Warren Farr Takes Leadership as 14th Chief Justice
Warren became the 14th chief justice, facing a court wrestling with racial segregation in schools. His liberal civil rights leanings clash with advocacy for state power, amid a court torn between Democratic and Republican sensibilities and a demanding modern docket.
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Farr Warren
The
United States
Warren
Supreme Court
Eisenhower
John Marshall
Roger Taney
Fred Vinson
Earl Warren
Papa
Banking Journal Says Boom Outpaces Pessimists
The Banking Journal of the American Bankers Association reports that national bankers in Washington viewed the current business boom as defying pessimists and skeptics. The piece notes the boom’s strong momentum while urging cautious handling and reverence for its endurance.
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Banking
Journal of the
American Bankers Association
Washington
Streets Must Be Made Safe High Point Pedestrian Study
City planner Paul Brooks begins a traffic safety study for High Point focusing on pedestrian protection. Eyewitness account describes a pedestrian struck in a street with a green light and right of way, underscoring dangers and urging driver awareness and law enforcement involvement.
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Paul Brooks
High Point
World Series Thrill Ends as Nation Finds Strength
The World Series wraps with Casey Stengel praising his team and Chuck Dressen conceding, while fans celebrate the thrilling victory. The series provided a six day respite from tensions of the era, inspiring national pride and optimism.
Call for Mild Reform in Courtroom Reporting Rules
The Kansas Bar calls for amending Rule 27 to permit photographers and radio broadcasters with unobtrusive conduct. It argues cameras and microphones aid public reporting and right to know, while preserving order and decorum in courtrooms.
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Bar Association
State of
Kansas
Journal of the
American Judicature Society
California's Republicans Face Drain From Washington Raids
George Dixon notes Washington's moves depleting California GOP coffers and talent. He cites Nixon and Warren as examples, jokes about salaries and social life, and recounts a Baltimore Advertising Club luncheon with Archibald and Kaufman. He urges youth to seize opportunity amid national pastime humor.
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Washington
District of Columbia
California
J. Earl Coke
Agriculture
Ralph Tudor
Interior
Earl Warren
Supreme Court
R — Oe
Casey Stengel
Chuck
Laurel and Timonium
Sport of Kings
Fringe benefits eyed as new tax source by IRS
IRS studies fringe benefits such as free meals, discounts, and low cost recreation as untaxed compensation. Officials say expanded rules could boost revenue, with retirement plans and union bargaining shaping the scope. Estimated total fringe benefits run toward a billion dollars yearly, raising administration costs and union pushback concerns.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Luce
U. S. Treasury
IRS
U. S
Treasury
Revenue Service
Roug
Omaha Police Plan 3D Color Crime Photo System
Omaha police consider installing a three dimensional color photo system to catalog major criminals murder scenes and accident sites. The images would be archived to provide clear details on tattoos hair color and identifying marks.
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Omaha
Neb
Lewisburg
Tribune
New Jersey
Alfred Driscoll
Elsie
Little Elsie
New York University
Mark Twain
Ruark on Major General Kenneth Cramer A Prude Martinet
In Munich, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Cramer is described as a conscientious officer with a strict code and strong combat record. The piece contrasts his patrol of discipline with broader wartime morale, noting noncombat strains, privileges, and the tension between manners and military duty. It critiques leadership behavior and reflects on officer conduct vs. battlefield realities.
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Munich
Kenneth Cramer
Cramer
Hartford, Conn
National Guard
Connecticut
al Morano
Gressman
National Guard Bureau
Washington
43Rd
Germany
Mand
Pickett
Lord Faunt
General Cramer
Crasmer
MTOUA
John C. H. Lee
Col. Lane
Lane
Mixed Feelings and Upward Look Across Times
W A Bivins reflects on mixed feelings about sports rivalries and the passage of years. He muses on aging, staying hopeful, and seeing life objectively, linking faith, duty, and resilience to everyday rhythms and moments of growth. The piece touches religion, memory, and celebrations, including a golden anniversary invitation and personal recollections.
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Tennyson
Cardinal Newman
Ing
Cecil Haworth
Central Friends
Browning
Elizabeth City
Pasquotank County
H. Brown
West End Methodist Church
West End
N. CC
North Carolina
Presbyterian
Jackson Springs
Maros Hinton
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