South seeks graceful growth as it leads in industry
An industrialist speaker at a Boca Raton editors meeting urges the South to grow bravely and responsibly. The Piedmont region’s leadership is praised for balancing progress with cultural values while avoiding a reckless rush to development. Critics abroad are urged to let results speak, not doubt.
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Boca Raton
Fla
South
Piedmont
North Carolina
Dixie
East
Midwest
Hollywood
Ivory Tower
Editors’ Association
Leo Heer
High Point
Paintless Blues on Main Street Lines Still Deferred
Local column complains about delays in painting traffic and parking lines on Main Street from the bridge northward. Readers note the October pavement date and November timing, blaming slow painters for potential fender benders.
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Main Street
Eisenhower Looks Great in Georgia Vacation Return
A report describes President Eisenhower as looking great and in bubbling good humor after a brief Georgia sojourn. At 70, he nears the end of his presidency and the piece reflects on his eight years in office and the hope for peaceful retirement in Pennsylvania.
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Eisenhower
Georgia
Washinton
Pennsylvania
United Appeal
Fort Lauderdale
George Lyles Jr
Howard Pancoast
High Point
Ed Weigman
Editorial Research The New President
Kennedy outlines a presidency defined by decisive action and national interest. He calls for a Commander in Chief who engages actively with global challenges, reopens channels between thought and power, and rejects passive leadership. He stresses responsibility, leadership, and unwavering constitutional oath.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Kennedy
Sen. Kennedy
National Press Club
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Grand Alliance
White House
Congress
New York City
United States
Gangrene of War Splits French Body Politic Over Algeria
Paris readers confront a seven year Algerian conflict that drains finances and morale. The war inflames taxes, harms living standards, and widens security fears as civilians are caught in street violence and fatalities. Cardinal Feltin condemns torture and executions, warning the wound may spread.
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Tom A. Cullen
Assn
Paris
Champs Elysees
Algerie Francaise
la Presence Francaise
Algerie Algerienne
de Gaulle
Monsieur Dupont
France
M. Dupont
Algeria
Pere Lanchaise
Mers-el-Kebir
Algiers
F.L.N
Cardinal Feltin
Four Women Set NC General Assembly Record In 1961
Lynn Nisbet notes the 1961 North Carolina House will include four women, two Democrats and two Republicans, with Grace Taylor Rodenbaugh and Dr. Rachel Davis returning and newcomers Tressie Fletcher and W N Cook defeating male rivals. The piece also covers the Great Seal, oath of office, and plans for the January inauguration of Governor-elect Terry Sanford, including timing and ceremonies.
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Grace Taylor Rodenbaugh
Stokes
Rachel Davis
Lenoir
Tressie Fletcher
Alexander
W. N. Cook
Macon
North Carolina
General Assembly
Superior Court
Eisenhower
Kennedy
State of
Luther Hodges
Umstead
Maurice V. Barnhill
Hodges
Terry Sanford
Clifton Moore
Hunt Parker
High Point Industry Week highlights growth and leadership
The High Point Chamber of Commerce marks Industry Appreciation Week with a gala at Wesley Memorial Church. The speech theme urges a forward push amid growth in population, manufacturing diversity, and new city limits.
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High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Wesley Memorial Church
C of C
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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