Drew Pearson Crusader in the editor's notebook tribute
A concise tribute to Drew Pearson, praising his fearless crusades and relentless exposes of public figures. The piece notes his courage amid libel suits, battles with figures like McCarthy, and the impact of his journalism on government accountability. It highlights his view of reporters as watchdogs who expose corruption and keep a keen sense of truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Drew
Joe McCarthy
Pearson
High Point Enterprise
Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam
St. Vietnam
Asheville’s dwindling summer rooms and old-time charm fade
In Asheville the era of dense rooming houses has declined as redevelopment razes hundreds of houses and parking lots replace them. Visitors once brought modest income and cosmopolitan flavor, leaving a softer city character missing today. Old‑timers recall porch chats and friendships that defined the rooming house era.
Oregon Public Defender Cut Prisoner Appeals Volume
The Des Moines Register notes Oregon since 1963 provides a state public defender for post conviction appeals. This reduced prisoner petitions from about 100 to 25 yearly and improved paper quality, easing court workloads. The piece recommends Iowa study a similar system to curb non meritorious cases and improve justice.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Oregon
State Supreme Court
Federal Courts
Minnesota
William McAllister
Oregon Supreme Court
Towa
Iowa
Newspaper Office Roles Listed in Obscure Draft
A partial OCR fragment shows titles such as President Vice President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Editor Executive Editor and advertising circulation manager, with letters and hyphenation suggesting a staffing or organizational list from a historical newspaper page.
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Sere Vees
Disavowing Nixon and communism letters page
Readers critique Nixon and Ho Chi Minh and celebrate a cancer crusade. The letters mention Smokey Bear public service, North Carolina Forest Service, and praise for Cancer Crusade fundraising totals. Individual signatories include Grady E Love and Charles B Pierce.
Valorous Poem of Grief by Evelyn Blain
A reflective verse on inner strength rising from grief. The speaker, Evelyn Blain, speaks of a locked rose, crushed petals, and fragrance as symbols of resilience. The poem contrasts valor in sorrow with lesser hearts.
Passing Things and Winds of Summer to Fall
Betty Shackelford writes of late summer fading into autumn with sunshine and a breeze by a tranquil lake, inviting ice cream and rest before fall. Sylvia Hill reflects on passing things like wind, storms, and seasonal shifts, noting beauty and loss in simple moments.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
John S. Knight
Crusader
Thomas J. Dodd
Connecticut
Withal
Edward Garner
News and Observer
Asheville
Vance, Spruce
Oak
Ashland
Rankin
North French Broad
Haywood
The
Des Moines Register
Publiqnen
High Point Enterprise, Inc
North Main Street
High Point
D. A. Rawley
C. H. Lockwood
David A. Rawley, JR
Joseph P. Rawley Holt
Associated Press
N.C
N. C
Tipti
Griffith
Nixon
William Goldberg
Smoke Bear
Advertising Council
North Carolina Forest Service
Department of Conservation and Development
Davidson’s
Davidson County
American Cancer Society
Grady E. Love
Cancer Crusade
North Vietnam
Highway Patrol
State Highway Patrol
North Carolina
Guy
Charles B, Pierce
Jesus
Ruby Brown
NEA
Cloud
Valette J. Harris
Evelyn Blain
Betty Shackelford
Sylvia Hill
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