Defense balance: sea power first then air power for security
Military expert George Fielding Eliot argues against a separate air force. He says the United States should rely on a balanced defense with sea power at the core, integrated air and land support, and coordinated air operations within the fleet structure. He warns a separate air ministry would hinder defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fielding Eliot
NEA Service, Inc
Army
Navy
Great Britain
Air
Britain
Air Ministry
Fleet Air Arm
Admiralty
France
Sis
Atlantic
The Trial of the Books Presented by William Penn Club
The William Penn library club staged The Trial of the Books at James B. Dudley High School Greensboro Tuesday morning. The play about book prejudice and a reading club featured Waldine Knox as author and cast including Lucille Goolsby as judge and Mabel Quick as prosecutor.
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William Penn Library Club
James B. Dudley High School
Greensboro
Miss Gordon
Waldine Knox
Pen
William Penn
Lucille Goolsby
Earlene Davis
Mabel Quick
Parthenia Harris
DeBorah Hempstead
Inez Lawhorn
Guard
Margaret Hill
Mary
Hilda Amaker
Constance
Odessa Steele
Priscilla
Ruby Payne
Patricia
Alma Mack
Sarah
Elizabeth
Carolyn Robinson
Marie Antoinette
Gwendolyn Whitted
Wang Lunes
Christine Ha
Fairview Elementary Program for Negro History Week
The observance schedule at Fairview Street school outlines events for National Negro History Week. Monday February 6 at 11 am features Negro Womanhood with Mrs M L Scarlett of Washington Primary School Greensboro. Official program also lists Famous Negro Men with Mr J F Gunn of Alamance Training School Burlington and a Music-Choral Club segment. Wednesday February 8 at 11 am includes The William Penn High School Glee Clubs under Mrs G W Yokely and Negro schools directress. Friday February 10 at 11 am concludes with additional program elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Street School
M. L. Scarlett
Washington
Greensboro
J. F. Gunn
Alamance
Burlington
William Penn High School Glee Clubs
G. W. Yokely
History Classes and Music Club Prizes Awarded
The fifth to seventh grade history and music chorus hold prize awards for scrapbooks and highest test scores. The Hall of Fame ceremony proceeds in the auditorium as before with students Frederick Douglass and William and Billen Craft cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Douglass
William and
Billen
Red Cross Committee Organized in Local Chapter
A Red Cross committee met at the local chapter office Monday afternoon to supervise work among Negroes. S. E. Burford was elected chairman with Miss M. L. Graye as secretary. Subcommittees include Junior Red Cross, First Aid, Life Saving, Home Hygiene, and Home Service with named chairs and members. The group outlined a tentative program featuring home hygiene classes, first aid classes, and swimming lessons to begin summer.
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Red Cross
S. E. Burford
William Penn High School
M. L. Graye
Fairview Street
Burford
Estelle Carter
A. L. Jones
J. K. Williams
Willie Marie Carter
E. V. Baldwin
Thomas B. Smith
M. B. Davis
James Ross
O. K. Davis
J. J. Wilson
S E. Burford
L. B. Haizlip
M. IL. Graye
Robbins
Anna Saunders
James Simpson
John Pennington
Starl Johnson
Court of Honor for Negro Boy Scout Troops
A Court of Honor for all Negro Boy Scout troops in the city will be held at William Penn high school Thursday evening at the stated time. Parents of Scouters are urged to attend and district committee members should meet at 7:30 to avoid conflicting with the ceremony.
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William Penn High School
Charitable Visit Highlights Charlotte Guest at Vail Street
Miss Sarah Boyce of Charlotte was the weekend guest of Misses Daisy and Beatrice Lightener at 407 Vail Street. The visit featured social engagements and local cordial entertaining.
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Sarah Boyce
Charlotte
Daisy
Beatrice Lightener
Vail Street
Rev J S Blaine to Preach at St Mathews Tonight
Rev J S Blaine, pastor of Hanes Institutional C M E Church in Winston Salem, will preach at St Mathews C M E Church this evening at 8 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Blaine
ST. Mathews
Hanes Institutional C. M. E. Church
Winston-Salem
Alpha Art Club Meeting At Mrs Brincefield Home
The Alpha Art club schedules a gathering this evening at 8 o clock at Mrs T Y Brincefield’s Underhill avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Art Club
T. Y. Brincefield
Underhill Avenue
L. L. H. Club Meets at Ruth Caldwell’s Home
The L. L. H. club gathered at Miss Ruth Caldwell’s residence for a meeting. Details of the agenda and outcomes are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. HW
Ruth Caldwell
Pleasant evening with Kivett drive group
A Tuesday evening gathering included Misses Letisha Gibson, Helen Campbell, Geraldine Gillis, Carolyn Robinson, Earlene Davis, Parthenia Harris, and Waldine Knod enjoying a social-drive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kivett Drive
Letisha Gibson
Helen Campbell
Geraldine Gillis
Carolyn Robinson
Earlene Davis
Parthenia Harris
Waldine Knod
J Henley Corporation to Observe Its First Anniversary
The J C Henley Corporation will observe its first anniversary with a program at Calvary Baptist church on Tuesday evening February 7. J C Crawford, an early organizer, will deliver the keynote address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henley Corporation
J. C. Henley Corporation
Calvary Baptist Church
J. C. Crawford
William Penn Tigers Defeat Reidsville 42 to 18 in Gym Showdown
The William Penn Tigers beat Booker T. Washington of Reidsville 42 18 to maintain an undefeated conference mark. Phillip McCall led with 14 points followed by Harry Caldwell 10 and Carl Chavis 8 as the Tigers dominated with quick passing and strong team play. The Penn girls also triumphed over Reidsville 28 14 with Mozelle Moffitt scoring 16. Both teams face James B. Dudley of Greensboro next.
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William Penn Tigers
Reidsville
Booker T. Washington High School
Tigers
Phillip McCall
Harry Caldwell
Carl Chavis
Beamon
Foust
Mills
William Penn
Reidsville Girls
Pennites
Invaders
Mozelle Moffitt
Sarah Colson
Alberta Miller
James B. Dudley
Cinderella party planned by St. Mark M E ladies
Ladies Aid No. 4 of St. Mark M. E. church met at Mrs. Marie Grant home January 31 with 13 members. They organized a Cinderella party at Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Leach on February 13. Mrs. Carrie Adams, a visitor, spoke on St. Matthew chapter five. The hostess served a tasty repast as the meeting adjourned to meet Mrs. Claude Hill next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid No
St. Mark M. E. Church
Marie Grant
M. F. Leach
St. Mathew
Carrie Adams
Claude Hill
Japs Warn Consuls Of Coming Drive On Lushan Mountain
Shanghai report states Japanese warned foreign legations of an imminent offensive against Lushan Mountain and urged evacuation of about 65 foreigners by February 10. The group includes 37 British, 12 Americans, nine Germans, and 7 others, with 18 Americans listed in AP files.
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Shanghai
Lushan
Kuling
Kiuikng
Yangtze River
Hankow
Associated Press
Chungking
Lexington Trucking Line Changes Hands
The Charlotte district office of the Interstate Commerce Commission motor carrier bureau granted Colvin Truck Line of Darlington South Carolina irregular route authority across multiple states. It also gave Winnsboro South Carolina based Ulysses Des Portes temporary cotton mill product transport between Winnsboro and Shelbyville Tennessee. O T Davis of Lexington purchased the Lexington Forwarding Company and the North Augusta Bus Company franchise was transferred to Valley Coaches Incorporated of Augusta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Charlotte District
Interstate Commerce Commission
Motor Carrier Bureau
Carolinas
Colvin Truck Line
Darlington
S. C
Georgia
Virginia
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Maryland
District of Columbia
Ulysses Des Portes
Winnsboro
Shelbyville
Tenn
O. T. Davis
Lexington
Lexington Forwarding Company
North Augusta Bus Company
North Augusta
8. C
Tranchise
The
Valley Coaches, Inc
Augusta
Raleigh Legislators Debate Federal Bond Tax Hit
North Carolina lawmakers return from week ends wary of federal policy taxing state bonds and salaries. They warn the tax could equal two and a half million dollars on state property and fear federal reach into states rights. The Raleigh morning paper shifts tone toward apologia, opposes a kilo watt tax, and backs highway funds diversion. Mayor Iseley bans the Tobacco Road stage show at City Hall citing obscenity, while lawmakers discuss Raleigh’s city limits expansion amid censorship tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Capitol
Raleigh Morning
Morning Daily
Tobacco Road
George Iseley
Capital City
Road Company
Tobacco Belt
Committee On
Hollis Store Owner Recalls State Representative Visit
Rutherford county official Grady Withrow recalls a state department representative visiting Hollis on business and taking lunch at his large county store. He attempted to call his wife, then yelled to get her attention. Her familiarity with his singing at the capitol rotunda adds local color to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Withrow
Rutherford County
Hollis
Withrow
Folger Day at the Capitol Highlights Lawmakers in Raleigh
In Raleigh on February 1 the Capitol featured State Senator Fred at his post, Congressman Lonnie in the House hall nearby, and former State Senator John among other attendees signaling a busy day at the legislature.
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Raleigh
Folger
Capitol
Fred
Lonnie
John
Trustees Meeting Draws Campaigners
A newsman questions Lonnie about his purpose at the University of North Carolina trustees gathering. Lonnie explains he is there for a meeting while the governor candidate he managed in 1936, Sandy Graham, also attends the same rotunda event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie
Rotunda
Sandy Graham
Freshman Congressman Presides in House Courtesy Swap
Lonnie presided over the National House of Representatives in a historic first for a freshman. The moment arose when Lindsay Warren, a veteran from the first district, enabled Speaker Bankhead to relinquish the chair briefly to Beaufort County’s representative, who then invited the fifth district member to oversee duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie
House of Representatives
Lindsay Warren
Bankhead
Beaufort County
Raleigh Lawyer Opposes City Limits Tax Hike
Albert Doub, a Raleigh lawyer, argued against extending city limits and warned that a $1.40 per hundred tax would confiscate homes for young couples who borrowed to build just outside town. He called the situation dire, lamenting their fragile finances as he addressed the legislative committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Doub
Raleigh
Legislative Committee
President Graham reviews three-unit university record
President Frank Graham of the Greater University presented a summary of achievements at the three units yesterday. He addressed a larger audience than in his prior week’s subject talk.
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Frank Graham
The
Greater University
Mrs. Elizabeth Harllee Dies At Greensboro Home
Funeral services for Elizabeth Cooley Harllee 82 of Greensboro follow a ten day illness ending with a heart ailment. She is survived by three sons F E Harllee D E Harllee and E C Harllee and five grandchildren. The Greensboro native remembered for intellect and literary works lived with her son F E Harllee at 1705 West Market Street. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Cooley Harllee
Greensboro
Harllee
F. K. Harllee
West Market Street
J. H. Ambust
Main Street Methodist Church
Reidsville
Buria
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Mrs. Harllee
Anson County
Earl Cooley
David S. Harllee
Texas
F. E. Harllee
High Point
D. E. Harllee
Florence
E. C Harllee
City
E. C. Cooley
Suffolk
Arthur Murphy
Fern Harllee
Washington
Victor Harllee
Elizabeth Harllee
Sherman
Realists Miss Real Beauty in Life, Not Just Sincerity
A columnist argues that modern realists overlook simple natural beauty. They warn against synthetic thrills and praise home life, shared reading, and walks in nature as true sources of aesthetic richness.
Notable Attendees Highlight State Legislature Meeting
The board of trustees was addressed by a group including Lon Folger and "Hot Stuff" Ward, plus Judge John J. Parker and many current and former superior court judges. The audience also featured federal circuit officials and a substantial mix of millionaire bankers and business men.
Anti New Deal Sentiment Noted At Trustees Meeting
Ed win Pate of Laurel Hill told the writer at the University trustees’ meeting that some group members are anti New Deal. He said the radio situation story was near the truth and that stock holders may be more acceptable to Washington than the current owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Pate
Laurel Hill
University Trustees
WPTF
Washington
Dies inquiry faces uphill House vote on unAmerican activity probe
Washington February 2. House moves to renew the Dies investigation into Un American activities as a rules committee prepares for floor debate. A small group of Democrats led by Keller and Dingell oppose the renewal citing political motives and alleged character smearing of Attorney General Frank Murphy. Dies clashes with witnesses while others urge creation of a new committee. Cox supports the Dies panel amid public letters of approval.
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Washington
P— House
Dies
Capitol Hill
Rules Committee
Keller
D-Ill
Dingell
D-Midh
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Michigan
Republican Party
Minnesota
California
Rep
D-Tex
Cox
D-Ga
Rep. McGranery
D-Pa
UCC Funds Not To Be Cut Off Denial From State Official
Raleigh February 1 Charle G Powell chairman of the State Unemployment Compensation Commission says rumors of federal Social Security funds being cut off for North Carolina are false and without foundation He explains the Social Security Act has no power to penalize the state and personnel matters remain a state function despite some conformity to federal rules Powell cites exemptions in the federal law and notes no grounds for alarm amid reports of a telegram from Washington threatening cutoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Lynn Nisbet
Raleigh
Charle G. Powell
Stat Unemployment Compensatio Commission
North Carolina
Powell
National Social Securit Act
Washington
U S Planes Aid Earthquake Relief in Chile
In Chile two US bombers an American commercial plane and an Argentine hospital plane began airlift of injured survivors from hard hit towns including Chillan and Concepcion. Relief slow as infections rise serum shipments from the Panama Canal Zone aided the effort. Workers prepared to dynamite the Concepcion cathedral spire weakened by the quake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
United States Arm
Chillan
Concepcion
Unit States
Pana Canal Zone
Cit
Spi
T Taltai
Chi
Elon College President to Speak at Greensboro YMCA Banquet
Dr. Leon E. B. Smith president of Elon College will speak at the Greensboro YMCA annual banquet tonight in Greensboro North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
Leon EB. Smith
Elon College
Asheville Doctor to Face Drug Act Hearing
Dr G D Gardner of Asheville was arraigned before U S Commissioner Eugene Taylor on charges of violating the narcotics export act and will have a preliminary hearing tomorrow. He was held in bond of 2500 dollars.
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Asheville
N. C
G. D. Gardner
Gard
U. S
Eugene Taylor
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