Southern Dixieland gaining clout in both parties
Congressional Quarterly reports southern politicians remain influential after Eisenhower’s 1952 alignment. Republican gains lift southern delegation votes from 229 to 325, while Democratic loyalty shifts show South reshaping convention power. In 1956 Southerners seek bloc influence in both parties, threatening old North-South dynamics.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
South
Caret
Eisenhower Bollers
Texas
Allah Shivers
Taft
Eisenhower
Former FTC head's firm defends accused chain
The Howrey law firm, former FTC chairman Edward Howrey, defends Food Fair Stores of Philadelphia in an FTC case alleging coercion of suppliers for special discounts. Howrey says he saw no files and will not actively participate. senior partner Lewis Gravelle will argue before the commission. Food Fair, with 200 outlets and about 40 million in annual sales, denies coercion and says discounts were widely available.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Edward F. Howrey
FTC
Food Fair Stores
Philadelphia
Howrey
Commission
Bureau of Litigation
FIC
Food Fair
Lewis Gravelle
Christmas notices and community notes from Litchfield
Litchfield correspondent reports on hospital visits and social events. Charlene Turmer and Hal Leach are among those mentioned with family gatherings and Christmas programs at local churches and clubs. Community groups hold parties and concerts, with school activities and hospital updates noted.
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Litchfield
Buckeye Band
Ladies Benevolent Society Holds Meeting in Ridgeville
The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church met for a luncheon in Ridgeville with devotions led by Mrs. Howard Gould and music by Mrs. Alfred Foote. Officers and reports were presented, a film shown, and plans announced for a Christmas aid drive and a candlelight service.
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Ridgeville
Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church
Howard Gould
Alfred Foote
Stephan Adam
Charles Hutchison
Edward Klammer
Ralph Chapman
Blaser
Simkins
Wil Sisters
Moore
Robert Hach
Richard Redstone
Bauman
Nurse Suggests Names For Triplets
Mrs. Whit Brady at Troy North Carolina asked Montgomery Memorial Hospital nurses for name ideas for her newborn triplets a girl and two boys. A nurse, still breathless from the excitement, proposed the trio of names Hurry Wait Stop.
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Troy, N.C
Whit Brady
Montgomery Memorial Hospital
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