Electoral College Debate Remains In Public View
The piece argues for keeping the Electoral College, noting it as a constitutional check and balance that prevents direct popular vote from deciding the presidency. It discusses Kennedy versus Nixon, potential consequences of pure popular vote, and the system’s stability across a large nation.
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Richard M. Nixon
Sen. Kennedy
Congress
Kennedy
Nixon
Supreme
United States
Africa faces stormy path to independence amid tribal loyalties
Editorial notes Africa’s transition from tribal status to nationhood is fraught with turmoil. Reports of violence in Nigeria ahead of independence, cannibalism legends in Bechuanaland, cattle raids in Ruanda Urundi, and intertribal warfare in the Congo accompany debates over nationalism versus tribal allegiance. Prominent leaders like Kwame Nkrumah and Julius Nyerere push for regional unions even as many newly independent states struggle with poverty and fragile governance.
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Africa
Nigeria
Bechuanaland
Ruanda Urundi
Congo
Europe
Kwame Nkrumah
Ghana
East Africa
Julius Nyerere
Tanganyika
Kenya
Uganda
Zanzibar
Accra
United States of Africa
West Africa
Nkrumah
Federal
Early Returns On The Conant Report On High Schools
Dr James B Conant defends his 1959 study The American High School Today while noting misuses and overstatements. He cites inventory methods and teacher staffing gains, praises language and English teaching expansion, but criticizes ranking by overall GPA and Ivy League fixation. He outlines four school types and their distinct problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James B. Conant
Harvard University
Pr. Conant
Dr. Conant
Johnny
PTA
Round the Capitol Nuisance and Industry Week Highlight NC
Lynn Nisbet surveys bus safety and traffic limits. He notes pupil drivers, stopping practices, and rare enforcement while urging calmer driving. He also covers North Carolina Industry Appreciation Week November 28 to December 3 and praises small manufacturers supporting local economies.
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North Carolina
Sedgefield
Alliance
The
Highway Commission
Hodges
Hickory
The PTA as a Realistic Lighthearted Guide
A veteran PTA participant offers humorous ground rules for engaging with the PTA. The piece covers etiquette, meetings, officer roles, classroom visitation, fundraising, and how PTA actions benefit schools, children, and communities with a blend of sharp observation and affectionate critique.
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Victor Jaanimets
Baltika
Beeen
Estonia
Buganda
Mali
Mansa Mussa
Mecca
Cairo
America
Mohammed Askia
Niger
Timbuktu
Benin
High Point Enterprise
Cnterprise
North Mote Street Point
N. C
Dradley
Aley
R. B. Terry
Manegi Taivor
Sianam
Aavomueing
Unrectes
Neesiness
Cannes Loflin Circulsuor
Poet Office
High Point
N. Ce
Sere
Gabe Kaimowitz
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Lynn Nisbet
Round the Capitol
General Assembly
Charles Pearson
Holt McPherson
Marjerie Ragan
News and Observer
North Carolina Education
Executive Committee
Robert
Mary
Susie
South Carolina
United Fund
Carolina
Rotary Club
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