South Progress vs Old Habits in Nation’s Life
The author argues that while the South improves with better industry, schools, and roads, lingering nostalgia and self blame hinder progress. Odious violence exists nationwide, yet calls for hard work and better leadership to lift impoverished southern communities persist, criticizing welfare slogans and urging practical reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
America
Edgar Hartley
Winston-Salem Sentinel
Magnolia
Wilmington Star
Betty MacDonald
Ogg and I
Great Hymns and Their Authors II
The hymn Jesus Lover of My Soul by Charles Wesley remains beloved and widely set to music by Hollingside St Fabian and Martyn. Born 1707 in Epsom England Wesley helped found Methodism and wrote over a thousand hymns. He died 1788 in London and stressed experiential religion with the new birth and warm heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Charles Wesley
Hollingside
St. Fabian
Barnby
Martyn
Marsh
John Wesley
Epsom
Lincolnshire
England
Samuel
Susannah Wesley
Christ Church
Oxford
John
Georgia
Wesleys
Charles
St. Mary’s
Islington
Bristol
Bath
London
Church of England
Israel
Saint Paul
Jesus Lover of My Soul
A devotional hymn requesting shelter from life’s storms and guidance to a safe haven. The speaker clings to Jesus for protection, comfort, and healing grace, expressing unwavering trust and seeking inner renewal through divine infusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Quotes on progress and politics from Henry Wallace and others
An assemblage of opinions includes Henry A. Wallace predicting a westward progressive wave, Dr. Edward H. Rynearson noting women’s postmarriage roles, and Senator Claude Pepper warning about using surplus war goods in Greece amid democracy struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Claude Pepper
Florida
Public Education in North Carolina Faces Deep Reform Challenge
An off the record panel of veterans in North Carolina public education says the state education commission should pursue radical changes beyond pay. They warn that without broader reforms the system remains unable to enforce attendance or provide adequate facilities, despite higher teacher salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pblic
North Carolina
Education Commission
General Assembly
State Board of Education
Arle
Freedom from fear and the shadow of a new war
George Sokolsky argues Roosevelt’s fear of war frames policy and claims unfinished World War II, total war ruin, and a looming World War III with Russia as enemy. He criticizes optimistic politics, warns of socialist drift in Europe, and calls for direct action to avert catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Richard Law
Russia
United States
Ple
Europe
France
Italy
Great Britain
Winston Churchill
Rebuilding Veterans with Prosthetics Proves Cost Effective
At Mare Island the Navy reports 90 percent of 2,000 amputees trained in artificial limbs gain employment and adjust to civilian life. Five percent face ongoing difficulties, while five percent fail, with failures costing up to 100000 dollars each in lifetime government costs.
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Mare Island
Calif
Navy
Thomas J. Canty
Milwaukee
Wis
California
A.ing Agriculture
Texas
America
Commander Canty
Canty
Contagious Mix of News and Nonsense From Early Broadcast Era
A rapid tongue in cheek column covers treason charges against Douglas Chandler in Boston, Truman jabs, Taft Hartley effects, and a parade of cultural notes. It notes Runyon Memorial Fund support, film quips, and humor from radio and press circles with sharp social punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linz
Douglas Chandler
Boston
Harry S. Truman
Solomon
Bund
Fritz Kuhn
FDR
Rosenfeld
Truman
Jim Farley
Beached Visitors and World Trade Shifts Highlight wartime notes
The text notes Lyndey beaches in Australia welcomed 19 million visitors annually and cites rabbit skins as Australia’s top natural resource. It compares wartime cotton exports and spindle output across regions, mentions US soil conservation gains, and suggests Lady Finger bananas could reach US markets by air, illustrating wartime and agricultural trade changes.
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Broughton
Whch
CIO
Mans
God
Christ Jesus
Our Lord
Son
Washington
Oregon
Colorado
Henry A. Wallace
Edward H. Rynearson
Mayo Clinic
Capitol Square
Lynn Nisbett
Japan
China
George Sokolsky
The
U. S
Hal Boyle
Diessel
Winchell
New York
Embassy Neweree Temple
Broadway
46Th Street
Francis Hackett
Kas
John Day
Iceland
Noel Lee
Hollywood
Siegel
L. Mencken
Earl Wilson
Mencken
Larry Finsley
Jimmy Cannon
Menck
Boston News
Lex
Echraff
Queens Blvd
Gazettes
Looey Sobol
Irv Geist
Geist
Damon Runyon
Cancer Research
Dan Galenpaul
Golenpaul
Denks
Runyon Committee
Bronx
Mirror
Warrenton
Runyon Fund
Demmys
Reptibs
Ike
Prez
Gen.arshall
Henry Wallace
Johnny O'Clock
Mag
Mascaw
Stalin
Marshall
van Heflin
Jimmy Doyle
Ripley
Clark Lee
Duell
Sloan
Pearce
Lincoln
Farley
Mra
Roosevelt
Roosevelta
Jim
Lyndey
Australi
Ustralia
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mister Breger
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