Get Out the Vote Efforts Grow Across Civic Groups
A 1940s North Carolina analysis notes rising civic group activity to mobilize voters. Jaycees Kiwanis Elks and chambers join campaigns while women voters push public discussions to inform issues ahead of state and national elections. Republican candidates gauge gains despite long odds in governor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Kiwanis International
the Elks
Chambers of Commerce, Merchants Associations
League of Women
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Raleigh
Natiomattc
Life Magazine
le of
Women Voters
League of Women Voters
Cincinnati
Republic
North Carolina General Assembly
Herbert F. Seawell Jr
William Jennings Bryan
Roosevelt
Charlie Johnson
Kerr Scott
Scott
Johnson
Herbert Scawell
Seawell
Hint controls may be lifted as scarce items easing eyed
CHICAGO. The National Association of Tobacco Distributors heard a hint from a high government official that controls on some scarce items may be raised within the foreseeable future. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Thomas W. S. Davis cautioned that abandoning all controls now would be folly and urged renewal of the Defense Production Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Association of Tobacco Distributors
Thomas W. S. Davis
The
However
Management Practices Reviewed in Norfolk Southern Probe
The Interstate Commerce Commission reviewed management practices of Norfolk Southern amid protests and sal aries inquiries. Officials face questions on salaries and expenses as the commission pursues a broader probe into corporate finances and operations affecting Virginia and North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bortolk Southern
Interstate Commerce Lones
ICC
Wil Ostar Oe
Rosemather
Norfolk South
Commission
Paecy
Norfolk Southern
Country Doc Cancels Debts For 46 Years Of Service
Parrish Alabama reports a rural doctor known as Old Doc cancels about 38000 in unpaid bills for patients in the area he served over 46 years. He says he plans to help others and reflects on his long career and family support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Carthage
Parrish
Ala
North Alabama
Theuare
Doe
Meagan
Birmingham
Linn
State Political Forces Throw Weight to Favorites
Fred S. Royster joined governor candidate William B. Umstead’s campaign staff while Highway Chairman Henry Jordan backed Hubert E. Olive. Umstead aides plan statewide outreach as Olive tours Martin Bertie and Pasquotank counties with events in Farmville and Hertford Northeastern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Fred S. Royster
Henderson
William B. Umstead
Henry Jordan
Hubert E. Olive
North Carolina
Eee
Vance County
J. Melville Broughton Jr
Umstead
Carlisle W. Higgins
Royster
Legisla
Ture
Jordan
Scott
Olive
Highway Commission
Lexington
Brunswick
Bladen
Whiteville
Martin
Bertie
Pasquota
Equitable Life Of New York Reports 1951 Results
The Equitable reports 1951 life insurance business gains with new life written totaling 1.2 billion dollars and policy payouts of 423.742 million. Premium income reached 727.003 million while investment earnings were 167.459 million, leaving a margin of 134 million after tax and reserves. Extraordinary reserve additions 10.1 million and 123.6 million added to surplus, with 100.3 million paid or set aside for dividends. Haskins & Sells audit confirms conformity with accepted principles and state Insurance Department regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable
Haskins & Sells, Certified Public Accountants
Insurance Department of
State of New York
Federal Reserve
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Southern Michigan Penitentiary
Duane Dunning
Capital Square
North
Caro
Devoe
Street Paint & Wallpaper CO
N. Wrenn ST
By Jimmy Hatlo
Tort Stock Exchange
Miles S. Carpenter
Michael E. Berman
Liberty Life
M.C
John A. Fitzgerald
Thurston Street
High Point, N.C
the Equitable Reports
Durin
U. S
Dominion of Canada
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Pete
the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Home Office
Seventh Avenue
New York
Thomas I. Parkinson
Harvey S. White
Board of Directors
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