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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1947

Page

4

Search for a man to lead Lost Colony renewal

The Roanoke Island Historical Association seeks a capable figure to assume the title of Mr. Lost Colony and run off stage operations for Paul Green’s symphonic drama. A special committee must find someone who can fund a sound business plan and reduce reliance on panhandling, aiming to elevate the project beyond a local scope and compete with Virginia’s Common Glory.

MR. Lost Colony Roanone Island Historical Association Paul Green Old Tom Walter Raleigh America Virginia Dare WPA North Carolina Virma Dare Franklin Roosevelt Lost Colony General Education Board Williamsburg

Alumni Urge Outside Probe Before Action at High Point College

High Point College alumni press the board of trustees to defer action on the Humphreys-Harrison clash until the University senate or the General Board of Education of the Methodist church conducts a thorough, impartial investigation. They warn that without such inquiry the institution remains split and faculty and student testimony could be punished.

High Point College Alumni Association College Board of Trustees Humphreys-Harrison University Senate General Board of Education The Methodist Church N. M. Harrison G. I. Humphreys High Point College Alumni Association Senate John Gross Methodist Th College

Inflation Causes and Farmer Share in Postwar Costs

Analysis argues headlines miss the core cause of rising living costs. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show food prices to farmers far exceed prewar levels while basic commodities rise. The author notes farmers now receive a larger share of the consumer dollar, urging debate on deflating demand and how to balance inflation with farmer welfare.

Congress Bureau of Labor Statistics Poland Department of Agriculture S.B.H

Naive questions spark column on High Point college

A reader letter and reminiscence explore naivete and perception in the High Point college scene. The piece reflects on criticism, personal hearing limits, and silent inquiry, with anecdotes about a Japanese friend and shared life in faith.

How John L Sullivan Became Secretary of the Navy

In a candid interview, John L Sullivan recalls his unlikely path to the Navy post from a World War I bluejacket and a wartime war aims school. He describes his encounters with Admiral Sims, a prank involving a pic ture, and a broader look at the new national security leadership.

John Washington John L. Sullivan John L Yale Wilson Jimmy Legs William Sowden Sims Navy Admiral Sims Billy Christopher Columbus Baldwin Christopher Columbus Uncle Billy James V. Forrestal Defense Kenneth C. Royall Air Force Boston Strong Mr. Sullivan Dartmouth Lou Sullivan Fort William and Mary Lawrence Harrington New England Priscilla Manning Manchester Priscilla Department of the Air Force Army Robert Smith Bill Mauldin The Legion Frances Lockridge Hummerts Bob Casey Bobbs-Merrill Burton Rascoe Rascoe Edwin Gilbert Coupleday Hollywood Ralph Ingersolls Jeb Stuart Jean Sullivan Errol Flynn Muntz Bevin Vishinsky Stinsky Soviet News Agency Tass ABC Newsroom Winchell John G. Winant U. S England Harvard LaGuardia

Broadway Rumors and Film Notes From New York

Marion Bell and Alan Jay Lerner secure a merger license in Newark. Sordis and Freres Shubert plans loom for a new Follies. Richard Maney foresees Command Decision in October. Reviews praise Maureen O Hara in The Foxes of Harrow and Greer Garson in Desire Me. Radio and political chatter include WOR’s broadcast and LaGuardia critiques. John L Sullivan recounts his namesake legacy and family ties. A naval union discussion outlines air force and new department roles.

Marion Bell Alan Jay Lerner Newark George Jean Nathan Goo Cavanaugh Paris 52Nd Street Sordi Freres Shubert Richard Maney Boswell Fulton Theatre Harrow Zanuckville Maureen O'Hara Lizatd Scott Greer Garson

Cavalcade Tonight Portrays Babe Ruth and Uproar in Press Box

NBC's Cavalcade features Brian Donlevy as Babe Ruth in a show airing tomorrow. The column notes an NBC fundraiser run by Information Please with escalating prizes, and critiques heckling in politics versus baseball.

Crisy Brian Donlevy Babe Ruth NBC Runyon Fund

Horizonta Housing Expediter Pictorial Note

A compact puzzle fragment lists clues and answers across themes including geography housing terms and names. The items reference a mix of definitions such as death notices echoes of flight terms and various wordplay hints. The piece reads like a crossword style grid with numbered entries and short prompts.

Puzzle style clue list excerpt

A list of crossword style clues items with numbers and partial hints. Entries include phrases like Gaelic, Swiss river ab, June bug, type of steamer, self, ear comb form, and exclamation.

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