Murrow's war reports rallied Americans
Why not consider naming the new high school the Edward R. Murrow High School? Boards of education and county commissioners are often enough trying to honor meritorious service of individuals.
Edward R. Murrow, born in Guilford County, and near Greensboro, was a person of distinction. He is known among journalists and newsmen as the dean of modern journalism and reporting.
During the critical days of World War II, Murrow kept the people of the United States, the so-called home front, and their allies who had shortwave radios, informed of the war's progress with his broadcasts and columns. Murrow rallied the people to the tremendous challenge of winning the war against Adolf Hitler and his fascist regime. The informative and eyewitness accounts by Murrow stirred the hearts and souls of families, friends and neighbors on both sides of the Atlantic. He brought the war home to the people.
Excellence in journalism is important in maintaining a free and democratic society. Naming the school for Edward R. Murrow would make the people of Guilford County stand taller and more proud. Naming a school for one of their own distinguished citizens is the right thing to do.
Leota Falls Deaton
Stoneville
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Don't we have enough stuff named after Murrow around here? It seems that after Murrow, Bryan, and Nathaniel Green, we've got enough things named. How about a real hero from these parts. Like Reverend Nelson, Skip Alston, or Carolyn Coleman.
Posted on April 4, 2005 11:19 AM
My vote is for Cordelia Kelly. Or Pecos Pete. What about that panhandler downtown that whips out the tiny Bible and pulls his shoe off to show you his surgery? It could be named after "Electro", the king of Tate St. Or call it, "Donna High" after the lady who sells counterfeit clothes at Lee and Elm. I don't want to leave out Big Donnie Purvis, the long time counter salesman at Auto-Zone . . .
Posted on April 4, 2005 11:59 AM
Or the woman who carried her piano around with her all the time and ended up killing her mom.
Posted on April 5, 2005 10:19 AM