North Carolina Education Week urges investing in schools
A call during American Education Week urges using the state education commission report to raise North Carolina’s living standard. It argues the state’s resources, soil, minerals, and talent justify much greater public school funding to unlock economic opportunity for all citizens and companies.
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North Carolina
America
State Education Commission
Union
Iks
University of North Wa
Commission
New York
South
Salt of the Earth and Persevering Faith
A sermon on the ninth Beatitude and the salt of the earth emphasizes enduring persecution for righteousness. Citing II Corinthians and Revelation, the piece urges Christians to live as active disciples, serving others and spreading grace through steadfast faith in Christ.
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Jesus
Paul
Apostle
Moffatt
God
Christ
John
W.A.B
North Carolina Progress and Problems in Public Life
A Raleigh columnist reflects on North Carolina as a balanced yet debated state. He details travel across the state to inspect colleges, hospitals, roads, and institutions, noting public investment, intangible pride, and ongoing needs while praising progress and warning against gloom.
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North Carolina
Elizabeth City
Cullowhee
North
Frank Graham
Greater University
Morrison Training School
This Days By George Sokolsky on Truman’s looming choices
In this reflection Sokolsky suggests Truman faces pivotal tests in foreign and domestic policy. He warns of pressures from China and Berlin, contemplates leadership choices, and questions price controls, labor acts, taxation, and funding large social programs as the 1949-epoch fiscal path unfolds.
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Harry Truman
China
Soviet
Russia
Berlin
Justice Vinson
Joe Stalin
Moscow
United Nations
Truman
Congress
CIO
United States
Mr. Truman
Ramblin Round by Fred Flagler on party lines and public discourse
The column rails at party line etiquette and noisy hogs on party lines. It cites Mil to Hadley urging active participation and criticizes spectators in voting and civic duties. It argues Truman's election shows media neglect of ordinary people and calls for editors to reach the common man.
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Bereny
Ruth
Milton
Hadley
Springfield Friends Meeting
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Loflin
Jaycee Club
Jaycees
Harry 8S
Truman
United States
Harry Truman
Show Stealing in Broadway Night Sparks Lively Stage Buzz
Review notes a scene stealing moment during the opening of Lady in the Dark with Danny Kaye delivering a rapid fire solo naming 56 Russian composers. Gertie Lawrence and Virginia Mayo figure in the recap as star and co star. The piece hints at the shifting power dynamics in their film work.
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Boston
Danny Kaye
Borschtelligensia
Kaye
Tchaikovsky
Ira Gershwin
Gertie Lawrence
Gertie
Mr. Goldwyn
Danny
Virginia Mayo
Ginny
Wonder Man
Brooklyn
Walter Mitty
Floozie
Virginia
Goldwyn
Mr. K
Broadway Flashbacks Highlight Old Pros and New Faces
In New York the public bond with veterans Janet Beecher and Alan Pollock is noted as critics overlook their simple romance in Bill of Divorce while Katharine Cornell earns praise for her brood ing Sydney. Arthur Hopkins stages Torch Song with a moonfaced actor Guy Kibbee whose Broadway debut turned into a Hollywood move.
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Janet Beecher
Alan Pollock
Katharine Cornell
Sydney
Arthur Hopkins
Lad
Guy Kibbee
Hollywood
Kibbee
Broadway
Dirty dealing and marquee feuds haunt a fading show
A fragment recalls rival female stars in a shared billing dispute. Both performers outshone each other and, by the run’s end, faced backstage pressures and a struggle to sustain their positions on the production.
Stage lore on trickiness of scene stealing in classic theater
A compact tour through stagecraft and misdirection from early Broadway to actors like W. C. Fields Ed Wynn Maude Adams John Drew Helen Hayes and William Gillette. It notes gag ideas from pool hall stunts to wardrobe changes and teeth picking to keep audiences engaged and avoid dull moments during performances.
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W. C. Fields
Ed Wynn
Fields
Wynn
Maude Adams
John Drew
Barrymores
Helen Hayes
William Gillette
Barrie
Dear Brutus
Lawrence Tibbett tops cast in Falstaff escape on stage
The text recalls Lawrence Tibbett’s rise from minor operatic roles to outshine a rival by stealing Falstaff. It praises Caruso as a famed rival and recalls Mary Martin’s Broadway debut in Leave It to Me with the song My Heart Belongs to Daddy.
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Lawrence Tibbett
Scottt
Caruso
Mary Martin
Broadway
Comic Opera Vig Nette on King Ige V Funeral Parade
A comic scene depicts the funeral procession of King Ige V with a rum-soaked royal rove and a masseur marching behind to steady him. The highlight is a tall Swede in a borrowed Hussar uniform strutting among the crowned heads.
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Ige V
Catty scene steals Met opera moment on stage
A cat slinked from the wings to entwine around the tenor at the Met during a love duet in Faust. Pigeons released at a Democratic convention disrupted the appearance of the president, making the press seem less like a peace prophet and more like a magician.
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Met
Epeng
Faust
Show stealing terrier at King Edward VII burial march
A small smooth-haired terrier walked behind the master’s coffin during the burial procession of King Edward VII. The scene drew attention amid black-draped horses and guards in dress uniforms as mourners paid final respects.
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Edward VII
A smoky stage and egos clash as showboating steals the scene
The author railed at actors craving the limelight while noting Harry Truman dominated election night with a show stealing presence. The piece contrasts stage egos with political spectacle in a biting, era voice.
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Harry Truman
Quotes on Talent and Knowledge From Notable Figures
Notable statements highlight U S openness to fresh talent and room for many good artists. Comedian Fred Allen jokingly cites Petrillo to explain political support for Truman. Dr James B Conant expresses studying cancer and Soviet philosophy to defeat both.
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United States
Vasimir Horowitz
Petrillo
Fred Allen
Truman
James B. Conant
Harvard University
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