Federal aid for education debated at North Carolina forum
North Carolina educators gather in High Point for the annual congress of Parent Teachers Associations. Dr. Frank Graham Clyde Erwin and Lloyd Griffin participate in discussing federal aid for education and its distribution. The piece argues for equal educational opportunity and notes North Carolina’s responsibility to improve access.
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Significance of an Automoble
A Ford visits High Point marking the 28 millionth Ford produced since 1903. The piece marks free enterprise as a force for individuals and society, notes wage shifts in North Carolina, reflects on worlds fairs and war impacts, and calls for preparedness and moral resilience amid global tensions.
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How To Win Friends And Influence People In The Office
Alfred E. Wimberly recounts turning a difficult coworker nicknamed The Crab into an ally by asking for a small favor. The gesture revealed his rival's expertise, softened tensions, and inspired others to engage, transforming daily exchanges and mutual respect in the Chicago office.
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British wartime briefings and wry asides in one column
A collection of short notes and quips from wartime sources. It cites a destroyer sunk after a man fell overboard, a German claim of Hell Norway, and political jests about Roosevelt and Taft. Humorous digs mix with stark calls for unity and employment.
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Walter Winchell on Broadway and Darrow Tea'd Quip
A collage quotes Walter Winchell on Broadway and Clarence Darrow replying to a grateful caller. The Berryville Morning Mail notes praise for J. Edgar Hoover and the G-Men by Belle Gurney of Santa Monica with a Riley reference.
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You are not with me now a poem by Don Wahn
A reflective lyric laments absence in April streets and an old romance. The speaker recalls shared madness and vows now tested by time while fearing the coming of spring and a lover’s possible new happiness. The piece centers on loss, longing, and enduring emotion.
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Fred’k William
Netherlands
Things to Come The Prison Guard and Hitler Scene
A prison guard eyes Hitler as Ratzi leaders chain wrists and speculate on Stalin's possible rescue. Hitler remains confident, saying Stalin will rescue him, while the guard cautions it may be a long swim from St.
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Seabiscuit ties hay to romance and political quips from old news
A breezy collage recalls Seabiscuit connections and Fay Bainter stories. Navy romance nearly cost a captain his career before saving grace, plus a humorous gambling scene at Tropical Park and satirical play ads mocked by critics.
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Gag Monte Proser recounts railroad danger joke
Beachcomber boss recites a tale about a railroad official mingling with workers. A switch question leads to a punch line where the official imagines a wreck, ending with a boastful phone call to his girlfriend to witness the crash.
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Easter Observances and Local News Roundup
In cars and buses 40 High Point adult night school students left today on a sight seeing trip to Washington. The annual three hour Good Friday service will be held April 18 at First M P Church. Contracts for 1930 1931 will be handed to local school teachers tomorrow. Miss Eleanor Idol Salem College student arrived to spend Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Idol. Mrs David Whitehurst is guest of daughter Mrs James Kitchin in Asbury Park N J. Mrs Robert Kidd recovering from operation at Burrus Clinic. Rome today started Holy Week observance. An anti prohibition association seeks wet leaders for Congress. Andrew J Volstead denies current campaign is financed by Anti Saloon League members.
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Confederate veterans reunion targets High Point move
Twenty years ago a plan aimed to move the annual Confederate veterans reunion to High Point. Chamber of commerce teams will report Saturday night on member drives. J. D. Cox is visiting Texas and Louisiana on business. Mr and Mrs D H Parsons spent yesterday with friends.
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Stamp plan plans cotton extension in wartime economy
The Agriculture Department tests a cotton stamp program starting May 3 in Memphis with two to three other cities, aiming to see if stamps can offset export losses as war disrupts cotton shipments. Only about 20 cents of each dollar would reach growers. most funds go to labor, distribution, and retailers. The program will distribute stamps quarterly and emphasize department stores as outlets. Meanwhile the food stamp expansion accelerates, costing tens of millions and reaching more cities, raising pressure for broader coverage and possible federal funding.
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