Pope Pius XII Urges Rome to Avert War
The Pope pleads to Germany and Axis powers to spare Rome arguing that destroying the holy city would harm religion more than any military gain. Catholics Protestants and Jews in America urge adherence to the Holy See while warning of costly sacrifices if Rome is attacked. A news note adds that the US and Britain may tighten actions around Atlantic City and Palm Beach around 1965.
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Pius XII
Germany
Rome
Romie
Vatican
America
Pius
Atlantic City
Palm Beach
Miss Schultz
Japan
United Nations
Press Wisdom and War Bond Critics in America
The article surveys Quentin Reynolds’s return and wartime critique, praising home-front efforts in war bond drives and industry while urging fuller unity. It remarks on Irish and German relations, cites Sigrid Schultz’s new book Germany Will It Again, and quotes Irvin S. Cobb and Josephus Daniels on media figures, virtue, and press influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentin Reynolds
America
Winston-Salem Journal
Reynolds
Johnny Q
Sigrid Schultz
Berlin
Chicago
Germany
Community letters weigh in on war and international affairs
A string of reader opinions from High Point voices views on Ireland Japan and Germany in wartime diplomacy. Contributors include City Manager Braden Red Cross support missionary Clara Sullivan and VFW commander T C Potts plus remarks on American unity and home front duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Braden
National Capital
International City Managers Association
Red Cross
Clara Sullivan
China
Griipsholm
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Pearl Harbor
Gripsholm
Daniels Testimony Highlights REA Political Clash
Paul Mallon notes Jonathan Daniels testified that a constitutional claim masked no more than a political objection to disclosure. The piece outlines a reform effort to curb a rural electrification clique led by Harry Slattery, with Robert B. Craig implicated in plans to monetize local co ops and influence Congress.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
Jonathan Daniels
REA
Senate
Cotton Ed” Smith
Agriculture
Daniels
Congress
Roosevelt
Mr. Daniels
Rural Electrification Administration
Harry Slattery
Slattery
Clique
Robert B. Craig
Mr. Craig
Harry Daugherty
Harding
Craig
Mr. Slattery
Who Writes the Presidents Speech in Washington
In Washington the frequent question after a key speech is who authored it. The reporter notes that the answer is often hard to pinpoint, as multiple hands may shape the final text before delivery by the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stinnett
Washington
High Point News From Home 1944 War Updates
March 13 1944 High Point NC news bulletin lists T/Sgt Cletus Delk Crouse killed in action during parachute bailout. Reports on Rev W Wilber Hutchins new First Baptist pastor May 1. Includes Purple Heart awards and missing S/Sgt Charles Thorburn. Local Chamber studies frozen lockers and farm lounge space.
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W. Wilber Hutchins
First Baptist Church
North Main Street
Mr. Hutchins
High Point
High Point College
Charles F. Thorburn
Germany
Thorburn
Evelyn Sechrest
West Bay Street
Agriculture Committee
Chamber of Commerce
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D. A. Rawley
Robert Thompson
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Associated Preas
Nationatati
Joan Budd CO
Lexington Ave
Audit Bureau OF Circulati
Enterprise
The
Holy City
Eire
United States
Great
Spain
Ireland
England
Eamon de Valera
Americas
Great Britain
Irvin S. Cobb
Danville
Cobb
Saint Peter
Josephus Daniels
News and Observer
Longfellow
W.A.B
Set
Studey Clark
Lucy Harper
Sgt. Thompson
H. F. Briggs
Christ
Bill Lazaraus
Guadalcanal
Lois Welborn
T. C. Potts
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Reidsville
Pacific Theatre
Sam Rosenman
Steve Early
Judge Rosenman
Library of Congress
Robert Sherwood
Joe
N. C
Cletus Delk Crouse
Hazel Glenn
Dayton Street
Sgt. Crouse
Joe Crouse
Ridgecrest Drive
Paul David Fowler
Jacksonville
Florida
Alfred C. Kennedy
Kkthleen Kennedy
Fifth Army
Italy
Hallie Best
Clara-Cox Apartments
Pfc. Brewer
Sabu
Basic Training Center
No. 10
Greensboro
U. S. Army Air Corps
J. Henry Hicks
Hicks Street
High Pan
William Lester Hicks
U. S. Air Corps
Harvard
Neb
Pfc
Carl O. Moore
West Russell Street
Melrose
Lacy Gordon
Clarence Gordon
Greer Street
High Point Memorial Hospital
Boulevard Unit
Col
James J. Griffith, Jr
Edgewood Drive
John A. Beck
Rachel B. Atkinson
Route Four
United Textile Workers of America
AFL
National Labor Relations Heard
Gerring
Blair Park
Fort McPherson Country Club
Atlanta
Georgia
Phillip B. Davis
High Point High School
Durham Bulldogs
Hill
Woollen
Bison
Tony Simeon
Bulldogs
Carolina All-Stars
Private
Breger Abroad
By Lt
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