Hess Flight Shakes German Morale and English Politics
The Hess escape unsettles German morale and stirs Allied concern as a symbolic blow to Nazism. The piece notes Hess’s long ties to Hitler, the potential impact on Hitler, and hints at England-Germany peace hopes while criticizing city politics and the handling of a city prosecutor job. The tone blends moral reflection with local governance critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolf Hess
Germany
Scotland
England
Democracy and national socialism in a world crisis
A 1915 reflection ties Woodrow Wilson's call for democracy to present dangers posed by national socialism. It emphasizes democracy must be action oriented on home and world fronts, warns against production stoppage, and notes labor and racial equality rulings such as the Mitchell case and Jim Crow accommodations in travel. The piece cites the Texas Digest on victories on the home front and urges unity for freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Associated Press
America
Texas Digest
United States
Supreme Court
Charlotte News
Chicago
Pullman
Arkansas
City Council in Session Deliberates on Practice
A comment written during the High Point city council meeting critiques a municipal practice and previews the action planned by the council regarding the position under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Italians Convicted of Sabotage in Wilson Federal Court
Captain Adriano Merlando Bersia aged 59 and chief engineer Carla Novella were convicted in a Wilson Federal Court on charges of sabotage. Judge Isaac M. Meekins sentenced them to three years in Atlanta Federal Prison, with the remaining eight defendants to be sentenced.
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Adriano Merlando Bersia
Carla Novella
Wilson
Isaac M. Meekins
Atlanta
Story of Carey and a Salesman Lesson
The note recalls Harry Carey in The Shepherd of the Hills and how he chose to shine despite doubts. It shares a tale from Elinor Laird about a 40 year old widow who rebuilt her life after her husband’s death by buying a new outfit, restoring confidence and securing employment.
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Harry Carey
the Shepherd
Moving Picture
Carey
Universal
Carl Laemmie
Elbert Hubbard
Elinor Laird
Donald A. Laird
Slavery or War Issue Foretold by Vice President Wallace
The remark warns that the slavery or war issue may be forced upon the nation as it has been elsewhere. The Pan American games could help strengthen ties among American nations. Forrest. Towns joins University of Georgia coach relation context.
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Wallace
Forrest. Towns
University of Georgia
New York Gossip Buoyant In Walter Winchell Column
Walter Winchell reports on New York chatter about Steinbeck divorce rumors in San Francisco, lovers and marriages of Barbara Hutton Cary Grant and others, Hitler’s nephew enlisting, Virginia Bruce baby anticipation, and Hollywood scandals. Also notes on media biases foreign policy debates and racehorse gossip.
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John
Steinbeck
San Francisco
Biz
Willkie
Collier's
Lindburgh
Haile Selassie
Barbara Hutton
Cary Grant
Adolf Hitler
Patrick Hitler
N. Y
Canada
Virginia Bruce
Walter J. Ruben
St. Ethical MedKelway
Midtown
Overlin
Loose
America First Committee
Valley Forgery
Broadway party, scandal, and early gossip in 1930s style
A collage of sensational items from a Broadway scene: a draft board scandal linked to a five thousand dollar deferment offered to a band leader, allegedly blocked by managers and soon to be indicted. Lila Lee and Jay Carlisle separate. A famous man’s son faces a citywide tone of rumor. Paul Douglas, Grace Gillern, and a Copacabana debut noted. Helen yes’ daughter Mary’s romance on Shelton teased. Vic Laglen’s premiere at the Strand highlighted. A strip-tease artist warned by police about attire. Lily Dache faces a quiet lawsuit over nail work and fist-finger action. A leaked Nazi intelligence claim about U S shipping routes surfaces. Thurman Arnold to convene a DC grand jury with dramatic evidence on Axis defense plans via dummy insurers. New Haven editors face subpoenas from the Dept. of Justice Anti-Trust Division. John L. Lewis clashes with FDR over governing by poets and columnists.
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Lila Lee
Jay Carlisle
Paul Douglas
Ciggie Spieler
Grace Gillern
Copacabana
Moore
Helen Yes
Mary
Woomance
Shelton
Vick Laglen
Sen Lee
Lily Dache
Ass’t
Geenral Thurman Arnold
District of Columbia
Arnold
Dept. of Justice
U.S
New Haven
Dept of Justice
Local Banquet And Poppy Sale Highlight City News
Night schools announce a Friday banquet while mayor pro tem John S. Pickett leads the new council. A May 23 poppy sale is planned along with a Democratic leaders dinner at the Elwood Hotel. Readers note travel and visits, including Bliss Pearl Marsh returning from Knoxville and Miss Nell Adams at Martha Washington Seminary finals. Mary Pickford heads to England to join Douglas Fairbanks. a League of Nations matter travels to Geneva. Representative Waynick signs a resolution opposing county expenses for legislators. Episco pal Church of North Carolina hosts clergy and guests in Durham.
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John S. Pickett
Elwood
Pearl Marsh
Knnoxville
Tenn
Ida Hammer
Asheboro
C. MM. Hammer
Nell Adams
Martha Washington Seminary
D. C
Elizabeth Adams
Mary Pickford
England
Douglas Fairbanks
League of Nations Council
Geneva
Switzerland
C. M. Waynick
Guilford
General Assembly
Motsinger Daughter Grace Leora Weds Hubert Payne
Mr and Mrs W F Motsinger announce the marriage of their daughter Grace Leora to Hubert Payne on Wednesday evening May 1 at 7 30 oclock. They will be at home at High Point after the 15th. Attending the Diocesan convention Protes-
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W. F. Motsinger
Grace Leora
Hubert Payne
High Point
Protes
Government cafeterias feed 16 million lunches a year
Peter Edson reports that 32 cafeterias run by the Welfare Association of Public Buildings and Grounds serve 16 million lunches annually in Washington government buildings. Average check 19 to 23 cents, with profits partly to Treasury, charity, and expansion. Other agencies also run cafeterias within their own departments.
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Washington
Sam
Treasury
State Departments
Agriculture
OPM
Navy
Peter Edson
Army
Old Mall
Henry Park
Welfare Association of Public Buildings
United States Treasury
Welfare Association
Government Printing Office
Bureau of Engraving
Department of Agriculture
Navy Department
Nationalism and patriotism cited by senators and veterans
Senator Bennett Clark of Missouri remarks on shifting terms from isolationism to nationalism and patriotism. A broader quote from Fred S. Harris, national commander of Jewish War Veterans, notes liberty’s repeated dangers and defenses amid mention of disputed attire costs.
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Bennett Clark
Missouri
Fred S. Harris
Pershing Named Army Chief of Staff for July Start
J Pershing is appointed army chief of staff succeeding Major General Payton March with duties beginning July 1. Fighting has broken out in the coal fields of West Virginia.
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J. Pershing
Army
Payton March
General Pershing
West Virginia
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