The Common Man and Public Service Debate Revisited
A reader challenges the notion that Harriman and Rockefeller lack work experience. The author argues wealth does not define uncommon minds, citing Salk and Admiral Rickover as examples of exceptional capability among the rich. He questions criteria for public leadership and warns against equating wealth with merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averell Harriman
Nelson Rockefeller
Jonas Salk
Harriman
Rockefeller
Orval Faubus
Arkansas
Hylan
New York
Thompson
Chicago
Dave Beck
Jimmy Hoffa
The
Teamsters Union
Walter Reuther
Social Democrat
Intel
Rickover
Navy
Stigma of Adams Lingers After Resignation
Eisenhower aide Sherman Adams resigns amid disclosures of ties to Boston industrialist Bernard Goldfine. The episode stains the administration, highlighting perceived ethical lapses and complicating the search for a successor. Adams calls it imprudence. critics argue it reveals misuse of top authority. The political fallout threatens the White House and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bernard Goldfine
Adams
Washington
White House
Rising auto insurance rates spark debate in Tar Heel state
The piece discusses a state move toward compulsory auto insurance and an 11.2 percent increase for private cars, 6.2 percent for commercial vehicles, amid concerns over profiteering in accident claims and calls for tighter controls to curb illegal practices. It cites historical examples from Butte and warnings from Richard Dunlop about rising costs and the need for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Gold
North Carolina
Richard Dunlop
National Safety Council
Butte
Ont
Lebanon's Fuad Chehab Takes Presidency Amid Stability Hopes
Gen Fuad Chehab succeeds Camille Chamoun as Lebanon’s president amid religious balancing acts. The Maronite general, trained in France, faces a sensitive task as Lebanon tries to avert sectarian strife while guiding troop withdrawals and political reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuad Chehab
Camille Chamoun
Lebanon
Shehab
Chehab
U. S
St. Cyr
West Point
Paris
Connecticut
Chamoun
Rashid Karami
le Grand Muet
France
Charles de Gaulle
Nasser
United Arab Republic
de Gaulle
Local newspaper staff credits and roles listed
An archival snippet shows Bi D. A. Rawley as editor and Terry 408 Brow as business manager with Patterson as senior staff and Idol Jr in business management and related roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Rawley
Terry
Brow
Patterson
Senna Cosas
W. Idol, JR
Washington News Notebook Flyin Folk Jack Wraple Sporting Frog Legs
A humorous Washington notebook piece notes Vice President Nixon and Pat Nixon flying commercial to New York, with Doris Carroll saving a seat and a Secret Service man handling luggage. Other items include a Treasury frog made from old currency, public figures Jack the Wrapper and Reserve-A-Service social planners, and Russians asking for entertainment tips in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Airlines
New York
Dick Nixon
Pat
Doris Carroll
Secret Service
Doris
United States
V. P
LaGuardia
Providence
Nixons
Treasury Museum
Treasury
The
Nils Lennartson
Bates
Lennartson
Secretary of Treasury
Robert B. Anderson
Mary Hoffman
Sally - Jane Heit
Reserve-A-Service, Inc
Mary
North Carolina Voter Registration and Justice of the Peace Jurisdiction
The article discusses voter registration as the sole eligibility requirement in North Carolina and notes a forthcoming registration window from Oct 11 to Oct 25 for the Nov 4 general election. It also examines continuing permanent registration and outlines a proposed constitutional amendment to raise JP civil case limits to 200 dollars while other JP powers remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Jay Pees
Justices of the Peace
Justices of Peace
Parker
General Assembly
Gatlinburg Beauty and North Carolina School Efforts Highlight trip
Gatlinburg showcases itself as a leading U S mountain resort drawing two million visitors yearly while North Carolina studies local committees fueling education progress. Amos R. Kearns notes year round appeal as autumn colors emerge and Blue Ridge Parkway trails lure travelers. The author joined National Citizens Council for Better Schools to discuss local school support and grassroots development in Tar Heel state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatlinburg
U.S
Amos R. Kearns
State Board of Conservation and Development
North Carolina
Blue Ridge Parkway
Jack Frost
National Citizens Council For Better Schools
Tennessee
Edward B. Reisman, Jr
Chattanooga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messrs. Harriman
New York State
Sherman Adams
Eisenhower
Maine
High Point Enterprise
High Point Enterprise, Inc
North Main Street
High Point
N. C
Mall
Carrier
Associated Press
National Advertising
Ward-Griffith Company
Washington News Notebook
Jack Wirnstein
Senate
Jack
Library of Congress
Bennett
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Charles Pearson
Holt McPherson
Tenn
Great Smokies
Tar Heels
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