Open Letter to Ross Newmann on Tri City Airport Plan
A North Carolina newspaper letter thanks Ross I Newmann Chief Examiner CAB for visiting High Point. The authors urge a strong CAB recommendation for a tri city airport serving High Point Greensboro and Winston-Salem and call for local airports for private flying and feeder lines. They praise Newmann and request a candid, direct opinion on the airport future.
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Johnny Rochelle
Frank Sizemore
High Point
Loca
Greetsboro
Winston-Salem
Sedgefield
High Point - Greensboro-Winston-Salem Triangle
Tri-City
Eddie Rickenbacker
CAB
Toward Perfection in Faith and Unity
The author argues perfection is unreachable without grace and effort, citing biblical examples from Psalms to Jesus. It notes growth through grace, Christ as exemplar, and unity among Jews Catholics and Protestants as essential to a universal brotherhood in Christ.
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God
Jesus
Simon Peter
Christ
Jesus Christ
W.A.B
Local notes on cadet training, swimming weather and crime comments
Pvt Leon Caton criticizes air cadet training compared with earlier war enlistees. Parks chief Reese Snyder praises warm pool weather and hopes for rain. Sheriff John Story cites Beck murder gang conviction as ridding Guilford county of crime. T. F. Gold remarks on length of prison terms versus death sentence.
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Army
Army Air Corps
Pvt
Leon Caton
Parks and Recreation
Reese Snyder
Beck
Guilford County
John Story
High Point residents share views on war, hospital drive, and local life
W B Hall praises the Exchange club for two charity evenings supporting High Point Memorial Hospital. Lt Arch McMullen notes low absenteeism in the state guard unit before camp. Sgt Lester Moorefield recalls Nazi camps after return from Germany. A W Stamey urges tax relief for city overcharges. Judge H Hoyle Sink enjoys fishing in the Sandhill area. Ray Jones criticizes jaywalking for slowing traffic and affecting local image.
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Exchange Club
High Point Memorial Hospital
W. B. Hall
Arch McMullen
State Guard
High Point
Secret Service guided to war service under Roosevelt
In 1943 selective service moved Michael F. Riley and eleven White House agents from the Secret Service into the Army as reserve privates to clear draft records and protect treasury staffing. They complied after being told enlistment was mandatory or risk removal, a move tied to preserving Roosevelt’s wartime administration.
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Washington
Michael F. Riley
White House
Secret Service
Navy
Roosevelt
Army
Selective Service Boards
Morgenthau
Treasury Department
Frank J. Wilson
United States Army
Treasury
Camp
Reilly
Wilson
White House detail struck again forces reassignment
A second thunderbolt hit the White House detail months after the president's death. Twelve men were moved to other duties in the secret service and the army canceled detached duty to recall the men to camp. Reilly left the army, joined the navy as a coast guard officer. The demand for officers dropped across branches, leaving only replacement needs. Eleven detail members faced deposition for missing the event.
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White House
Secret Service
Army
Reilly
Navy
Coast Guard
Russia Hater Charge Slips Into Free Discussion
The text argues that open debate on Russia and its international relations should not be stifled by accusations of Russia hater. It notes many Americans disapprove of the Russian system but oppose applying it at home, and that some prefer direct, candid dialogue over polemics when criticizing Soviet actions.
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Russia
Great Britain
France
Poland
United States
Truman
Stettinius
Stalin
Molotov
Ofussia
America
Eisenhower
Abilene
Dwight
Sokolsky on US Russia ties and communism critique
By George Sokolsky argues against appeasement with Russia and calls for straight talk and mutual benefit. He criticizes Communist influence in North and South America and notes Russia’s revolutionary activity since 1920. He contends external politics hinder rebuilding and urges US-Russia trade over propaganda.
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Mexico City
Russia
Asia
Europe
Comintern
Italy
Togliatti
France
Thorez
United States
Earl Browder
Portraits of Ike Eisenhower and his enduring leadership
A feature profiles Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower highlighting his foresight humility and leadership. Narratives recount his stance against subversive groups his camaraderie with soldiers and his appeal for unity under democracy. The piece notes his refugee roots and impact on American liberty.
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Eisenhower
America
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