Two at Once in Potsdam War Talk and North Carolina Gubernatorial Odds
The piece notes no Potsdam communiqué yet but predicts simultaneous reports from Washington London and Moscow. It argues the Japan question remains central and praises US leadership in two global wars. It names Lindsay Warren and Charles M. Johnson as likely future North Carolina governors and hints at political alliances and practical politicians.
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Potsdam
Associated Press
Washington
London
Moscow
United Press
Japan
Russia
Truman
Britain
United States
Germany
Nisbet column doubts over Warren gubernatorial bid
The piece argues over Lindsay Warren possibly running for governor, challenging Lynn Nisbet’s apathy claim and noting Warren’s potential strength may deter other candidates. The author questions Warren’s timing and indicates little certainty about his decision, suggesting a wait‑and‑see stance until nearer the primary.
Birthday salute to the Army Air Forces on 38th anniversary
A public birthday tribute praises the Army Air Forces for its rapid rise and critical role in defeating Germany and Japan. It criticizes some ground forces leaders who undervalue air power and joins millions in extending best wishes to the airmen.
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Army Air Forces
Eisenhower
West Point
Germany
Japan
Rumors Hint Lindsay Warren For Governor Prospect
Capitol Square politics note that Lindsay Warren former first district congressman, popular with top politicians, led the general accounting office. Critics say he has been out of touch with the state, hurting his gubernatorial or U S Senate chances, similar to Max Gardner in the past. Practical leaders doubt a statewide unknown can win.
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Lindsay Warren
Capitol Square
General Accounting Office
United States
Max Gardner
Senate
Senators and governors in 1948 race in North Carolina
Lynn Nisbet notes the emphasis on the 1948 U S Senate race over the governorship. Rumors that Josiah W Bailey will not run are unfounded while former Governor J M Broughton appears to run and William B Umstead of Durham pursues a senate bid as observers see active campaigning.
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Senate
U. S
Josiah W. Bailey
J. M. Broughton
William B. Umstead
Durham
Bombing Fukui Reflected By B 29 Radar Operator
Lt Dan Arden, a radar operator on a B 29 stationed on Saipan, describes a vivid daylight bombing of Fukui, noting the city on the Sea of Japan and the heavy fires casting light as planes approached. He mentions other fires in nearby targets and criticizes domestic critics of the bombing.
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Fukui
Dan ‘Arden
Siapan
Charlotte
Sea of Japan
Home industry and city limits concerns rise in chatter
Residents discuss the spread of small plants under 40 workers and the need to extend city limits for garbage collection. Kiwanis Governor Sam C Bundy praises cooperative spirit at a High Point club meeting while Clay Church plans a Cres ton Beach vacation with his family amid a busy market season.
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A. C. Brooks
Kiwanis
Sam C. Bundy
High Point Club
Clay Church
Crescent Beach
8. C
Defeat of Churchill signals rise of socialism in Europe
The piece argues Britain’s victory over Hitler marks a shift to national socialism in Europe. It contends Labour's program nationalizes key industries and that Churchill favors private enterprise while Harold Laski pushes socialism. It calls the U S a capitalist island amid socialist European states and warns of war’s financial costs from lend-lease and allied aid.
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Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Hitler
Europe
Labor Party
Churchill
Harold Laski
United States
Sokolsky warns against funding socialist regimes and colonialist reparations
By George Sokolsky argues that aiding socialist or totalitarian governments with American credits risks wage declines and loss of liberty. He defines socialism as state ownership, control from cradle to grave, and subjugation of individual rights. He urges Britain, Russia, and Europe to fund their own reconstruction without American wealth.
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Britain
Germany
UNRRA
Russia
Europe
United States
Mussolini
Hitler
Attlee victory reshapes Britain's economic stance
Analysis notes Britain's electoral shift under Clement Attlee questions long term strength as a world power. It argues the Labour platform favors nationalized industries financed by public funds, higher wages, and reduced focus on coal and production, signaling calmer but uncertain postwar economics.
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Washington
Limehouse Slums
Britain
Empire
Clement Attlee
Bank of England
Churchill International
Attlee Labor Party
Russia
Churchill
Attlee
Bretton Woods
Canada
Australia
Postwar Potential of American Economic System
Ray Tucker argues that American officials doubt Russia can surpass Western production, citing Russia’s past limits and the wartime unity it achieved under compulsion. He asserts the United States leads in material production and warns of postwar reconversion and strikes, but remains confident in freedom-based system. The British election is seen as not altering these core facts.
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Russia
Europe
Asia
Britain
United States
Winchell On Broadway Notes From Across Town
Broadway gossip features Judge Murphy on marriage authority Miguel Covarrubias back from Mexico City Newsreels at WJZ Aileen Whelan at Henry Hudson hotel and Captain Vietor on 90 day leave plus Churchill and Ismay dialogue and several showbiz updates across Manhattan including George Jessel and Mona Maris.
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Frank Murphy
Manhattan
Supreme Court
Miguel Covarrubias
Mexico City
WJZ
Aileen Whelan
Late Show
Henry Hudson
Jack Vietor
the Stork
Jack
Harry Stockwell
Markinka
Oklahoma
Countess Salm
Millicent Rogers
The Southerner ban drive and cast of notes
The item notes Southern newspapers supporting the United Artists film The Southerner amid rumors Rankin and associates push bans. It mentions a three week transatlantic call route, Doris Mullen’s marriage to I Jennsen, and a future magazine piece by a former gag writer. It also cites a Berlin correspondent and Goebbels death list.
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United Artists
Rankin
Europe
Doris Mullen
I. Jennsen
Sears-Roebuck Mint
Concord Hotel
State Department
Danny Webb
Halloran Hospital
Webb
Kathryn Cravens
Berlin
Dorothy Ross
W. 42d
Goebbels
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