Vermont Governor Aiken Defies Roosevelt On Flood Act Clash
Governor George D. Aiken says President Roosevelt risks no court fight over the 1938 Flood Control Act as he opposes ceding state sovereignty for federal flood projects. The dispute centers on land acquisition for the Union Village dam site and reservoir on the Ompomopanoosuc River.
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Montpelier
George D. Aiken
Roosevelt
Washington
Stephen Early
Union Village
Governor demands federal aid over land transfer dispute
The Vermont governor warned the war department over land surrender under eminent domain and urged Congress to compel signing of a written agreement. Secretary Woodring declined citing restrictions. Vermont lawmakers approved a 67500 defense fund as New England governors join demand for flood control cooperation without surrendering states rights.
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War Department
Aiken
Woodring
Congress
New England
World Crisis Echoes in Letters to the Editor
A reader argues that Hitler seeks a united Germany under the Reich with economic independence, warns of global war, and urges faith in biblical prophecy. The letter references Munich, Mussolini, Palestine, and rising armament while urging peace through a covenant of David’s throne and a future restoration.
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High Point Urged to Build Nearby Airport Field
A reader appeals for High Point to secure an airport closer than Friendship, proposing the Ragan field south of town with two 3500 foot runways to feed routes to Winston-Salem Greensboro Asheboro Charlotte and Raleigh. He urges civic action as federal air expansion funding nears.
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Fair City
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Winston-Salem
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Charlotte
Raleigh
Ragan Field
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Ragan
Vanderbilt Fires Em Providence
Governor William H. Vanderbilt orders 122 state employees cut from the payroll as part of pre election economy pledges. Earlier, 200 public works workers were dismissed to trim costs, with further reductions expected.
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Providence
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William H. Vanderbilt
Public Works Department
Greensboro Postmaster Resigns to Join Local Hardware Firm
Greensboro says postmaster J William Coleman resigns effective immediately to take a position with Odell a Hardware Company of Greensboro. Coleman had served as postmaster since February 21, 1934.
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Greensboro
J. William Coleman
Odella Hardware Company
Wayne Morris and Bubbles Schinasi wed in January
Hollywood gossip notes misreported Wayne Morris of Warner as engaged to Bubbles Schinasi. The presumed wedding occurred January 9, while Morris was seen with Jane Wyman at a high profile event. The column’s error highlights the unreliability of sensational society reporting.
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Bubbles Schinasi
Society Deb
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Jane’ Wyman
Morris-Schinasi
Elmer
Elmers
Radio Notes and Stage Arts From The Wireless
The piece reflects viewer reaction to Gov Olson’s Morality query about Tom Mooney’s fate and praises Orson Welles and his hour. It also notes Lily Pons in a Thurz show, WJZ’s She Stoops to Conquer and This is New York improving, Jessel Booth on Charlie McCarthy, Fred Allen quips, Alice Marble singing on Mutual, and a remark on a notable tennis player.
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George Jessel
Shirley Booth
Charlie McCarthy
Fred Allen
Veddy
Frederick
Alice Marble
Mutual
The Headliners In A Whimsical Portrait Of Fame
The piece gathers quips from early Hollywood figures and political leaders. Myrna Loy Claudette Colbert Il Duce Goering and benchley Swap witty lines about interviews fame and influence in a satirical voice.
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Il Duce
Goering
Claudette Colbert
Fan Mag
Robert C. Benchley
Unusual Programs Impress Junior High Students With Two Student Productions
Last week at the Junior High school featured two standout efforts. Miss Frances Adams seventh grade created a marionette show Hansel and Gretel with lighting and music by Miss Alma Andrews. students built puppets and wrote lines. Mrs. Elizabeth Beamon’s eighth grade presented the English playlet Mr Wallflower about a junior high boy learning to improve his speech after social snubs.
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Gretel
Frances Adams
Mr. Wallflower
Tom
Wall Flower
John Hinshaw
Nancy Bennett
Winfred Hall
Eleanor
Aiken's Stand Triggers New Flood Control Fight
Vermont Governor George D. Aiken pledges states rights in flood control dispute over a 2 million dollar dam on the Ompomanoosuc river. Senator Austin plans to amend the 1938 act to restore state powers, with Democratic support possible. White House may drop the project if land condemnation is contested. Other New England governors back Aiken's position.
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Vermont
George D. Aiken
Union Village
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R-Vi
O’mahoney
D-Wye
Burke
D-Ned
Ompomanoosuc
White House
Roosevelt
Gibson
Ball
D-Conn
Notable names and roles listed at community gathering
Younts, Tye Humphries, Joseph Hayworth, Helen Bissette, Margaret Perry, Betty Jean Culver and Beverly Merchant are called Tom's pals Billy Kiser and Joe Gibson. Betty Jean Miller presided in preliminaries, Rebecca Conrad read a devotional, and Doris Heath recited Alfred Noyes The Highwayman in the event.
Army opens new enlisted reserve for married and single men
Washington January 14 Army announces new enlisted reserve force open to married and single men under age 36 who are physically qualified. It amends rules to allow enrollment after honorable discharge from the regular army to reach the 75 000 strength goal.
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Army
Regular Army
Choral Club of Women Teachers Formed in High Point
A group of 77 women teachers in High Point city schools organizes a choral club with Carl Cronstedt, director of music, as director. The club will meet at the junior high school tomorrow night to elect officers.
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High Point
Carl Cronstedt
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