Editorial View: National Elections Still A Tight Horse Race
Washington analysis says the national contest tightens toward the wire with four weeks to go. The choice appears more about individuals Stevenson and Eisenhower than philosophies, while a Democratic Congress complicates Ike’s path to a majority. Ike travels despite health scrutiny, aiming to spark enthusiasm and counter disapproval of his backers and cabinet.
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Adlai Stevenson
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Baseball Points Up Capital Attitude
Washington eyes keep baseball local as talk swirls over moving the Senators to a West Coast city. Eisenhower backs baseball while Griffith’s support lags and attendance under half a million signals a fragile box office. The capital debates reflect broader national sentiment ahead of November 6.
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Senators
Mr. Eisenhower
Calvin Griffith
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King in Sackcloth and Shared Sorrows Teach Mercy
A Sunday sermon reflects on King David in sackcloth showing a king’s hidden sorrows amid famine and hunger. The tale teaches empathy, the danger of judging others, and the lesson that inner burdens are often unseen by outsiders.
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Israel
We All Carry Hidden Sorrow and Sackcloth Hearts
Short moral essay urging kindness as many bear hidden pains. References include Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg and a French aphorism about knowing and forgiving. Ends with religious note about shared suffering and empathy.
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Robert E. Lee
Gettysburg
Dems Wary of Ike on New Trump Cards
The piece notes Democrats fear a late campaign move by Eisenhower ahead of Nov 6. It recalls Ike’s Korea trip in 1952 and warns GOP may push a new tactic on defense and peace, while Stevenson advocates banning nuclear tests to boost peace credibility.
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Korea
Stevenson
Republicans Run Scared Amid Smooth GOP Machinery
The piece contrasts a smoother Republican operation with Democrats already described as running scared, noting Republicans show fright less overt than their rivals and suggesting shifting political tension.
Power and the nation’s concentration of authority
A columnist compares past and present political power in Washington. He argues the White House embodies immense power, and asks voters to decide who should wield authority to shape the world, contrasting dangers of destruction with the aim of improving society.
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Washington
White House
No Party Has Corner On U S Prosperity
The column argues that prosperity claims are partisan and exaggerated. It notes both Democrats and Republicans inflate prospects and predicts a lively, gutter level campaign ahead as elections approach, with Americans likely to see through rhetoric and proceed.
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U.S
Kremlin
James A. Farley
U. S
High Point Enterprise masthead and staff lines
The clumsy OCR shows the High Point Enterprise masthead with president secretary treasurer editor and advertising director names, date and rate note, Associated Press credit, postal remarks, and carrier disclaimer. It reflects publication details rather than specific news events.
Governors, party loyalty, and patronage politics in North Carolina
The piece,prominently notes Democrats worry Governor Hodges understands practical politics while stressing party loyalty during caravan events. It discusses patronage, civil service, and payoffs for campaign labor, plus Republican discontent over Eisenhower era jobs. It also recounts Weather luck aiding events and media coverage of rallies.
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John Larkins
Edwin Gill
Civil Service
North Carolina
Joe Dorton
Dr. Dorton
United States
Radio Center
Sam Ervin
Kerr Scott
Olin Johnston
South Carolina
Council of State
Charlotte
Devinney
Spindale
Phil van Every
Local Agency Lisa Ann and Other Community Anecdotes
High Point locals relay a string of light notes from a new local agency account named Lisa Ann tied to October 3. The Barner couple fronts Bennett Advertising with plans to grow billing and craft copy while easing into infant product services. The column also recalls wedding misprints and a pharmacy anecdote featuring asafetida and a child’s nickel request.
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Margie Pegram
Pat Barner
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High Point
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Bennett Advertising, Incorporated
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