Prince remembered as gift to Charlotte arts scene
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra dedicates Young People’s Concerts to Cecil Prince, praising his editorial support of the arts and community finance. The piece notes Prince’s belief in the value of a healthy city through culture and his push to bring music to about 12,000 local schoolchildren. He admired music’s broad appeal and urged ongoing support for the symphony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Prince
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Prince
Jelly Roll’ Morton
Charles Munch
Tommy Dorsey
Toscanini
Charlotte and
Mecklenburg
Charlotte
Symphony
Voice of America Transmitter Draws Criticism Abroad
An emerging multi million dollar Voice of America transmitter in eastern North Carolina sparks debate after a U S economist reports Russians prefer BBC due to more complete details. U S News interview cites propaganda concerns while suggesting American messaging may mislead both domestic and world audiences.
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Voice of America
North Carolina
U. S
Trussia
British Broadcasting Company
Hang Adler
Drew Pearson
The Cat Issue In Nixon Campaign Gag
The Florida Times Union notes a playful pivot in the presidential race with a Cat Issue proposed by Vice President Nixon. It humorously links campaign cats to votes and wonders its impact on the SPCA vote and political dynamics.
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Nixon
Michigan
SPCA
Jacksonville
Florida Times Union
Automation and the chronically unemployed in America
An editorial compares the Roman emperor’s fear of progress to modern fears of automation. It argues that job growth lags behind labor-force growth, warns against a growing chronically unemployed class, and advocates two paths: expanded education to fill professional roles and large scale conservation work to keep millions employed while raising living standards.
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United States
America
Rome
American
High Point Enterprise details and staff listing
The High Point Enterprise announces its status as an independent newspaper established in 1864. It lists staff including D. A. Rawley as president, Mrs. R. B. Terry as secretary treasurer, Holt McPherson as editor, Joe Brown as managing editor, W. Tast Terron Jr as advertising director, Wm. Makeendkbesae as business manager, B. Circulation Manager, and notes price for Sunday and carrier delivery.
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D. A. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Holt McPherson
Joe Brown
Associated
AP News
Tce
Tech Point
Jon Pegmen
GOP Responds to High Point Ballot Confidence
A Republican letter argues voters knew what they were doing voting straight party lines, defending leaders and criticizing editorial stance. A second piece from a local resident describes political awakening, family discussions, and party pride with thanks to the High Point Enterprise for coverage.
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the Enterprise
High Point
Werner von Braun
Justices of the Peace
Mussolini
Hitler
Charles Lindbergh
Atlantic Ocean
Thomasville
North Carolina
Democrat Party
Republican Party
Joseph T. McGhee
Iola Parker
Chapel Hill
Wiitheld
Hodges A Record-Setting North Carolina Governor
Luther Hodges has served as North Carolina governor longer than any elected leader, with a tenure surpassing most pre revolution crowns. His era features centralized state power, expanded industrial push, and a drive toward local control of education health and welfare plus broad national engagement.
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Hodges
Luther Hodges
North Carolina
England
Gabriel Johnston
Arthur Dobbs
William Tryon
Thomas J. Jarvis
Zeb Vance
U. S. Senate
William Umstead
Umstead
General Assembly
The Worm Turns on Tax Pain for Gasoline and Mink
A column argues motorists revolt against high fuel taxes and inequitable charges. It compares mink luxury tax to gas taxes, cites federal and state levies, and describes motorists switching to smaller cars to cut costs. It predicts mass petitions to Congress as 70 million drivers unite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
America
Gadgets sway London shoppers at British Food Fair
Neal O Hara notes U S style quick fix foods such as cake mixes TV dinners heat and serve canned goods and frozen foods attracted London housewives at the British Food Fair. Weather humidity may aid spread of respiratory infections and a GE lab study discusses virus survival. An Oregon firm sells deodorized skunks and a new unmanned Navy ocean recovery device with TV cameras operates at depths to 2000 feet. A humor item about a mountain man in a city visit closes with a remark on vacation time.
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America
London
U. S
General Electric Research Laboratory Fund
Ogden
Utah
Standard Examiner
Oregon
Navy
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
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Lynn Nisbet
Round the Capitol
Charles Pearson
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