Justice Demands Action Now Urges Clearing of NC Indictments
The piece urges the U S Department of Justice to clarify charges in the indictment of North Carolina legislators Shelley Caviness and George Uzzell, arguing innocence if proven, and warns that delay harms Guilford and Rowan voters and the General Assembly. It calls Caviness and Uzzell to push for public disclosure and timely resolution before the 1945 House election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Justice
Shelley Caviness
Guilford
George Uzzell
Rowan
Department
North Carolina
General Assembly
Mr. Caviness
Mr. Uzzell
House of Representatives
Caviness
Dr. McDonald
Uzzell
Major Cherry
Washington
Texas
Department of Justice
Daviness
McDonald
House
Oscar Richardson
Monroe
A North Carolina political custom breaks with tradition
The piece discusses NC senatorial regional split, noting eastern and western halves’ balance. It cites Sen Reynolds and Frank Hancock, and highlights a Raleigh meeting where both state Democratic leaders were elected from the east, hinting at a potential shift in long standing practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
N. C
Chicago
Manteo
Elizabeth City
New York
Asheville
North Carolina
Rockies
Atlantic Ocean
United States
Reynolds
Frank Hansock
Oxford
Bob
Far West
Far East
Piedmont
Middle Western
Raleigh
State Democratic Executive Committee
Roosevelt’s stance on occupation and victory praised as timely
The piece argues that Germany and Japan must be occupied by Allied forces regardless of surrender, warning against a “soft peace.” It praises the president’s clear position and urges vigilance against propaganda advocating gentler terms and a swift end to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Germany
Japan
Berlin
Tokyo
From Saipan Frontlines to Homefront Rations
Pfe and Gray Williamson report from Saipan as Japanese refugees flee cliffs, a suicide, and a shooter near their foxhole. Marines attend burial services for fallen comrades while a local rationing board pursues gasoline rule violators with light penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saipan Island
Pfe
Gray Williamson
U. S
Saipan
WAC recruiting grows in High Point as women eye service
Local quotes reveal mixed views on rationing and travel rules while recruiters note rising WAC interest. Miss Dorothy Rice weighs service choices as Yeoman Mary Blackwell sets fashion examples. Doris Nelson Marilyn Hazelborn and Sgt Milton Zietchick promote opportunities at the Post Office building 9 to 6. The Charleston port project draws favorable response and a broad call for women aged 19 to 70 with two years of high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Rice
Yeoman
Mary Blackwell
High Point
WAC
Doris Nelson
Marilyn Hazelborn
Milton Zietchick
Woman’s Army Corps
Charleston
Indirect Statements By Gubernatorial Figures Draw Fire
A column critiques using intermediaries to convey a candidate's foreign policy. It argues that Governor Edge and Governor Dewey should speak for themselves rather than through aides or third parties, and notes the need for direct accountability from candidates and the President.
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Edge
New Jersey
Dewey
Mr. Roosevelt
Sidney Hillman
Earl Browder
Tom Dewey
Roosevelt
Down to brass tacks on postwar policy and trade
The piece argues that after victory over Germany and Japan the United States faces uncertain public support for overseas armies and overseas commitments. It critiques vague promises on monetary stability and exports, warns that policy must include detailed plans for currency exchange, price competition, and labor costs before any dollar value can be justified.
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Germany
Japan
Europe
Asia
Africa
Congress
United States
Edge
Dewey
New York
Henry Wallace
Virginia Dare anniversary plans draw state leaders to Roanoke Island
Governor Broughton and dignitaries will travel to Manteo on Friday August 18 to observe the 357th anniversary of Virginia Dare with Roanoke Island Historical Association backing. The event centers on sustaining the Lost Colony pageant while inviting broader state support and permanent presentation.
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Broughton
Manteo
Roanoke
Paul Green
W. D. Carmichael, Jr
Greater University
Sam Selden
Charlies A. Cannon
Concord-Kannapolis
Lost Colony birth tied to Fort Raleigh claim
Governor Broughton and Billy Carmichael insist the Lost Colony's significance goes beyond Roanoke Island. They note major events have location but remain pivotal beyond where they occurred, citing the first English settlement and birth at old Fort Raleigh as equally historic.
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Broughton
Billy Carmichael
Roanoke Island
Philadelphia
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Versailles
America
Old Fort Raleigh
Banquets and dinner urge more chicken to aid industry
Paul Mallon reports a call by chicken raisers and rennor Broughton for patriotic Tar Heels to boost chicken consumption. A Junior Order of American Mechanics session in Raleigh will feature Past Governor Hoey, Governor Broughton, and Governor Cherry at Tuesday banquet, with Cherry as main host, and secret sessions set for the Sir Walter Hotel on Wednesday presided by Clyde Shreve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry T. Davis
H. H. Brimley
State Museum
Raleigh Bird Club
Herald-Tribune
South Carolina
Rennor Broughton
Junior Order of American Mechanics
Raleigh
Edenton Street Methodist Church
Hoey
Broughton
Cherry
Sir Walter Hotel
Clyde Shreve
Guilford County
Farmers See Strong Fruit Yields Across State Crops
The federal state crop report shows apples pears peaches grapes and pecans meeting or exceeding ten year averages and surpassing 1943 levels. Compared with last year yields rose with apples three times, pears three and a half, peaches ten, and grapes slightly higher though profits were hurt by higher costs and government interference, farmers say.
Broadway gossip twists weave danger in Tommy Dorsey party
Reporter notes a lurid mix of gangster intrigue at a Hollywood style party with Dorsey Norris Hall and others. It claims unseen hands dictated who spoke, mentions a phony identity linked to a Churchill relative, and outlines shifting loyalties among Nisei voters and celebrities amid wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Last
Tommy Dorsey
Jon Hall
Eddie Norris
Holly Wood
Dorsey
Wether
Mall
New York
Coast
Hall
Norris
Jane Churchill
Winston Churchill
Kaisa
Elaine Jordan
Hollywood Romance Rumors and Star Pairings Stir Tinseltown
A jumble of gossip items reports Betty Hutton and Mervyn Leroy on the brink, Mike Todd and Mae West clashing, Macoco pursuing Kay Williams amid divorce talks with Clarke Gable, Helen Walker and Frank Sinatra linked, WOR's John Scott to wed Frances Allen, Charlene Tucker seen with John Ringling North, Elizabeth Fraser musing with Ray McDonald, and a producer crafting a self revering radio intro while debating tone with a writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Leroy
Mike Todd
Mae West
Hitler
Macoco
Kay Williams
Kay
Clarke Gable
RKO
Helen Walker
Frank Sinatra
John Scott
WOR
Frances Allen
Cleveland
Woman's Magazine
John Ringling North
Charlene Tucker
Elizabeth Fraser
Corporal Ray McDonald
Winged Victory
Prolific Society Notes Include Elopement and Noses
Mrs RB E Griffith widow of Last Frontier owner elopes to Reno with Bob Nie man. Sherry Britton will have her nose bobbed. Eloise Bergman new Stork Club greeter, once Eloise Martin from Town College choruses. Grace McDonald quarrels with Capt Ralph Green. A male M D removed a mole from Gypsy Rose Lee. Walter Winchell's column to resume Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. E. Griffith
Last Frontier
Las Vegas
Nev
Reno
Bob Nieman
Sherry Britton
Leon
Eddie
Eloise Bergman
Sherman Billingsley
New Stork Club
Sherm
Eloise Martin
Town College
Grace McDonald
Ralph Green
Gypsy Rose Lee
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