Demagogues Threaten Democracy, Warn Chase
Dr. Harry Woodburn Chase, former UNC president and NYU chancellor, warns in a commencement address that democracy's danger lies not in armed overthrow but in difficulty forming informed public opinion. He cites radio, newspapers, movies, and magazines as powerful tools that can empower or harm civic welfare.
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Harry Woodburn Chase
University of North Carolina
New York University
America
Chase
Anid
Laurinburg Exchange
Quotations on Fear and Virtue From Scripture and Aristotle
A compact pairing of Rom 13 4 on rulers as avengers with the idea that wicked men obey from fear while good men act from love, drawing on Aristotle’s contrast between fear and virtue. The text juxtaposes religious and philosophical views on authority and ethics.
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Aristotle
Secrecy and Vigilantes in North Carolina Elections
The piece denounces secrecy as unnecessary for honesty and condemns secret vigilante committees proposed by a candidate. It argues elections should be openly policed by courts and warns against political capital from alleged theft. It champions checks and balances and condemns hooded 'holier-than-thou' acts.
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North Carolina
G O P Overtures Stir Republican Nominations Debate
The piece analyzes Republican tactics under John D. M. Hamilton aiming to recruit Alfred E. Smith to stump for Landon and Knox amid patronage and debt disputes. It notes intraparty diplomacy and reflects on who truly directs the push toward party goals and funds.
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Republican Party
John D. M. Hamilton
Alfred E. Smith
Landon
Knox
Political Commentary on Party Shifts and Loyalty
The speaker argues that party labels matter less than policy and criticizes quick desertion from the Democratic party. They contend a return to sanity is possible and warn that those abandoning ship for the Republicans may be mistaken if the Democratic platform moderates.
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Hamilton
al Smith
Democratic Party
Arkansas editorial defends mob violence over farm strike
An Arkansas newspaper editorial defends the beating of a Memphis social worker and a Little Rock minister at farm tenants' meetings, claiming the beatings produced results. The piece links 75 cent daily harvest work to these so called results and recalls a past lynching as a related warning about mob justice.
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Arkansas
Memphis
Little Rock
Arkansans
Young Raleigh Children Start Small Scale Business
Raleigh youth begin work by running cold drink stands and newspaper routes. Children aged eight to twelve canvass Cameron Park lawns offering basic yard care for fifteen cents, while others distribute routes and perform small jobs to earn money. The Raleigh Times lauds this enterprising spirit as a constructive step for local morality and future responsibility.
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Raleigh Times
Voice & Comment
Raleigh
Sunup
Gethher
Cameron Park
Poppy Orders Prompted by Hort Cultural Note
Horticultural item advises placing orders for Oriental poppies now. Ima Dolt mentions one of those rich Indian princes in her note, reflecting a personal plant order context.
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Ima Dolt
Minnesota Scientist Links Flat Chest to Intelligence
A Minnesota scientist suggests a flat chest could indicate higher intelligence while a quip about Mussolini reacting to the news adds a dramatic note.
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Minnesota
Mussolini
Detectives Probe WPA Workers for Political Activity
Investigators say they have uncovered only three cases of political solicitation and activity linked to WPA workers. The claim raises questions about the scope and meaning of the alleged activity.
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WPA
Kansan Opponents Use Campaign Cigar Tactics
Commentary claims foes of Landon aim to smoke him out by pushing campaign cigars as a tactic. The piece mocks resistance and calls the approach foolish for Kansans opposing the candidate.
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Landon
Roosevelt Faces Defections As 1932 Fractures Loom
Philadelphia reports that Roosevelt’s support weakens amid splits in the Democratic ranks and growing Republican defections. The piece notes strong anti-Roosevelt sentiment among local leaders, labor, and independents, with new voters seen as crucial to offset losses.
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Philadelphia
Smith
Ato World
Tod
Lemke
Coughlin-Townsend
Farley
Roosevelt
Hoover
Jim
Mr. Roosevelt
Masara
Bly
Colby
Reed and
Cohalan
Poughton Keeps President Waiting But He Liked It
North Carolina's Farmer Bob Doughton kept President Roosevelt waiting ten minutes at the White House after a Capitol morning routine. The Ways and Means chairman, 74, is a key tax bill ally and the President reportedly thanked him for yeomen service in Congress, saying goodbye after the session.
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Poughton
Raleigh
New York
Jimmy Walker
White House
North Carolina
Bob” Coughton
Roosevelt
Alleghany County
FDR
Bob Doughton
Washington
House
Gota
Capitol
Heela
Bob
Doughton
Congress
Roosevelt warned by ally over New Deal irritations
A friend warned Roosevelt that continuing his New Deal program could anger voters and threaten his 1926 prospects. The remark followed Roosevelt's earlier New Deal actions and reflects political tensions of the time.
Guitar Revival Brightens New York Night Life
New York City reports a guitar revival as venues and shops favor the instrument. Carie Hall saw a guitarist draw crowds this spring, and midtown music shops emphasize guitars over banjos and accordions. Moonlit parks on Long Island see youths practicing, while old saloon twangers and a noted journalist's fire line anecdote add color to the era.
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New York
Carie Hall
Lexington Avenue
Long Island
Walt Disney Promises Yearlong Focus On Snow White Production
Walt Disney in town discusses his animated film Snow White. He notes his studio will devote a year to the project and invest a million dollars in development and production.
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Walt Disney
Snow White
High Point Dog Ordinance Sparks Protest Over Run At Large Rule
Ten years ago a large turnout in High Point protested against the current dog run at large ordinance. The crowd urged the city council to rewrite the rule. Judges and lawyers argued for dog rights on owners property. Rumors said the council might call a special meeting to rewrite or clarify the ordinance.
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High Point
Judge McRae
Carter Dalton
R. C. Hubbard
Social Roundup Notes on Durham Greensboro Visits
Mrs Richard Reitnel visits relatives in Durham while Mrs Harry Brockman spends the afternoon in Greensboro and will attend a tea hosted by Miss Marian Boren with local social items.
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Richard Reitnel
Durham
Harry Brockman
Greensboro
Marian Boren
Lexington Bride Lois Hackney Hosts Charming Bridge Tea
Mrs Eccles Everhart honored as an attractive bride. Miss Lois Hackney entertained at her Lexington home with a Tuesday afternoon bridge gathering.
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Eccles Everhart
Lois Hackney
Bridge
Lexington
Mrs. Ben Moore Arrives for Summer at Reitzel Home
Mrs. Ben Moore, long resident of Florida, has returned to spend the summer at the Reitzel residence on North Main Street.
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Ben Moore
Florida
Reitzel
North Main Street
Monarch Club speaker frames talk with acronym
D O Waring of Knoxville Tenn spoke to the Monarch club on a subject built from the letters in monarch. May Our Nation Always Retain Christian Homes. Robert Blackburn presented the attendance prize which was won by N I Garner secretary of the club.
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D. O. Waring
Knoxville
Hickory Police Stop Wrong Way Car Laced with Corn Liquor
A large closed car carrying 102 gallons of sparkling corn liquor was seized here last night after two Hickory police officers stopped the vehicle for driving the wrong way on a one way street. The two occupants fled as officers neared.
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Stath News Hickory
Governor McLean Supports Inland Waterway Funding
Raleigh expresses gratitude that funds for the Beaufort to Wilmington inland waterway are likely and Governor McLean pledges to use full power to secure prompt state right of way.
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Raleigh
Beaufort
Wilmington
McLean
North Carolina
Rain Ends Drought Strain Across North Carolina
Rain swept across North Carolina last night offering relief to farmers after a long drought. After months of dry weather the wet spell touched nearly every section of the state providing much needed moisture for crops and soil.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
McPherson Identification Confirmed in Douglas
Identification of the woman brought to a hospital in Douglas from Agua Prieta as Aimee Semple McPherson, the Los Angeles evangelist missing since May 18, was confirmed this morning by her mother Mrs. Minnie Kennedy.
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General News
Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Mexico
Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
Minnie Kennedy
Byrd and Bennett Celebrate Polar Flight Victory Reception
Richard Evelyn Byrd and Floyd Bennett were honored by top officials and cheering crowds after becoming first to fly over the frozen Arctic. Mrs. P, widow of the North Pole discoverer, attended a reception last night confirming the recognition of their historic achievement.
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Washington
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Floyd Bennett
Hos
North Pole
Prisoner Calvert Hanged After Clemency Pleas
In Strangeways jail Manchester Mrs Uline Calvert aged 33 mother of three including a baby was hanged this morning for a crime that involved arranging a robbery. Thousands asked for clemency.
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Manchester
England
Strangeway Jail
Uline Calvert
Stamp Exhibit Sparks Interest at Grand Central Palace
A reader recalls the international stamp exhibition at Grand Central Palace with three floors of collections. The writer notes philatelist usage and remarks on iris inks, highlighting Hawaii stamps with vivid orange green and violet shades.
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New York
Grand Central Palace
Hawaii
Gourmet havens fade after Earl K Kitchen
The town loses a walking encyclopedia of hidden dining spots once frequented by discreet lovers of offbeat cuisine. Earl K Kitchen’s passing leaves a gap in listing intimate eateries run by couples who toil to serve hearty meals to a selective clientele.
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Earl K. Kitchen
Kitchen
Billy Seeman
Coo Coo Eight Table Outdoor Restaurant on Montmartre
On Montmartre's peak a tiny eight table outdoor cafe named Coo Coo attracts crowds as Bob Ripley favors it in Paris. A woman serves, diners may wait, meals cost a dollar, and reservations arise when crowded. Paul Rand discovered it and wrote a cri de coeur in Figaro.
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Montmartre
Big Peak
Bob Ripley
Paris
Paul Mrand
Hall of Representatives roll call slows on doubleheader days
The report notes that counting votes in the Hall of Representatives takes about 25 minutes, except on days when a doubleheader shifts the schedule and changes timing.
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Hall of Representatives
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