Rumor of Dorothy Thompson 1940 GOP bid spreads
A jokey whisper that Dorothy Thompson might be the Republican presidential nominee in 1940 circulates through London and Washington as various editors and reporters pass the gag along. The tale grows from casual chatter to a full flutter of speculation with media replays and public straw polls.
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GOP
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Europe
Gunther
Philip Jordan
London News-Chronicle
Miss Thompson
Jordan
Washington
United States
Bridging Cultures Aimed At Soviet Understanding
A passage notes the danger of mutual ignorance between Russians and Americans and urges knowledge of the people over surface images. It cites Willkie and a Times figure on Anglo American ties and European Asiatic power, recalling Stalin Churchill tensions and a Tehran era anecdote about a Shah gifting a girl to Churchill.
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Gulf
Wendel
Willkie
Russia
Richard Lauterbach
Moscow
N. Y
Herbert L. Matthews
Soviet Union
Europe
Asia
Britain
United States
Stalin
Churchill
Persia
High Point Man Finds Relief From Gas After Using Inner-Aid
A High Point resident says he suffered after meals with bloating gas and acid after eating. He credits Inner-Aid with stopping the distress enabling regular bowels and eating freely again. The product contains 12 herbs and is sold at local drug stores.
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Inner-Aid
High Point
Wm Penn Hosts Western District High School Basketball Tourney
Wm Penn high school hosts 19 teams for the state western district tournament starting Friday March 22 with boys and girls playoffs in A and B classes. Finals Saturday night decide the champion to face the eastern winner for the state title. games run all day Friday and Saturday at Win Pennasium.</S>
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Kingville
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West Charlotte
Reidsville
Gastonia
Asheville
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Gospel Singers Planned at Local Churches Tonight
The master singers perform at the House of Prayer tonight at 8 pm. Calvary Gospel singers sing at the Seventh Day Adventist church on Olga Street at 3 pm. The public is invited.
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Gospel Singers
House of Prayer
Calvary Gospel Singers
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Olga Street
Col Lewis Returns To Greensboro From Military Service
Col Ralph L. Lewis resigning mayor in 1940 returns to Greensboro on terminal leave after service largely in the British and Dutch West Indies.
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Greensboro
Ralph L. Lewis
British
Dutch West Indies
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GI Bill loan changes aim to speed veteran access
Major Thomas M. Nial explains that amendments to the GI bill loan provisions simplify eligibility. An honorable discharge automatically certifies eligibility, while officers with certificates of service may also qualify. The VA still oversees local appraisals, but lenders can proceed without waiting for a separate eligibility certificate, expediting the loan process.
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Veterans’ Administration
Veterans Committee
House of Representatives
House
Senate
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Real Estate Transfers in Guilford County Listings
Guilford County realty transfers show numerous parcels changing hands. Transfers include Emerywood subdivision two lots on Rockford Road and property on Rotary Drive with Wachovia Bank and Trust joined by former owners.
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High Point
Richard W. Marshall
Emerywood
Charlies L. Kearns
J. P. Hollingsworth
Rockford Road
State of North Carolina
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Rotary Drive
Richard H. Church
Richard 8. Smith
Tuttle
Worth
Wynn Returns To Playmakers
Prof Earl Wynn formerly on the Carolina playmakers staff and recently discharged as a navy lieutenant has returned to the university as director of the new communication center. The center approved last September will begin operation immediately and use all media including a frequency modulation transmitter and studio network with other colleges and public schools statewide.
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Chapel Hill
Earl Wynn
Carolina Playmakers
Navy
Communication Cener
Board of
North Carolina
The Lotos Eaters and Weariness in Spring
A columnist confesses morning weariness from spring weather and low pressure. He recalls choosing rest over vitamins, cites Old Vulcan’s dramatic weather, and riffs on Tennyson’s The Lotos Eaters about rest and the lure of quiet, dreamful ease.
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Tennyson
Lysses
Philosophy of labor and beauty in Washington cherry trees
The piece argues against a lotus-eater lifestyle, praising work and purposeful effort while acknowledging rest after genuine striving. It notes Washington cherry trees in spring, their beauty seen after wartime name changes, and honors those who plant trees as a form of lasting life.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Warehouse Body Favors Higher Prices For Cigarettes
Henderson March 20 up The executive committee of the bright belt warehouse association has endorsed higher selling prices for cigarettes and other manufactured tobacco to offset increased production costs. Fred S Royster Henderson president announced adoption of resolutions sent to OPA administrator Paul Porter stabilization director Chester Bowles and congressmen from flue cured states.
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Bright Belt Warehouse Association
Fred S. Royster
OPA
Paul Porter
Chester Bowles
City considers easing High Point building codes for veterans homes
The High Point city council eyed changes to building codes after a housing committee request. Frank J. Sizemore and Echols D. Everhart urged amendments to relieve small builders, especially veterans, while the public safety committee and a future board of appeals were discussed to handle code matters.
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High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Sizemore
Chamber
Echols D. Everhart
Earl Phillips
Public Safety Committee
Daily Evangelism Is Necessary Says Dr. Roberson
Dr. Lee Roberson of Chattanooga Tennessee urged a Green Street Baptist Church audience that daily evangelism is the Christian duty and the biggest business in the world. He cited examples of teachers and parents guiding children to Christ and warned that many adults fail to lead by example. The sermon was part of a series at the church, with tonight’s topic The March of Time.
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Lee Roberson
Chattanooga
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Veterans Seek Airplane Mechanics and Support Roles
A 25 year old white veteran with three years of high school, served as T/Sgt in the air force and gunner on heavy bombers, and as engineer and crew chief on transport planes. Civilian experience includes stock room clerk duties, inventory, records, and order fulfillment. Has seven months airplane mechanics training, 5 ft 8 in, 154 pounds, seeks airplane engine mechanic work or related roles. willing to work out of town. Contact U S Employment Service at 3403 for interviews or guidance.
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U.S. Army
T/Sgt. air force
U. S. Employment Service
Author James to Speak Here Thursday
Selwyn James former foreign news editor of PM author commentator and lecturer will speak at High Point college Thursday night. He has covered Europe and Africa and once traded riding pants for a story with a Swazi chief in Africa, a tale he says cooled the trip home.
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Europe
Africa
Selwyn James
High Point College
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Johannesaeth
Rand Daily Mail
Swaziland
Ceremon
Mr. James
Durban
UNC hospital site study meeting adjourns without report
A two day session of a state medical care commission to pick the best location for a hospital and ex medical school of the University of North Carolina ended without a final report. Dr Clement Clay executive secretary announced the adjournment yesterday.
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State Medical Care Commission
University of North Carolina
Clement Clay
Salary Angle Angering ECTC Folks
Pitt county visitors in Raleigh report disappointment over East Carolina Teachers College trustees failing to settle a president matter. Dr L E Spikes from Burlington was elected with a 6000 salary plus housing and perks, but funding and publicity have raised concern about over emphasis on money. Locals want a competent president soon to restore the college’s educational role.
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Pitt County
Greenville
East Carolina Teachers College Trustees
L. E. Spikes
Burlington
Spikes
Burl
ECTC
Frank Graham
Western Carolina Teachers College
Cullowhee
Appalachian College
Boone
Siam Premier Khuang resigns cabinet in Bangkok
Premier Khuang Aphaiwong and his Siam cabinet unexpectedly informed the assembly of their resignation and left the hall, ending the Bangkok session in abrupt move.
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Bangkok
Siam
Khuang Aphaiwong
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