Doubly Complicated Court Vacancy Question in North Carolina
Governor Scott seeks advisory ruling from the North Carolina Supreme Court on filling the vacancy created by Justice Seawell's death. The issue centers on constitutional versus statutory procedures and potential political promises tied to the appointment. The controversy involves Jeff Johnson, Valentine, and Jesse Jones as candidates, with party committees and timing affecting ballots and the November 1952 general election.
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Scott
North Carolina Supreme Court
A. A
Seawell
State Board of Elections
Supreme Court
Jeff Johnson
Clinton
Ftimous Valentine
Nashville
Jesse Jones
Valentine
Jones
Johnson
Frank Graham
Graham
State Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Slohnoninson
Campaign Against Taft Exposed as Partisan Booklets
A critique decries two campaign documents from the Democratic National Committee and the United Labor League of Ohio that attack Robert A. Taft. It argues the CIO and Democrats distort history, mix Freudian innuendo, and wield anti-foreign rhetoric to influence Ohio voters, citing Taft’s record and Zionist support as rebuttal.
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Taft
Democratic National Comitee
Robert al- Taft
United Bar League of Ohio
Rg C.lo.p.a.c
Ker
Robert Aihhaeae Taft
Ohio C.S.O. Political Action Committee
Pat State Street
Columbus
Democratic National Committee
United Labor League of Ohio
Robert Alphonso
Senate
FEPC
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Averell Harriman
Harriman
Philippines
Philippine
Mustave
Felix Morley
Ohio
William Howard
Robert
Charles
William Howard Taft
Russia
Megie
Robert Taft
Abba Hillel Silver
Julius Klein
C.I.O
Indochina crisis tests U S aid and France alliance
France seeks increased American aid as Vietminh forces challenge French control in Indochina. If China enters the fighting, Paris faces dire straits and Washington must choose between backing Europe or avoiding broader confrontations with the Soviet bloc.
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France
Jules Moch
Washington
Indo-China
Korea
U. S
Moscow
Russia
Europe
Measuring Up Economically In Welfare State Era
Guest editorial from High Point business club members urges private enterprise and personal initiative. The author compares welfare state reliance to sea gulls waiting for free meals, warning that government handouts may erode self reliance and leaving citizens unprepared when support ends.
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St. Augustine
Key West
From Pyongyang to Hometown Thoughts on Entertainment and Life
This column mixes reminiscences from 1887 with reflections on radio and television’s role in daily life. It recalls a harsh drought and a lawyer’s racist outburst, contrasts old reading with comic book style trends, and muses on entertainment as servant to thought, not master.
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Jack
David Copperfield
Victor Hugo
Belts and Suspenders Signal Pessimistic Mood
Greensboro Record columnist Clayton Rand notes a rise in suspender use alongside belts as a sign of national pessimism. He observes workers, bankers, and the public fearing price wage spirals and higher taxes, joking that pessimists wear suspenders while optimists wear belts.
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Clayton Rand
Greensboro
America
Television replaces radio as cultural force
The article argues television offers unique entertainment beyond radio, combining sight and sound with musicians and performers. It notes strong demand for television sets and that dealers are not worried about meeting that demand.
Politician Dodges Question From Henchman Near Meeting
A politician hurrying to a pre election meeting is accosted by a henchman who asks about the political situation. The politician replies to be left alone and insists he must speak and think at that moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Yongyong
Yongyang
Ginger Rogers snubs eight thousand for one show
A tabloid snapshot lists engagements and rumored hookups across New York and Philadelphia. Ginger Rogers reportedly turned down a $8,000 single appearance while quotes recount her demand for a camerabar shoot, with other stars and gossip following.
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Ginger Rogers
Runyon Fund Surpasses Four Million Mark This Week
The Runyon Fund passed 4 000 000 thanks to the Rosenstiels of Schenley and friends who gave 175 000 from a Greenwich party. Also noted are donations from Mr and Mrs Americas and M Berle with two Telethons totaling over 500 000. Box office reservations and charity support are highlighted.
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Runyon Fund
Rosenstiel
Schenley's
Greenwich
Mrs. America
M. Berle
S. Pacific
Kate
Washington Savors Fall In The Nation’s Capital
Douglas Larsen writes from Washington that fall brings a temporary sense of local pride as congressmen are away. The city relaxes with Redskins games, races, galleries, and easier access to services while lobbyists and officials spar. Weather cools, trees brighten, and residents enjoy a calmer capital atmosphere until Thanksgiving.
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Washington
NEA
D. C
Air Force
Navy
Redskins
George See
Georgetown
Boss
Laurel
Pimlico
Getti
Washington Monument
Chevy Chase
National Gallery of Art
Smithsonian
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B. Terry
Bob Taft
George Sokolsky
Indo- China
High Point Business and
Pyongyang
W. A. Bivins
New York
Walter Winchell
Alfred DuPonti
Gregg Sherwood
Zillionaire
Libby Holman
Far West
Yarrop
Ifton Fadimans
Richard Mills
Lynn Parker
Boston
Cynthia
Cavanaugh
Broadway
Paris
Vandeo
Camerebar
Sid Luft
Lynn Bari
Harriet Saunders
Jerome Robbins
Merman
Joan
F. Stanton
CBS
Katharine Hepburn
Miles McDonald
Murphy
Impellitteri
Harlem
S. America
Francisco Ramon Parra
Barcelona
Erica Payson
Smith College
Switzerland
John Pringles
Liz Benn
Ellanora Reeves
Geo. Reeves
Hollywood
Sarah Spencer
E. M. Rose
Dewey
Tony Dexters
Floyd Odlum
Stan
Verone Bernheimer
Peter
Theater Guilder
Atlanta
Jacquelyn van Natter
Atlanta Opera Co
Eliot Paul
Proviedence
Harvey Stone
Jean Dixon
Alaris
California
Sinatra
Liver Lips Louie
Swifty Morgan
MacArthur
Lynn Salisbury
Paramount
Muriel Campbell
James Douglas
Julie Wilson
George Reedy
H. K. Selim
Egypt
Overseas Press Club
Farouk
Duke
Rupert Kanan
London
Joan Holle
Chico Marx
Bob Neal
Frances Irvin
Tommy Dorsey
Fred Avery
Montana
Betty Lee Carver
Iceland
Robert Strauss
Story
Shirl Grener
Thomas Deans
Tallulah Bankhead
Elizabeth Toomey
United Press
Wm. Lawton
Peter Edson
Douglas Larsen
Edson
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