State revenue rise creates budgetary tensions for assembly
Revenue Commissioner Shaw reports August tax intake up 1,366,756 from 1955 while seeking an 846,240 boost in next biennium for debt service. He advocates using most of the funds to hire 69 new workers who could recover the cost via higher collections. The surplus underscores pressures on the Advisory Budget Commission shaping the 1957-59 budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pir Shaw
Advisory Budget Commission
Shaw
Revenue Department
Eeper Commission
General Assembly
al Fund
Commission
Brotherhood In Action On Rosh Hashanah Reflections
The piece links ancient Jewish new year customs with modern American politics as President Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson praise Jewish heritage. It highlights the shofar, Day of Atonement, and calls for brotherhood and democracy as America observes Rosh Hashanah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Ceasar
Horn
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
America
Stevenson
Sawing Wood Fellowship Launch To Aid Tar Heel Sawmills
R Hoe and Company establishes a $5,000 graduate fellowship to study sawmilling practices and problems. The program aims to lift North Carolina’s lumber industry through technological counsel, research, and service by a trained expert, boosting both production and market competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hoe and Company
North Carolina
Hoe
Civil Service Hatch Act Limits on Federal Employes
Editorial notes that 2,192,229 federal workers in the continental U S may vote and express opinions but face limits on campaigning. It lists allowable actions under the Hatch Act such as voting, contributing to campaigns, wearing badges, and certain local offices if not conflicting with duties. It also mentions participation in nonpartisan local elections and the right to petition Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental
United States
Civil Service Commission
District of Columbia
Washington
Justice of the Peace
Congress
Hatch Act Rules Guide Federal Employees in Politics
The act bans active participation in political campaigns and partisan management. Employees may vote but not speak for or against issues, run for office, solicit candidates, campaign for parties, transport voters, distribute material, march in parades, sell tickets, publish pro or anti votes, solicit funds, or make political contributions in federal spaces. Severe penalties include removal. suspension without pay for nine days is the minimum. Check with the Commission in Washington before any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
The High Point Enterprise masthead and staff details
A partial, OCR style entry shows the High Point Enterprise newspaper masthead with staff roles including D A Rawley as president and R B Terry as secretary-treasurer, editor Rolt McPherson, and others. notes publication times and subscription rates, and AP affiliation.
Eisenhower letters bolster Republican congressmen
The piece notes lawmakers show Eisenhower letters praising their support and key measures in the Appropriations Committee. It covers campaign HQs in Washington for Eisenhower and Stevenson, radio plans, and a Santa Fe tribute to Senator Clinton Anderson. It also mentions foreign officials’ views on Harold Stassen, Kennedy’s vice presidential race impact, and Foley’s WIN IN 56 dial code for campaign contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Eisenhower
Jerry Ford
Grand Rapids
Mich
Committee On Appropriations
New York
Stevenson
Springfield
Republican National Committee
Kefauver
Santa Fe
N. M
Sen
Clinton Anderson
Anderson
Atomic Energy
Lewis Strauss
Harold Stassen
Budget hearing highlights agency demand and staffing gaps
The advisory budget commission opened with agency by agency pleas for more personnel and equipment for the next biennium. Auditing and procurement offices urged stronger staffing. personnel aims to broaden outreach to high schools and colleges. Governor Hodges urged shared equipment use and efficiency. Sen. Woodson is absent due to health in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Council of State
Nelson Woodson
Dallas
Texas
Sec
High Point Builders and Chamber of Commerce Legacy
Clarence Allred profiles High Point pioneers who built the city through self effort and faith in community growth. The piece traces early jobs, religious, cultural and educational giving, and notes the rise of the Chamber of Commerce from 1903 onward, praising local newspapers and civic organization fostering future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Allred
High Point
Clarence M. Allred
Chamber of Commerce
Guilford County
Friends
Deep River
Springfield
Greensboro
Thomasville
Lexington
Jamestown
Plank Road
North Carolina Railroad
Manufacturers Club
Commercial Club
High Point Chamber of Commerce
High Pointers
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Eng
Brotherhood In Action
High Point Enterprise
INO
North Main Street
N. C
D. A. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Eees
Eons
Rolt McPherson
O. Ww. Patterson
Sasuke K. Lo
Loplan Cavereenes
Mall
Carrier
THE
Associated Press
Inde Gent
i. @ BOS
Ward-Grile Film Company
Peter Edson
Boston
Flynn
Hague
Jersey City
Jack Kennedy
Jel Foley
DeWitt Hyde
Foley
Wisconsin
George Payne
NEA Service, Inc
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Henry Bridges
Dave Holton
Purchase and Contract
Department of Personnel
Employment Service and
Merit Council
John McDevitt
Thad Eure
New Corporation and Securities Acts
Senate
Umstead
Charles Pearson
New Pall Suedoner
Holt McPherson
C. F. Crutchfield
Randleman
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