Preachers Enter Politics Defend Involvement In Elections
A High Point editorial defends ministers taking part in political activity urging pastors to engage in public life. It cites Dr Excelle Rozzelle and Gregg Cherry together with Ralph McDonald supporters, arguing ministers have a duty to influence town and state affairs while maintaining propriety. Jesus, Moses and David are cited as examples of active moral leadership in governance.
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Excelle Rozzelle
Wesleyan Memorial Methodist Church
Rozzelle
Gregg Cherry
Dr. Rozzelle
Trinity Coland
Duke University
High Point
Cherry
North Carolina
al Smith
Ralph McDonald
Jesus Christ
Moses
David
Delay In Police Chief Hearing Draws Public Criticism
The Enterprise criticizes City Manager Braden for slow action amid charges against Police Chief Friddle. It argues delays harm public trust and suggests Braden should set a hearing date promptly while noting the manager’s other urgent duties and the chief remains under a cloud.
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Braden
Friddle
W. G. Friddle
Roy S. Braden
Political Notes on North Carolina State Offices in May Primary
From a strictly political view, three secondary constitutional state officials appear hardest to beat in the May primary Charles M Johnson George Ross Poll and Thad Bure Each has opposition The two easiest to beat Clyde Erwin and Harry McMullan have no primary opposition Also no opposition for Labor Commissioner Forrest Shuford and Agriculture Commissioner Kerr Scott Insurer William Hodges has no opposition Five candidates seek the Democratic Senate nomination to replace Bob Reynolds and three seek the Democratic Governor nomination most voters cannot name the contenders
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Johnson
George Ross Poll
Thad Bure
Clyde Erwin
Harry McMullan
Labor
Forrest Shuford
Agriculture
Kerr Scott
Insurance
William Hodges
Dan Borey
United States Senate
Bob Reynolds
Coudn
Citizens share views on city cleanup and war concerns
Letters to the editor from local residents discuss the cleanup and paint-up campaign, wartime attitudes, noise enforcement on Main Street, health tips for avoiding colds, and a police appeal for reporting stolen chickens amid other community notes.
News From Home World War II Letters From High Point
March 20 1944 High Point residents share wartime notes from England Italy and local events. Mentions 275 ministers at Western North Methodist Conference opening. city bonds sold at 1.98 percent. Army awards and remembrances for local families. draft board tallies. Red Cross drive progress. and upcoming local sports and police notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western North (Methodist) Conference
W. Minoria
Woody and Helmerdinger, Paul and Company
and and Mayer
Cincinnati
The Columnists Say on Education and Politics
A provocative column argues progressive educators miscast criticism of U S schools. Educators allege a lax system while many teachers seek reforms and a congressional probe is urged. the piece cites distrust in political leadership and calls for decisive action.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
PTA
Big Trust
Robert M. Hutchins
Chicago University
Ed Pta
Wickersham Commission
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Inca
N. C
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Lexington Ave
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Sam
Sam D. Culler
Lee Wilson
R. N. Potts
Main Street
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Excelle
Rozzelie
Sea of Galilee
Gadara
W. F E. Kiger
Dear
Joe
High Point, N. C
Stucley Clark
England
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US Army
Italy
R. R. Johnson
Wile
Carol Whidden
E. Clara
Otto Jones
Up McCain
Superior Court
Fillips
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East
Lexington Avenue
Fred A. Sechrest, Jr
Melrose
Red Cross
Fort Bragg
United States
Fred A. Thomas, Jr
Fred A
Forrest Hill Drive
Thomas
Wright Field
N. C. State College
Pfe
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Juary
Hallie Bost
War Department
Brewer
Fifth Army
R. L. Whitson
Whitson
Crown Hosiery Mill
Richard E. McCormick
Eighth Air
Germany
McCormick
A. J. Ellis
Russell
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High Point Red Cross
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Cassino
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