Primary voters face high stakes in North Carolina election
In North Carolina the upcoming primary will test reforms that curb absentee ballots and reduce machine influence. Officials predict a light turnout but editors expect many new registrants to vote, urging Strong city turnout in High Point. articles reference Mein Kampf and the Chapel Hill peace movement, plus towns Thomasville Lexington High Point debate over public squares and rail history.
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Primary system compared with old politics in democratic voice
The text argues the modern primary system is more democratic than the old style. It notes voters should study newspapers and campaign literature and engage with candidates to truly reflect the people's voice. It mentions Hitler and misjudgments by psychiatrists and politicians as cautionary context.
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Willkie on the Presidency and New Deal clash
Wendell L. Willkie argues for a clear issue between Roosevelt and New Deal policy if he runs for president. He says Roosevelt should seek the nomination for a third term only to create a clear choice for the nation amid the international crisis. He doubts many Republicans want a straight showdown over New Dealism.
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Alf M. Landon
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High Point Citizen Traces Changes in Primary Voting
A City resident laments shifts in primaries from open voter knowledge of candidates to a chaotic free-for-all. He argues the public no longer knows nominees and questions the principled quality of election choices.
Brown Sisters Turn Toward Ties in Louisiana
In spring 1931 in Alexandria Louisiana two widows formed Brown & Brown to earn money for their families. The daughter-in-law stitched ties while the mother-in-law sold them. after borrowing fabric they built a handmade tie business that grew to con sistently supply cigar stands, hotels and doctors offices with on the spot made ties, reaching 2400 dollars in sales at Christmas and making them well to do.
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Kleo Brown
War and Peace Era Voices Mix in Short South Dakota Post Office Note
A brief clipping blends quotes from leaders of business labor and government on wartime duty and lasting peace. It notes a South Dakota county lacking a post office and questions political foresight amid rapid war movement.
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Broadway Memos and Showbiz Jottings by Walter Winchell
Walter Winchell reports on Broadway gossip and public notices including Zorina item confirmation, Hendrik Willem Van Loon resignation, consuls summoned, Mrs FDR’s Memorial Day address, Yvette’s debut with Sammy Kaye, and a string of theater and club updates with notable names like Irene, Lehar, and Dewey support shifts. The piece blends political references, celebrity sightings, and light commentary from the era.
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Airplane proof warships would raise costs dramatically
Bruce Catton notes that making battleships airplane proof could require a 7.5 inch armor shell and even larger ships costing around 125 million dollars each. Existing ships cannot bear the weight, and experts say true protection would be uneven. Some see the high cost as potentially good for American power, while others fear financial strain.
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Paying Father Time Local News Briefs
Primary registration books close today. A church school progress pageant at Wesley Memorial Church tomorrow night. Mrs. Forrest Murray elected president of the High Point City Council. Thomasville surpasses Lexington in the census race and resembles High Point in growth. Oliver M. Perry praised for census work. Gold Star mothers visit sons’ graves in France.
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Losing by Winning sermon at First M P Church
Reverend Gideon I Humphreys of Rhode Island M P Church preached to a large congregation at First M P Church on Sunday morning with the subject Losing by Winning. City play grounds work has begun and the Kiwanis Club of High Point will be formally organized tonight. William Hayworth and Bill Burton visited Lexington yesterday. Mrs Charles Tilden has returned to Jamestown from Florida. Mrs V A Idol visits Winston Salem and Salem College graduation exercises this evening. Washington news briefs follow.
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French President Deschanel Injured After Fall From Train
A group of weary voters demand change as Paul Deschanel of France suffers a fall from a train window. He is bruised but alive as Sugar prices rise to 22 cents per pound despite a one cent gain.
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