William Bullitt and Russia threats spark heated debate
The piece discusses William C. Bullitt, first US ambassador to Russia, warning of a Soviet plan for an ultimate attack and a powerful fifth column in the United States. It critiques hard liquor politics in North Carolina and criticizes tactics of local option supporters amid national security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Bullitt
United States
Russia
Soviet Union
Moscow
Bullitt
Committee of Congress
Communist Party
Hitler
Roosevelt
Bullit
Stalin
Dry Tactics and the Coach's Shifting Game Plan
Politicians and legislative tacticians face a switch in strategy similar to sports coaches changing from running to passing plays. Fans often fail to understand the tactical prod and the immediate pressure on the manager as the new approach unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odus M. Mull
Raleigh
Sayings on Grace and Family Mealtime Habits
A columnist questions why only four of ten US families say grace at meals and suggests alternatives. The piece argues most Americans believe in God and value gratitude, and asks if sharing grace could reduce family tensions and improve meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
United States
Grace
Capitol Square Announces Candidacy Signals in North Carolina Race
Charles M. Johnson plans to announce for governor within ten days ahead of L Y Ballentine. Libby Ward and John Kerr remain hopeful but cautious as they watch rivals exhaust resources. Ballentine and Johnson speak at civic clubs while awaiting legislative duties. Ballentine gains local boost from Fuquay Springs Independent and Union Herald editorials.
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Charles M. Johnson
L. Y. Ballentine
Libby Ward
John Kerr
General Assembly
Johnson
Ballentine
Senate
Ward
House
Allentine
Fuquay Springs
Governor Cherry names Morris and Graham to local posts
Governor Cherry appoints Chester Morris as judge of the first district succeeding the late Everett Thompson and John Graham as solicitor replacing Norris. The move, accepted with little surprise, follows a gentlemen’s agreement that posts come from north of Albemarle Sound while acknowledging the districts’ boundary alignments.
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Cherry
Chester Morris
Everett Thompson
John Graham
Norris
Capitol Square
Thompson
Albemarle Sound
Beaufort County
Behind the News and the Value of Objective Reporting
A letter argues editors misjudge news value praising objective, insider insight over partisan columns. The writer, once a wire service reporter, condemns run of the mine news and urges consulting those who truly know the inside of economic political and international events for accurate public understanding.
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Washington
Ohio
Mallon
United Press
Spain
Noted Public Letter From Paul Mallon on News Scope
Paul Mallon defends his reporting approach amid public disillusionment with war peace and politics. He asserts he reports fresh insights from authorities and warns readers risk fading interest without closer links to current thought.
Critics Say Rail Advertising Misses the Point
A letter questions Chesapeake and Ohio publicity on Pullman service and credit cards. The writer notes travelers buy tickets in advance, disputes the value of cashless perks, and argues through trains cannot fix broader railroad management defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Young
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Mr. Young
Palm Beach
America
Pullman
New York
San Francisco
Recommendations to reform railroads by George Sokolsky
The writer urges the ICC to fix rates to allow railroads to earn profits and improve service. He cites long trains, poor equipment, rough roadbeds, high dining car prices, and ticket-seller fraud fed by tips. He calls for better management, updated cars, safer operations, and competitive pricing to serve passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
ICC
Mr. Young
Oil and gas industries push to curb FPC power in natural gas control
Washington drive seeks to limit FPC rate making over interstate gas and reserve final distribution to state utilities. Amendments to the Natural Gas Act of 1938 are sponsored in the Senate by Moore and Ferguson and in the House by Rizley Carson and Davis.
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Washington
Oil and Gas Industries
Federal Power Commission
FPC
National Plan For Conservation of America
Senate
FE. H. Moore
Oklahoma
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
House
Ross Rizley
Henderson Carson
Ohio
Clifford Davis
Tennessee
Industry Push for Immediate Natural Gas Act Amendments
Backers including the Independent Natural Gas Assn and the American Petroleum Institute press for fast amendments. Hearings before the House Interstate Commerce Committee begin April 14 as the federal commission study on gas reserves and competition nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Natural Gas Assn
Independent Petroleum Assn
American Petroleum Institute
U. S
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Federal Power Commission
William R. Boyd
The
Petroleum Institute
Independent Gas and Petroleum Groups
FPC
Nelson Lee Smith
Must Keep Books Under FPC on Gas Use and Profits
The piece explains industry fear that the FPC would control end use, production, and gathering of natural gas. It notes about 425,000 oil wells supply gas, and 40 percent of U S natural gas comes from such wells. It discusses accounting, interstate sales limits, and a potential six percent return on depreciated original well cost.
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FPC
U. S
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High Point Enterprise
R. B. Terry
H. A. Cecil
D. A. Rawley
Robert L. Thompson
Associated Press and
Associated Press
High Point
N. C
Mr. Bullit
North Carolina
Coach Mull
Getcher
Getcher Truman
By Lynn Nisbet
Paul Mallon
George Sokolsky
Lexington
Truman
Attlee
Capitol News Notebook
Peter Edson
NEA
Mister Breger
By Dave Breger
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