New Bern Revisited and the NC Press Gathering
North Carolina editors gathered in New Bern for their summer meeting, marking 202 years since the first Carolina newspaper began in the historic city. Miss Gertrude Carraway urged adding constructiveness to the three Cs of journalism and called for vision, courage, and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
James Davis
Trent and
Neuse
Carolina
Carolinas
North Carolina
Second Marine Air Wing
Cherry Point
George Washington
Camp Lejeune
Gertrude Carraway
the Daughters of the American Revolution
High Point
Tryon
Man's Glory and Shame In The First Psalm Reflections
A reflective essay explores human dignity and divine image from Genesis and Psalms, weighing man’s godlike heritage against capacity for evil. It references psychology philosophy science and literary allusions to argue belief in God as grounding, notes Jefferson on slavery and ends urging renewed hope in God and His Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
How did Marzani get into the OSS
The piece notes George Sokols ky discusses OSS secrecy and testimony before Congress about World War II agents including Carl Aldo Marzani. It questions how such figures joined OSS, whether double spying occurred, and implications of Fifth Amendment claims. It links Donovan, Dulles, and Amerasia with postwar intel and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Strategic Services
William J Donovan
Wild Bill
Allen Dulles
John Foster Dulles
Donovan
Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
OSS
United States
Congressional
Congress
Carl Aldo Marzani
Jenner
Morris
Mr. Marzani
Dono
Marzani
Mr. Morris
Tokyo
Air Force
Joint Chiefs
Johnson
Communist Party
Supreme Court of the United States
Amerasia
United Electrical Workers Union
C.I.U
Fairchild fete spotlights air chiefs after Kaiser clash
Washington notes a Fete hosted by Richard S Boutelle of Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Co. amid Kaiser's contract loss for the C-119 Flying Boxcar. Generals Vandenberg and Twining attend with Washington society in a party that mixes triumph and discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Force
Henry J. Kaiser
Kaiser
Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg
Nathan Farragut Twining
Richard Schley Boutelle
Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Co
Vandenberg
Twining
Richard S
Fairchild
Boutelle
Congress
Flying Boxcar
Willow
Henry
J. Boutelle
Hagerstown
Gens. Vandenberg
Dry
Henry J
Anti-Trust Probe Expands in Scrap Metal Industry
The Federal Trade Commission nears completion of a nearly two year inquiry into the scrap metal trade amid complaints from small dealers. The inquiry covers the path from collectors to mills, with Luria Bros. as the industry leader and a focus on exclusive broker contracts and potential violations of antitrust laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baguette
Agai
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
The
Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel
Trade Association For the Industry
Washington
Edwin C. Barringer
Institute
Philadelphia
Luria Bros. and Co
Luria
Max Silberman
Laria
Joel Claster
Dickinson
Ralph
Edward F. Howrey
Christie case sparks call for tougher sanity tests
The author cites a British ruling on the Christie murder to argue that abnormals are not necessarily insane. He asserts Christie knew his actions, supported harsh punishment over leniency, and warns against excusing sex killers as merely insane. The piece urges stricter rules to protect the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Finnemore
John R. Christie
Christie
Eee
California's Freedom of Information Law Emulated
The Tulsa World discusses California's new public access statute and its potential to force open meetings and records. It notes Oklahoma's failed effort to require public minutes from school boards and critiques the Oklahoma Education Association while urging citizens to demand transparency in public funds and expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Press Assn
Oklahoma Education Assn
Ferman Phillips
OEA
Press Assn
Senate
Phillips
DEA
OFA
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Sokolsky
Van
Perior
Esennor
George Dixon
Fairchild Fete
Gen. Vandenberg
Mrs. Vandenberg
Colorado Springs
Broadmoor
Peter Edson
Robert Buark
Tulsa World
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