High Point considers golf tournament to bolster civic goals
A High Point civic group weighs launching a big league golf event for 9 10 11 fall dates, linked to Pinehurst and Blair Park, to raise funds for a worthy cause. Editors praise political engagement and democracy, urging citizen involvement to sustain the republic.
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High Point Civic Club
E. V. Mitchell
Telegraph
PGA
North Carolina
Charlotte
Greens
Durham
Pinehurst
High
Bob Dunkelberger
Blair Park
Emerywood Country Club
Reading the San Francisco Charter for Peace
A citizen urges readers to study the proposed charter line by line, weighing it against the League of Nations covenant and postwar decisions. The piece promotes independent thinking over government propaganda and radio messaging, claiming the charter’s aim is to achieve peace through timeless moral truths.
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San Francisco
League of Nations
Teheran
Yalta
Berlin
Opportunity and politics tied to Southern development
A Winston-Salem banker notes the link between economic growth and political development in the South. He emphasizes the need for both to advance regional prosperity, as previously stated by Wachovia Bank president Robert M. Hanes.
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Hanes
Thurman Sensing
Southern States Industrial Council
Robert M. Hanes
Winston-Salem
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
American Kers Association
South
Heat and Dry Weather Lightly Ruffle City Attire
The piece notes extreme heat and dryness forcing men to shed coats and ties. It suggests readers may forget to replace lost salts through sweating and recommends drinking water and a tablet of salt to aid hydration and electrolyte balance.
Capitol Square Wind-Up Lacks Legislative Momentum
A small group of senators lingered on the final day while Hendersonville residents entertained guests. The planned three day summit faded from the high standard set earlier, with talks by Judge John Parker and Dr Taylor drawing praise though not yielding future legislation. Boyce Whitmire and his wife promoted the idea at the camp, aided by their five boys, collecting candy and books for the youngsters.
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Hendersonville
John Parker
E Taylor
Navy
Boyce Whitmire
Elks
Camp Program Seeks Donations for Boys Health
By Lynn Nisbet describes boys at a camp with pools and lifeguards. The piece invites Elks clubs and other groups to send surplus funny books puzzles and athletic equipment along with candy to the camp director or Mrs Whitmire. The boys are discouraged from carrying much spending money or individual packs.
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Elks Clubs
Sokolsky Endorses Charter If It Promotes Peace
By George Sokolsky argues readers should evaluate the San Francisco charter by its peace potential. He urges objective scrutiny during debate, but urges support if the charter offers meaningful peace even if imperfect, and warns against partisan obstruction. The citizen’s duty is to weigh flaws against potential gains for future generations.
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San Francisco
England
Russia
Spain
Stettinius
Vandenberg Stassen
Sion
Reore
What is this thing called communism
Washington columnist argues the Russian system is a dictatorship over the proletariat not by it. He cites Soviet youth mobilization, party membership limits, and state wage fixing to support his view that liberty is denied and democracy is not upheld. The piece contrasts Russian governance with American governance and laments absence of free knowledge and choice.
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Franklin
Washington
Jefferson
Hamilton
Madison
Europe
Russia
Komonsol
Lenin
Stalin
United States
W. L. White
White
Eric Johnston
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Artillery Journal
American worker view on Soviet system contrasts
Paul Mallon argues that socialist Russia imposes a rigid, despotic regime on workers with fixed housing, rations, and limited freedom. He warns that while Russia may seem competitive politically, its people are not a threat to the United States and urges focus on postwar political considerations.
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Moscow
United States
Russia
Public Papers of a Private Citizen Debate on War Bombing
A hostile column accuses wartime humanitarian statements of naivete and argues that bombing shortens the war, saving American lives. It critiques Justice Roberts and anti draft Bundists, links fascist sympathizers to political acts, and cites figures like Merwin Hart and Jane Anderson in a broad anti democracy argument.
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America
Japan
P. H
Supreme Court
Bund
Justice Roberts
England
Germany
High Court
Band
Merwin K. Hart
Bretton Woods
Sen. Taft
Hart
Franco
Jane Anderson
Falangist
Communist Party
Justice Jackson
Bavarian City Council Seeks Mayor Ouster Names by Military Rule
The piece notes a New York gazette highlighting a clash over leadership as a Bavarian city council seeks to remove a mayor installed by a military government while a U S captain resists the pro Nazi ouster. It quotes Eisenhower urging unity.
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New York
United States
Balks
Opinion on Moscow trials sparked by Polish arson murder cases
Reactions across many circles criticize the Moscow trials for how Russians treated Polish suspects. The Poles allegedly admitted to arson espionage and murder of over 500 Red Army men, challenging the myth of patriotism and revealing lenient handling by Soviet authorities.
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Moscow
Trials spark talk of nazi fate and wartime plans
A correspondent cites poetic justice as politicians face consequences for falsehoods. Kilgore reveals Verminy industrialists plotting to preserve Krupp works, supporting earlier claims. Debates split on Germany’s posture and the harsher approach urged by Kilgore allies.
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Sen
Kilgore
Verminy
Krupp
Montgomery
Germany
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