Tackling The Problem Of What's Wrong With Cities
A national task force convened in New York under the U S Chamber of Commerce to seek solutions for urban issues. Leaders like Rob P Gerholz and Robert E Simon argued for rapid transit and domestication of the automobile to ease traffic, housing, and pollution as federal and local governments plan spending with little rail investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. Chamber Oforce
America
Rob P. Gerholz
The
National Chamber
Robert E
G Properties
Canada
Reston
Washington
Federalism and auto laws push for nationwide road rules
The piece argues that states lag on auto safety and licensing, risking federal intervention. It warns of a federal takeover—uniform licenses, plates, inspections, speed limits, highway rules, and higher fees—unless states act, particularly noting North Carolina as slow to respond.
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Efeller
Rockefeller
Uncle Sam
North Carolina
Aes
Stongulio
Igeurines
Ipseas
Washington
Statehouse
Uncle Sam's
Kennedy Center Plans Amid Senate Exodus and Public Debate
Editorial notes the Kennedy Center project born from 1958 congressional action, aiming to house opera theater and art exhibits on a riverside site with a large complex. Critics warn the scale risks overwhelming the city and landmarks while supporters stress Smithsonian oversight and cultural value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fallon
D-Md
Een Public Works
Ium
John F. Kennedy Center
Smithsonian Institution
Dulles Air Terminal
Lincoln Memorials
Roger L. Stevens
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania
Satterlee
Massachusetts Avenue
To Befriend Vietnamese Americans Open Hearts and Students
Readers respond in droves after a column inviting help for South Vietnam. Over 300 replies from 251 towns in 39 states plus Alaska Hawaii Okinawa and Guam. Letters express desire to correspond with Vietnamese communities and support through various groups and volunteers.
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South
Viet Nam
Alaska
Hawaii
Okinawa
Guam
John B. Graham
Safford
Ala
South Viet Nam
Chuong Thien
Thanh
Tay Ninh
Bau Co
Black Lady
Black Virgin Mt
Brenda Cox
Rock Hill
S. C
Eye On Goldbricks By Henry Cathcart
Washington column notes a General Accounting Office report accusing the Post Office Department of lax sick leave oversight. Postal workers allegedly take ill to sell liquor, drive cabs, or hold outside jobs in cities like Philadelphia New York Boston and San Francisco. The piece questions the system to curb abuse and who will police the inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Accounting Office
Federal
Post Office Department
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Consolidations reshape Southern furniture industry in early 1900s
The piece traces how Southern furniture firms merged to survive rising competition, noting 1909 bankruptcy causes, key consolidations like Globe-Home and Standard Chair, and the shift toward regional power. It highlights North Carolina leaders in mergers and the failed national pooling trend, predicting the South’s rise as a major furniture center.
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David Thomas
East Carolina College
University of North Carolina
High Point Furniture
High Point Mantel and Table Company
Grand Rapids Furniture Company
Kearns Furniture Company
North Carolina
High Point
Globe-Home Furniture Company
Cox Brothers
J. Eliis
J. J. Cox
Home Furniture Company
Globe-Home
New Jersey
South
Globe Home
Grand Rapids
Tobacco and Steel
North
Midwest
Middle West
Northern Trade Journal
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Eacpenara Ati
Erty
Simon
U.S
Kennedy Center
Congress
Sp-Acre Riverside
Hony Hall
W. H. Yarborough
Oklahoma City
American Friends of
National Voluntary Service
Bui Diem
Saigon Post
NEA Service
Henry Cathcart
Presi
John W. Gardner
Gardner
Holt McPherson
Lernan
Bradstreet
Southern Furniture
Southern Furniture Journal
Thomasville
Lambeth Family
Lambeth Chair Company
Lambeths
Cates Chair Company
Standard Chair Company
Neyens Sat Manufacturers Association
Luci
High Point Enterprise
WeEmy
N. C
Point
N. Cc
Sien Tennae
Point Enterprise, Inc
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