Truman Says Opponents Launch Smear Campaign
President Truman denounces attacks as smear tactics while insisting there are many issues facing the nation. He cites Asia policy, Korea, government waste, states’ rights, and alleged corruption including White House staff, subversives in government, and sexual scandals in the State Department as the real national concerns.
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Asia
China
White House
United States
State Department
Warry Truman
Pendergast
Two Good Men Lead High Point Chamber After Resignation
The High Point Chamber of Commerce names George Hutchens as president for the remainder of the year following Brant Snavely’s resignation. Ed Mendenhall is elected vice president to replace Hutchens. Both are praised as builders who can carry forward the city improvement program and keep the chamber out of old routines.
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High Point
High Point Chamber of Commerce
High Point adopts voluntary school accident insurance
The High Point public schools adopt a voluntary accident insurance program recommended by Parent-Teacher Associations and approved by the Board of School Commissioners. The annual fee is 1 for elementary students and 1.50 for high schoolers, due Monday. Coverage includes injuries at school, commute, and during school activities. past experience in similar programs has been positive.
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Board of School Commissioners
High Point
Carroll
Big Three push for unified European army with German role
Washington hosts top American British and French officials who back Eisenhower in authorizing a unified European army including German forces. Bonn would gain near independence under a “peace contract” ending Allied occupation and using German defense troops to join Western defense, tying Germany to the Western orbit and challenging Soviet aims as Moscow weighs next moves in a year of potential peace or war.
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Iran Premier Mossadegh Issues New Ultimatum to Britain
Compounded error follows Britain's to what Mossadegh calls an or else stance. He demands talks resume within two weeks or Britain must remove technicians from the Abadan oil refinery. Tehran parliament shows little support for his hard line, pressing for a less rigid approach from Britain.
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Alphabet soup at the Senate and State Department
Washington chatter roars about alphabet agencies letters like USSE MDAP and ECA at a Senate Appropriations hearing. Frederick Larkin admits he cannot name the agencies and the translator office must look up meanings. Larry Cates notes an airline ad touting lavish perks and discounts, prompting jokes about price controls and MIke DiSalle.
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Miami
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Mr Cousins Defends India Visit In Public Letter
The column recounts Norman Cousins defending his India trip funded by American taxpayers, arguing he spoke as an individual American citizen. He states his lectures were arranged by consular staff and aimed at opinion makers, writers and officials to illustrate free speech and discuss world law and UN authority.
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Saturday Review of Literature
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Quotes and Mottoes From Leaders and Officials
A collage of remarks from East Germany poet Johan nes Becher Thomas Mann and U S figures. The lines touch patriotism strategic frontiers dessert ware and military medical readiness.
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Johannes Becher
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New York Night Life Briefs Highlight Kay Thompson and Notables
Gala diary of 1940s stars and society scenes in New York. Kay Thompson and four Williams lads perform at The Persian Room on the 27th while Randy Turpin is feted at Sugar Ray's rendezvous. Connie Bennett strolls Vth Ave with her dog. Bogart Bacall and others mingle at chic spots. varied notes on theatre, film, and nightlife fill this column.
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Williams
Randy Turpin
Sugar Ray
Heta-ta
Britain
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Vth Ave
Constance Moore
Sugar Ray Robinson
Humphrey Bogart
Lauren Bacall
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Katharine Cornell
Martha Stewart
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Odette Myrtis
W. 56Th
Comment Columnists And Foolishness SOMEHOW GOOD
A humorous column reflects on digressive writers like Tom Best and classic authors, noting entertainment value. Other items include a sedative-like club luncheon tale about reading Casual Comment, and a story of a 17 year old boarder nicknamed Blighty who finally gets a joke. An overseas letter from Tokyo details a 45th Infantry Division hospital life and a quip about aging and germs.
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Charles Dickens
Victor Hugo
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