Solid South Holds Key to Whether Democrats Will Be Winner in 1956
Analysis of 1956 politics notes President Eisenhower likely to run again. Professionals within both parties push for deals and determine vice presidential selection, with Nixon favored for the ticket. Democratic strength hinges on solid South, New York influence, and California turmoil affecting electoral votes.
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Richard Can
Nixon
Stevenson
Richard
Israel
New York State
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
California
Lune
Willem Moonland
Isenhower
Will Nixon
Democratic
A.D.A
Presbyterians Dream of Their New College Exemplified Here
Trustees outline a projected Consolidated Presbyterian College by merging Flora Macdonald College Peace College and Presbyterian Junior College. They call for a Christ centered four year co educational institution with high standards and broad access, within a supportive community. The article notes High Point College as a potential blueprint and stresses community, church life, facilities, and transportation requirements for location.
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Flora Macdonald College
Peace College
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High Point College
Should They Vote at 18 in Kentucky Election
Kentuckians face a pivotal vote on lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 while deciding if Happy Chandler returns as governor. The piece notes historical efforts, including Eisenhower and Truman calls, with references to Georgia’s 1943 change and international norms. It argues 18-year-olds capable of serving in war should vote.
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Kentucky
Chandler
Congress
Georgia
Ellis Arnall
Eisenhower
America
Soviet Union
Scandinavian
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Truman
United Fund drive shows rising gifts in 110 cities
The first 110 cities reporting United Fund results show a nine per cent rise in contributions with goals at 100.4 per cent of target. High Point leads with a 1955 goal of 193500, and campaign chairman James H. Millis and volunteers wind up a successful effort supporting community services across the state and nation.
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United Funds
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United Fund
James H. Millis
Dumenes 7 Afternoon and Sunday Morning
The Associated Press notes copyright on local news printed in this newspaper and all AP dispatches, asserting reproduction rights.
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Dumenes
Associated Press
Interruption at A and T sparks Capitol Square debate
discussion centers on last Friday's disruption of Governor Hodges at A and T College. observers say the protest appeared staged to embarrass President Bluford and the college, while some doubt Hodges was the main target. Questions arise about broader aims and effects on North Carolina race relations and education.
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Bedy
Capitol Square
F. D. Bluford
Negroes Bitterly Resent Dr. Bluford
North Carolina
A&t
Comeiets
NAACP
Notes on the News by Charles Pearson
Commentary on democracy and majority rule contrasts eras of control by financial and labor elites. Then a series of local notes: Wade Bruton recalls 1946 German war district directory. Edwin Poll updates on State Auditor campaign timing. Henry Bridges discusses atomic energy service and Orange County WPA funding in 1933. The piece highlights a rural electric line funded by federal funds.
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Frankfort
Germany
Wiesbaden
Edwin Poll
Raleigh
Wake County
Henry Bridgesressman
Orange County
Congress
WPA
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Bethlehem Oaks
United States
University
REA
Cross and Poetry Work Highlight Gaza and Valle Crucis
AP report from Jerusalem discusses peace efforts in Gaza amid a broader cross symbol and religious imagery as Gray returns to New Jersey. A Valle Crucis school for girls is noted, and a Jacksonville Florida clipping mentions a poetry workshop and awards, including Thomas winning for The Ancient One Speaks and Winter Solstice.
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Jerusalem
Israel
U. N
Gaza
Gray
New Jersey
Ae Ae Ee
Prout
Valle Crucis
Jacksonville
Miranne Len
Rep Kirwan Joke Draws Laughs At DNC Dinner
The piece notes Rep Michael Kirwan of Ohio handling a roomful of women who turn out to be Republicans. It describes misnaming him as Senator Kirwan and his witty pushback. It also mentions Lily Jepson marrying a younger man, and Republican Chairman Leonard Hall touting a 1956 victory.
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Michael Joseph Kirwan
Ohio
Kirwan
Democratic Congressional Committee
Congress
Sean Cink
Field
McKinley
Senate
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