Asphalt bids under fire in North Carolina procurement
A Raleigh editorial criticizes the State Transportation Commission and its purchasing agents over asphalt awards. The piece accuses bidders of using dummy outfits to dodge price guarantees and argues that delivery and port rail advantages influence bids, not just price.
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Raleigh
Stateway Commission
Theirman
Ers
Wilmington Morehead
Theorth Carolina
North Carolina
Previews of Progress: Boss Kettering on Future Discoveries
The speech argues human inquiry continues beyond perceived limits. It rejects the view that progress has ended and urges exploration of unknowns to advance industry and science, challenging campus pessimism and naming future Edison and Bell possibilities.
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Boss Kettering
Finland and Russia battle not yet ended
H B Elliston notes in This Changing World that Stalin has not yet completed his war aims in Finland. Finland, resisting further concessions, still holds territory and independence, while the Soviet Union may press forward inspired by Munich era tactics. The piece frames a delayed outcome with potential broader conflict across Europe.
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Molotoff
Russia
Finland
Stalin
Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Sweden
Norway
England
France
H. B. Elliston
Christian Science Monitor
Soviet Union
Outer Mongolia
Moscow
Preview of Progress at Junior High School Editorium
The Chamber of Commerce presents a dramatic display of science wonders at a Junior high school editorium. General Motors produces the show and the public is invited, with C. Kettering noted as key speaker, earning the title Boss for his mechanical contributions.
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Chamber of Erce
General Motors
Ketter
C. ¥. Ketter
Straws In The Presidential Race In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin primary suggests Roosevelt is unlikely to run but could be nominated to succeed himself. Dewey led Vandenberg among Republicans with liberal Republicans seen as decisive. The final GOP result hinges on conservative versus liberal wings and party factions.
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Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
Vandenberg
Dewey
Census day agony and woodpecker candidates mix in NC
The Winston-Salem Sentinel mocks census trepidation while praising secrecy as Uncle Sam’s ally. The Statesville Daily notes NC gubernatorial hopefuls are brave and bold, tossing hats in the ring despite wooden jests and blue jay quips.
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Winston-Salem Sentinel
Sam
Supreme Court
John Dillinger
Public Enemy
Statesville
North Carolina
Dale Carnegie Author Of How To Win Friends And Influence People
Dale Carnegie the noted author and lecturer, creator of How To Win Friends And Influence People, rose to fame for his practical social guidance and public speaking courses. His influence spanned business, education, and self improvement, bridging personal development with professional success.
Warfield’s new sales method makes him a millionaire
In 1937 Clyde C. Warfield of Tyler Texas adopted a Denver life insurance talk that urged letting customers choose and matching from 150 policies. He stopped pre learning about clients and began a two week comeback pattern, selling policies as customers reveal needs.
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Clyde C. Warfield
Tyler
Texas
Denver
Warfield
Connally Weighs In On Dewey Campaigning
Senator Tom Connally of Texas says Dewey should not run for President but for county attorney in a small county. He notes his own past run for county attorney as context.
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Dewey
Tom Connally
Dem
Tex
Gannett Warns of Defense Prep for Battle in Empire Risk
Frank E. Gannett, a G O P presidential hopeful, declares that under the guise of defense the nation is preparing for battle with foreign foes. He urges vigilance and readiness amid mounting international tensions.
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Frank E. Gannett
Thief Steals Box With Mummified Head
A theft occurred as a box containing a mummified head was stolen. The incident sparked shock and warnings about potential consequences and a push toward honesty in the wake of the crime.
Clip-joint on West 54th Street allegedly runs illicit schemes
A dubious West 54th Street clip-joint operates openly using a special crew of roughnecks employing blackmail. Casual readers note the idea of closing it themselves and shipping the first clip to Portugal. The piece mocks Broadway observations on affluence and longevity in musical comedies.
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West 54Th St
Portugal
Broadway Bellies and Celebrity Strolls on New York Streets
Betty Grable steps from a taxi into spring air as Broadway stars parade through town. Vera Zorina wed in newly minted American citizen George Balanchine, Lana Turner with Artie Shaw, Luise Rainer with Odets cast in fresh roles.
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New York
Betty Grable
Broadway
Jonah
George Balanchine
Vera Zorina
Lana Turner
Artie Shaw
Luise Rainer
Odets
St. Regis
Tony
Versailles
Martin
Jack Durant
Clark Gable
Billy Rose
Tullio Carminati
le Ruban Bleu
Hoot Gibson
Madison Avenue Range
Adelaide Moffett
Bride
Sallies and Snippets From a Nightlife Gossip Page
Sid Hoff splurges at a club and quips about money while Eddy Duchin and George Kaufman trade barbs at a Grade 7 show. Rumors swirl of a Times Square wastebasket for columnists and plans for a third term HQ in Washington with Ickes in charge. Paul Douglas and Jerry Higgins may wed soon, while John Ringling North plans April nuptials with French star Germaine Russey after meeting in Paris.
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Sid Hoff
Hoff
Eddy Duchin
George S. Kaufman
Eddy
Kaufman
Frank Novak
Times Square
A. Franklin
Dewey
Ritz-Carlton
Repub
Lois Andrews
Washington
Ickes
FDR
Paul Douglas
Chesterfield Radio Voice
Jerry Higgins
Grover Whalen
Wm. Buckner
John Ringling North
Germaine Russey
New York
Maxim’s
Paris
Stolen Motorcycle Traced Across YWCA Meeting Hubs
Policeman R. R. Lowe reported his motorcycle stolen last night. The thief cut across Policeman S. S. Swanson's yard instead of leaving via Lowe's drive. Over 40 High Point girls will attend the YWCA girl reserve meeting in Winston-Salem this weekend.
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R. R. Lowe
Mr. Lowe
S. S. Swanson
High Point
Y. W. C. A. Girl Reserve
Winston-Salem
New York Vignette of Debs at Smart Salon Photo Shoot
Ika Chase set up material for a radio script by meeting three famous debutantes at an East Side salon. A Lookmag photographer arrived to shoot Ilka at work prompting the debs to flee. A second photographer from The Police Gazette then photographed them playing a card game.
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New York
All About Society
Ika Chase
Lookmag
Ilka
Miss Chase
Police Gazette
Ellisones Announce Birth of Son Carl A Jr
Mr and Mrs C A Ellison announce the birth of a son Carl A Jr born Tuesday morning. Dr T B Davis will speak to the Parent Teacher Association at Emma Blair School tonight. Mrs L R Johnston was elected president of the Woman's Club at the country club Tuesday evening.
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C. A. Ellison
Carl A., Jr
T. B. Davis
Parent- Teacher Association
Emma Blair
L. R. Johnston
Woman's Club
Country Club
Dog hero helps save in Charlotte blaze
A mongrel dog detected flames and warned residents as a large building burned and threatened about a dozen neighboring structures in Charlotte last night. President Hoover announced a new radio telephone service linking the United States with Chile and Uruguay.
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Charlotte
Americas
Hoover
Guilford County Farm Agent Elected Chamber Secretary
S R Bivens, farm agent for Guilford County for 18 months, was unanimously elected secretary of the local chamber of commerce at a committee meeting last night. Easter will be observed in the city with banks and wholesale houses closed on Easter Monday.
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S. R. Bivens
Guilford County
Chamber of Commerce
Sounds at Night Quotes From Nightlife Hubs
A collection of witty lines from urban bars and clubs highlights flirtatious banter and streetwise humor. Each quote captures nightlife vibes at venues like In Place Elegante The Game Cock and El Morocco with sly remarks about romance memory and ambition.
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Kelly
Leon
Eddie
el Morocco
la Conga
Cotton Club
Havana
Madrid
Armando
Barney Gallant
Reuben
Local mentions of students and visits during holidays
L B Williams leaves for Murphy this evening on professional business. Thomas Turner a Carolina student spends holidays in High Point. Nellie Muse attends Greensboro dance. Blanche Burgess expected home from Tarboro where she taught. Dillard Ragan a State College student arrives tonight for Easter holidays.
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L. B. Williams
Murphy
Thomas Turner
Carolina
High Point
Nellie Muse
Greensboro
Blanche Burgess
Tarboro
Times Square Tickertape Highlights and Openings
Benny Venuta and Dinah Shore join the Press Phatogs Ball at the Astor on the 12th. Ella Fitzgerald with her orchestra opens at the Famous Door on the 9th. Sammy Renick and Belle Kronberg headline at the Roney Plaza pool. Arthur Godfrey predicts a June 9th redhead. Ben Grauer begins Migr's Trust flashes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11. Dean Jennings’s Leg Man gains Collier's notice. Betty Hutton opens at La Martingale next Wednesday. The law now knows.
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Times Square
Benny Venuta
Dinah Shore
Phatog
Astor
Ella Fitzgerald
Sammy Renick
Jocko
Belle Kronberg
Roney-Plaza
Arthur Godfreys
Ben Grauer
Migr’s Trust
Dean Jennings
Collier's
Jenkins
Betty Hutton
la Martiigique
The
Law
Balkans Rumor Sparks Unease Amidst Conventions
Brief items note trouble in the Balkans as coal profiteers face possible indictments. Women attend the Democratic convention in Greensboro today while Herbert Hoover pleads with politicians to spare him from endless questioning.
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Balkans
Greensboro
Herbert Hoover
European managers struggle to sign players this spring
European belligerents face recruitment woes similar to American baseball managers as they fail to sign the right people under their terms this spring.
Washington debate over US neutrality and aid to Allies
Bruce Catton reports from Washington on a State Department split over war policy. Welles leads a pro peace, neutral group while Mes sersmith favors measures short of war to aid Britain. The article notes a shift in sentiment as the peace bloc gains visibility and contemplates future policy moves.
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Washington
Sumner Welles
State Department
America
Germany
Welles
George S. Messersmith
Cuba
Messersmith
Liberia
Belgium
F.D.R
England
Sudden Death Ends House Hearing On Plane Sale
The House military affairs committee ended its inquiry into the airplane sale abruptly after a brief session. Secretary Woodring read a statement and answered questions, then quorum calls drew most members away. upon return, the hearing was over and the committee adjourned sine die.
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House Military Affairs Committee
Woodring
Johnson
Marshall
Arnold
The British Continue U S Mail Removal from Clipper Planes
Report notes ongoing U S mail removal by British authorities on Clipper planes. Censors have adopted the motto The mail must go through signaling strict postwar control and censorship practices affecting transatlantic air mail.
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U. S
Propaganda claim riffs on Robinson Crusoe as German
The Nazi propaganda office suggests Robinson Crusoe is German and humorously questions Goethe and Schiller as possible neighbors of Shakespeare, highlighting wartime oddities in cultural commentary.
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Robinson Crusoe
Goethe
Schiller
Shakespeare
Diplomacy Secrets Stir Senate Over Public Knowledge
Senator Reynolds pushes to have Ambassador Bullitt and Sumner Welles testify before the foreign relations committee about U.S. European diplomacy. He argues citizens deserve this information but cautions delaying broadcasts until the Dies Committee identifies loyal citizens.
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Senator Reynolds
United States
Bullitt
Sumner Welles
Foreign Relations Committee
Dies Committee
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