High Point Man of the Year debate stirs local views
Residents weigh who most deserves the annual honor as opinions diverge on notable local figures. Dell Hubert doubts any resident merits the title while Desk Sergeant W B Ridge nominates Chief Rid dle for his resilience amid criticism. A humorous aside compares will power in a fi fth grade psychology tale, and Miss An n ous comments on women in High Point offices praising the agency came to town.
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High Point
Dell Ubert
Furmituré
W. B. Ridge
W. G. Riddle
Chief Riddle
Joe Boyd
Boyd
Fed
Miss Annous
Washington Monument
Morris Abel Beer
Moacha Abel Beer
Unchristian DSTRESSING in Protestant Catholic clash
A fierce clash between the National Catholic Conference and the Federal Council of Churches over roles in Central and South America sparks a debate about religious freedom and unity. The piece urges leaders to model Christian harmony and avoid a destructive jurisdictional fight.
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National Catholic Conference
Federal Council of Churches of Christ
America
Central
South America
Catholic Conference
Mexico
New World
Spain
Americas
Reynolds Designates Wesley McDonald for Annapolis Appointment
The piece praises Senator Robert R. Reynolds for appointing Wesley Lee McDonald, son of his secretary, Wesley E. McDonald, to Annapolis. Acknowledging initial doubts, the column commends McDonald’s performance, noting Reynolds’ reelection and McDonald’s effective work under challenging starting conditions.
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Robert R. Reynolds
Wesley Lee McDonald
Wesley E. McDonald
Annapolis
McDonald
Bob Reynolds
Congress
Carteret County
Reynolds
The Kingdom of God and Human Freedom in Faith
A preacher reflects on Jesus teaching about bound and loosed in Heaven, the need for humility, and the power of truth. He cites Scripture on sin, penance, and church discipline, contrasts faith with tyranny, and calls modern humanity to seek spiritual victory over materialism amid world conflict.
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Matthew
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Wordsworth
Paul
Ignor
Pharoh
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Old
Moses
Aaron
Samuel
Saul
David
Absalom
Nehemiah
Sanballat
Pilate
God
Mammon
Sinai
Israel
Martin Luther
Christ
Christmas Reflections From a Local Writer and Friend
W.A. Bivins writes of not being a chronic grouch, praising Edgar Hartley of the YALCA for cheerfulness. He muses on Christmas, aging, family, and faith, recalling Dickens and Moris Abel Beer, and notes turning 65 soon while maintaining hope, humor, and a sense of duty during wartime and holiday season.
Walter Winchell on Broadway tour notes and Hollywood jabs
Walter Winchell is on a duty outside the U. S. Substitutes will fill in. The column rounds up show business gossip: a Berlin-born ex-millionaire shoe magnate, Nick Stuart’s remarriage, a bootlegged fur piece racket, and plans for new stars and film projects. Indirect references to War songs, personnel moves, and nightlife anecdotes paint a vivid 1943 Broadway/Hollywood snapshot.
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Walter Winchell
Continental
U.S
Broadway
Jack
Hollywood
Berlin
Nick Stuart
Sue Carroll
Martha Burnett
Biloxi
St. Louis
Derri Vance
al’ Leon
Eddie
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Goveror
Revenue’ Department
Jose
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Chains and Freedom
Guo WH
Marah
Edgar Hartley
Y.alc.a
Hartley
Swigger
Scrooge
Old Scrooge
W. Aa. B
Dickens
Abel Green
Variety
McCoy
New Orléans
George MM
Cohan
Gable and
Lamour
Hope
Abbott-Costello
Petrillo
New York
Rabbits’ Club
Officer Stork
Satterlee
Chorine Kay Grabie
Florentine Gardens
Barney Ross
Ginger Rogers
Phil Reed
Joan Davis
Funny Femme
Bette Davis
Mary Pickford
Damon Runyon
Vince Barnett
Mickey Rooney
Bob Sinclair
Heather Angel
Ailton Berle
Offenbach
Eric Maria
Dagmar Godowsky
Rudy Valentino
WPB
Lynn Bari
Sid Luft
Luft
WAACS
Maedchen
Parked Land
Bob Allen
Murry Feldman
Mickey Finn
Bruno Mussolini
Cafe Society
Infantry School
Ft. Benning
David J. Wolper
Walter Camp
Brown
Quentin Reynolds
Syracuse
Hurricane
Ole Olsen
Indiana Society
Leo Rose
Betty Stewart
Shubert
Ziegfield Follies
Bruce Cabot
Marie MacDonald
Jay Gould
Tommy Mainville
Loraine
Barbara Moffet
Stan Shaw
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