High Cost of Living and the 1956 Female Vote
James Finnegan and Adlai Stevenson supporters discuss how high living costs could shift the female vote in 1956. They critique taxes wages subsidies and government debt costs while noting automation and international production pressures. The piece warns politicians lack bold wage or subsidy reforms and predicts the cost of living may stay high regardless of election outcomes.
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James Finnegan
Adlai Stevenson
May Craig
Meet the Press
Stevenson
United States
Stevenson Harping On H-Bomb Tests Faces National Issue Challenge
The article argues Adlai Stevenson latches onto ending H-bomb tests to craft a national issue. It notes Eisenhower defends secrecy for security reasons, while Truman and others cast doubt. It suggests Stevenson's strategy hinges on public trust in classified information.
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Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson
Eisenhower
Ike
Harry Truman
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Eisenhower
Soviet Bond Swindle Brings Down Millionaire Farm Expert
A Russian magazine reports police have eyed Alexander Evgraphovich Kukin since 1947 for buying savings bonds at cut rates from distressed people. He amassed a 280,000 ruble country home and two autos for his family with bonds worth millions found at his home. Kukin and relatives were arrested.
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Soviet Union
Alexander Evgraphovich Kukin
Kukin
UN Seeks Suez Solution After Six Principles Adopted
The United Nations Security Council adopted six guiding principles for resolving the Suez Canal dispute despite the Soviet veto on a British French proposal. Dag Hammarskjold praised as a pivotal broker, while Anthony Eden warned force has not been ruled out. Egyptian President Nasser sparked tensions with explosive rhetoric and events that could affect regional and global stability.
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United Nations
Soviet Union
Great Britain
France
Security Council
Dag Hammarskjold
Hammarskjold
Ples
Anthony Eden
Britain
Wales
Eden
M. Nasser
Egypt
States weigh Korean War veteran bonuses in November ballot
Editorial overview notes five states voting on bonds for Korean War veterans and cites totals from ten states already authorized. It outlines top payments from 500 dollars in Iowa, 400 in Ohio and West Virginia, 200 in Rhode Island, and 650 in South Dakota, plus pending legislation and historical context of other war bonus programs.
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Iowa
Ohio
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Louisiana
Towa
South Dakota
Connecticut
Delaware
Indiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
Vermont
Washington
U. S. Census Bureau
Congress
District of Columbia
Maine
Missouri
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Texas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Nevada
Utah
Virginia
High Point Enterprise front matter and staffing notes
The High Point Enterprise lists publication details and staff roles including president D A Rawley secretary treasurer Holt McPherson and other officers. It states carrier year price of 18 dollars and notes AP affiliation and post office entrance under the 1870 act.
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High Point
N. Y
Absentee at Capitol Square Democrats rally around Nisb et
The report notes that all Democratic nominees for state office except Luther Earnhardt for lieutenant governor have attended district rallies or sent greetings. Earnhardt did not appear by person, wire, letter, or authorized rep, making him the lone new name on the ballot as the lieutenant governor’s post remains vacant. Also quoted are district rally jokes and remarks by Rep. Hugh Alexander and Sen. Kerr Scott.
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Luther Earnhardt
Wise
Hugh Alexander
Far East
Middle West
United States
General Motors
Sam Ervin
Sherman Adams
John Foster Dulles
Scott
Lennon
Politician caravan hints at power shift in state
A touring group including Governor and top officials visits a mill and cattle farm revealing emphasis on centralized power and potential constitutional changes. Senator Henkel tours the mill and farm, discusses nylon and viscose products, and notes two veteran prize horses and a four year old Boxer named Mike in the home estate.
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Turnersburg
Senator Henkel
Thousand Acre
Rocky Creek
Home Place
Tere
Corral
Henkel
Mike
Chicago shapes new traffic arc as Congress expressway rises
In Chicago a massive expressway project tears out 2700 buildings to transform the Loop and river tunnels with federal aid hoped to finish the arterial system. The furniture market at the American Furniture Mart reflects market strain with talks of fewer shows and expanding Southern production. Political lines and race issues thread through the city as national observers project shifting fortunes for Eisenhower and Stevenson amid a growing immigrant labor surge and hospital leadership changes nearby.
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Chicago
Cook County
Loop
Furniture Mart
U. S
Gordon Robinson
American Furniture Mart
Robinson
Merchandise Mart
High Point
American Council On Education
Illinois
Stevenson
Iowa
Ike
South
Eisenhower
Senate
House
J. G. Greer
Thomasville
Ray Browns
University
William Friday
Upper Michigan Avenue
Ray Brown
American Hospital Association
University of Chicago
High Point Memorial Hospital
Heart Center
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Edgar Queeny
Monsanto Chemical Company
Monsanto
St. Louis
Germany
North Dakota
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Bige Point Enterprise
INO
North Main Street
Rich Point
N. Oo
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R. B. Terry
Holt McPherson
Esserereess
Baltor
W. Patterson, JR
JR. Seeeereseees
Loplin
THE
Associated Press
Mationel
Ward-aru
Graith Company
Midwest Farm
Aayline
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Charlie Gold
Frank Crane
Labor
Egbert
Thad Eure
Stag Ballentine
Agricultures
Reorganization Study Commission
General Assembly
Sen
V. Henkel
Harles
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