Atomic Striking Force Warns of Ready Retaliation
General Curtis Le May told a defense symposium the Air Force can retaliate instantly to any aggression. He said weather and Communist air defenses cannot stop nuclear retaliation and that targets in Russia could be bombed at a moment's notice if war starts. He noted the United States lacks a full modern all jet heavy bomber fleet, relying on B 36 and nascent B 52 capabilities.
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Air Force
Strategic Air Command
Armed Forces Chemical Association
United States
LeMay
Strategic Air Force
Russia
U.S
Moscow
Vietnam
Hanoi
Dien Bien Phu
Red River
U. S
George Pessimistic On Farm Bill Outlook
Senator Walter F. George of Georgia voices pessimism on extending fixed ninety per cent parity price supports for six basic crops. He cites administration pressure for a flexible price support bill and warns near blocking of any year long extension.
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Walter F. George
Georgia
George
Agriculture Department
House
Senate
Eisenhower
Opportunity for Youth Persists in Rising Nation
Neill M. Smith argues against the view that opportunity is ending. He cites postwar wealth growth, population gains, higher living standards, and expanding markets. He notes better transport and communication, scientific advances, and foresees space travel milestones within many youths’ lifetimes.
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United States
Auto sales strong but not record highs in 1954 outlook
Ward's Automotive Reports projects 1954 U S auto sales exceeding five million units despite recession talk. Local notices cover wool pools and cattle sales in North Carolina with extensive farm commerce details, plus dairy month health notes stressing fats and butter as essential energy sources.
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Ward
Neill M. Smith
Surry County
Smith
Republicans Face Upturn Bets While Vietnam Crisis Looms
Washington reports suggest auto sales improve signaling renewed business activity though GOP lawmakers worry over economic risks. Vietnam News notes French forces lose ground north of Hanoi as Communists close in, while Eisenhower faces party leadership questions and calls for decisive action. Local items include a Daytona Beach arrest of A W Johnson, building loan leadership changes, a junior golf trophy, and a bridge bid from the Virginia Highway Commission.
Ervin Sworn In as North Carolina Senator in Senate
Judge Sam J. Ervin Jr. is sworn in as U S Senator from North Carolina after a brief ceremony with Vice President Nixon administering the oath. The North Carolina delegation and Capitol crowd welcome him as experienced, dignified, and well prepared to serve. The article notes a large American Legion convention arriving Aug 30 and urges early reservations.
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Washington
Sam J. Ervin, Jr
Morganton
United States
North Carolina
Senate
Judge Ervin
Prent
Nixon
Ervin
Book of the Senate
Styles Bridges
Senator Ervin
Mony
Congress
House of Representatives
Watson
North Carolina Legionnaires
American Legion
Legion
Bread From Bygone Recipe Feeds Markets Fast
Increasing tastes boost demand for traditional bread baked from old recipes. Plants now produce 3,000 loaves per hour and ship them to markets via a fleet of International trucks.
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Ezra Taft Benson
America
Moon
Mars
Surry County Farm
AGUNT
James B. Caudill
Salisbury
North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Boone
Porter Key
Route 2
Pinnacle
Elbert O. Hunter
Winston-Salem
J. W. Hilton
Route
Mount Airy
Hilton
Rolling Acres
Lexington
Howard Denny
Pilot Mountain
R. L. Gardner
Denny
Loftin and Palmer, Inc
Holly Tree Farm, Inc
Richfield
Palmer and Loftin
Yadkin River
High Rock Bridge
France
GOP
Far East
U. S. State Department
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ike
Daytona Beach
Fla
A. W. Johnson
Johnson
Workmen's Building and Loan Association
M. H. Sparger
Sec. and
Treas
KR. D. George
Sparger
Association
Mr. George
Carolina
Sedgefield
Bently Hines
J. KR. Hines
Virginia State Highway Commission
New River
Jackson's Ferry
Capitol
Richmond
W.D. Merritt
Cullen Merritt
Meritt
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Claude Shelton
Margeret
Siler City
Mrs
Green Weby
Kiwania International
Milwaukee, WI
Wade Moody
Greensboro
W. M. Johnson
Galax
Henry Goldsmith
Fort Bragg
Fayetteville
Virginia Spillman
Bryan H. Ashby
D. Vance Price
Price
Lennon
Legion Meeting
Mount Airy News
Moore Avenue
William H. Johnson
James E. Johnson
J. E. Johnson
N. C
Surry
North Carolina Press Association
Roger Bannider
Oxford
Cambridge
England
St. Lawrence Seaway
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Lake
Erie
Ontario
New York
Los Angeles
Apostle
Luke
Was
Yuno
New England
Pepperidge Farm
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