North Carolina's Postwar Plan Calls for Growth and Courage
An editorial argues NC must create new wealth to fund better schools health roads and public services after WWII. It urges boosted state spending on commerce and industry research advertising agriculture and rural instruction, led by Governor Cherry and the 1945 General Assembly. The piece stresses vision and courage as essential to a stronger postwar state.
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North Carolina
of Carolina
Try
State Department of Conservation and Development
Division of Advertising
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Division of State College
R. Gregg Cherry
General Assembly
Faith, Psalm Reflections on God and Enduring Hope
The essay explores Psalm 22 and Psalm 23, interpreting the cries of abandonment and subsequent restoration as a path to faith. It cites David, Jesus on the cross, Job, and Josiah Royce to affirm that God remains holy and aims to lift believers, urging calm endurance and trust in divine justice.
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God
David
Jesus
Abraham
Job
Josiah Royce
W.A.B
Liquor Referendum Likely Delayed Until Soldiers Return
Lyon Nishet doubts the Legislature will call a state liquor referendum before soldiers come home. He notes no Governor race candidate time frame and strong opposition to voting when soldiers cannot participate. Carl Wester of the ABC auditor’s office adds the Recking Chair deal gave counties affordable whiskey, a good buy for its price in North Carolina stores despite not being high grade.
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Lyon Nishet
Recking
ABC
Carl Wester
North Carolina
Dewey
Abraham Lincoln
Michigan
Tom Dewey
Charles F. Murphy
Brooklyn
New York Advertising Club
Charley Murphy
Democratic
Murphys
Lynn Sumner
Oklahoma
Matto Grosso
Owosse, Mich
Council Hall
Michigan Union Opera
Pat O'Dare
Ireland
Thoughts of Others and Local Commentary Voices
The Enterprise staff comments on Martha Warner leaving The Enterprise and praises her writing. B P D Thompson laments Prof Koch's death at UNC Chapel Hill. Frances Kerr approves store hour changes in High Point. Frank Weaver notes scarce vacant buildings affecting industry. Hickory emergency hospital classifies High Point in an emergency area and suggests tighter child controls.
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North Carolina
University
Prof. Koch
B. PD. Thompson
Chapel Hill
Hickory
High Point
Lewis Frost
Oil Cartels Renounced Yet Answers Remain In Postwar Talks
Washington reports outline Anglo American move to end oil cartels with a new framework. Britain seeks production quotas while the U S favors minimum limits to keep oil flowing and prices lower. A proposed International Oil Commission would only recommend actions to governments. Saudi fields and Standard of California figures loom large as talks progress.
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Washington
Ralph Davies
California Standard
Ickes
Royal Dutch Shell
International Oil Commission
Roosevelt
Lord Beavertrook
Churchill
Nan
Standard of California
Texas Company
United States
Postwar oil strategy and international accords outlined
The piece argues oil companies seek to preserve holdings and push expansion, with Dutch finance backing, while Russia’s Middle East actions threaten British interests. It notes a future multilateral Hull-style agreement, broader postwar aims, and America’s planned global exploration to meet oil needs, yet questions if these aims will be realized.
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Middle East
Russia
Pacific
Opii Thera
Thanilised International
Teheran
Moscow
Capitol Square Police and the Highway Patrol Powers Debated
The proclamation clarifies whether the highway patrol, credited with police duties, becomes a state constabulary while addressing past abuses of authority. It notes patrols’ historic role protecting highway interests, and cites storms at Wrightsville and Carolina Beaches where patrols aided order and property despite limited police power.
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Wrightsville
Carolina
Highway Patrol
Army
Governor expands highway patrol powers in emergencies
The executive proclamation grants highway patrol officers general police powers only during declared emergencies and revokes them when the emergency ends. The move signals a step toward a general state police structure, but funding constraints tied to gasoline revenue limit broader consolidation.
Dewey Portrait From Hudson Valley Colleague View
A Hudson Valley writer recalls meeting Tom Dewey and sketches his common sense, leadership style, and frugal temper. The piece shares anecdotes about his early New York County campaigns, people around him, and a light personal portrait including his singing and popularity in social circles.
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