Postwar Planning for Local Capital in High Point
The piece argues private capital should lead postwar development in High Point, listing profitable possibilities like libraries, hospitals, bridges, a furniture exposition building, a city auditorium, and a sports arena. It notes private investment could fuel hotels, conventions, tourism, and local commerce, urging balance of work and play.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hades
High Point
High Point College
Neck of the Woods
The Peace Jesus Gave and Its Worldly Contrast
The article reflects on John 14 verses about peace from Jesus, contrasting spiritual peace with political power. It discusses discipleship, obedience, and the enduring quality of Christ's peace through war and peace, urging faith over fear and noting social oppression as a driver toward divine peace.
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Jesus
God
God Christ
Christ
Man
Hell
Harry W. Laidler
Wartime America Reflections From Local Voices
Local voices react to wartime strain and social shifts. Business leaders discuss bank closures and church schools while workers face labor shortages and crop conditions. Community figures reflect on the Paris liberation and the ongoing home front effort.
Capitol Square Lukewarm Politics Stir North Carolina
North Carolina officials show mixed support for the Roosevelt New Deal with governors Ehringhaus Hoey and Broughton backing state rights against centralization. Rumors accuse anti fourth-term funds flowing to opponents while insiders plan budget requests for October and spring committees.
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North Carolina
Ehringhaus
Hoey
Broughton
Oes
Dewey seeks small nation protection in postwar world
Washington column traces the shift in Democratic Senators from denouncing Governor Dewey to backing his approach. It credits State Secretary Hull with urging restraint and warns that unity at home and among nations is essential. Hull, Welles, and Lippmann debate how small states can be protected without domination by the Big Four.
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Washington
Dewey
Tom Connally
Dumbarton
Senate
Hull
United Nations
Foreign Policy Association
Mr. Dulles
Russia
United States
Britain
China
Printing Reports and Spending in State Legislature
Lawmakers discuss speeding up department reports for two year periods ending last June 30. They seek to curb excessive printing costs by reducing volume of dry statistics while balancing the need for copies for each legislator.
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Horner
Hull and Dewey Clash Over World Security and Trade
Paul Mallon notes a debate between Hull and Dewey on safeguarding small nations. Hull envisions equal rights under a new world order, while Dewey argues for separating security from trade and finance to prevent domination by the Big Four.
Broadway flavor and war tales from New Guinea front
War correspondent recounts improvised night fighter tactic over Wake Island. In New Guinea, Burns caches Scotch whiskey buried by Philip Company. Entertainers and sports figures tour the SW Pacific, with many journalists, actors, and officials featured among troops.
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International News
David W. Hutchison
George Kenny
New Guinea
Madison
Wis
Wake Island
Mena
Lae
British New Guinea
Guinea
Burns
Philip Company
England
RAF
Abe Schechter
NBC
George McLemore
Jack Miley
Larry Jones
Gertner
Jack Davis
Australian Consolidated Press
Jack Cross
Westchester County
Powers
Betty Riddell
Dick Krolick
East 45Th Street
Eddie Dowling
Jack
Chicago
Douglas
Wrong
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