Civic clubs and the Rotary founder in High Point
The death of Rotary founder Paul P. Harris in Chicago prompts a call to expand civic clubs. The piece argues for broader, inclusive membership across crafts and faiths to strengthen service, reduce anti-Semitism, and foster better understanding among diverse local leaders. It highlights the value of intergroup lunches and mutual learning for a stronger community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Clubs
Paul P. Harris
Chicago
Rotary
Harris
Civic Clubs of
America
High Point
Sinclair Lewis
Moseley Bill Needs Broader Watch On State Agencies
The Greensboro editorial supports Representative Robert Moseley’s plan to probe the state barbers board and argues for a wider reform. It says many quasi public agencies tax supported bodies serve special interests, not the public, and urges a commission to oversee self regulation across professions from barbering to medicine and law. It warns self regulation can misuse public power and calls for legislature driven rules after broad input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moseley
Guilford
State
Barbers’ Board
Supreme Court
Moseley
Bar Association Aims to Add Monthly Jury Terms
Silas Casey, president of the local bar association, proposes two jury terms of municipal court each month. The group aims to increase civil and criminal terms monthly to ease congestion, continuing past policy of at least one term monthly. Rosa Sutherland weighs in on liquor policy and drinking locations, saying people should be made to drink where alcohol is sold and stay until effects wear off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
Silas Casey
Rosa Sutherland
Community voices on morals and parking woes at local scene
Residents discuss temperance and the aim to curb tavern influence on youth. Dr. Greer recalls a parking meter mix up while commenting on civic rules. Community Concert seeks more members as Southern Furniture Market draws large national buyers and expects strong attendance for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture
Paul Casey
Decline of socialism and the communist threat debate
Washington notes argue socialism is waning and that the rise of coercion risks democracy. Norman Thomas criticizes Soviet Marxism while warnings praise democratic socialism yet claim Britain and Europe show democratic limits. The piece asserts socialism has compromised with communism in France and Italy and questions national defense implications.
Democracy and socialism in Europe under threat of communism
Paul Mallon argues socialism must act to defend democracy and civil liberty in Europe. He warns socialism risks being co-opted by communist aims and losing democratic distinctness if it relies on coercion or delays reforms. He urges leaders in Atlee, Ramadier, and Blum to push democratic action and reverse current declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Thomas
Atlee
Ramadier
Blum
Europe
Marzani Alias Tony Whales Named by Dies Committee
The Dies committee listed Carl A. Marzani, alias Tony Whales, as a communist party signer and branch organizer in New York 1939-1940. Records show he was later employed by the OCI OSS under General Donovan, a secret American military agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Aldo Marzani
Tony Whales
OSS
Departments of State and Justice
Whales
Dies Committee
Communist Party
New York
Carl A. Marzani
East 6Th Street
Manhattan
New York City
OCI
William J. Donovan
NKVD
Why Roosevelt Shielded Marzani and OSS Communist ties
The piece accuses President Roosevelt of shielding Carl A. Marzani alias Tony Whales in 1943 after the Dies Committee sought his OSS and OCI records. It alleges OSS officials and lawmakers protected Marzani, noting later denials by Donovan and McCloy were false. It urges an OSS investigation and names Donovan, Bissell, and McCloy in need of accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies Committee
FBI
OCI
Marzani
Civil Service Commission
Carl A. Marzani
Roosevelt
Tony Whales
OSS
State Department
Bill Donovan
Donovan
Clayton Bissell
John J. McCloy
Commie
OWL
Bricker Plays Subtle Role in GOP Nomination Circus
Capitol Notebook notes Bricker stepping aside to aid Taft and Dewey in 1948 race. Friends say Bricker eyes the nomination, hoping Taft and Dewey split the field. Bricker reportedly could gain support as a compromise candidate if they clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
John W. Bricker
Robert A. Taft
Bricker
Taft
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Harding
Congressmen, titles, and a car price shakeup
A look at quirky congressional bios shows vets and former professions shaping policy, while a Republican move seeks to rename Boulder dam Hoover dam. Ford's price cuts draw praise amid past OPA increases, sparking industry chatter.
Rough Run for Rum in Caribbean Islands Hints at Change
Government rum business in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands has fallen as U. S. grain supplies rise on the mainland. Distilleries may convert to perfumes liqueurs and Scotch whiskey. Governor Hastie seeks new industries, notes tariff and wage incentives and potential hotel and navy quarters pilot projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
U. S
Congress
Islands
William Hastie
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
High Point Enterprise
R. B. Terry
H. A. Cecil
J. P. Rawley
D. A. Rawley
Robert L. Thompson
Associated Press
National
John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Civic Club
John Doe
Richard Roe
Joe Doaks
Mr. Doe
Mr. Roe
Mr. Doaks
THE
Happible Thought Department
Lir George CO
Dr. I. G. Greer
Thomasville
Community Concert Association
F. Tomlinson
Association
Norman Thomas
Russia
Crown Heights
Brooklyn
Kremlin
England
New Zealand
Britain
Eee
Italy
Paul Mallon
George Sokolsky
Oil Service Commission
United States
Capitol News Notebook
Peter Edson
NEA
Washington Correspondent
Harry S. Truman
War Investigating Committee
Hanford, Ore
Congressional Directory
George W. Gillie
Allen County
Ind
Gillie
Boulder Dam
Hoover Dam
Jack Z. Anderson
California
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford II
Ford
White House
OPA
Mister Breger
By Dave Breger
Lause
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!