Contrasting War Economy Warps U.S. Trade Picture
The article notes unusual wartime price dynamics as Britain and the Netherlands, major rubber suppliers, bid higher for supplies while American crops and tobacco lag. It questions the value of a “blank check” for war goods and warns the conflict may swell domestic debt without boosting U.S. profits or enterprise, highlighting likely nondomestic winners.
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North Carolina
England
America
Uncle Sam
Ireland and Russia in a World on Edge
The piece contrasts Russia marching into Lithuania amid fears of German expansion with Irish land rights and American homesteading. It discusses Ireland's centuries long fight for land, Gladstone's tenant protection, and compares Ireland's ownership progress to the U S shift toward a nation of tenant farmers as Homestead era unfolds.
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Erin
Ireland
Clarence Poe
Progressive Farmer
Gerald O'Hara
Doughty
Old South
Scarlett O'Hara
Gladstone
Sir John Canfield
United States
The Resolve of Little Finland and United States Debt Honor
A wartime editorial praises Finland for paying its debt despite congressional delays and argues fidelity to contracts underpins great power status. It contrasts German breach of promises with Finland’s integrity, and cites Ireland? No, Gerald O Hara and land devotion as enduring values.
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Finland
Congress
Germany
Mathematics Hooked to Music Changes A Boy's Life
A New York student once failed in arithmetic until he linked algebra to music. Forrest V. Coffin, who later lived at 160 Pinehurst Avenue, studied harmonic intervals and ratios, making five million calculations in seven years. His revised focus spurred a lifelong talent, showing how passion can renew learning.
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Cutler School
East 50Th Street
New York
Forrest V. Coffin
Pinehurst Avenue
New York City
Pythagoras
Greece
Success Scrap Book Start Your Personal Lesson
Readers are encouraged to compile cutouts into a personal success scrapbook and study guide. The message promotes using printed columns as a text book on achievement and motivation for ongoing self improvement.
Fightin Confederate Letter in Baltimore Evening Sun
A Confederate lady compares Civil War factions and notes she sent money to William Allen White. She proposes American cities fund a fighting plane for the Allies and suggests manufacturers could ramp up production if funds were raised quickly.
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America
William Allen White
C Committee
Reasonable Question on Poultry and War Pacifism
A humor piece notes turning household scraps into value for poultry. A second quip questions paying for a watchdog license. Bertrand Russell is cited as a pacifist voice reflecting on wartime attitudes.
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Bertrand Russell
Spiritual awakening to end the war warned by readers
A letter argues prophecy and geopolitics foretell Mussolini and Hitler influence in the war. It warns of a coming Mediterranean and Middle East crisis, but predicts only a spiritual awakening and not armed victory as deliverance. The writer stresses democratic vigilance and restraint against rumors. Greensboro NC June 13 1940.
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France
Moscow
Hitler
Germany
Ukraine
Russia
Europe
the Enterprise
Daniel
Mussolini
Dniel
East
Italy
Egypt
Stalin
Palestine
Ezekiel
Mediterranean
Libya
Ethiopia
Gog
Magog
Meshech
Israel
Turkey
Israel Commonwealth
Guilford College
North Carolina
Greensboro Daily News
Greensboro
Mr. Y
Mr. Z
Broughton
Jefferson Standard
William Edgerton
Tri State Retail Furniture Dealers Meet in Your Fair City
A visitor from Lenoir describes attending the Tri State Retail Furniture Dealers Convention in High Point on June 6 1940 noting the city is truly fair and praising local citizens. The account continues on page 10.
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the Enterprise
Army Would Expand to 375000 With New Mobile Force
Bruce Catton reports Washington notes Senate approval of House plan to enlarge the army to 375000 creating two mechanized divisions two cavalry divisions and new corps ready for immediate action. The expansion aims for a mobile field army near 1000000 men with five existing infantry divisions and a planned sixteenth. Plans include a targeted recruiting drive, reorganization into five regular divisions and four in reserve, and roster shifts to form rookie units along with special troops for each corps.
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Washington
Senate
House
United States
Uncle Sam
U. S
Engineering Graduates Fund for First Ber to Marry and Father
Engineering graduates from a school form a fund to assist the first graduate who marries and becomes a father. The effort aims to provide a centinel incentive or consolation for early family formation among alumni.
Allies Urged to Send Supplies Amid Calls for Action
Some voices argue delaying aid to focus on immediate transfer of resources to allies. Proponents claim timely shipments bolster the war effort and shorten the conflict.
National convention to nominate president and vice president
The article notes a forthcoming national convention in Philadelphia to nominate the President and Vice President. It reflects public interest in Europe’s political situation and mentions voting patterns and a local school picnic analogy about priorities.
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Europe
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G. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley Hammett
A. Cec
Y ‘and Treas
Bapus M. Waynick
Dairy and Sunday Oy Carrier
Sir P. Sidney
Lithuania
Poland
Little Finland
Karen
Baltimore Evening Sun
Daily Smith
Lenoir, N. C
Bruce Catton
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