Judges Can Save Lives in North Carolina Highway War
Governor Scott criticized lenient courts for traffic violators and urged tougher judicial action to curb highway deaths. The essay argues judges must jail reckless drivers and push for stricter licenses and inspections, noting Chief Justice Devin could drive a statewide crackdown to save hundreds of lives.
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Scott
North Carolina
W. A. Devin
North Carolina Supreme Court
England
Jess
Devin
Joshua, Moses, and the call to leadership
A sermon-style reflection by W.A.B. on divine fitness for leaders, linking Moses and Joshua, faith over force, and God’s enduring presence. It urges nations to hold to faith, pray for peace, and trust God to end tyranny and war while calling readers to align with divine will.
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Woodrow Wilson
United States
Moses
Mount Nebo
Israel
Promised Land
Joshua
Canaan
Jordan River
Dead Sea
Jericho
Jehovah
Jordan
Rahab
God
Kingdom of Heaven
W.A.B
Mistletoe myth and magic from Druids to dating lore
A rambling, humorous tale traces mistletoe from ancient Druid and Celtic legends through European trade to American use. It covers alleged magical properties, parasitic growth, bird-assisted spreading, and the cheeky notion of mistletoe sparks a kiss at festive gatherings.
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Europe
England
Nexks
America
Painter Emiliano de Mello Calls for Inclusive Art
Brazilian painter Emiliano Augusto di Cavalcanti Albuquerque de Mello argues art should reach a million viewers, not target a fixed sector. He advocates a humanist approach that broadens access and expression beyond narrow audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emiliano Augusto di Cavalcanti Albuquerque de Mello
Senate seating delays and Capitol photo magic described
Washington notes a new senator, Fred A. Seaton, awaiting seating after the Wherry death. The piece ridicules the Senate seating delay, comments on photo restrictions outside the chamber, and lampoons Theron Lamar Caudle and his Southern accent amid tax investigation hearings. It recounts cameras, cops, and a mink auction rumor, and explains the three flags over Congress with separate officials.
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Washington
Congress
Fred A. Seaton
Nebraska
Werned Wherry
Seaton
Capitol
Senate Chamber
National Geographic
Bernard J. Gallagher
Theron Lamar Caudle
Gallagher
Caudle
Theron Lamar
Amos
Andy
Mr. Caudle
Nath Clina
David Lynn
House
Ralph Roberts
Senate
Joseph Duke
Linn
Senator Tobey
Brooklyn
Sen. Tobey
Nimitz Commission Failure Fueled by Constitution Clash
The piece argues President Truman failed to push a bill exempting Nimitz Commission members from conflict of interest laws. It contrasts advisory commissions with officers, notes Congress law limits, and warns against moving toward parliamentary or socialist systems. It cites McCarren letters and stresses adherence to the U.S. Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Nimitz Commission
Admiral Nimitz
United States
Congress
Pat McCarren
Paessett Truman
Commission
Great Britain
House of Commons
United States Supreme Court
Korea
United Nations
Honesty Promises Amid Political Firestorm
A political column surveys Administration claims of fighting graft versus the record of Truman era actions. It critiques honesty rhetoric, cites investigations, and contrasts past officials like Boyle Vaughan and McGrath. It notes trials involving Evy Cronin and Tallulah Bankhead, Germany’s boom, Taft Smith scrutiny, and references to FDR and Abe Reles.’s case.
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Truman
R.F
William Boyle
Boyle
Senate
Gen. Vaughan
Dept. of Internal Revenue
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The
Candle
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Ah Nevah
Lfe
Adrian DeWind
Ways and Means
DeWind
Mr. Caudie
George Sokolsky
New York
Walter Winchell
Key West
U. S
McCgrath
Evylocen Cronin
Tallulah Bankhead
Mrs. Cronin
Tallulah
West Germany
McCloy
Warsaw
Rotterdam
London
Malmedy
Capitol Hill
Margaret Smith
Taft
J. Brooks Parker
Philadelphia
Fdr
Parker
Stalin
Roosevelt
Reds
Yalta
Soviet Union
MacArthur
Bob Considine
Runyon Committee
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