North Carolina Racial Progress and Patronage in State Leadership
The piece argues that North Carolinians, white and colored, seek more progress on race relations, citing regional unrest elsewhere and praising the state’s relative record. It discusses gubernatorial patronage, the role of supporters in appointments, and predicts many incumbents will be retained, while noting potential discontent among outsiders.
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Detroit
New York
Philadelphia
North Carolina
Pacific Coast
North Carp
Cherry
City discussss chief of police vacancy and clarity
Residents weigh in on settling the Chief of Police role while acting chief C. Stoker remains in place. A former department member comments that a permanent appointment could ease transitions and clarify authority. A worker notes the job referral plan has not disrupted operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter York
C. ©. Stoker
Paul Thornburg
Thoughts on ethics and daily life from varied voices
Quotes from educators, rationing officials, clerks, a city councilman, a Chinese official, and a church leader reflect on ethics, war, shopping hardships, governance, and community dining in a composite local brass-tack panel.
Army learns honesty key in wartime public relations
The piece argues the U S Army improved its truthfulness in wartime reporting. It contrasts hush hush handling of paratrooper deaths in Sicily with prompt disclosure after Lt General McNair fell to an American bomb. It asserts honesty earns public trust and that soldiers and civilians expect truth about mistakes.
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Sicily
Lesley J. McNair
France
G. I. Joe
John Q
Pigeon John Bray of Raleigh Keeps Capitol Square Colorful
Lynn Nisbet touts governors use of patronage but notes the burden of posting jobs. Pigeon John Bray, state buildings and grounds chief, earns fame for quirky methods from scaring pigeons with a stuffed snake to sealing the Revenue Building with lethal gas to deter bugs, keeping Capitol Square lively.
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Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Raleigh
John” Bray
Bray
John
Capitol
DAR
Revenue
Defining the U S standard of living amid wartime dislocations
Dr Eugene Kulischer and the International Labour Office estimate about 30 million people have been displaced by war. The piece argues for defining standard of living as per capita use of goods and services, noting America’s declining level and the need for clear terms to address rehabilitation and poverty.
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Eugene M. Kulischer
International Labor Office
Kulischer
Standards of living and war impact in a wartime view
The piece argues that living standards differ by access to goods and services such as water, transportation, and food, highlighting 1944 conditions and wartime inequality. It notes 30 million displaced people facing lower standards, contrasts U.S. wage growth with living costs, and cautions against policies that would lower American purchasing power or reduce availability of goods while others rise.
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United States
Mocambo
Hoboken
Studio
Jersey Observer
Postwar mood mixed as Stassen cites optimistic yet wary home front
From Washington observers warn that public opinion rides hopeful for peace while fearing a harsh postwar economy. Analysts note unemployment programs and GI Bill details shape workers finances, with anxiety over German youth resistance to peace terms and lingering wartime costs.
Aftermath Questions Loom Over European Peace Prospects
The article surveys postwar Europe asking if peace will hold through upheaval across Germany Austria Poland and the Balkans. It notes younger generations may distrust reason and fears renewed street fighting revolutions and assassinations prompting calls for a new real power security conference. The Polish Committee of National Liberation in Moscow challenges London’s government while similar tensions run across Europe.
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Germany
Austria
Poland
Balkans
France
Europe
Mussolini
Hitler
News of the Day
Polish Committee of National Liberation
Moscow
London
Winchell On Broadway and Hollywood Life
Walter Winchell notes guest columnists take over and reflects on actor life in Hollywood. He contrasts fame with domestic drudgery, details studio schedules, daily routines, and the war effort's impact, comparing Hoboken radio and Los Angeles cinema culture.
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Lexington Ave. N
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Ralph Miller
Domei
Japan
Britain
Roma Gans
Teachers College
Frances Wyles
Russia
H. ©. Burrows
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W. T. Loving
P. H. Chang
Executive Yuan
Chungking
Deep River Church Settlement
C. B. Stainhback
Joe and
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Broughton
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Shalimar
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George Sokolsky
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Pacific
Stassen
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Paul Mallon
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