Al Smith remembered as a great New York governor
The obituary recalls Al Smith as a towering New York governor and a national figure who rose from East Side tenements to fame. It notes his 1928 Roosevelt nomination, later break with FDR, and enduring influence, while balancing sympathy for his bitterness and the public’s mixed responses to his career. The piece closes with reflections on his 1920s prominence and the public’s mixed memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Smith
Roosevelt
Smith
New York
al Smith
Democratic Party
Hoover
Raddio
North Carolina
The
United States
Trustees secrecy over UNC football salaries questioned
The editorial criticizes UNC trustees for raising coach pay to 12000 while attempting to keep the action secret. It cites Lynn Nisbet and Josephus Daniels, urges funding from alumni, and argues public ownership requires open disclosure. The piece mocks secrecy and notes ongoing public ownership concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
State College
Capitol Square
David Clark
Charlotte
University of North Carolina
People of
North Carolina
High Point
Josephus Daniels
Raleigh News and Observer
General Assembly
University
Budget Bureau
Daniels
Nisbet
Letter from Mills to Alderman Highlights USO's Homey Comforts
Sergeant Robert E. Mills writes to Miss Sara Alderman praising USO clubs as a home away from home. He recalls the High Point USO and notes hostesses and staff creating lasting friendships for soldiers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Alderman
USO
Robert E. Mills
Ordinance Maintenance Company
Air Force
M.O.P. Jackson
High Point
Soldiers Memories and Local Voices In High Point
Letters express farewell to overseas service and memories of High Point friends. resignation of Dr Williamson from First Presbyterian Church noted. Durham football fans remark on High Point schools. soldier divorce case discussed with reference to allotments. reflections on employer employee relations by Dr Stockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
C. C. Williamson
First Presbyterian Church
Rozzelle
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Williamson
Durham High School
Durham
Paige Harris
MacRae
Allen Stockdale
New York City
Debating the Great Low Mood Across Nations
The Brookings Institute and other studies chart a global recovery from the 1929 slump. The United States hits a low in July 1932, with Japan in March 1931 and other nations following through 1933, outlining a shared arc of economic revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messieurs Dewey
Roosevelt
Brookings Institution
Washington, D. C
United States
Japan
Hungary
Chile
Belgium
Sweden
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Czechoslovakia
Canada
Poland
Estonia
Norway
Finland
Global recoveries diverge as US lags through Depression era
By 1935 Britain, Romania, Denmark, Japan, Greece, and Russia had recovered industrially, while the United States lagged with a depressed line near 60 to 80 on an 1929=100 index. France also failed to recover, with war orders later propping US industry. Debates over causes of prolonged depression persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Romania
Denmark
Japan
Greece
Russia
United States
Europe
Chile
Hungary
Sweden
Germany
France
Roosevelt
Dewey
Capitol Square Survivals on Roanoke Island Storm Damage
Two public buildings on Roanoke Island survived the recent storm with no serious damage the Methodist church and the ABC store. The Baptist church suffered heavy damage and most storefronts had broken plate glass while the ABC store remained intact. Roy Davis and Bruce Etheridge traded good natured banter over the survivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Island
Methodist Church
ABC Store
Baptist Church
ABC
Roy Davis
ABC Board
Bruce Etheridge
Bret Davis
Umstead Scrambles to Name District Chairs for Rallies
State Democratic chairman William B. Umstead faces delays in appointing chairs and secretaries for congressional and senatorial district committees. With a May convention in mind and rallies starting next Monday, he is naming members as he goes to energize the fall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Umstead
Umstead
Broadway gossip and showbiz chaff in Winchell column
A bustling Broadway society column notes Joan Fontaine wedding rumors with producer D. Lewis, Deanna Durbin and Life ert Landry return, and a wild East 52nd Street brawl among radio and film figures. It names Barrymore, Gish, Fox, Peters, Lamarr, Loder, and others in entangled romances, broadcasts, and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Fontaine
D. Lewis
Deanna Durbin
Lifeert Landry
East 52Nd Street
Prince Alexis Obol
Ethel Barry
Paul Porter
Demmy Press Exec
Notable Hollywood Gossip and Warfront Notes
Fred Allen comments on an associate movie producer facing dismissal after a flop. Esther the swim star at Metro receives a new heart. Hal Roach may receive a medical discharge soon. A coast to coast newsreel poll shows FDR leading, with campaign button focus. Dorothy Jeffers learns her brother was killed. Gertie Niesen saves four chorus members. Vera Milton works at a West 47th plant. Barbara Lee’s Cleveland attorney noted. Una Merkel readies a front page feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Allen
Esther
Metro
Gilbert Taylors
Hal Roach
Washington
Dorothy Jeffers
Charmer
Kilten
Gertie Niesen
Vera Milton
Dolly
West 47Th
Barbara Lee
Victor Herbert
M. J. Harris
Cleveland
Una Merkel
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D. A. Rawley
H. A. Cecil
Mgr
Robert L. Thomason
Ihs
Associated Press
Iocal Oes
John B Co
Lexington Ave
N. S. City
Island Hopping
Secrets
Carolina and
Lynn Nisbet
Po Valley
Switzerland
Dumbarton
George Sokolsky
House Finance Committee
William P. Hodges
By Lynn Nisbet
Winchell
Broadway
National Press Club
George Gallup
Doc
Jonathan Wainwright
Waldorf
Barbara Bennett
Randall
Hooperadiora
Bob Hope
Jergens
Kay Lorraine
Thrush
Lee
Canary Luck Hayes
Hugh
Joe E. Lewis
Vera Niva
John Loder
Hedy Lamarr
Tommy Warner
Ginger H'wood
Marion Cooper
FCC
Upton Close
Channing Pollock
Merwin K
NBC
Walter Lippmann
Permish
Jack Benny
Variety
Kate Smith
Benny
N. Y. State
FTIR
Henry Youngman
Geo
Cairo
Siricka
Zanzibar
Hillman
Sally Rand
Westers
Suh Avenue
Ray Johnson
Rene Barclay
Beverly Hills
Beverly-Wilshire
L. B. Mayer
Balie
Tlona Massey
Bruce Cabot
Charlie Brent
Frank J. Parker
Harold A'klyn
Italy
Elena
Chas
Col
Pital
Arch Gunnison
Arch
MacArthur
Gus Gale
Radio Guide
Gaylord Hauser
Gaylora
Gus
Hauser
LaRue
Garbo
Private
Breger Abroad
Dave
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