Disquiet at High Point Sales Tax Compared to Peers
The article compares High Point’s last fiscal year sales tax receipts of 764 423 with nearby cities like Greensboro 2202177 Burlington 635326 and Charlotte 4080086. It notes Durham Raleigh Wilmington and others show higher tax receipts despite varied populations and urges a strong local promotion and development program to attract new industry and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
High Point
Greensboro
Winston- Salem
Durham
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
Gastonia
Thomasville
Lexington
Raleigh
Wilmington
North Carolina
Message of Jesus on the World Power and Promise
The discourse in John 14 16 is explored as Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit, inner peace, and joy for believers. It contrasts light and darkness and notes the prince of this world has nothing in the Prince of Life. The piece emphasizes faith through Christ and eternal verities beyond science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jesus
Thomas Jesus
Philip
Judas
God
Rome
Christ
City Fathers Urged to Address Downtown Parking
Rambling column notes the growing downtown parking crunch and proposes off street facilities. It cites traffic on peak days, a patrolman anecdote about double parked cars, and discussion of leasing or buying parking space to avoid hiring shoppers’ chauffeurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Brackett
Main Street
Jess
Hir
Quotes on energy limits and political promises
A collection of quotes from figures including Alvin M. Weinberg on uranium energy limits at Oak Ridge, Bishop Otto Dibelius on German reunification, Sen. Kenneth Wherry criticizing Democrats, Rhonda Fleming on actors, and President Truman on truth and free nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin M. Weinberg
Oak Ridge, Tenn
National Laboratory
Truman
Sen
Kenneth S. Wherry
Rep
Nebr
President Truman
Call for Full Disclosure from Lee Pressman on Committees
George E. Sokolsky urges Lee Pressman to reveal all related to the Nye and La Follette committees, the CIO, and linked individuals. He insists on confessing the Harold Ware cell and NLRA ties, claiming fear drives Pressman’s stance and warning of ongoing distrust without full truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Pressman
Nye
la Follette
American Congress
Gerald Nye
North Dakota
Alger Hiss
John Abt
Charles Kramer
LA Follette Committee
Congress
American Industrial Organization
National Labor Relations Act
Wagner
Nathan Witt
National Labor Relations Board
Republic Steel
Chicago
Tom Girdler
United States
Detroit
Leo Wolman
Columbia University
Nye Committee
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Sidney Hillman
Harold Ware
Communist Party
Soviet
Russia
Edwin S. Smith
George E. Sokolsky
Voice of America: U S Defends Broadcasters Against Russian Jamming
Assistant Secretary Barrett defends VOA amid criticism. He cites successful reception in 53 nations, limited Russian support, and reduced jamming through mass transmitters and close-frequency strategies. New transmitters and 200000 receivers aim to spread American stories, with funds approved by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Edward W. Barrett
Voice of America
Moving Picture
Oksana Kasenkina
New York
Moscow Radio
Russia
Voice
Moscow
U. S
Congress
Barrett
United States
Korea
China
Yugoslavia
Greece
Turkey
France
Italy
Japan
Tom Dewey Not a Stunt Man But He Isn’t Without Color
The author defends Tom Dewey as a humane, likable front runner who avoids gimmicks. He notes Dewey is entertaining, sociable, and serious about duties, with no need for exhibitionism or theatrics, and predicts he will warm up during the campaign. Dewey’s character contrasts with flashy political figures of history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
North Carolina
Carolina Motor Club
Tom Dewey
Prissy Fish
Lucky Luciano
Cokey Flo
Sawyer
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William McKinley
Calvin Coolidge
Teddy Roosevelt
al Smith
Jimmy Walker
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Sen. Lehman
Fiorello LaGuardia
Arizona
Andrew Jackson
John Adams
James K. Polk
Bejamin Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
LaGuardia
Woodrow. Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
California
Supreme Court
William Howard Taft
Hughes
Dewey
Various Notes on Religion Spells and Agricultural Tidbits
The National Geographic Society cites Korean beliefs mixing spirit worship Buddhism and Confucianism. The U S Navy uses luffa gourd sponges as steamship filters and scrubbing tools. Safflower seeds can yield oil up to 37 percent and plots reach 3600 pounds per acre. Marquette reported watermelons grown inland in 1673. A Korean bridegroom visits his bride for three days at her father’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
U. S. Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
Charles B. Lofs
Associated Press
Robert L. Thompson
C. W. Patterson, JR
Adv
Ramblin
Fred Flagler
Otto Dibelius
Rhonda Fleming
George Sokolsky
Winchell
Jack Last
Marquette
Interior
America
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