Critique of North Carolina Highway Policy Under Governor Cherry
A Raleigh editor lambasts Governor Cherry's highway commission led by A H Graham for secretive policy on secondary roads. The piece argues the closed doors harmed public trust, questions Graham's leadership, and contends the governor’s appointee now hurts Cherry's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Cherry
Highway Commission
A. H. Graham
Graham
North Carolina
Frank Page
E. B. Jeffress
Capus Waynick
Commission
Glory of God's Name and Jesus Mission
This meditation centers on Jesus speaking to the Greeks at the Jerusalem Passover and the voice from heaven. It reflects on the grain of wheat dying to bear fruit, the call to follow Jesus, and the imperative to seek God's Kingdom in place of self preservation. It urges living the gospel and spreading it to the ends of the earth with faith and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Andrew
Philip
Jerusalem
Lazarus of Bethany
Jesus of Nazareth
Palestine
Gethsemane Jesus
Christ Jesus
Street Newspaper Sales Sought by High Point Officials
Newlin Hayworth now in St. Louis with the war department says High Point needs more street sales of newspapers and reports difficulty finding papers. Fire Chief Eli Ingram urges a $300,000 water extension to strengthen pressure and protect the northern city area for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Newlin Hayworth
High Pointer
St. Louis
War Department
Eli Ingram
Thoughts on rent control and pride mark High Point notices
A series of citizen remarks from High Point covers rent control hours on Saturdays during registration, national service life insurance, and patriotic displays. Posts mention a businessman Herbert Barthmaier flying a large flag, George Washington McCorkle publishing poetry, and local pride in African American residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service Life Insurance
Saturday Evening Post
Page Harris
Austin F. Clark
George Washington
Herbert C. Barthmaier
U.S.A
Hamilton Street
Bikini atomic tests linked to 1921 air power clash
In May at Bikini the atomic bomb will explode over 92 ships as part of Operation Cross Roads with a second test planned by a drifting barge. The piece recalls Brig. Gen William Mitchell’s 1921 air attack on a battleship and argues for a unified defense department and bold aviation strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bikini
Philippines
Hawaii
Joint Chiefs of Staff
William Mitchell
Ing
Mitchell
Department of Defense
Army
Navy
Air
Aleutians
Navy bombers sink Ostfriesland with antiquated gear
Jack Stinnett's aircraft attacked the German battleship Ostfriesland off the Virginia Capes. Despite limited bombs, old planes, and poor sights, four to 20 minutes later the ship sank. Air Commodore Charlton hailed the shot as world shaking and noted its impact on naval tactics. Tomorrow covers Japan, Germany and Mitchell.
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Ostfriesland
Virginia Capes
Francis Charlton
Mitchell
England
Lord Nelson
Japan
Germany
Queens Supreme Court Refuses Boy’s Name Change
In Queens County Supreme Court Judge Henry G. Wenzel Jr. denies Leon Arden Sussman a name change to Leon Arden. The decision notes delaying until age 21, critiques pen names, and cites examples like Walter Lippmann and George Sokolsky while reflecting on Jewish-sounding surnames and a judge’s own name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Wenzel, Jr
Supreme Court of
Queens County
Walter Lippman
George Sokolsky
Leon Arden Sussman
Leon Arden
Sussman
Arden
O'Brien
Do Not Change Your Name For Convenience, Judge Warns
By George Sokolsky argues against anglicizing surnames and altering heritage to fit social ease. He cites Cohen, Epsteins, and Sussman, stressing pride in lineage and warning that name changes amount to living a lie and betraying ancestors. He recalls examples from history and personal experience to condemn pretense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montmorency
Solomon
Isaac
Kuznetz
Sokolsky
Hapsburg
Delano
Sokol
Sokell
Douglas
Feinsteins
Stones
Epsteins
Monicker
Sussman Boy
Lifscutz
Lofton
O'Toole
Cohen
Coe
Temple
Jerusalem
Stalin’s mobilization echoes fear of Russian expansion
The article argues Moscow aims to fortify borders and build a vast military machine under Stalin after a series of bellicose threats. It contrasts Soviet plans with American postwar ideals and warns of Russia’s growing manpower and global influence, urging vigilance and preparedness.
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Stalin
Red Army
United States
Moscow
Germany
Japan
Argentina
Russia
UNO
America
Canada
Britain
U.S.S.R
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Kremlin
France
Netherlands
Sweden
Denmark
Greece
Communist International
Soviet Union
Attlee
Paris
Cameroons
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
White and
Barents Seas
Baltic
Black Sea
Sea of
High Seas
Eurasia
Haushofer
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High Point Enterprise
R. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
H. A. Cecil
Mgr
Robert L. Thompson
Associated Press
N.C
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
John
Moffatt
Max Houston
8. C. Clark
George Washington McCorkle
Billy” Mitchell
Vindicat
Bill Mitchell
Airforce
Jack Stinnett
Moses
Aaron
Keats
Wenzel
Eimstein
Iceland
Nimitz
Nim
Rachmaninoff
Richmond
E. Simms Campbell
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