Inflation Debate Traces Sharp Muddle in U S Policy
The column argues inflation discussion is muddled with partisan rhetoric. It criticizes proposals like an excess profits tax, notes deflationary risks of balanced-budget aims, and contrasts U S inflation remedies with Italy’s presidential perks amid ongoing public price pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Re- Board
Truman
GOP
Relet
Unof
John D. Dingell
Mich- Dingell
Library facilities lag in Capitol Square NC and at Great University
The advisory commission finds public and college libraries lagging across Capitol Square North Carolina and the Great University. It notes rapid library expansion elsewhere but warns additions remain planned for the near future at all three university units and teacher training sites.
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North Carolina
Traveling library service aims to reach rural residents
Lynn Nisbet advocates a traveling library or bookmobile to provide library facilities in easy reach of all rural residents, expanding access to books and information.
Public libraries compare North Carolina share and growth
A report from the International City Man Association and state officials notes U S libraries hold 130 million volumes with rapid growth. North Carolina public libraries report 1 585 730 books, about 2 7 percent of the total population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
International City Man Association
Marjorie Beal
North Carolina Commission
Rethere
United States
Library growth in 98 cities boosts volumes and circulation
Over three years North Carolina public libraries in 98 cities with 100 plus population expanded volumes from 42 million to 44 million, a 5.6 percent rise. By contrast 93 cities saw 4.2 percent growth in books, and statewide circulation grew 11.2 percent to 6,700,574 with many volumes moved by traveling book sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Public Libraries
North Carolina
Booksbiles
North Carolina Plans Large Public Library Building Program
North Carolina accelerates library construction with sixteen public library projects proposed across the state. Budget ranges from $10,000 for small towns to a potential $1 million program in Charlotte, reflecting a broad expansion of library facilities.
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North Carolina
Charlotte
Adaptability Drives Library Service Expansion in NC
The North Carolina setup adapts to local conditions with many towns voting special tax levies. The 1941 General Assembly funds stationary libraries and bookmobiles. There are 55 bookmobiles in operation, with new deliveries this week to Haywood and Lee counties. Once pending unions are filled, 81 counties will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
General Assembly
Haywood
Lee
State Library Appropriations Through 1949
The first state appropriation to local libraries began in 1941 at 100000 annually for the biennium, rising to 125000 in 1943, 175000 in 1945, and 275000 per year (550000 for the current biennium) in 1947. The library commission plans a substantial increase in 1949. Funds are used with counties to equalize library services statewide.
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General Assembly
Assembly
Library Commission
Tar Heel Republicans push ahead with August campaign rallies
The Republicans lead the early election campaign with an eight county rally planned for Durham at 8 p m on Friday August 13 while the state Democratic committee meets in Raleigh to select a chairman and plan strategy. John A Wilkinson Republican Senate nominee from Beaufort County is the top campaigner and has given multiple radio speeches as headliner for the Durham rally.
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Raleigh
Durham
John A. Wilkinson
Beaufort County
U. S. Senate
Wilkinson
Tar Heel parties clash over campaign war chests in Raleigh
The piece notes Wilkinson's lavish radio and travel outlays for eastern Republican headquarters in Raleigh and a well financed state operation led by Chairman Sim DeLapp. Democrats, though mounting a strong balance from prior campaigns, face dwindling early receipts due to disaffection with the national ticket. Capus Waynick Kerr Scott and J M Broughton lead fundraising efforts, with Republicans enjoying outside funding while Democrats rely on internal sources.
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Wilkinson
Raleigh
Sim DeLapp
Capus Waynick
Kerr Scott
J. M. Broughton
Red herring in white house sparks heated critique
Washington columnist argues the Truman presidency enables Soviet spies through political theater and ridicule. He accuses the FBI director and Republican led committees of exposing dangerous laxity while warning that a damaged presidency risks political decay and public apathy.
Cobalt Discovery Spurs Ontario Mining Boom in 1904
The discovery of rich silver veins at Cobalt in 1904 sparked a mining boom as Ada in Ontario drew new wealth. Analysts note that since the 1890s wealth creation rose with the metal rush, while two thirds of northern Ontario rests on ancient Precambrian rock.
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Ada
Ontario
Cobalt
Met Opera Faces Shutdown Over Union Demands
In a blunt critique, the author argues the Metropolitan Opera cannot operate efficiently due to 12 unions and protracted contract talks. He contends unions push for changed work conditions and security funds, while management bears the cost and public backlash. The piece urges a strategic strike to end the inefficiency.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
General Wood
Metropolitan Opera House
Petrillo
Wanderlust and Hollywood Notes in The Enterprise
W A Bivins writes on George Mathews chasing wanderlust after war era moves and plans for California study. The column shifts to Hollywood film critique, public taste, Griffith’s Birth of a Nation legacy, and a quip about Dewey mustaches in political branding.
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George Mathews
Harvey Mathews
Enterprise
George
Duke University
California
Golden Gate
Yosemite Falls
Sequoias
Mr. Tennyson
Ulysses
Griffith
David Wark Griffith
Hollywood
Stanley News and Press
Boston
Mr. Dewey
Charlie Chaplin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Dolly
Insurance Agent Secures Appointment With Elite Prospect
At day’s end an insurance agent finally lands a meeting with a major business prospect who reveals he has refused seven others that day. The agent replies that he is one of those seven, underscoring the humorous moment. A new hospital patient anecdote follows with a doctor’s remark.
Broadway and Elsewhere Readings in the Hollywood Scene
Broadway and Elsewhere offers gossip on actors designers and events in Hollywood from Deap its besttal senerte to reports on ballet opinions. It notes the lives of Ruth St Denis and Ruth Dennis and mentions public figures like Howard Hughes Barbara Lawrence and Billy Kent, with anecdotes about the social scene and a Dillinger death account.
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Babeth
Billy Kent
Tom Sullivan
Charlie Morrison
Mocambo
Hollywood
Elsie
Morrison
Howard Hughes
Barbara Lawrence
John Fontaine
Mays Department Store
Judy Clark
Polly Adler
Manhattan
Somerville
N. J
Doris Duke
Thomas Dennis
Ruth
New York
Foot nurse requested after heated nurse interaction
Patient complains and asks for a foot nurse after a nurse with a snobbish attitude refused help. The doctor replies that such behavior is expected from the head nurse, while the patient questions the extent of their authority.
On the Air Waves Crossword Clues
A crossword compact listing horizontal and vertical clues with names such as Rosemary and various word prompts across radio themed entries. The grid references allow solving for actors, objects, and symbols across multiple lengths and intersections.
Crossword Clue Answer List
List of puzzle clues and potential answers across diverse categories including animals places and abstract concepts. Items cover birds sack feminine harem room negative word prepositions soften expunger pause pitch rodent beast large bundles high peak exist rough lava Babylonian flightless deity with various intersecting wordplay possibilities.
Americans Cross Into Canada By The Thousands
The passage notes a huge influx of American tourists into Canada with 15,000 cars crossing the border weekly at Point, N.Y. It explains that U.S. dollars buy as much in Canada as Canadian dollars do, but travelers are charged a 10 percent currency exchange when converting Canadian money back to U.S. currency, with the premium going to banks.
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Einaudi
Italy
United States
White House
B.H
Berlin
Civil Air Patrol
U. S
Gladys Hellinger
Hollywood
Palace
Suns
Astor Roof
Hotel Piccadilly
Artie Dunn
Piccadilly
Canada
S Point
N. Y
States
Oklahoma road company cast members flee to seek film work
Amsterdam News cancels welfare fund music festival honoring Irving Berlin Bill Robinson W C Handy. Sponsors avoid direct explanation citing a financial flop. Beverly Hills police probe report of a mysterious man visiting Carole Landis weekly for months including her death day, suggesting a potential blackmail link and disappearance by her own action.
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Losles
Amsterdam News
Welfare Fund
Irving Berlin
Bill Robinson
W. C. Handy
Beverly Hills
Carole Landis
Quoted Figures Argue On Palestine Peace and Prices
A collection of lines quotes Lt Gen Stratemeyer urging decisive action in defense and warning of a late draw to avert danger. Count Folke Bernadotte calls for disarming moves before peace, while President Truman notes prices will rise before Congress reconvenes.
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George E. Stratemeyes
The
Air Defense Com
Holy Land
Israel
Count Folke Bernadotte
Palestine
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