Washington lawyers top earners fuel reform talk
Washington lawyers average 14000 annually in 1947 and dominate the city’s legal scene. The piece argues that high fees come from government connections and specialized agency practice, with 5000 lawyers in the area and multiple bar associations shaping access and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Congressional
Department of Commerce Office of Business Economics
California
New York State
Acheson
Johnson
McGrath
Brannan
Tobin
Congress
Bar Association
Interstate Commerce Commission Practitioners Association
Federal Communications Bar Association
The
Treasury Bar
National Labor Relations Board
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Commission
Federal Power Commission
Civil Aeronautics Board
Federal Trade Commission
Patent Office
Washington Legal Fraternity
Francis Walter
Pennsylvania
High Point Enterprise Staff and Rates Notice
The High Point Enterprise lists staff roles including R B Terry as President and D A Rawley as Secretary Treasurer along with Charles B Loft as a member of the Associated Press. Subscription rates are shown: by mail three months $3.25 six months $6.50 twelve months $13.00. by carrier one week 30 cents six months $7.80 twelve months $15.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
Charles B. Loft
North Carolina Republicans Fail To Rally For 1952 Bid
A NC GOP critique argues Edward Ingle overestimates support for a 1952 national bid. Leaders long in control fear losing influence if party grows, preferring alliance with national Republicans over building a two party state. The piece accuses local leaders of apathy rottenness and do nothingism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
North Carolina
Edward T. Ingle
GOP
White House
Ingle
Republican Party
Ed Broyhill
Northrolina
South
Republican Organization
Born Again and the Spirit in Nicodemus and Jesus
A preacher reflects on John 3 8 and the birth of the Spirit, contrasting Amos prophecy with Jesus ministry. Nicodemus seeks truth at night, learning the necessity of being born from above and the Spirit’s Spirit quickening power, amid broader themes of faith, liberty, and enduring belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffatt
Amos
Judea
Jesus of Nazareth
Wormwood
Orion
Nazareth
Capernaum
Sea of Galilee
Galilee
Nicodemus
Bain
Jesus
God
Joseph of
Arimathea
Pilate
Kingdom of God
These Days By George Sokolski
A citizen critiques the Vaughan inquiry with views on political patronage and campaign funding. The author argues polling money and favors are customary in party systems, questions the Vaughan allegations, and downplays the automobile gift while lambasting Costello as a powerful crime figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Vaughan
White House
Henry Cabot Lodge
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Vaughan
Capot Dome
Costello
Unione Siciliano
Tammy Hall
New York
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Ramblin Round on Economy and Local Rail Record
The columnist notes disappointed sentiment over a weak economy but argues conditions in High Point show improvement with rising orders and steadier payrolls. A new record may be set next Friday as engineers inspect a track route from Hoskins to Grimes streets over 11 blocks. A second item warns drivers and parents to watch for schoolchildren and urge safety near streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Casey
Casey
High Point
Mills
Hoskins Street
Grimes Street
Oskins
Eee
Mystery figure Costello fuels political inquiry claims
In a broad critique the piece questions Costello’s identity and ties to various powerful figures. It notes frequent denials of business dealings with him and calls for clearer congressional evidence beyond party politics amid the General Vaughan debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costello
Sir Basil Zaharoff
Aga Khan
Congressional Committee
Harry Truman
General Vaughan
Hair Vigor and Wire: The McMonigle Print Feud
In a midnight confrontation a reporter prints a bold defense and photo spree proving Bill McMonigle did not lose any hair. The dramatic tale unfolds with a fin de siècle newspaper bravado and a one on one show of bravado between man and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lait
Bill McMonigle
McMonigle
Frank Burke
Frank
Ofice
Paternity leaves debate stirs workers and unions
A columnist argues for practical paternity leave for fathers, noting mixed signals from business and unions. He recalls misreported stories about New England and Labor Board errors while insisting fathers deserve protections, not mockery, amid industrial work life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kentucky
Dare Gee
New England
New Haven
Phil Murray
John L. Lewis
Bulletin
Washington
National Labor Pains Board
National Labor Relation Board
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Leggo
George Dixon
District of Columbia Bar Association
High Point Enterprise
Associated Press
Robert L. Thompson
Co. W. Patterson, JR
Adv
WIN
George Sokolsky
Ramblin
Annie Oakley
Germany
Herxheim
Broadway
Han
U.S
Galbraith
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