Legalized Gambling and Government Regulation Debate
The editorial weighs legalizing and taxing gambling versus prohibition. It cites Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt’s stance, reflects on current scandals, and argues for government supervision or monopoly as a serious option worth consideration. It notes Nevada and Monte Carlo contrasts and mocks Roosevelt worship among critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Roosevelt
New York
Senate
North Carolina
Nevada
Principality of
Monte Carlo
Roosevelt
Hollywood
Truman
Women’s Guild to Run Hospital Coffee Shop
The Women’s Guild of the High Point Memorial Hospital will operate the new hospital coffee shop when it opens. The fifty member group has supported the hospital trustees and patients, notably employing nurse Mrs Homer Leonard as social service worker and financing guild activities through the cafe shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Guild
High Point Memorial Hospital
Homer Leonard
Bobo Rockefeller
Boston
Acker Winthrop Rockefeller
Venezuela
John Maragon
White House
Wm. O. Douglas
Mildred
Walla. Walla
Rafael Trujillo, Jr
Dominican Repub
Baltimore
Joyce Sittler
T. Murphy
Wm. T. Whalen
DuPont Mint
Chas. Means
5Th Avenue
Hancock’s Russia claim draws criticism from NC Jaycees
In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia John M Hancock Lehman Brothers Lever Brothers chairman claims Russia cannot make atom bombs. NC Jaycees and Congressman Durham counter the statement citing evidence of Russian thermonuclear tests and weapon strength. The piece argues such optimism aids the enemy and ignores documented capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hancock
Lehman Brothers
Lever Brothers
Mr. Hancock
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Russia
Hancock
North Carolina
Jaycees
Carl Durham
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Korea
Thurmond Chatham
Joe Stalin
The Mad House What the Defeat of Senator Taft Would Mean to the Entire Nation
Washington commentary argues Taft's reelection in Ohio affects national and world interests. The piece stresses Taft as a stabilizing figure against crackpot ideas and warns his defeat would have wide, repercussions beyond Ohio. It frames Taft as essential to national welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Taft
Washington
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Congress
Taft
United States
Joseph H. Ball
Minnesota
Abe
Leonine Noggin
The
Association of American Ship Owners
Taft's Ohio Victory Could Rally or Dampen Congress
Casual remark suggests Taft's win in Ohio would embolden right-minded congress members to stand firm and resist wavering, while a Taft loss would drain courage from many and prompt fear that honesty and common sense have fallen out of favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Boyhood of Little Jabe of Hometown
A hometown reminiscence traces Little Jabe born 1864 through childhood mischiefs. Notable episodes include nearly drowning by a rain barrel, a playful kidnap scare, a calf trouble that sparked his first switch, and a solar eclipse moment with his mother’s guidance. The piece also touches on Taft era politics and late career as lobbyist for ship owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabe
Confederacy
Jake
Prissy Jones
Sonny
Quotes on truth, isolationism, and notable figures
Colleen Townsend asserts truth overrides public opinion while Pearl Harbor and Korea test isolationist voices. Rep Stephen M. Young criticizes isolationism. Jane Russell credits the sweater as a memorable item in Hollywood discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
South Korea
Stephen M. Young
D., Ohio
Morals cases and social chatter swirl in gossip column
A sprawling bouquet of names and rumors fills this column from Washington to New York. Senators, judges, socialites, and entertainers figure in alleged schemes, marriages, anti trust moves, and party politics, with disclosures about Roosevelt era figures and Hollywood power players.
Population Shifts From 1950 Census Altering U S Politics
The 1950 census shows major population shifts toward the West, with California, Arizona, Florida and Nevada rising, and New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania maintaining large totals. Westward movement hints at changes in representation and political influence in the House and Electoral College.
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North Dakota
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Mississippi
California
Arizona
Florida
Nevada
New York
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Congress
Pacific States
Washington
Oregon
Atlantic Coast
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maryland
Middle West
South
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
New York State
Alabama
Georgia
Seaboard
Mountain and Pacific States
West South Central
Louisiana
Texas
Virginia
Horace Greeley
West
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R. B. Terry
Robert L. Thompson
D. A. Rawley
Charles B. Loflin
Associated Press
the Hospital Guild
Fillet
Seoul
George Dixon
Mid-West
Bob Taft
Colleen Townsend
America
Jane Russell
State Department
Walter Winchell
McCarran
Sen. Kefauver
Kefauver
J. Murphy
Jack Frye
Nevada Smith
Burgess Meredith
Paula Huston
Beautiful Thrush
Peggy Ellssworth
Miss Detroit
Macfadden Publications
Harry Oakes
Mary Christie
Vieux Carre
Bermuda
Ray Ryan
Danny
Ray
Union No. 1
Met
Bing
Bill Buckner
Collier
Chicago Hoods
Drury
Chicago
S. K
al Neving
3 Suns
Judith Baker
Cleveland
Bessie Love
Attlee
Felicity
Perle Mesta
Socisl Secy
Luxembourg
Patrica Ventura
New York Society
A. S
Jimmy Cannon
Japan
Pamela Churchill
Gianni Agnelli
Tony Cellio
Janet Leigh
Anthony Curtis
Sarawak
Weston
Charles Mead
Arlene Dahl
Lex Barker
France
el Borracho
M. Berle
Uncle Mitty
de Witt Clinton High
Sheila Bond
Wm. Robsons
Nancy Kelly
Guy Lombardo
Sammy Kaye
Roosevelt Grill
Flair
Lorenzo Fullers
Gogi
Roger Angelis
Holiday
Patricia Farrell
M. Korman
George Kaye
Amen
GOP
B’kivn D. A
Bill O'Dwyer
Kate Smith
George Sokolsky
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