Eden's Victory Signals Liberal Conservatism and Global Implications
The British Conservative victory under Eden strengthens a center path in Britain and signals to the United States that prosperity and stable government blunt radical appeal. Labor’s nearly 12.4 million votes show strong opposition, while the overall health of democracy and economy discourages complacency.
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Britain
Eisenhower
Anthony Eden
Labor Party
U. S
Commemoration marks High Point College 1924 founding
A historical marker unveiling yesterday celebrated the 1924 establishment of High Point College. President Dennis H. Cooke led remarks praising growth, quality education, and individual student attention as the college advances beyond its early years with support from notable early backers.
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High Point College
High Point
Dennis H. Cooke
Cooke
Airport merger urged for Piedmont air hub
The piece praises inter city cooperation to secure a shared airport for Winton Salem Greensboro and High Point. Leaders from Greensboro Burlington and Winston Salem push for a major regional air facility, aiming to elevate the area to an Air Capital of North Carolina and stop wasteful spending at separate airports.
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Winton-Salem
Greensboro
High Point
Huger S. King
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina
King
J. F. Gibson
Winston - Salem Chamber of Commerce
J. Spencer Love
Burlington Industries
Greensboro Industries
Piedmont
Charlotte
Raleigh-Durham
Tricity
Winston - Salem
Thomasville
North Carolina Wonders and Names in a Quiet State Portrait
Editor Don Shoemaker muses on the Seven Wonders of North Carolina from the Blue Ridge to the Beaucatcher. He prompts readers to name buildings roads or people that tell the state’s story without embellishment and without privileging famous sites.
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Beaucatcher
Don Shoemaker
North Crolina
Raleigh
Blue Ridge Parkway
Wright Memorial
Greensboro
Archibald Henderson
Harry Golden
Viewpoint on Quemoy and Matsu stirs British aid debate
George Sokolsky argues in London that Britain and the United States mispresent the China question. He stresses American steadfastness on Quemoy and Matsu, the Hong Kong defense issue, and a need to correct misperceptions held by British observers and politicians.
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U.S
Quemoy
Matsu
Britain
London
United States
China
Formosa
Great Britain
Red China
Dean Acheson
von Formosa
Korea
Indochina
Hongkong
Local governments gain autonomy with new enabling laws
The General Assembly rejected a constitutional amendment for county and municipal autonomy while increasing local control in schools and utilities. Local units gain authority over pupil assignment enrollment and transport and title to school buses. The seven cities water bill and Catawba Valley Natural Gas Authority extend utility powers to counties and municipalities. ENABLING acts allow interjurisdictional groups to function as single corporate bodies for services. Secrecy surrounds a large private meeting in the process.
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General Assembly
State Board of Education
Catawba Valley Natural Gas Authority
Seven Cities Water
Catawba
High Point
Winston - Salem
Kernersville
Greensboro
Burlington
Secrecy Eases as 1955 Assembly Opens Records
Charles Pearson notes increased openness in North Carolina General Assembly during 1955 with conference-committee decisions shared with newsmen in advance. House committees met in Cannon's Justice Building office, public hearings crowded, reporters present, and lobbyists whisper about side-door access to events.
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General Assembly
Appropriations Joint Subcommittee
Capitol Square
Ed Cannon
N. C. State Bar, Inc
House 1-1
Cannon
Justice Building
Senate
Raleigh
State College
Distant horizons and rural scenes in High Point era reflections
W A Bivins writes of travel and rural life in North Carolina towns. He notes how Deep River resembles a vast Amazon, recalls evangelist Sam Jones and Trinity College history, and observes High Point suburbs growth and car culture. The piece ends with a church class outing and reflections on literature and life.
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Sam Jones
Trinity
Cold
Durham
Sam
Ladies Aid Society
Durant Parker
Parker
Parker House
Doc
Shepherd Mountain
United States
Sophia
S. Reddick
High Point
Hundred Million Cans Of Hamburger Gets Celebrated
Former Rep. Lyle H. Boren visits Washington and jokes about cattle business while drought relief debates surface. In a separate scene Rep. James H. Morrison of Louisiana backs the Navy canned hamburger stockpile as National Canned Hamburger Week is proclaimed amid plans to present the 100 millionth can by a Long Island company executive.
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Terry
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Lyle H. Boren
Oklahoma
Eisenhower
GOP
Mr. Boren
House Committee On Government Operations
Navy
Congress
James H. Morrison
Louisiana
Morrison
Rep. Morrison
Flushing
Long Island
Mr. Morrison
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J.T. Burrus
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Charlotte News
Chunky Gas Mountain
Caesars Head
Saxapahaw
Star
Ocracoke
Chocowinity
Machebhe Island
Goldens
Hendersons
George Sokolsky
Republic of China
Chiang Kai-shek
Tachen Islands
Lynn Nisbet
Charles Pearson
Nikolai
Ous
Jesus
Capitol
Ted Collier
Sam Worthington
Pitt
Worthington
W. A. Bivins
Amazon
Calvary Methodist Church
June
Johnny Hay
Winston Road
George Dixon
Hazel Markel
Commentatross
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Dan
Markel
Dorothy E. Williams
Perle Mesta
Luxemburg
Florida
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