Women on High Point school board urged now
The editorial argues a woman should join the High Point school board regardless of women’s groups demands. It calls for filling the vacancy at the next council meeting, highlighting local interest, gender equality, and expertise beyond political gain. It also discusses Rogers Hornsby and the Texas League amid baseball’s broader issues.
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Associated Press
al Nea
High Point
Rom
Hools
Texas League
Hornsby
National League
Washington
S.C
Marine Auxiliary
WAACS
Louise Holder
Candor
Be Prepared American urges resolve in Tunisia fight
The piece cautions that progress toward victory in south central Tunisia will be hard and costly. It notes that many American soldiers will be killed and that attackers often suffer greater losses than defenders, while urging the public to expect longer casualty lists.
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Tunisia
Secretary of War
Chance for statewide liquor referendum fades despite hearings
A North Carolina committee hearing drew about 200 in support of a liquor referendum bill with several speakers from High Point. Critics note the bill faces long odds due to Rep. Sumpter Brawley’s recent ties to the state Alcoholic Control Board.
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High Point
Sumpter Brawley
State Board of Alcoholic Control
Voices on the home front during wartime rally diverse views
Local readers share thoughts on military service for women, taxation, college enrollment, bus drivers, farming with conscripted labor, food supply, and inflation. Citizens urge efficiency, duty, and preparedness while noting unemployment, education, and concerns about Adolf Hitler's status.
Labor policy debate in wartime on 48 hour week and admin law
The piece critiques headlines calling the 48 hour work week a new law, arguing it was a presidential decree under wartime powers. It warns of democratic process erosion and outlines wage, tax, and savings implications while noting labor turnover in Baltimore and landlord tenant tensions amid scarce housing and fixed incomes.
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Congress
Byrnes
White House
McNutt
Baltimore
Manpower Commission
Lawrence N. Fenneman
Baltimore Industries
War and Faith: Deuteronomy Verse and Cardinal Pole Quote
A verse from Deuteronomy urges fearlessness as God fights for his people. Cardinal Pole is cited noting that kings begin wars while God has power to end them.
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God
Cardinal Pole
Russian translation of Marlowe tragedy Edward II by Anna Radlova
An American corporation launches air services linking Nicaragua Honduras El Salvador and Guatemala. The translated tragedy Edward II by Christopher Marlowe has been rendered into Russian by Anna Radlova of Moscow.
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Marlowe
Edward II
Anna Radlova
Moscow
Nicaragua
Honduras
el Salvador
Guatemala
Winchell on Broadway and Hollywood Rumors Roundup
A montage of celebrity gossip and political notes from New York to Hollywood. Rumors involve Red Skelton divorce drama with Muriel Morris, Nadina Hutton, Evelyn Love Cooper, Elissa Landi, Claire Trevor, Renee DeMarco, and others. Edits cite Thurman Arnold, Richard Patterson, FDR hints, and International figures with brief quotes and moral commentary.
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Red Skelton
Muriel Morris
Steve Hannagans
Susan Brewster
New York
Hollywood
Nadina Hutton
Babs
Errol Flynn
Thurman Arnold
U. S
Wyoming
Richard Patterson
RKO
Elissa Landi
Navy
Philip Ammidown
Betty Stewart
Washington
Fdr
Maxim Kopf
Dorothy Thompson
Evelyn Love Cooper
N. Y
Valentine
B. Goodwin
Claire Trevor
Magic Lanterns
P. Silver
Renee DeMarco
J. Hutchinson
Stork Cashier
F. W. Maguire
Alvin
Reuben James
Edward
Guadalcanal
Mr. Maguire
Ciano
Vatican City
Boston
Madison Square Garden
Chiang Kai-shek
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Dizzy
Rogers Hornsby
Asseball
Judge Landis
Black Sox
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Exas
Mauler
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Enterprise
High Point, North Carolina
Russia
Lee Gibson
Internal Revenue Office
Lee Ward
Europe
P. E. Lindley
High Point College
Ed. Ellison
R. J. Newby
Raymond Hayworth
Ae College
Charles F. Carroll
Frank L. Judish
War Department
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American Red Cross
Margaret Teague
Navy Department
CPA
Prentiss M. Brown
China
Col
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Chennault
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British Board of Trade
W. A. McGhee
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Wichita, Kansas
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