High Point’s warm heart funds last chance for dying child
In High Point a five year old leukemia patient Milton Ray Lee faced slim odds. The town raised almost two thousand dollars after radio exposure at WHPE. Even doctors called the Florida treatment questionable yet hopeful citizens donated, believing the effort worthwhile. The story underscores community charity and town pride even as outcome remains uncertain.
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Milton Ray Lee
High Point
Florida
American Medical Association
WHPE
Milton Lee
Break Up Fallow Ground and Seek the Lord
Sermon by Rev. Donald B. Irvin urges renewal amid social and moral laxity. Hosea themes mark Jeroboam II era as a warning to modern readers to repent, seek God, and ask for rain of righteousness before judgment.
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Hosea
Israel
Jeroboam II
Jeroboam
Lord Jesus Christ
Calvary
D.B.I
Moonlit mackerel tale from a North Carolina fishing trip
A vacation deep sea outing off North Carolina yields 60 fish on a first trip before a second trip bites fail. The captain blames a bright full moon drawing mackerel to surface minnows, a tale the writer questions yet preserves for local fishermen.
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North Carolina
Mackeral
Memorial Day 500 Mile Race Winner Johnny Parsons Cited
Johnny Parsons wins Memorial Day 500 mile race and is seen on television teaching children to take unfair advantage. Clyde V. Hissong, Ohio state education director, comments on safety and sportsmanship.
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Johnny Parsons
Clyde V. Hissong
Ohio State
Letter on World War III and U S leadership
A naval officer argues the Korea crisis shows a failed public stance by leaders and a need for clear national resolve. He asserts World War III is real, warns against isolationism, and emphasizes rallying behind the United States against Soviet Russia. He names Truman, Acheson, and mentions China, Berlin, and Stalin.
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Truman
Acheson
United States
Harry Truman
United States of America
Chester A. Arthur
China
Russia
Soviet Russia
State Department
Europe
Berlin
Korea
Dean Acheson
Harry Trman
Stalin
Hitler
Charles Lindbergh
Mr. Truman
Barbs and Banter on a Moonlit Night
A collage of wry quips Kentucky police clash with a man and five officers in a dishwater rout. A wife quotes humor on marriage debt alimony while college hats spark talk about politics and manners.
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Kentucky
The Reporter's Stance On Crime Sources and Safety
Subbing for Winchell discusses limits of a reporter pursuing crime stories. The author argues against acting as an informer, stressing ethical boundaries and the risk to sources, while noting readers and officials favor books over daily newspaper exposure. He recalls how sources treat authors versus reporters and the allure of publishing.
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Crime
Iithal Dirt
Underworld
Quotes on pork barrel politics and social shifts
Prominent voices weigh in on pork barrel legislation with voters backing, labor and religion shifting away from Christianity, changing fame and public adulation, Korea as a warning of totalitarian ideology, and Massachusetts economic needs. Figures cited include Sen Paul Douglas, Rev Emlyn Davies, Francis X Bushman, John K Northrop, and Admiral Louis E Denfield.
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Sen
Paul Douglas
Emlyn Davies
Cardiff
Wales
New Uses for Planes in Korea Highlight Unconventional Tactics
Washington dispatch notes Korean War pilots using aircraft in improvised roles from night reconnaissance to artillery support. Two seat P50 fighters modified for target spotting guide jets by radio. Jet fighters deliver rapid front line support but exhaust munitions on overflight. B 29s used to strike forward positions, though at cost to strategic bombing. Village burning used to flush hidden North Korean tanks and trucks, while civilians are urged to evacuate.
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Washington
NEA
U. S
MacArthur
Japan
Korea
Wosan
North Korea
Seoul
France
S N
Wals
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Robert L. Thompson
C. W. Patterson, JR
Adv
Ye the
Lord
Donald B. Irvin
High Point Gospel Tabernacle
W.A.B
Eos
Small Dolphin
By Joe Brown
Ili
George Sokolsky
Hal Cochran
Ohio
Hubby
Freedom Goody
Winchell
By Jack Lait
New York Confidential
Chicago Confidential
Lee Mortimer
New York
Mars
Francis X. Bushman
America
John K. Northrop
Northrop Aircraft, Inc
Massachusetts
Louis E. Denfield
Naval Operations
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