Dulles Travels to Europe for German Rearmament Talks
Secretary of State Dulles push to resolve German rearmament issues after French rejection of the EDC moves him to Europe on a vital mission. Adenauer’s stance appears cautious while Western conference prospects loom, and Dulles arrival signals urgency to act.
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Dulles
Europe
European Defense Community
West Germany
Konrad Adenaeur
Schleswig-Holstein
Adenauer
Better Air Service Plea Before Civil Aeronautics Board
Better Air Service spokesman for the Greensboro High Point Airport Authority argues for improved local air service before the Civil Aeronautics Board. He notes that 13 years ago Greensboro High Point had nonstop service to Atlanta, now flights stop 1 to 4 times.
Strange Bedfellows on Indiana Meeting Panel
Democratic Chairman Stephen Mitchell formed unlikely partners liberal Jonathan Daniels and conservative Eugene T. Bost for a national advisory committee in Indianapolis to modernize convention rules. The pairing aims to harmonize divergent views even if the 1956 ticket carries Eisenhower and McCarthy, ensuring a lively gathering.
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Stephen Mitchell
Jonathan Daniels
Eugene T. Bost
Indianapolis
Mitchell
Eisenhower
McCarthy
Fine talents oppose each other in Kentucky and New Jersey
The piece notes a rare clash of able candidates in Kentucky where John Sherman Cooper faces Alben W. Barkley and in New Jersey where Clifford Case competes with Charles Howell. It highlights a national pattern of discerning but sparse strong contenders and mixed public sentiment.
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Kentucky
John Sherman Cooper
Alben W. Barkley
Cooper
Senate
Alben
New Jersey
Clifford Case
Legislator Proposes Separate Speed Limits for Men and Women
A Raleigh legislator proposes a bill to set male drivers at 60 mph while women would keep 55 mph. Critics say the plan is discriminatory and would spark widespread backlash and needless dispute among voters and officials.
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Raleigh
Town council backtracks on cemetery poetry ban
In Long Buckley England the town council faced a public uproar after proposing to edit epitaphs in the village graveyard. A widow had written a couplet for her husband's grave, and the council’s censorship plan sparked debate before one reporter’s feed prompted reconsideration.
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Long Buckley
England
Gray
Walter Green
Northamptonshire
Lord
Censorship Disease Mocked by London Daily Express
The London Daily Express snidely notes Councilmen display symptoms of a global disease censorship. It cites epitaphs and epigrams about truth and deceit, suggesting the era favors partial agreement and uses grim humor to critique political integrity.
It Will Be a Matter of Years Fully Liquidating the RFC
RFC liquidation will take several years with some functions transferring to the Treasury under Laurence B. Robbins. Robbins, Senate confirmed, will head remaining RFC assets including 366 million in Defense Production loans and 5.6 million in civil defense loans. He also oversees the Federal Facilities Corp and sale of synthetic rubber plants.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
I T
Laurence B. Robbins
Chicago
RFC
the Treasury
Robbins
Senate
Congress
Treasury
FFC
Rfcs
Copenes
Mort
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Veterans Administration
Defense Homes Corp
HHFA
Alliee
Food Production Critical to Man's Future Says Expert
Dr. Harrison Brown argues population growth and food scarcity threaten humanity. He cites global hunger, uneven distribution, and political economy as key factors while noting potential mass moves from famine zones and speculative desert resettlement as possible responses.
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Harrison Brown
United States
India
Raleigh Hosts Cotton Growers Meet and FOX Anniversary
Up to five thousand farmers gathered in Raleigh for the 32nd annual North Carolina Cotton Growers Co operative Association meeting and the 20th FOX anniversary. Manly G. Mann reported financial progress while ex Governor Kerr Scott introduced Dr. Frank Graham who delivered the principal address and urged stronger agricultural advancement.
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Raleigh
N. C. Cotton Growers Co-operative Association
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
FOX
Manly G. Mann
Kerr Scott
Frank Graham
U.S
United Nations
Graham
Farmers in Raleigh See Modern Gear and Big Coop Growth
Farmers visiting Capitol Square in Raleigh discuss modern farm machinery and household gadgets easing labor. They describe themselves as businesslike, worry about the future, and note co op financials showing growing influence and subsidies as a counter to private merchants.
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Raleigh
Ode to a departed dog Laddie
A poem sharing heartfelt memories of a late Cocker Spaniel named Laddie. The author describes the vacancy in a home, the dog’s cheerful greetings, daily walks, and the strong bond of loyalty. The verse honors the dog’s impact and promises reunion at the door.
Methodist Conference rumored reshuffle in Asheville
Rumors say Dr. Paul Hardin Jr formerly of this city and now pastor of Birmingham First Methodist may exchange pulpits with Dr. Mark Depp of Winston-Salem Centenary Church at the Western North Carolina Methodist Conference meeting next week in Asheville. No strong proof offered but chatter excites friends. High Point College reports over 800 students for the new term with 425 dorms sold. six new buildings to be dedicated October 13. A Washington critic’s quip on public discourse closes with a Cicero list of timeless mistakes. Raleigh reports a telephone scam as police warn residents after a $25 deposit rumor yields no phone service. Charlotte notes three similar incidents.
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Charlotte
Western North Carolina Methodist Conference
Asheville
Paul Hardin, Jr
Birmingham
Big First Methodist Church
Mark Depp
Winston-Salem
Centenary Church
High Point College
Dennis H. Cooke
Raleigh
Political Figures Mentioned Amid War Era Dialogue
The fragment cites Billy Graham on faith, notes unemployment amid a recession, mentions AFL Teamsters leader Dave Beck and a possible candidacy, references Gov. Dewey and Ho Chi Minh as Viet Minh leader, with a stray line about Brig. gen. Christian de Castries.
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Dave Beck
AFL
Teamsters
Viet Minh
Ho Chi Minh
Jen Christian de Castries
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