May 10 1940 detailed notes on war memory and political figures
The piece reflects on the Civil War legacy and veterans fading from public life. It notes May 10 as a holiday often merged with Yankee Memorial Day May 30 and hints Roosevelt may visit eastern North Carolina that summer to fish, with Garner and Bailey possibly joining.
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Roosevelt
North Carolina
Winston- Salem Journal
Garner
Bailey
Izaak Walton
How Full Are the German Oil Tanks
The piece argues that Germany faces a true oil shortage essential for mobilizing tanks and warplanes. It notes Germany can cut fats to survive but cannot ration fuel for key military machines, while enemies exploit economic pressure as a strategic advantage.
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Germany
Parity payments debate in wartime crop policy
The article notes a proposed billion dollar parity payment to farmers and crop disposal schemes may not be amiss amid uncertainties. It warns that if the nation enters wartime, the crop surplus would be needed and questions crop control advisability this year.
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Congress
Memorial Day Echoes and Confederate Remembrance
A nostalgic reflection questions postwar orders and treaty honor while contrasting Hitler era deception with a yearning for honor and faith in international society. The piece recalls Memorial Day as a Confederate remembrance, honoring veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy amid changing public memory.
Mussolini Faces Silence After Grand Speeches
The Italian leader signals a shift from grand orations to sober reflection and restraint. He contemplates maintaining control over Albania, Abyssinia, and Italy while acknowledging the need for painful silence and serious planning.
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Mussolini
Il Duce
Roman Empire
Albania
Abyssinia
Italy
Isolationism divides on European War question
The Gastonia Gazette quotes widespread opposition to entering the European War while the Greensboro News argues that avoidance of war is a dated view. Both papers consider whether avoiding war is feasible or prudent.
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Gastonia Gazette
Greensboro
Bailey in Ceiling a Pi
The readable fragment mentions Senator Josiah William Bailey and a reference to a ceiling a pi phrase. No clear event or outcome is present in the legible text. Further context is needed to form a proper summary.
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Josiah William Bailey
How One Tampa Lawyer Ended Loneliness By Helping Others
Joseph F Miyares a Tampa lawyer once lonely after his mother died found friends by hosting Villa del Rio parties for high school students. He repeated the events weekly expanding to about 200 guests per party averaging ten years of gatherings with no charge except small contributions for cleaning and a gateman. He became Tampa’s most popular man by focusing on others.
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Tampa
Florida
Joseph F. Miyares
Hillsborough
Villa del Rio
Walter Winchell on Broadway Gossip and rumors note
Walter Winchell on Broadway recounts rumors about Goebbels study copies of his show and Nazi impersonation aims. The column also flags a Los Angeles dance school opening at the Ambassador and other city notes on entertainment and public events.
Memo Page Tales Of Radio Fame And World Figures
A gossip column recaps society notes and entertainment chatter. Lois Jessel travels to the coast to rent a house while George Jessel plans his autobiography. Other items mention honeymoon plans, wedding hopes, and various public figures including Chamberlain, Mussolini, Hitler, De Valera, Gandhi, Woollcott, and more.
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Variety
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Lois
Dixie Dunbar
Tommy Manville
Anita Rogers
Ted Rogers
Neville Chamberlain
P. M
Alexander Woollcott
Syracuse
Owlexander
Alexander Woolcott
John Price
Richmond
Beacon
Mussolini
Hitler
Stalin
Siberian
de Valera
Gandhi
Success Scrap Book: Readers Paste Columns for Study
Readers cut out columns to create a personal success scrapbook. The practice turns newspaper text into a textbook on achievement for ongoing review and inspiration.
Brief patriotic comments from business and military leaders
Brig Gen John Ross Delafield warns a small army could be wiped out by Germany if it reached us. Gibson Carey Jr., president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, cites seven years of depression driven by politics. Ralph C Hutchinson jokes about primary elections in Heaven.
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John Ross Delafield
Gibson Carey, Jr
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Ralph C. Hutchinson
Washington and Jefferson College
Allies redeploy forces as Norwegian harbor actions shift
The withdrawal of British troops from southern Norway and fleet movement to the Mediterranean is framed as a strategic regrouping rather than retreat. Allies distance themselves to reassess the evolving situation and next moves.
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Norway
Mediterranean
Wheat Surplus Sparks Debate Over School Lunches
A brief note discusses wheat surpluses and proposes a daily school lunch plan supplying wholesome sandwiches to all American children, highlighting potential policy implications and public interest.
Diana Barrymore Starts New Sport Whistling at Cabs
Diana Barrymore blows a police whistle at cabs blocking her path tying headlines to a quirky urban scene. The item follows a string of society asides and Hollywood chatter from a bustling page.
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Diana Barrymore
Heineken
Holland House
Wall Street
Leading Lady Named for Wynn Show as Rehearsals Set
Hannah Williams bound by contract at La Martinque not to use Dempsey's name Jane Pickens chosen for Ed Wynn production rehearsals begin in July Tom and Sis Dowling danced at the Stork for five weeks attracting producers Zanuck signed them on the spot Jer gens people sent a bound copy of to Hieme Jourpal with
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la Martinque
Dempsey
Jane Pickens
Ed Wynn
Tom
Sis Dowling
Stork
Zanuck
Jergens
Hieme Jourpal
The Elephant Shepherd and The Man Who Came to Dinner
A caller asks if Vernon Smith's The Elephant Shepherd inspired The Man Who Came to Dinner with Chic Sale in a Mack Sennett adaptation about a man knocked down by a car who then controls a household. A Rachel Field film edition of All This and Heaven Too buys $100,000 in rights. Chuck Walter dances in DuBarry. inquiry into his marriage follows.
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Vernon Smith
Chic Sale
Rachel Field
America
Heaven
Chuck Walter
Embedding Willkie Interview at Embassy Scene
At the Embassy a news reel shows J P McEvoy interviewing Wendell Willkie. McEvoy asks about his path to prominence while Willkie deflects by saying let’s not mention Wall Street and the moment is filmed for later airing.
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J. P. McEvoy
Wendell Willkie
McEvoy
Wall Street
Berlin newscaster likened to Walter Winchell stirs debate
A New York Times quote lauds a Berlin broadcaster who sounds like Walter Winchell, sparking discussion on style and influence in postwar journalism. The remark highlights cross Atlantic media echoes and the broadcaster’s sharp, rapid delivery drawing comparisons to the famed American voice.
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N. Y
Memorial Service Paid for Confederate Dead
Local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy honored Confederate dead with a memorial service at Bay Street School. A joint conference of ministerial students gathered at High Point College. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gold returned from Waynesville. Miss Midge Likens returned to Indianapolis. Salem College students Mary Duncan and Irene McAnally spent the weekend at home.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Bay Street
High Point College
T. J. Gold
Waynesville
Midge Likens
Matt Wall
Indianapolis
Ind
Mary Duncan
Irene McAnally
Salem College
Prohibition Issue Debated at Methodist Conference
Bishop James Can non Jr faces fellow churchmen as prohibition enforcement is brought to the floor of the Methodist general conference in Dallas Texas. A deadly Oklahoma storm yesterday claimed 65 lives.
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James Cannon, Jr
Methodist General Conference
Dallas
Tex
Oklahoma
Revival Open Tonight At West End Baptist Church
Local Rev F W Fry of Mocksville will conduct a revival at West End Baptist Church starting tonight. The town notes the real estate market remains active with ongoing activity. Mrs W G Bradshaw, recently visiting Cuba, was aboard the steamer Munemar which ran aground off San Salvador. all 83 passengers were rescued. Miss Marianna White, Guilford College student, was weekend guest of her parents. Rev Samuel Rankin of Greensboro preached both services at First Presbyterian Church yesterday. Mrs George R Brown attends the foreign mission board meeting of M P Church in Munsey Indiana.
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Mocksville
West End Baptist Church
W. G. Bradshaw
Cuba
Munemar
San Salvador
Marianna White
Guilford College
Samuel Rankin
Greensboro
First Presbyterian Church
George R. Brown
Foreign Mission Board
M.P
Munsey
Ind
Fleming Tries to Dekink Wage-Hour Law in Washington
Bruce Catton reports Congress failed to fix the wage hour law and Colonel Philip Fleming, now directing the wage hour division, is reorienting policy to clarify enforcement. The division will decide cases and let businesses learn how the law applies as court rulings set the standard.
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Fleming
Washington
Congress
Philip Fleming
Bruce Catton
Fleming redefines wage hour terms as hearings widen
Colonel Fleming revises definitions for executive and administrative employees learners and seasonal industries amid seven public hearings. Critics fear broader rewrite and left wing alarm grows as Congress signals limited changes while Fleming presses on with his own interpretations.
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Fleming
Colonel Fleming
Wilson calls Democrats to defeat league reservations
President Wilson urges Democratic unity to block the League of Nations reservations. Secretary Daniels launches a sharp attack on Admiral Sims, criticizing his stance during World War I.
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Wilson
League
Daniels
Admiral Sims
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