Roosevelt Speech Links Virginia Dare Anniversary to Democratic Roots
A Roanoke Island crowd hears a Roosevelt era address tying the 360th anniversary of Virginia Dare to early American democracy. The speaker links pioneer life to republican ideals, contrasts with feudal Europe, and cites Jefferson, Jackson, and Macaulay views on majority rule and liberty.
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Democracy and the danger of elite control in America
In a defense of majoritarian rule, the speaker rejects the idea that salvation lies in vesting supreme power in a select class. He argues democracy, not aristocracy, preserves liberty, order, and opportunity, recalling Virginia Dare pioneers and historic colonial fortitude against anti democratic currents.
Recipe For Holding Revival Presented By Evangelist
Last night in the big tent at Church and Pine streets Rev. W Earl Armstrong preached on How Can We Have a Revival The text from Psalm 85 6 urged revival through prayer faith and work He urged all churches to unite and listed five required practices to obtain a Holy Ghost revival with nightly tent services at 745 and a 730 song service led by John H Jones in charge of singing.
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Pan-American Clipper Lands In The Azores
Pan America Clipper III landed at Horta Azores at 5 45 AM after a 2067 mile Bermuda to Azores flight. The 22 ton seaplane completed the 14 hour 24 minute hop at 145 mph average, with Captain Harold BE Gray and six crew aboard. It will depart August 21 for Lisbon then to Southampton England.
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Robbery hits two Asheboro safes in overnight theft
Two Asheboro safes were blown open and robbed of about 300 dollars between 11:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. The Greensboro Fayetteville Bus station on South Fayetteville street and Buttercup Creamery on West Salisbury street reported losses of about 150 dollars each. John H. Morrison, creamery manager, noted this was the third break in at the creamery. James York, bus station manager, was in Detroit at the time.
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John H. Morrison
James York
Detroit
Michigan
Four Injured In Car Wreck In S C Today
Four people were injured in an automobile collision in heavy fog at a South Carolina highway intersection. Lieut John W Burroughs an army reserve officer from Valdosta Ga serious internal injuries. Miss Lois Thomas Valdosta believed to have internal injuries. Angus Generette a negro both legs broken. Dr C W Bents health officer broken ribs and head injuries. Burroughs and Miss Thomas in critical condition. Burroughs en route to Camp Jackson Columbia for training.
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Angus Generette
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Camp Jackson
Columbia
Two More Forged Checks Reported in Thomasville
THOMASVILLE Aug 18 Two additional forged checks on the Thomasville Furniture Company were received at the First National Bank of Thomasville. Both checks were from Thomasville and for $19.40, matching four checks received yesterday. one was cashed by Efird's Department Store and the other by G R Kenney Company.
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Roosevelt Critiques Democracy and Dictatorship Threats
The speech recalls Lord Macaulay and warns that democracy faces danger from both Caesar or Napoleon and from a minority that seeks to thwart majority rule. Roosevelt defends property rights and order, contrasts American democracy with feudal origins, and stresses the value of the greater good for the many.
Items Of Interest From Kernersville
Kernersville notes list visits and gatherings. Detroit visitors Mrs Ted Sprinkle and Mrs Raymond Smith stay with Mrs Zeb Deaton. Miss Johnnie Deaton now Mrs Smith. Local families host relatives and guests across a weekend including trips to Camp Hanes and Saluda. Others travel, preach, vacation, or recover from a fall.
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Raymond Smith
Madge Deaton
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Lara Story
Rufus Smith
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Francis Fulp
Bessemer City
Hilda Holton
Winston-Salem
Martha Jane Ragland
Doris Allen
Talulah Doggett
Jessie Everidge
Marguerite Kerner
Bettie Lou Williams
Messia
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George Kerner, Jr
Philip Kerner, Jr
Camp Hanes
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FE. P. Whitaker
Walter Allen
Roaring Gap
A. F. Burton
Randleman
Everett Corah
Corah
Charles Huff
Philip Korner
Saluda
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Linville
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Walter, Jr
W. V. Vaughn
Minnesota
T. R. Wolfe
Frances
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Stoneville
T. C. Stone
Wolfe
Will Young
Winston- Salem
E. B. Parks
Odell Flynt
Lake Waccamaw
Man's Body Washed Ashore At Hertford
Hertford officials struggled to identify a man found washed ashore near Plymouth yesterday. Belief centered on Will Nixon, a 35 year old Hertford man, as the victim.
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Farley Denies Split In Party At Democratic Meet
Postmaster General Farley told conservative papers there is no split in the Democratic party and that Roosevelt remains popular. He cited Maine and Vermont as possible Democratic gains and urged continued administration programs ahead of 1940. The Carolinas postmasters convention closed with Farley’s speech and new state officers elected for North and South Carolina associations.
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Swanquarter
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Woodrow McKay
Lexington
South Carolina Association
E. C. Goza
Columbia
Helen Moseley
Spartanburg
J. C. Pate
Sumter
Miss Mary Scott Bride Elect Honored in Randleman
Aug 18 report describes Mrs. Mary L. Scott hosting a party for daughter Cora Scott Makepeace and fiancé Percy Makepeace of Sanford. Guests enjoyed bridge, gifts include silver teaspoons, solos by Mrs. Fisher Makepeace, and two musical readings by Bobby Anne Candie. Out‑of‑town guests from Charlotte Sanford Jackson Ga Asheboro and more attended.
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Warren Williams
J. B. O'Brian
Sanford
Dwight Pickard
Lexington
Beideville
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