North Carolina ABC Board backs 5 percent liquor tax raise
Chairman Tom Allen says the levy targets bootleggers and moonshine by boosting enforcement and education funded by the ABC Board. He estimates a quarter of tax paid liquor evades ABC stores with more illicit red liquor than white liquor sold illegally, prompting stricter measures and higher prices to deter bootlegging.
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ABC Board
Tom Allen
Allen
North Carolina
ABC
Jungle-biologist probe questions cancer theory in South America
Washington commentator Frank Edwards reports biologists in remote jungle communities study living habits water food air and soil to uncover factors linked to cancer. He notes underfed hereditary risks and aims to translate findings into better health and longer life. The piece contrasts hopeful progress with lingering mystery.
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Frank Edwards
Washington
South America
Rail Vandalism Warns of Tragic Risk for Children
Southern Railway officials urge parents and youths to stop placing objects on tracks. Bolts rocks and heavy bars on busy lines endanger trains and lives. police will prosecute juveniles and adults for murder if death results.
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Southern Railway
Central Station
The South on the Threshold of the 20th Century’s Second Half
The Atlanta Journal envisions the South’s bright future as it diversifies agriculture, expands industry, and improves education and infrastructure. It warns against exploitation, cites New England as a caution, and urges continued investment and research to solidify gains for the latter half of the century.
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New England
South
Y Democratic Clubs Face Contested State and National Posts
Leaders of Y Democratic Clubs seek to avoid contests to conserve resources for battles ahead. To state president, John Jordan of Raleigh and Henry Hall Wilson of Monroe reportedly settled out of court, with Jordan likely unopposed at the Charlotte convention. National committee candidates Voight Gilmore, Tom and Joe are expected to show strength. the real fight is for the national committee woman post, with Mrs. Mary as a focal name.
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Y.d.c
John Jordan
Raleigh
Henry Hall Wilson
Monroe
Jordan
Charlotte
Voight Gilmore
Tom
Joe An
Beni
Mary
Political theater at Capitol Square sparks reform talk
The article notes threats and tactics around rivalry between parties with fish and pork as leverage and early rallies by younger members. It reports calls to tighten rules governing lobbyists reporters and inside access after 1953 caucus surprises and fears of inside privilege being abused.
Capsule explanation of the Benson Farm program
A Washington summary outlines changes under the Benson farm program with dates for implementation. It covers price supports for dairy products moved to 75 percent parity, interim plans to use surplus in 1955 56, incentives for wool growers at up to 110 percent parity funded by wool import duties, and new wheat acreage rules including a noncommercial producing area. It notes corn marketing quotas end 1955, cotton acreage rules, and general shifts in price support levels for 1955 and 1956 with a move to a 75 percent minimum parity for peanuts and other basics.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Veterans’ Administration
Armed Services
U. S
Sec
Retary
New England
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Nevada
Arizona
High Point News Echoes City Voice and Regional Outlook
A High Point column defends city life against harsh critics and notes local changes. Betty Sue Coltrane Johnson mourns Jay C. Hormel, while Porto Alegre politics and Vargas impact Brazil’s history are discussed. Arnold J. Koonce outlines High Point College events with Weaver Marr as keynote on October 13. Community updates include Elwood hotel facelift, Johnny Gee’s WHPE return, Bill Penfield joining The Enterprise staff, Woolworth’s new five and dime in Winston-Salem, and Charles L. Amos recovering from a heart attack.
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Arnold J. Koonce
High Point College
Weaver M. Marr
American Humanics Foundation
Albion Millis
Marr
Elwood
Johnny Gee
WHPE
Bill Penfield
Enterprise
Woolworth’s
Winston Salem
Charles L. Amos
George Sokolskiys claim US no longer world leader after Soviet isolation
The article argues the United States has lost leadership as the Soviet Union isolates America. It discusses the failure of allied cohesion after Geneva, the roles of Britain, France, and China, and warns that the U S must face a new world order with reduced economic and political influence.
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U.S
United States
America
Great Britain
France
Oe Churchill
Premier Mendes-France
E. D.C
le Dauphine Libere
Geneva
Europe
Asia
Russia
Uneed
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High Point Enterprise
RK. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
Charles B. Loflin
High Point
THE
Associated Press
Holt McPherson
Co. W. Patterson, JR
Adv
Atlanta Journal
Dixieland
Uncle Sam
Madame Perkins
Roosevelt
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Repub
General Assembly
Peter Edson
Benson Farm
Betty Sue Coltrane Johnson
Jay C. Hormel
Hormel
Office of War Mobilization
Betty Sue
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Getulio Vargas
Hitler
Carlos Lacerda
Vargas
George Sokolsky
Churchill
Britain
EDC
Kuo Mo-ju
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Clement Attlee
Peking
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