Not Resolved Issue in Calcutt Case and Duke Power Franchise
The article notes an unresolved legal issue from Calcutt's case involving a judge’s protest letter about parole and questions over political contributions. It also reports High Point’s partial success in a Duke Power Company rate dispute, with the circuit court upholding a $35,000 judgment and leaving the franchise question unclear. It then surveys various brief items on public education polls, a humorous newspaper photo of potato peeling soldiers, and other noted developments in entertainment and labor commentary.
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High Point
Duke Power Company
District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Thought for the tempted and aiding hand phrase
A short devotional note cites Hebrews 2 18 about Christ’s empathy for temptations and a quotation from Aeschylus about God aiding the striving man. The pair links spiritual perseverance with divine support for those who endure temptation.
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Aeschylus
Fear or Shrewdness in Stalin’s 1941 Dilemma
A Spain-based reporter questions whether Stalin acts from fear or calculation as Germany pressures Ukraine and Russia faces a crisis that could end the Communist regime in Moscow. The piece notes Russian historic hesitation and the risk of loyalty under Soviet rule in wartime.
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Stalin
Spain
Hitler
Russia
Ukraine
Moscow
Germany
Danny Joe Stalin
For Whose Good Will Did He Bid
The Tar Heel slot machine king seeks parole after years of a policy that kept parole until part of the sentence was served. Counsel for the petitioner charged Judge Hunt Parker with letting personal feelings influence Calcutts trial.
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Hunt Parker
Superior Court
Joe Calcutt
Criticism of Vichy Policy Frays US France Ties
Secretary Hull denounces Vichy collaboration with Germany and questions France’s claim to Syria. He notes France withdrew from the League mandate and cites the Indo China surrender to Japan as further proof of subservience to Berlin. The commentary argues these actions strain relations and reveal inconsistent defense of territories.
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United States
Vichy
Hull
Syria
France
League of Nations
Indo-China
Japan
Berlin
Axis
Reading Character From Handwriting Scams Exposed
A writer denounces handwriting analysis scams sold in Broadway amusement parlors. He cites Harry Houston of New Haven who calls such readings imposters and fakes. A teacher in Quebec shares a praise-based method that dramatically improves a student's arithmetic in days.
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Broadway
New York City
Calvin Coolidge
Jack Dempsey
Harry Houston
New Haven. Conn
Connecticut State Teachers’ College
Houston
Willard Street
New Haven
North Carolina Fishing Bulletin Sparks Angler Dreams
Salt Water Fishing Bulletin No 1 from the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development and National Sportsman highlights 300 miles of shore 1500 miles inland waterways and 1860 miles of coastal sound with no fishing licenses in coastal salt waters. It promotes Blue Ridge Parkway views and urges naval reserve recruitment for 17 to 28 year olds with mechanical aptitude for Class V12 training at Pensacola Jacksonville Great Lakes and offices in Raleigh Greensboro Wilmington New Bern Charlotte Salisbury and Asheville.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development
National Sportsman and Hunting & Fishing
North Carolina
Naval Reserve
Navy
Navy Department
U. S. Naval Reserve
Florida
Pensacola
Jacksonville
Great Lakes
Greensboro
Wilmington
New Bern
Charlotte
Salisbury
Asheville
Tar Heel coast lure leads to Interior pamphlet
After the lure of salt water fishing along the Tar Heel coast, a pamphlet from the United States Department of the Interior follows on the desk. The snippet hints at a regional emphasis on maritime recreation and federal guidance.
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Tar Heel
United States Department of the Interior
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Navy recruiting officer touts new specialty roles in expanding service
Lieutenant Commander McFarland Wood in the Carolinas says a life time opportunity has arrived to serve in a specialized field during the emergency. He notes navy expansion brings better promotion prospects and that almost 60 percent of servicemen are specialists with petty officer ratings and monthly pay from $60 to $157.
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McFarland Wood
Navy
Carolinas
Naval Service
Quotable wartime scraps from civic leaders and thinkers
A parade of brief wartime quotes from figures like Lieut. Col. C. W. Steinmetz Winston Churchill Brig. Gen. Lewis B Hershey and Edison L James touches on labor unity defense production and moral exhortations. The assorted remarks span industry patriotism home front duties and antiwar rhetoric with sharp wartime flavor.
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Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Practical Girls Alarm Clock on Train Sedate Sleep
Two young women on a White Plains local from Grand Central asked the conductor about Scarsdale arrival and at 1:32 the time. One showed an alarm clock they set on the seat between them. They slept until the alarm rang at 10:31 and fled the train hurriedly.
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White Plains
Grand Central
Scarsdale
The
New Yorker
Comedian Preville and Garrick Feint in Versailles Coach
In Paris, comedian Preville invited David Garrick to his villa near Versailles. They filled an empty coach, with Garrick disguising as passenger numbers three and four. The driver refused another, while Preville signaled one more. The driver demanded payment for four, the punchline of a humorous miscount.
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RKO
Paris
Preville
David Garrick
Versailles
Garrick
Andoff
Plan for Economic Ministry to Run Civilian Economy
Washington reports a proposed shift linking civilian goods with defense needs through simplified product lines and centralized purchases. Donald M. Nelson outlines voluntary, non coercive steps to streamline hardware, blankets, and radios, turning surplus capacity to defense if war production grows.
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Peter Edson
Enterprise
Washington
United States
Donald M. Nelson
Office of Production Management
Nelson
Economic Ministry
Ministry of Supply
England
Churchill
Commons
United State
OPM
Morley retorts after heckler’s vote quip in rally
During a heated campaign moment John Morley faced a heckler who announced, I’d rather vote for the devil. Morley calmly replied Quite so but in case your friend declines to run may I count on your support. The exchange showcases Morley’s sharp parliamentary humor as quoted by the Wall Street Journal.
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John Morley
Morley
Marley
Wall Street Journal
Darlan warns France to obey Germany or perish
A historical note references Admiral Darlan urging France to obey Germany, with a suggested phrasing change from "or perish" to "or to." The item hints at wartime rhetoric and shifts in tone in the cited source.
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Darlan
France
Germany
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