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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1952
Page
4
City Councilman Joe Temple denounces rigid specs that limit bids for purchases such as a new fire truck. Four bidders offered, only two met the detailed criteria, with reps from those firms having helped write the specs. The piece urges more open, performance based requirements to restore true competition and avoid taxpayer risk.
Washington reportdebunks the idea of huge union political war chests. CIO PAC logged 1.2 million in 1950 with about six million members, funds split between national and local offices. AFL LPE, funded by voluntary contributions, peaked at 600000 in 1950 from eight million members, with funds sent to states for local political work.
The article argues U S policy toward Iran hinges on oil industry access and fears Soviet expansion. It cites W Alton Jones of Cities Service, calls for American intervention to prevent economic colonialism, and critiques Britain and the State Department. It also covers broader themes of colonialism’s demise and U S Cold War strategy.
Walter Winchell reports tension between Eisenhower and Taft after a sharp press Cent query. The column sweeps through stars, socialites, lawsuits, marriages, royalties, and arcana from New York society, Hollywood, and Washington, naming figures like Eartha Kitt, Sugar Ray, Barbara Hutton, Lena Horne, and others with scandalous and playful detail.
Winston Salem reports members of the Associated Master Barbers of North Carolina favor a $2 haircut price, up from 85 cents in High Point. The piece urges caution, noting inflation and competing home grooming options while doubting the drastic hike.
The Young Democrats weigh a loyalty pledge for delegates to their state convention. Critics warn it could backfire in North Carolina and Chicago. Some fear compelling officers to vote straight party could expel loyal members and harm the organization. Patriots in North Carolina may vote Eisenhower, risking party unity.
A collage of brief notes covers copyright disputes over New Hampshire scenery used in other states materials, overheated temperature records, a Los Angeles Times headline about Eisenhower and Nixon, a Nebraska store’s Gay 90s sale, a joke about a young patient dreaming of baseball, a deceased ad man’s death at 68, and assorted anecdotes on mink coats, gentlemen, and Ford's wage legacy.
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