Governor Cherry Questions State Students About Government
An editorial argues Governor Cherry’s habit of quizzing visiting high schoolers on state and national leaders reveals widespread public and teacher ignorance of government and history. It presses for better civics education in North Carolina schools and questions pay for teachers.
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Cherry
Raleigh
North Carolina
Tom Best
Greensboro News
Elizabeth City
New York Times
Enterprise
North Carolina High School
Adequate Power for Service and the Pentecost Promise
W A B reflects on Acts 1 7 8 and the Great Commission noting the Spirit's power for believers and the church today. He urges ministers lawyers doctors and all workers to seek power from on high to act with righteousness and compassion.
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John
Jesus
Christ
God
Luke
Theophilus
Mount of Ascension
Kingdom of Israel
Jerusalem
Palestine
London Board of Trade notes successful factory tour visit
Fileen Strudwick writes William A. Tomlinson of Tomlinson's that the British furniture industrialists’ tour of an American factory was thorough and informative. The London Board of Trade letter says the trip was very successful due to cooperation from all involved. James Harvey notes High Point college coaches gathering, with football gains and a strong team outlook.
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Fileen Strudwick
William A. Tomlinson
Tomlinson’s
London Board of Trade
High Point College
James Harvey
High Point
Thoughts of Others and Local Notes From High Point
A blend of local quotes and reflections from High Point residents on topics from government changes in Greece to OPA volunteer needs. Residents discuss aviation as a safe transport, clothing shortages for women during cool weather, and concerns over shirt shortages for men as summer approaches.
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Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Earth
Whittier
Saint Paul
W.A.B
L. &. Chakales
Soc
The
Enterprise
Associated Press
Greece
Frank Sizemore
Moscow
High Point
OPA
Willie Clinard
Price Office
Skyway Club
Raleigh
Elizabeth Gurley
Susan Evers
Diplomatic Peace Talks Face Hurdles and Russian Stance
Washington notes reflected by Mr. B in Paris describe cautious diplomacy as technical conferees fail to finalize peace treaties. Russia’s possible moves at the conference raise questions about fortifications and occupancy in the region, with Britain seen as wary and Turkey a difficult negotiator. Byrnes wonders if Molotov will attend Vishinski’s conference as tensions persist.
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Russia
Dardanelles
Benria
Romania
Hungary
Dodecanese Islands
Trieste
Turkey
Byrnes
Molotov
Stalin
Vishinski
Diplomatic Barbs and Expected Meeting Roles
Paul Mallon notes Vishinski’s high respect but lack of rank with Byrnes and the British foreign minister. Molotov vs Vishinski signals different negotiation signals. Byrnes’ firmness may prevail as in UN Security Council Iran talks where the USSR faced an eight to three vote against appeasement after a close six to five private forecast.
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Vishinski
Byrnes
Molotov
UNO Security Council
Iran
Council
Russia
Rex Stout’s Dinner Plans as Mock Trial of Political Foes
Rex Stout aims to stage a theatrical assassination of six political figures led by Senator Theodore Bilbo and others. A May 6 Waldorf Astoria dinner will feature actors portraying the targets while political "culprits" are exposed in a pillory-like performance. The event casts Nero Wolfe’s creator in a satirical role against opponents.
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Rex Stout
Nero Wolfe
Nero
Waldorf-Astoria
Theodore Bilbo
Upton Close
Robert R. McCormick
John O’ Donnell
John Rankin
Gerald L. K. Smith
Waldorf- Astoria
Daily Press
Stout
Salem
Mass
Dracua
Critics attack Rex Stout event as in absentia trial
By George Sokolsky argues against a planned Waldorf Astoria program that would have actors mock liberal figures in a so called trial in absentia. He notes Rex Stout guarantees an evening of provocative entertainment to raise funds for Friends of Democracy while defending free thought against censorship. He urges decency and cautions against mob like public shaming.
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Friends of Democracy
Hitler
Stalin
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
France and Germany in a clash over borders and control
The piece reviews the clash among France the United States Britain and the Soviet Union over Germanys postwar fate with central control versus dismemberment on the table. It traces French fears of renewed German power and past promises amid a shifting balance of power in postwar diplomacy.
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Paris
Germany
France
Russia
U. N
New York
United States
Britain
Ruhr
Soviet Union
Reich
Yalta
Potsdam
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MR. Cherry
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Truman
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John Fisher
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Wilhelm II
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London
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Poland
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