Move to grant Alaska and Hawaii statehood now
The piece urges Congress to grant statehood to Alaska and Hawaii, arguing the move strengthens national defense, resources, and unity. It notes Hawaii’s strategic Pacific role and Alaska near Russia, cites population growth, and criticizes inaction by lawmakers amid corporate interests and limited study.
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Congress
Alaska
Hawaii
Wyoming
Union of States
Pacific
United States
Russia
Siberia
Billy Mitchell
House
Senate
Truman
Secretary of the Interior
North Carolina
Open Door in Time of Stress
A sermon reflects on Revelation's open door to Philadelphia and America’s current role. It ties John’s vision to faithfulness, calls for courage to advance faith, liberty, and peace through opportunity while urging steadfast service to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Patmos
Mediterranean
Asia Minor
Domitian
Ephesus
Trajan
Jehovah
Apostle
Asia
Rome
Philadelphia
David
Christ
God
Saint Paul
Jerusalem
Antioch
America
W. A
Catholic pastor thanks High Point for welcome of English sisters
Father Robert J. MacMillan expresses gratitude for community reception of the Sisters of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God. He recalls an earlier plea for unity among denominations and races and notes a recent fulfillment as two English sisters arrive, showcasing reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God
Robert J. MacMillan
High Point
England
Community expresses gratitude for hospital charity effort
In a broad public statement the two sisters and the Fathers of Christ the King mission thank High Point leaders and citizens for supportive signals toward hosting a hospital. They note a final decision by the sisters may take months and urge united prayer across faiths for success or new options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Phillips
Chamber of Commerce
Geddie
High Point
Sheensboro
Fathers of Christ the King
Kivett Drive
State and local roles in 1945 46 school costs debated
The magazine study on Capitol Square Schools analyzes how state and local funding share the public school burden, showing the state paid 81.45 percent of costs overall, with wide variance among counties and cities. It notes per pupil costs from $50.01 to $98.09 and argues efficiency not tied to dollars spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We, the People” Magazine
Yancey County
New Hanover
Fairmont
Durham
Camden
Halifax
Asa Ole
Paneer
Polk
Equalization in Education Funding Across North Carolina
Lynn Nisbet notes state funds do not reach all counties equally. Yancey County receives 95.41 percent of school costs, while Durham gets 54.07 percent. Eastern and western regions incur higher operating costs, while central areas consolidate wealth.
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Ose
Charlotte
Greensboro
Orsheville
Yancey County
Durham
Far East
Johnston
Wake
Chatham
Franklin
Warren
Raleigh
Wake County
Parity, prices and wages in a wartime economy
The article discusses how food and rent absorb most household income and outlines presidential power over rent levels and farm price parity. It notes farm prices and food have risen since 1939 41, with parity remaining a tool, while wages have increased for production workers in manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Truman
Indus
Sokolsky Commentary on Truman Wage and Price Policy
By George Sokolsky argues 1943-45 wage levels were inflated under Truman and warns of inflationary trends. He contends steel firms raised wages to avoid strikes, disciplines discounts, and calls price declines political. He criticizes Truman's Waldorf speech as inauthentic and out of touch with producer and consumer realities.
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Truman
New York
Waldorf Astoria
Mr. Truman
Dreamers and Celebrities in a New York Scene
A playful column sketches dreamers and poets with a fond lyric, then parades a parade of Winchell style celebrities and socialites in Manhattan. The piece mixes romantic lines with gossip about FDR kin, Miriam Hopkins, J D Rockefeller Jr, Dorothy Lamour and NBC/WCBS chatter.
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Winchellebrities
Fdr
Garden
Bankhead
Anna Roosevelt Boettiger
Mister
Miriam Hopkins
Margaret
Ray Brock
Gibraltar
Algonquin
J. D. Rockefeller
Harvey S. Firestone
JDR
Sinclair Lewis
Agem
Dorothy Lamour
Howie's
Nightlife notes and jitters in showbiz headlines
Memos of a midnighter and Flagstad singing at Carnegie Hall clash with gossip about a 23 million dollar fallout. Art Ford loses day naps to Bryn Hilde, and a boy is born to Harold Cowins. Ex governor Chas Edison studies Arthur Murray dancers. Alexis Brodovitch suffers a crash injury. reflections on marriages and politics mix with show business chatter and upcoming performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagstad
Carnegie Hall
Art Ford
Powersiren Bryn Hilde
Harold Cowins
N. J. Chas
Edison
Arthur Murray
Stork
Harper's Bazaar
Alexis Brodovitch
J. W. McCormack
Boston
Sweden
Denmark
Philly
New York
Broadway Confetti and Political Boosts Stir Miami Beach
Joey Adams raised 7500 from his From Gags to Riches sale at Lord Tarleton. Runyon fund donors include 21000 top contributor. Easter weather may curb Sunday shows. ratings dip across networks. several showbiz quips and political notes follow. Babe Ruth Day set for April 27 at Yankee Stadium.
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Joey Adams
Lord Tarleton
Miami Beach
Runyon Fund
Hooper
Jack Benny
Bing
Luciano
Havana
Milton Berle
Fdr
Pres
Truman
NRA
Dept. of Justice
Schecter
High Court
Babe
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
H. A. Cecil
D. A. Rawley
Robert L. Thompson
Porte
Associated Press and
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John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
N. City
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Capitol Square
By Lynn Nisbet
George Sokolsky
Winchell
NBC
Gerri Gale
CBS
Bill Shirer
Chuck Barnett
Brooklyns
Durocher
Suffolk Downs
Damon Runyon
New Yorker
H'wood
Hatta Hopper
la Hopper
Walter Winchell
Bill O'Dwyer
Hedda Hopper
Bill
W. W
A Dwyertt
Dinah Shore
Jerry Lewis
Capitol
Finian
Theodore's
Crest Room
Singapore
Rumo
Ghoulier
Lindy’s
C. Aubrey Smith
Ernest Bevin
Mister Breger
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