War plans urged for High Point city growth and jobs
A speech by former American Bankers Association president Robert M. Hanes urges private and public collaboration to map postwar employment and economic growth for High Point. The piece also covers Cordell Hull’s remarks on press accuracy, wartime leaks, and differing government approaches to information in Washington.
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Robert M. Hanes
American Bankers Association
North Carolina Society of Engineers
United States
Mr. Hanes
Committee For Economic Development
Washington
No Gestapo in U S War Policy
An editorial argues against covert censorship and overreach by government agencies during wartime. It cites cases of overzealous actions by postal, OWI, FCC, and other officials, urging dismissal of those responsible and warning that even minor restraints can erode liberties. It condemns totalitarian tendencies in bureaucrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
OWI
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Pius
Roosevelt
T. R
The
Bituminous Coal Institute
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Lewis
Third War Loan Drive draw shown by local leaders
Local leaders across High Point, Elkin, and surrounding areas urge neighbors to back the Third War Loan. Officials pledge wide home visits, bond sales emphasis, and patriotic duty as war needs grow. The piece cites statements from Mrs. Wall Drive Chairman Hall and Mayor Koonce along with comments from Lt. Hermans and others on mobilization and postwar plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Matt Wall
High Point
Drive
W. B. Hall
Arnold J. Koonce
Bananas in North America a Rare Delicacy Fifty Years Ago
The Middle America Information Bureau notes that fifty years ago bananas were mostly a rumor to most people in North America. A small, lucky portion could obtain the fruit as a rare tropical delicacy, while many knew only vague impressions of its shape and use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle America
Postwar America Faces Oil and Iron Scarcity Risks
The article argues that after the war the United States must address dwindling oil and iron resources. It notes Senate hearings on synthetic oil from coal, a rush to lease low grade Minnesota ore, and potential Alaska oil and iron explorations. It also discusses draft policy, wages, and a Texas case on conscientious objection and civil versus military justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
London
Paris
Senate
Minnesota
Germany
United States
Bureau of Mines
Colorado
Alaska
Arthur Goodwyn Billings
University of Texas
Supreme Court
Willkie S Mars Broadway G.O.P. jitters over Willkie Hanley tie
Broadway chatter centers on Wendell Willkie backing Joe Hanley in New York lieutenant governor race. Republicans fear Willkie comments could signal national policy, alienating conservative upstate voters and complicating Hanley’s campaign. Also notes social pages of actors, wives, engagements, and rising stars around town.
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G.O.P
Wendell Willkie
Joe Hanley
New York State
Hanley
Upstate
Willkie
New York City
Rushville
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H. A. Il
Mgr
J. P. Rawley
D. A. Rawley
Robert Thompson
Membem
Associated Press
Nationallo
John B
Lexington Ave
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Says Mr. Hull
Cordell Hull
Russia
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Sumner Welles
Mr. Hull
Mr. Welles
Stimson
the Treasury
Morgenthau
Gestapo
Rose Wilder Lane
Mrs. Lane
Great Britain
S.B.H
Pacific
Harvey Laffoon
Elkin
Hitler
Ross Hermans
WLB
Lloyd Gurley
Hugh Williams
Bill Sappenfield
Henry A. Wallace
Africa
Henry 8. Villard
U. S. State Department
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Guadalcanal
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Enterprise
Burton Heath
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson Higgins
Sam
John L. Lewis
War Labor Board
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Breger Abroad
Lt Dave’ Breger
Winchell
Broadway
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Molly Netcher
Irving
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Paul Schwartz
Eddie Lewis
Folies Bergere
Jacqua Lynn
Murray Korman
Fifth Avenue
Ann Kerr
Social Register
Navy
James Lewis
Mary Ann Glen
Pensacola
Connie Haynes
Wes Howard
Sinatra
Sybil Hart
Brooklyn
Marion Gay
Savannah
Anthony Crown
Tobacco Road
Eddie Sherman
Abbott and Costello
Alma Bein
James MacKinley Bryant
Peggy Ellis
Margot Haller
Stella Adler
Harold Clurman
Serge Rubinstein
Corp
Tony Martin
Yale
Evelyn Riley
Joan Stevens
Martin T. Manton
Hillman Publications
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Pat Rooneys
IIII
Rooney
Bruce Cabot
New Africa
Cashanova
Jerry Colonna
Edna Johnson
Alice Wallace
Florida
Marty May
Kay Lewis
Catharine Cravens
Sam Schonbrunn
Carol King
Latin Quarter
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Baroneer
Mufti
St. Regis
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Burma
Brendan Bracken
Albion Hotel
Asbury Park
Louise Duke
Louise MacNamara
International Nickel
Jenny Come
Don Ameche
Packy O'Garty
el Borracho
Margarite Chapman
Manuel Quintana
U. S
Roland Young
Margaret Bannerman
Andre Embericos
Phil Ammidown
Jimmy Walker
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