Waynick Sacrificed to Political Expediency in North Carolina
Gov. Hoey appoints Frank L. Dunlap to chair the reorganized State Highway and Public Works Commission, taking May 1 from Capus M. Waynick after two and a half years of steady leadership. The piece questions political influence over the department and praises Waynick’s record while urging continued progress in public education and infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Dunlap
Hoey
Reorganized State Highway and Public Works Commission
Capus M. Waynick
Waynick
Dunlap
Durham
Aycock
North Carolina
Aluminum faces antitrust probe in New York court
Attorney General Cummings files in federal court for dissolution of the Aluminum Corporation of America on charges of violating antitrust laws. The action marks a seventh attempt against the firm, long seen as per se monopolistic through full control of virgin aluminum capacity via subsidiaries.
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Cummings
Federal District Court of
New York
Aluminum Corporation of America
Justice Department
Mellon
Aluminum Combine
New Deal
North Carolina Education Association marks centennial of free schools
The North Carolina Education Association commemorates the 100th anniversary of the state’s free school system with a pageant highlighting the origins and progress of public education in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Education Association
Stahlman elected president of ANPA
James G. Stahlman publisher of the Nashville Banner is chosen as president of the American Association of Newspaper Publishers. The selection is seen as recognition of his work to expand North American newsprint capacity in the South and to promote a native pine based industry for long term supply. The move is described as an order to pursue this national development despite contrary interests.
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James G. Stahlman
Nashville, Tenn
Banner
Jimmy
American Association of Newspaper Publishers
Nashville
Stahlman
Jimmy Stahlman
ANPA
IL Stong
Jesse Ellison
Margaret
Ted
Harry
Mississippi
Pacific
Jesse
Mr. Stong
Eli
North Carolina Moves to State Run Liquor Regulation
The state forms a middle-of-the-road Liquor Commission under Cultor Moore of Lumberton as chair. Thomas Murphy of Greensboro and Webb Williams of Elizabeth City join the board. The Atlantic experiment shifts manufacture transport and sale of intoxicants to state regulation with counties choosing to operate stores or remain with illegal sources under state oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Cultor Moore
Lumberton
Liquor Commission
Thomas J. Murphy
Greensboro
Webb Williams
Elizabeth City
Planned Neutrality in a World War Era
The piece reviews Dr. Philip Jessup's lecture at the 41st annual meeting of the American Academy of Political and Social Science in Philadelphia. It argues for thorough international law research on neutrality, criticizes weak government planning, and calls for clear current United States positions on armed neutral rights, aircraft, embargoes, and administration before any new war.
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American Academy of Political and Social Science
Philadelphia
United States
Academy
Philip C. Jessup
Columbia University
Jessup
Congress
Army and Navy War Colleges
General Staffs
Department of State
State Department
Pacific
Atlantic
Buenos Aires
Old Plank Road and Red Bud Reflections in High Point
Editorial column blends local history with nature notes on High Point’s Main Street and the Old Plank Road. It muses on the plank road era, a Northward trip anecdote, and praises springtime Red bud blooms while warning against plucking branches and noting Judas tree myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Plank Road Company
Fayetteville
Salisbury
Carthage
Asheboro
High Point
Winston
Cape Fear
Atlantic
Seven Seas
Kraal
Judas Iscariot
Moses
Week of mishaps and musings of a hands-on observer
The writer recounts a week of misfortune from a nail in the foot to a bilious carbuncle and bandages, praising modern medical care while noting the solace found in simple human sympathy. He recalls dogwood blossoms, a moonlit night, and memories of English brush salesman Charles Walker, beloved for his warmth and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Hoey
First Methodist Protestant Church
Pasteur
Whitcomb Riley
James Whitcombe Riley
Margot
Troilus
Cressid
Age is a measure of mind not years ever.
The excerpt frames age as a state of mind rather than calendar years. It contrasts fading dreams and ambition with maintaining love and the ability to keep the best from life, concluding that true aging is not defined by birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Studio
China Town
New York
Barney Saunders
Barney
Jack Manning
Oney
Patterson
Laughing Buddha
B. M
Angry Dust and Other Books From The Era
Book notices review Nikolai Gubsky's Angry Dust a vivid autobiography tracing youthful Russia to Newcastle and the Revolution plus Phil Stong's Buckskin Breaches a 1830s pioneer tale. Also covers Duncan Miller Interior Decorating practical guidance and several mystery thrillers including Death Stops the Rehearsal and The Laughing Buddha.
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Nikolai Gubsky
Russia
Petersburg
Mr. Gubsky
Prussia
Nikolai
Lytzey
Navy
Ministry of Agriculture
Tavroy
Dremin
Newcastle
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High Point Enterprise
Business Mgr Editor
Associated Press
Sie Point
N. C
of Congress
National Advertising
KATZ
Agency General Office
New York City
Aluminum
The
Tom Alderman Sykes
D. B. Carrick
W. A. Bivlns
England
Charles Walker
Nicholas Gubsky
Oxford University Press
Phil Stong
Farrar & Rinehart
Duncan Miller
the Studio Publications
Richard M. Baker
Charles Scribner's Sons
Franklin Russell
McCaun
Russell
Bastelle Kirkland
Carl Glick
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Co
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Marquis James
Andrew Jackson
Biddle
James
Sam Houston
Raven
Jackson
Old Hickory
Andrew Jackeson
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