Propaganda and press relations in a wartime era
An editorial complains that the University News Bureau is being used as a political tool in support of Dr McDonald and urges restraint. It notes the FBI warns of internal threats, and asserts MacArthur should remain active to avoid a presidential bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of North Carolina News
Ph McDonald
Carrboro
Bob Ma
University
Mr. Madry
Dr. McDonald
McDon
Gregg Cherry
Dry
McDonald
Baltimore
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Walter Winchell
Japan
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Warren Roberts
OPA
Unpleasant Truth About Wartime Public Relations Office
The article argues the OWI publicity chief Mr. Davis lacks authority as 15 experts quit over Henry Pringle’s forced resignation. It claims Navy and War Departments suppress frank truth to avoid boosting enemy or domestic discontent, leaving public messaging evasive and routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of War Information
Henry Pringle
Mr. Davis
Navy Department
War Department
Davis
OWI
White House
S.B.H
Hoey Signals Possible Senate Run After Stop in High Point
Former Governor Clyde R Hoey, while brief in High Point, reaffirmed he would run for the U S Senate if the people want him but would not be disappointed if anti Reynolds forces back another candidate. His expressions and reaction suggest a race may unfold despite cautious wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MacArthur
Pacific
Clyde R. Hoey
High Point
United States Senate
Shelby
Greensboro
Gardner
Hoey
Charlies M. Johnson
Senate
Cherry
Tom Robertson
McDonald
Reynolds
Residents react to politics and public life in High Point
Fire Chief E K Ingram notes visitors at his office as a political gathering rumor spreads. Citizens such as D A Dowdy Martha Alderman and Governor Hoey are quoted on parties campaigns and public policy. Local leaders discuss politics and civic plans amid wartime charity and governance debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Ingram
D. A. Dowdy
Trenton
Jersey
Potato Situation Scrambles War Time Supply
The piece analyzes wartime potato shortages across the U S Army overseas needs and domestic use. It cites OWL projections showing similar per capita availability to last year and explores causes from weather to black market seed potatoes while noting growing demand for seed and dehy plants.
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Army
OWL
U. S
Alabama
Georgia
California
Idaho
Maine
Colorado
Oregon
North Central States
Victory
Poetic Reflection on Glory and Voices from Milton
A compact reflection contrasts biblical glory with celestial voices from nature and art, invoking I Corinthians and Milton. It muses on praise for the Creator heard in nature’s echoes, while tangentially noting an imagined liquor shortage and seasonal rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
WINCHELL On Broadway Recalls Editors, War Heroes, and Sinatra
In a lively Stork Club gathering, editors and publishers trade reminiscences from Christmas journalism to wartime feats. Tales include Heywood Broun’s cub moment, Sgt Al Schmid’s Guadalcanal heroism, Cecil Brown’s jail sentence, and a nod to Frank Sinatra’s early rise with Tommy Dorsey.
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Heywood Broun
Broun
Braun
al Schmid
Philadelphia
Guadalcanal
Rivers
Diamond
Brooklyn
Stork Club
Cecil Brown
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