Endorsement by John L. Lewis for Stevenson Stirs Debate
The column notes John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers backs Adlai Stevenson, denouncing Eisenhower as a “professional soldier.” It questions whether the endorsement may backfire by turning voters against Stevenson and boosting Eisenhower’s chances. The piece speculates on Stevenson’s reaction and the broader political impact.
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John L. Lewis
Adlai Stevenson
Shaggy Lewis
Stevenson
Gov. Stevenson
Eisenhower
Lewis
Ike
F. C
Prisoners to serve as air plane spotters in North Carolina camps
Walter F. Anderson and Lt. Colonel John Gresh announced plans to use 2,000 honor prisoners across 85 North Carolina prison camps as plane spotters in the state air defense network. Training of eight hours will be provided by Air Force teams, with camp directors supervising posts and rehabilitation highlighted as a benefit.
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North Carolina
Walter F. Anderson
John Gresh
State Ground Observer Corps
Shelby Star
Greenville
Budget Commission
Kerr Scott
North A
Should America Boost Military Output or Civilian Goods
Defense Mobilizer Henry Fowler argues the United States can expand military production without harming the civilian economy if Americans pay the bill. He outlines six uses for the expanded industrial capacity and warns a shift to defense could accelerate security by 1954, amid Korea and Cold War tensions.
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America
Defense
Henry H. Fowler
Fowler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Russia
Defense Department
Budget Bureau
Korea
China
Moscow
Ridgway
NATO
Partial coal strike and public salary debate across papers
Readers across several papers weigh in on political salaries and the meaning of partial strike settlements. Other items note a traveling salesman in Forsyth Street with a peace themed tie and a Montana traveler puzzled by a towel law. Anecdotes on aging recipes and shifts from clay tablets to dirt as writing material appear in this roundup.
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Forsyth St
Atlanta Journal
Montana
Fort Myers
Fla
News-Press
Turpentine Drippings and Old Macon Days Echo in North Carolina Almanac
A collage of citable snippets from rural North Carolina life features sketches of back pain remedies, memories of Macon County’s past days, a stay-open cafe mishap, and social notes. The column touches on farm work, a back ache cure, and reminiscences of old dress, work hours, and early automobiling in Macon County.
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Macon
Weimar Jones
Franklin Press
Macon County
Franklin's Plaza
Tom Angle
Isboro
Howe
Quotations on war, peace, and politics from wartime figures
A collection of quotes from Eisenhower, Lindstrom, Pope Pius XII, Anthony Quinn, and others discussing atomic plans, radio coverage limits, UN principles, NATO strength, and wartime policy shifts. The remarks reference the battle for peace, defense obligations, and reassessment of immigration and stabilization efforts.
Triple Threat Cold and Community Health Notes
A personal column mixed with opinions on illness and medical care. The author recalls a three part cold and the past use of home remedies, then discusses penicillin reducing pneumonia fear, and weighs socialized medicine versus private insurance with notes on Blue Cross Red Shield. The piece also highlights the Junior Service League of High Point and its community work in speech therapy milk funds and arts and crafts at the Presbyterian Home.
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Mother
Dr. Anderson
Dee
Martha
Blue Cross
Red Shield
America
John Owen
Junior Service League of
High Point
Association of Junior Leagues of America
Presbyterian Home
Junior Service League
Guilford Mental Health Clinic
Guilford Sanitorium
Somerset Maugham
Coal Wage Hike Tests New WSB Dilemma
The Wage Stabilization Board's coal case opens Oct. 10 under Archibald Cox with three paths: approve the $1.90 daily increase, disapprove it, or grant a partial compromise. John L. Lewis, who signed the contract, disputes WSB existence and may push for a strike if full approval fails. The outcome could shape inflation control and the 1952 election dynamics.
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Washington
NEA
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Wage Stabilization Board
Lewis
WSB
Harry M. Moses
Rators Association
Truman Administration
John L.is
White House
Ohn L. Lewis
Adlai Stevenson
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Republican Coalition
Stevenson
Mr. Lewis
Democratic National Committee
Stephen A. Mitchell
Democratic Party
Mr. Is
D. Roosevelt
Democratic War Chest
E Stabiliza Board
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Rocky Mount
N.C
Little Rock
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Southport
Rey Thompson
Journal-Sentinel
Stanly News & Press
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Waynesville Mountaineer
Carteret News-Times
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Pou Bailey
Nashville Graphic
Carpenter
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ABC Store
Harnett County News
Sam McKay
Pinehurst
U. S
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Phil Stong
Raleigh
New York
Central Park
Southern Pines
Brooklyn Dodgers
Leland J. Hayworth
Dwight Eisenhower
Carl Lindstrom
Pope Pius I
Anthony Quinn
the Legion
American Legion
Lewis K. Gough
General Eisenhower
Averell Harriman
Tighe Woods
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Frank Ace
Harry S$. Truman
W. A. Bivins
Sam
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