Wallace Feud Over Congress Censure of Henry Wallace
Commentary argues for restraint in censuring Henry Wallace over Europe speeches accusing US policy and defending Russia. The piece urges clarifying that Wallace, a former official and private citizen, does not reflect official government views and warns against elevating him as an international figure.
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Henry Allace
Europe
United States
Russia
Blican Congress
Wallace
Congress
Dry-County Alcohol Debate and Docketed Arrests Rise
High Point faces calls to end bootlegging as a judge notes improving liquor access may curb crime. In Charlotte the ABC system gains support from five city leaders amid acute liquor concerns. A Baptist minister says alcohol abuse is widespread nationwide and religious groups struggle to meet demand. Community leaders admit little progress in solving the alcohol problem.
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High Point
Don MacRae
Charlotte
Ealy
South Carolina
Addison Raws
British taxes and budget spark wide comparison with US
The article surveys Britain's budget and tax structure, comparing income tax, exemptions, and surtax rates to the United States. It notes differences in dividend taxation, earned income credit, marital filing, state taxes, and consumer levies, and discusses cost of living and potential future directions for Britain.
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Great Britain
United States
National Defense
England
Flags mixup at Jefferson Day dinner sparks debate
Critics note errors in flag display on Jefferson Day dinner program with US and NC flags crossed and misoriented. The column highlights reversed flag order, dates, and lettering, while officials report healthy ticket demand and patrol recruitment efforts amid promotions.
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United States
North Carolina
Thomas Jefferson
U. S
W. P. Horton
Horton
State to acquire Camp Butner for mental hospital system
John Umstead and Tom O Berry of the state hospital board spent Monday in Washington finalizing details for the states acquisition of Camp Butner. Progress is good with no major obstacles, though some farmers who sold land may reclaim it. The plan envisions several thousand acres of farmland to support a self sustaining system centered at Butner for mental patient care and treatment.
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Rutner
John Umstead
Tom O'Berry
State Hospital Board
Washington
Camp Butner Hospital
Umstead
Patrol Aims at Enforcing New Highway Safety Laws
The colonel notes uniforms and equipment as the main bottleneck while automobiles and other mechanical needs are easier. He hopes by midsummer new recruits can be deployed to enforce the updated safety laws and cut the high state highway death toll.
Patrol head Col H J Hatcher leads highway patrol
Colonel H J Hatcher, head of the highway patrol, appears in the report as the senior officer overseeing patrol operations and administration.
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Col
H. J. Hatcher
The
Highway Patrol
Wallace confrontation shocks London crowd
Henry Wallace faces a frigid reception in England amid controversy over his stance on family and public life. The British reaction reflects a broader unease with his outspoken positions and personal history.
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Henry Wallace
England
Objections to Wallace Europe Policy Stir Public Debate
By George Sokolsky argues Henry Wallace shifts from internationalism to neutrality amid Cold War tensions. Wallace’s calls for British and American neutrality, opposition to the Truman doctrine, and push for global revolution are criticized as destabilizing U.S. interests and failing to aid Europe against Soviet influence.
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Wallace
Truman
Henry Wallace
Sovie
Russia
Eastern North Carolina Press Association Meet In Goldsboro
The Eastern North Carolina Press Association schedules a spring meeting in Goldsboro, May 16 and 17, focusing on industrial development in eastern North Carolina and regional newspaper production issues. Henry Belk, editor of the Goldsboro News-Argus, serves as president.
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Enocpa
Eastern North Carolina Press Association
Goldsboro
Eastern
Carolina
Henry Belk
The
From Asylums to Hospitals in North Carolina Mental Care
The article notes progress in handling victims of mental disease in North Carolina. It contrasts past custodial care in asylums with modern hospital treatment and rehabilitation. It explains a farm at Butner aims to provide meaningful work that aids patient welfare and supplies food.
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North
Carolna
Butner
Winchell in New York gossip and fast society notes
A crowded column reports on Peggy Joyce’s Florida status and marriage rumors, upcoming theater mergers, Geneva wedding plans for George Symeonides and Sibilla Skidelsky, and April Florida announcements. It covers state department firings, red carpet chatter, divorces, hires, and entertainment industry tidbits with names like Lupe Velez, Mickey Rooney, Ava Gardner, Charlie Chaplin, and Walter Jacobs, all sketched in a brisk society tone.
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Peggy Joyce
Florida
Artie Shaws
Kath Winsor
Harvard
Ernest Dieterich
Radcliff Hall
Harriet Hall
Gridiron Club
Harold Talburt
Frances Long
Capitol
Ballet Theatre Exec
P. Lawrence
Frances Rainer
The
Ballet
Geo. Symeonides
U. N. Secretariat
Sibilla Skidelsky
Geneva
Arline Judge
Bob Topping
Chums
Fla
Sotto Voce
Wuzz
Winston
Lucy Cochrane
Guest
Jean
Chas. Sumner Bird, III
Cbss
Washington
Runyon Drive for Cancer Research Boosts Fundraising
The second PD drive kicks off with multiple gifts to the planned cancer hospital at the University of Chicago. Gulfstream Park donates 7,500 dollars, Arthur Murray adds 5,000, Suffolk Downs pledges 10,000 for The Damon Runyon Memorial Race, and the Runyon Fund committee contributes 5,000. Diamond Horseshoe staff gives 500 in memory of a colleague, AP’s Jack O’Brien adds 50, and Hollywood’s Tent ing Tonight nets 5,191 from The Egg and 1 receipts. Gifts from Mr and Mrs America grow with 1 dollar minimum from all 48 states.
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Runyon Drive
Univ. of Chicago
Gulfstream Park
Florida
Arthur
Murray
Suffolk Downs
Boston
Damon Runyon
Runyon Fund Committee
Diamond Horseshoe
Jack
Associated Press
O'Brian
Hollywood
Mrs. America
Elliott Roosevelt foe Knutsen may delay blast to 1948
The column links Elliott Roosevelt's future clash with Congressman Knutsen, notes possible postponement to 1948, and mentions other items including racing figure Triplicate, the Sanita Deroy result, and various society notes.
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Elliott Roosevelt
Cong
Knutsen
Triplicate
Sanita Deroy
Manhattan Center
Jinx
Tex
Shirer
Virgil
Thomson
Flagstad
Lord Selby
Patrolmen's
Society chatter and personal links tease a gala year
Gossip notes swirl about a young socialite with a pistol sighting at a swank venue not El Storque. Ex governor Earle of Pennsylvania married a Belgian while serving as attaché in Turkey. WOR seeks a successor to Bessie Beatty after her death. Nellie Revell is suggested as a rival. Lindy’s cashier Harry shifts to day work after 19 years. Elaine Stritch connected to Cardinal Stritch through a new mystery. Sinatra reportedly retrieves shirts from a Chinese laundry.
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el Storque
Earle
Penna
Turkey
WOR
Bessie Beatty
Nellie Revell
Lindy
Harry
Nice Feller
Elaine Stritch
H. Stromberg, Jr
Chicago
Cardinal Stritch
Sinatra
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France
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New York
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Lupe Velez
Joe Louis
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Bing Crosby
Bob Oliver
Shirley Patterson
Hollywood Blvd
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Ava Gardner
Uncle Sam
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Kress Dept
Sam Kress
Nat'l Art Gallery
Fay McKenzie
Steve Cochrane
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Jack Blue
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George Newmans
June Sitarr
Broadway Stage
Walter Jacobs
LeRoy Sanitarium
Singapore
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New York City
American Veterans
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