barriers and political ideology aside, Luce's age and illness should not curb her public service and leadership in liberal causes.
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Rome
Clare Luce
Italy
Clare Lace
States
America
Sasaubee
Clare
France
Poland
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
House of Lords
Ford wage question could shape NC unemployment law
Ford Motor Company asks the North Carolina Employment Security Commission to rule whether Supplementary Unemployment Benefits paid to laid off workers count as wages. The issue could set a pattern for other industries and impact state taxes and new industry location decisions. The piece urges a General Assembly amendment for clarity and stability to attract investment and maintain steady payrolls.
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Ford Motor Company
North Carolina
S.U.B
General Assembly
Polio Incidence in 1956 Shows Encouraging Start
Editorial notes early 1956 polio data as of mid May indicate a hopeful trend with the disease year beginning April 1 and a May forecast by Dr. Langmuir that the next weeks will reveal whether the rise continues. Public Health Service counts through May 19 show 334 new cases, 40 paralytic, against 983 and 405 paralytic in 1955. Surge in vaccine production aims for 100 million doses by October.
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Alexander D. Langmuir
Communicable Disease Center
Atlanta
U. S. Public Health Service
Leonard A. Scheele
U. S
Polio Vaccine Progress and Optimism From Medical Experts
Dr Scheele notes 53 million in first priority group many with one dose and some with two. By October two shot protection for children under 15 and pregnant mothers may be achieved. Langmuir cites 1955 study in 22 states and New York City showing 78 percent decline among vaccinated children. Salk, at AA physicians meeting, says vaccine could provide lifelong immunity. 70 to 80 percent of first priority group may immunize sufficient to wipe out disease.
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Scheele
Langmuir
New York City
Jonas E. Salk
Pittsburgh
The
Association of American Physicians
Salk
High Point Enterprise Society Notes and Local Notices
The High Point Enterprise from 1854 includes society notes and local notices mentioning D. A. Rawley and Mrs R. B. Terry with roles noted as secretary and treasurer. Names and positions are listed in brief community notices.
Local News Reproduced From AP Dispatches
Notice states the Associated Press holds rights to local news printed in the paper and AP dispatches. Paper entered as second class matter at the Post Office under the 1879 act.
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Igh Point
Plane high jinks raise airline drink ban debate
Washington witnesses from the airline stewards and pilots associations told a House subcommittee that domestic flights are filled with alcohol fueled antics from flight attendants and pilots. They urged Congress to bar serving alcohol aloft, while noting strained relationships with the airline industry and recalling incidents over the Suez transit.
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Washington
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Subcommittee
Airline Stewards and Stewardesses Association
Airline Pilots Association
Congress
Notes on the News by Charles Pearson
A column recounts overheated airline tales with suspicions of misbehavior by passengers and crews. Vivid anecdotes cover overdressed passengers, a gun found on a belt, and a dare to fly the plane, ending with a sardonic moral about peace and service.
Alma Mater Praise Sparks High Point College Commencement
The high point college exercises featured a student choir hymn to Alma Mater sung before honorary Yale graduates energized by Dr. Samuel Brownell and Dr. Edgar Fisher. Special honors went to Dolores Stephens and Mary Alice Herbert as medals were awarded for piano and all around excellence. Police praise and a voluntary safety check program highlighted the day’s public interest.
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Yale University
Yale
Samuel Miller Brownell
U. S
Herbert Brownell
Edgar B. Fisher
J. Elwood Carroll
Paul A. Reid
Western Carolina College
State Board of Higher Education
Minnie P. Harrell
Central Falls
Randolph
Jack Parks
High Point College
Harold E. Conrad
Funeral or wedding remark by John B. Kelly about Grace Kelly
John B. Kelly quips that he dislikes weddings and prefers funerals or weddings, a remark tied to his daughter Grace Kelly's upcoming marriage, reflecting personal sentiment from a family member.
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John B. Kelly
Grace Kelly
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Clare Booth Luce
United States
High Point Enterprise
High Point
D. A. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Eeee
George Dixon
Ting
Suez Canal
Oren Harris
Arimnas
Charles Pearson
Dolores Lach
Capital Air
Holt McPherson
College
Queen of All
Lew J. Lewis
Listen C. Pope
Divinity School
N. Y. State College
Thomasville
BR. L. Pope
Hungary
New Haven
Dr. Pope
Joseph Morefield
S. Main
Inter-Industry Highway Safety Committee
Look Magazine
National Safety Council
Governor's Traffic Safety Council
High Point Safety Council
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