Protests signal vote on city annexation plan
The mass meeting indicates enough objection to trigger a public election on annexation. If 15 percent of qualified voters sign a petition, a special election will occur probably next February or March. Supporters say the move benefits High Point and area with cheaper services, while acknowledging higher taxes and costs. A clear, frank presentation could push the plan through.
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High Point
Biddle
Andrew Goodpaster
Dodd Starbird
Hamilton Twitchell
William S. Steele
Vernon P. Mack
Robert O. Wood
Peter Carroll
G George C. Marshall
John J. Pershing
Ike
Europe
Eisenhower
Iike
Supreme Headquarters
al Gruenther
Hisenhower
Air Force
Lauris Norstad
European Air Forces
Norstad
America
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
JCS
Bonn
Nxt
U. S
John J. McCloy
Rayburn urges loyalty to nation over party in 1948
In remarks before the Southern Governors Conference Speaker Sam Rayburn urged governors to vote for the best national leader over party. He warned against allowing loyalty to a Democratic nominee to outweigh loyalty to the country and called for selecting a president based on character and ability rather than party. He argued national welfare justifies defying party lines to oppose an unfit candidate.
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Sam Rayburn
United States
House of Representatives
Rayburn
White House
GOP
Congress
Truman
House
Senate
South
Hoover Commission reforms face stalled action in 1952
The Hoover Commission proposed bold government reorganization and efficiency measures with potential savings of up to five billion dollars, but by the 82nd Congress little progress remained and critics warn that inaction risks waste, duplication, and a larger federal girth. The piece urges decisive action by President and Congress as voters prepare to judge in 1952.
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Hoover Commission
Congress
Forssean
Truman
Capitol Hill
82D
America
Truman Considering 1952 Run Told By Cartoonists
Washington reports a positive statement from President Truman about potentially running again next year. He reportedly confided in a group of notable cartoonists at breakfast, including Jimmy Hatlo, Gus Edson, Milton Caniff, Alex Raymond, Bill Holman, Smokey Stover, Ham Fisher, Joe Palooka, Walter Berndt, Rube Goldberg, and Otto Soglow, rather than political aides. The anecdote emphasizes a humorous, unofficial channel for a major political intention.
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Washington
Truman
McCoy
Matt Connelly
Joe Short
New Democratic
Frank N. McKinney
General Vaughan
Jimmy Hatlo
Gus Edson
Milton Caniff
Steve Canyon
Alex Raymond
Rip Kirby
Bill Holman
Smokey Stover
al Posen
Sweeney
Son
Ham Fisher
Joe Palooka
Walter Berndt
Marcus Cato and Taft Echo Ancient Civic Virtue
A column links Marcus Cato’s candidacy to Taft’s political image, arguing honesty over glamour. It contrasts ancient Rome’s blunt truth telling with modern campaigns, mocks “sex appeal” labels, and notes the presidency, civil service, and a campus satire on Baldy A&M.
Editorial quotes on governance and Eisenhower politics
A collection of brief quotes on news value and government, including remarks by Gov. Val Peterson on Eisenhower, Sen. Karl Mundt criticizing White House favoritism, and Dr. Alberto Gainza Paz on information and press suppression. The remarks reflect mid-century political commentary on leadership and media influence.
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Alberto Gainza Paz
Eisenhower
Val Peterson
Nebraska
White House
Karl E. Mundt
Blood Drive Urges Citizens to Help Shortages in Korea War
A countywide appeal cites Red Cross and DoD calls for blood, urging good health volunteers to donate a pint monthly. Bloodmobile visits are planned for Wednesday and Thursday, November 28-29, with local Red Cross and Blood Program officials coordinating.
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Society For Prevention
Heart
High Point
Korea
American Red Cross
Charlotte
Truman appoints Clark ambassador to the Vatican surprise
Washington named Gen Mark Clark ambassador to the Vatican to Romes shock as Ambassador Dunn returned from Washington and learned of the decision. The move unsettled the Rome embassy and reflected Truman administration diplomacy and typical note exchanges before accreditation.
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NEA
Truman
Mark Clark
Vatican
U S
Jimmy Dunn
Washington
Alcide de Gasper
State Department
Dunn
Vallcan
United States
Great Britain
France
Haly
Ussr
Europe
Paris
Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur III
Far East
William P Burnham
New York
MacArthur
West Pointer
Anthony J. Drexel
Tony) Biddle
Ike
Tony
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