Rumor on Presidential Health Sparks Debate and Public Right to Know
The editorial urges frank disclosure of rumors about the President’s health as he seeks a fourth term. It argues the health issue is public, critiques official explanations, and urges exposing truth whether rumors are false or partially true. The piece notes interest from Wendell Willkie and polls predicting a tight election.
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Democratic Party
United States
Washington
Wendell Willkie
Barney Baruch
Roosevelt
Dewey
Bricker
Cinderella Willkie
Cinderella
Prince
Tryig
Matters International
Willkie
Gallup
Wendell Cinderella Willkie
Prof Koch and His Lasting Influence on North Carolina Arts
The death of Dr Frederick Koch and a revival meeting for Paul Green's The Lost Colony reflect the enduring impact of the North Carolina educator. Koch fostered talent from Paul Green Tom Wolfe George Denny and many others, shaping a generation of writers and thinkers. His mentorship through the University years helped launch notable careers and will outlive his life in the state.
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Frederick Koch
Paul Green
Koch
North Carolina
Tom Wolfe
Carolina
George Denny
Air
High Point Police Chief Appointment and City Management Echo
The piece notes Acting Chief of Police in High Point since March mirrors a prior acting City Manager period. It argues the delay harms efficient government and police work, cites unsolved murders, and suggests granting a definite appointment to the acting chief to improve performance.
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High Point
Police Department
City postwar plans debated by officials and engineers
R J Phelps criticizes postwar city plans urging routine planning work and city manager control over executive decisions like police chief appointments. Carlton Kirkman notes weed truck price issues as bids rise. Gladis Kivett highlights foster homes, welfare support, and social workers aiding foster families.
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Public Welfare Department
Family Service Bureau
High Point
Gladis Kivett
County Welfare Department
Regimentation debates and wartime remarks from officials
Merc R. K. Hoke praises the new Farm Center for farmers in surrounding communities. Roy Braden and T. S. Royster discuss Farm Security Administration changes in Raleigh and contacts in the Postoffice building. Don Herold laments regimentation in peacetime. Maj. Gen. John R. Deane recalls the 300,000th U.S. truck arrival to Moscow. Everett Case and Judge Thurmond Clarke offer remarks on freedom and marriage amid wartime context.
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Farm Security Administration
Raleigh
Postoffice
T.S. Royster
U.S
John R. Deane
Moscow
Roosevelt and Davis Outline Harder Pacific War Plan
The piece notes a shift from quick victory to a longer Pacific campaign. MacArthur aims toward the Philippines, Ryukyu and Kyushu with air power as the main strategy. It argues air bases, sea power, and weapon supplies could cripple Japan even without immediate large landings.
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Roosevelt
Elmer Davis
Pacific Front
Japan
Germany
Pacific
Philippines
Formosa
Ryukyu Islands
Kyushu
MacArthur
Honolulu
Guam-Saipan
Mr. Davis
South China
Chungking
China
Europe
Tokyo
War Outlook From Paul Mallon On Pacific and China Fronts
Mallon argues Allied air power outpaces Japan, with German factories already decimated by air raids. He notes a remaining Japanese army on home soil and says victory depends on defeating air power first. He cites Pacific logistics, China Burma campaigns, and predicts renewed action as the monsoon ends in a few weeks.
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Pacific
Navy
Saipan
China
Burma
Yellow River
Hengyang
Chungking
Stilwell
Mountbatten
Rural Massachusetts farmer critiques political promises
A western Massachusetts farmer from the Berkshires vents at politicians for grandiose pledges and slow action on essential rural needs. He cites education, electrification, roads, telephone service, healthcare facilities, and farm life, noting unsurfaced roads and poor maintenance between Otis and New Boston.
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Massachusetts
Berkshires
United States
Otis
New Boston
Winter roads and a farmer’s plea for change in New England
By George Sokolsky the writer laments aging infrastructure on a rural road in New England. He notes lack of electricity for most of eight miles, antiquated phones and schooling, and long ambulance distances while praising the simple life and urging real improvements for farmers. He calls for political action to fund essential services.
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First Selectman
Delco
Europe
Noah
Daniel Webster
A Letter From Commander to Walter Winchell
In memory of a great ship that sailed from harbor to new seas The tribute reflects on farewell pain and hope immortal legacy beyond death The passage honors strength beauty and endurance as timeless ideals guiding faith and remembrance.
Silent farewell to a fallen son
A mourner speaks of a son gone in battle, describing the vacant chair and the fate that took him. He speaks of honor, sacrifice, and the enduring pain of loss, urging the mother to weep but finding strength in the task of remembrance. The scream of the bullet remains a wound in hearts.
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Willowbrook St
Roy Braden
Don Herold
Pres
Everett Case
Colgate U
Thurmond Clarke
Los Angeles
Jao
Cannaon
India
Paul Mallon
George Sokolsky
Winchell
Broadway
Walter Winchell
Royal Canadian Navy
By John Farrow
Private
Breger Abroad
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