Truman's Two Years in Office Review
The article marks two years of Harry S. Truman's presidency since Roosevelt's death. It notes initial doubt followed by wartime decisions and growing popularity, then a dip as he faced diverse politics. It credits his rise to authenticity and attempts to satisfy a wary public, with cabinet changes and retained Roosevelt figures shaping the transition.
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Potential resignation of North Carolina highway safety chief
Raleigh editorial weighs the possible resignation of Boddie Ward, state director of motor vehicles and highway patrol chief. It notes Ward’s ambiguous stay, the legislature’s highway safety bill, friction with Governor Cherry, and Ward’s aim to reduce highway deaths using the tools provided. It urges Ward to weigh what he can accomplish in two years and under existing law before deciding.
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Dairying Talk Between State Officials Reveals Farming Focus
In Capitol Square two leaders, Stag Ballentine and Kerr Scott, discussed North Carolina milk production and seasonal equalization. They stressed using knowledge to conserve feed crops and improve cow freshening in fall while noting cows share human quirks and require individualized care despite public roles.
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THESE DAYS What the telephone strike proved is that it can be done
The piece argues that the telephone strike shows government lacks a mechanism to prevent critical public services from being shut down by union action. It notes wartime parallels and mentions the Attorney General advising possible seizure, but states the President did not act and questions the cost to the nation.
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Congress urged to curb essential service strikes
The piece argues that prolonged strikes in essential services like telephone and electric power could cripple the nation. It urges Congress to enact robust labor legislation, warning that partisan politics and upcoming elections hinder decisive action and national interest.
Prices and profits squeeze small town as talks turn to excess taxes
In our town, residents face rising costs and stagnant production. A couple moves to cheaper housing after raises fail to offset expenses. Workers push overtime for projects then vanish, while merchants report weaker sales. Residents debate an excess profits tax but flag real issues in groceries, dining, and stock movement.
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Small Town Prices and Profits Highlight Postwar Realities
Paul Mallon discusses postwar money issues in small towns. He cites inflated real estate prices and profiteering cases, including a $2,500 home bid and a $17,500 tiny house, and recounts a key impression scam that let buyers move in on occupied property.
Winchells New York Scene Roils Broadway Gossip Hour
A collage of New York celebrities mingling at museums and nightspots. Ingrid Bergman Sam Wanamaker Greta Garbo actors and officials attend events as Runyon Fund money is pledged and public chatter swirls around Greece Greece war talk and Broadway doings amid witty jabs and social notes.
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