Duke Power rate hike urged by Raleigh AP report
The Enterprise editorial argues Duke Power should be allowed a 4 percent overall increase, noting some users would see up to 11 percent while others less. It contends higher living costs justify a modest rise and warns against discrimination, urging fair treatment for all customers.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
Duke Power Company
Hunh
State Utilities Commission
Duke
John L. Lewis
North Carolina
Truman Pushes Fair Deal Amid Ike Speculation
The piece argues President Truman touted the Fair Deal as central to next year’s campaign, while General Eisenhower hesitated on Truman’s offer to back his nomination. The author critiques Arthur Krock of the New York Times as possibly right or wrong and notes Truman’s renewed Fair Deal emphasis during a vacation return, with Eisenhower back to Europe and then to Key West.
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The
New York Times
Truman
General Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Europe
Washington
United Press
Fs Woitien
National Democratic Club
Key West
Congress
Constructive talks curb teenage smoking, Duke expert says
Dr. McHugh of Duke University argues most parents use scare tactics or moralizing methods that fail to deter teens from smoking. He favors intelligent one on one conversations between parents or teachers and youths, believing individual discussions work better than group talks or pressure.
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McHugh
Duke University
Keep Your Memories Gloria Swanson and Mary Pickford
A nostalgic column urges senior readers to skip current films starring Gloria Swanson and Mary Pickford. It notes the actresses remain capable performers but argues aging makes watching them painful for old timers who remember their youth. The piece counsels keeping memories by avoiding recent appearances.
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Gloria Swanson
Mary Pickford
Miss Swanson
Miss Pickford
Sveldt Swanson
America
Gloria
Mary
RFC Director Symington Implemented Public Loan Registration
Washington reports the Reconstruction Finance Corporation under new director W Stuart Symington requires all loan seekers to register. Visitors must provide name address occupation and loan interest with a clearance card issued by RFC secretary Leo Nielsen. The system aims to curb influence peddling and create a formal record of loan discussions.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
W. Stuart Symington
RFC
Leo Neilson
Rending
Sinatra Privacy Plea Sparks Media Debate
Earl Wilson notes Frank Sinatra seeks total privacy and dislikes being photographed with Ava Gardner. The column argues press photographers serve a vital function, but suggests a six month period with no Sin attra coverage would grant him oblivion and save resources. The piece questions the public value of chasing celebrities for sensational stories.
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Frank Sinatra
Earl Wilson
Sinatra
Ava Gardner
Frank
Flo
United States
Nwspaper
Quotes on blindness and architecture critique
The passage presents quotes by Rev. Joan Urich on blindness and by Osbert Lancaster comparing architectural roles. It also includes Gov. Walter J Kohler predicting the Truman administration will resemble Harding's legacy, reflecting mid twentieth century political commentary.
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Truman
Harding
Walter J. Kohler
Wisconsin
Broadway Week in Review Highlights and Haddock of Shows
A week’s showbiz roundup notes Paint Your Wagon at Shubert with a 500000 advance and praise for James Barton and Olga San Juan. Aida opens at the Met with gala attention, while Gigi and I Am a Camera draw verdicts from critics. Romberg’s legacy is celebrated, and industry quips feature Fairbanks and Fontaine. The page previews Bogart Bacall Bold Venture and Halls of Ivy with Triman on Piano Playhouse.
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Shubert
James Barton
Olga San Juan
N. Y. Times
Anita Loos
Gigi
Philly Dilly
Variety
Hartford
John van Druten
Henry Fonda
Alvin
King and I
Guys and Dolls
Top Banana
Pacific
Walter Hampden
D. Webster
CBS
Betty Furness
Hollywood
Arthur Godfrey
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Halls of
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Ronald Colman
Mr. Triman
ABC
Entertainment versus master of minds in TV era
A reflective piece cites radio and television as both entertainment and distraction. It urges balancing leisure with reading and study, notes Imogene Coca as a vivid TV figure, and quotes Coronet Magazine sketches. Prohibition party candidate shown on TV is discussed, plus a cautionary note on a drug lab accident and a farmer's gratitude parable.
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Coronet Magazine
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Prohibition Party
James H. Southgate
Durham
Trinity College
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Joan Fontaine
Jean Simmons
Paradise
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Howdy Doody
Sid Caesar
Imogene
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