Mussolini’s Italian conquest of Ethiopia provokes League and world reaction
The piece notes Haile Selassie appealing to the League of Nations as Italy’s motorized force advances beyond league capacity. It condemns Mussolini’s aims and victory as unjustifiable and warns of ominous European consequences, predicting Britain’s strengthened Mediterranean stance and Mussolini’s likely fall.
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Haile Selassie
League of Nations
Italy
League
In Duce
Ethiopia
Great Britain
Austria
Mediterranean
Egypt
India
Australia
Mussolini
Europe
Jews as Patriots Record of Jewish Civic Service Praised
The Jewish Examiner reprints an article highlighting patriotic service of Jewish people to the United States. It notes Jewish citizens have risen above persecution and shown devotion to their adopted land, offering a national and communal record worthy of pride.
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Jewish Examiner
Auc
Pulitzer Prize controversy echoes in Broadway circles
The piece previews The Old Maid with Helen Mencken and Judith Anderson, noting the annual prize season stirs debate. It recalls 1918 to 1924 smooth runs while 1934 saw the jury's decision overruled by Columbia's advisory board, highlighting ongoing controversy.
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Helen Mencken
Judith Anderson
Columbia
Critics Question Pulitzer Prize Selections Amid Drama Debate
Critics engage in heated discussion over the Pulitzer selection process as Maxwell Anderson's Winterset gains cautious approval after debate. Other nominees receive vigorous promotion as judges review the season's works, with F. P. A.'s quip proposing a dedicated Finding Fault With Pulitzer Prize Week.
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New York
Maxwell Anderson
Altrusa Chapter Marks Nineteenth Birthday Reflections
A Citizen reflects on Altrusa’s nineteenth birthday and its goals to promote friendly relations among women in business and the professions. The piece argues for universal salary increases across the school system, a flat percentage raise, and transparent budgeting, warning against selective lump sums and hidden levies. It discusses potential tax implications and the need for detailed budget disclosure.
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Altrusa
Bisons defend track state title amid strong rival heat
Coach Charlie Spencer's Bisons reclaim the state championship as Winston-Salem pushes hard. The article stresses track's growing participation and the sport's value in building discipline, with emphatic praise for the team's achievement and the city’s track culture.
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Charlie Spencer
Bisons
Winston-Salem
Faithful Servant Prominent Bank Officer Dies Quietly
June Robbins, longtime officer-porter at the Commercial bank, slips away in a calm, devoted manner. Known for honesty and dignity, he served the banking community with a respected presence and quiet dedication.
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June Robbins
June
Porter
Sound investment in life adjustment program expands to boys
The Life Adjustment Conference program started last year by the YWCA and civic groups for local high school girls is again highlighted as a worthy effort. now expanding to include boys as well as girls with civic groups ready to provide needed support for guidance in living.
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Y. W
High Point School Election Budget Questioned
Readers question how funds from the upcoming High Point school election will be spent. The editor notes that many seek a clear accounting as discussions continue on an extended term and related financial plans.
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Supplement Upsts
E Enterprise
High Point
Religion That Is Nobody's Business
Column urges Christians to apply faith in daily work and business life not only in pulpits. The piece argues that every person, including managers and workers in shops and factories, must live out Christianity as a full time commitment to God's will, challenging reliance on preachers alone. It stresses business leaders as key agents to expand the kingdom on earth.
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Isms
Jesus Christ
DeCasseres
Georges
Mr. DeCasseres
de Casseres
Ern
Inc
Mr. Holmes
Last of a Pioneer Alton to Be Sold for Scrapping
The Navy Department will open sealed bids April 30 for the obsolete cruiser Alton to be scrapped or sunk by year end. Formerly the Chicago launched in 1885, the ship marks the start of modern U S naval buildup. Once weak and under manned, the navy now seeks supremacy among global powers.
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Navy Department
Alton
Chicago
America
Educator Critiques Little Red Schoolhouses and Big Red Colleges
An educator voices concern about small rural schools nicknamed little red schoolhouses while others critique large red colleges, highlighting tensions over education quality, access, and expense across districts.
Detroiter’s soap trick to stall murder trial fizzles
A Detroit man attempted to delay his murder trial by swallowing a cake of soap but the ruse did not work and reports say he was frothing.
New York Easter Parade In Damp, Dense Crowd
A visitor laments New York City crowds during Easter, noting the dull fashion and weather dampening the spectacle. He describes the mood on Fit Avenue, the teeming streets, and contrasts with downstate folks.
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New York
New York City
Past and remembrance mingle in era of Edith Cavell
The writer recalls Brand Whitlock the WWI ambassador to Belgium and Edith Cavell a nurse executed in 1915. The piece reflects on memory, aging, and the enduring impact of Cavell's heroism, noting Mount Cavell in Canada and the wartime borders and dangers along the Rhine. It closes with a quip on aging and modern perspective.
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Latham Owens
United States
Belgium
Lethe
Brand Whitlock
Mr. Whitlock
Societa
Edith Cavell
Mise Cavell
England
Brussels
Mies Cavell
Holland
Miss Cavell
Baron von Lancken
Polical
Whitlock
Canada
Mount
Germany
France
Rhine
Dardenelles
Saint John
Contemporary trends in urban drama and crime fiction
A collage review covers Dratier's Manhattan Side Street and Behrman's End of Summer, plus Atlantic City Murder Mystery by Norman Goldsmith. It notes character richness, social mix, and shifting lives under wrecking and crime, with observations on style and narrative pace across several works.
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Mr. Dratier
West Fifty-Fifth Street
Ninth and
Tenth Avenues
New York City
Mr. Dratler
Otto Goring
Paul Ashley
Pat Clowes
Dratier
Manhattan
J. M
Behrman
Leone Frothingham
Paula
Bay Cottage
Oil City
B. M
Atlantic City
Norman Goldsmith
New York
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