North Carolina urged to push for hospital funding and federal aid
The state hospital board asks the Budget Commission to approve 18.8 million for two years of operation and 11.4 million for construction for North Carolina mentally ill facilities. The piece argues for adequate funding to reduce overcrowding and improve care, criticizing cuts and urging investment and federal assistance as North Carolina pays its share.
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State Advisory Budget Commission
North Carolina
Morganton
Camp Butner
Raleigh Goldsboro
Kinston
Budget Advisory Commission
Capitol Square Sees North Carolina Support for Truman
Capitol Square reports an unnamed local businessman urging swift action by North Carolina leaders to capitalize on the state's strong Truman support. The quote notes North Carolina as a top percentage backer of Truman, contrasting regional patterns and past Dewey gains in other localities. The piece comments on Roosevelt's limited influence in the South.
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Capitol Square
Lynn Nisbet
North Carolina
Truman
Dewey
Roosevelt
They Are Gone The GOP Must Learn From The Times
The essay argues the November election reveals weaknesses in the Republican Party and urges a responsive, reforming opposition. It warns against isolationism and calls for action on prices and housing, noting America’s growth, interdependence, and the federal government’s duty to lead.
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Congress
House
Washington
America
GOP
Capitol Square By Lynn Nisbet
North Carolina stands in national influence as political figures press for federal funds and equitable freight rates. A wary strategist warns that benefits should aid friends, while enforcement data show shifts in traffic violations and growing liquor related revocations under the 1947 highway safety code.
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North Carolina
Marquis Childs
Tar Heels
Congress
Joe Blythe
National Committee
Time For
South
Blue Ridge Parkway
Motor Vehicle Department
General Assembly
Weather Prophet Notes Squirrels and Halley’s Comet Sightings
W A Bivins recounts a neighbor predicting rain after seeing many squirrels. He also logs attempts to view Halley’s comet, noting Orion and Venus, with later references to a Danville sighting and a 1986 projection. The column moves to segregation commentary by Dr. M B Davis urging representation and dialogue.
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Halley
Danville
The Mad House Exposes Capitol Hill Kickbacks
Washington column highlights widespread kickback practices on Capitol Hill, detailing salaries from $10,000 to $40,000 for staff and committee leaders. George Dixon notes fear among lawmakers over a list allegedly held by J Parnell Thomas and references to Truman payroll anecdotes.
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Washington
Rep. J. Parnell Thomas
Congress
un-American Activities
Capitol Hill
Harry Truman
Bess
Truman
Thomas
Notes of a New Yorker and Election Satire Mix
Colyumer G. Sokolsky notes voters spoke honestly while critics razzed. Cartoon editors earn mock praise for election satire. Film reviews span Joan of Arc to The Snake Pit and Road House. Theatre and radio punditry critique voices and showmanship amid political jabs.
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NEW Yorker
Intelligentsia
Colyumer G. Sokolsky
Winchell
Truman
Dewey
Billboard
Florabel Muir
Varity
Coast
New York
Het
American Astrology
Dell Horoscope
J. Weidman
Chuck Parnett
Fred Othman
Washington News
Harry Truman
Freddie
New York Banter From Film Town ABC Script
Dick Powell shares insights on ABC that boost the script beyond what scripters provide. Daytime soap narrators, seasoned actors, add convincing emotion that resonates with viewers tomorrow.
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Dick Powell
ABC
Screen Star Crossword Answers
The puzzle lists across and down clues with hints for words matching film and art related terms. Entries include floor covering floor Tulsa Oklahoma city inner combining form created befitting phrases and various geographic and lexical definitions.
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Oklahoma City
Broadway Jellybeans and Vying Oscar Contenders
The fortnight sees Bergman De Havilland Wy man up for Academy honors while Ray Bolger appears ageless, born 44 years ago. Critic Atkinson praises his love letter to Bankhead in Sabbath Times as entertainment notes remind readers film flops require fresh energy. Roberto Hope’s wire to Truman “Unpack!” draws a smile, likened to a Roosevelt quip after the Hoover Smith race.
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Bergman
de Havilland
Wyman
Ray Bolger
Atkinson
Bankhead
Roberto Hope
Truman
FDR
Hoover-Smith
Quotations and opinions from theater figures and critics
A collage of remarks by George H. Cohan and others on politics criticism and theatre. The piece references reactions to diplomatic pressure on the UN and includes quotes from Shaw Barrymore MacDonald Bernhardt Duse and Hayes about theatre and critique.
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G. B. Shaw
H. Dobree
John Barrymore
G. MacDonald
Sarah Bernhardt
Duse
Helen Hayes
Fashion and Politics Quotes Highlight 1950s Debates
A collection of brief quotes spans business concerns during campaigns, fashion forecasts predicting risqué necklines, and foreign policy wit. Barkley critiques campaigns as unfair to business, designers warn of revealing styles, and diplomats forecast economic strategy and U.S. global outlook.
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Curly) Brooks
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Muley) Doughton
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