Navy Plans Mass Discharges Within A Year
The Navy aims to discharge about 2,575,000 enlisted personnel and 264,000 officers within 12 months to civilian status, cutting strength to 500,000 sailors and 50,000 officers. Overseas service credit will be added to discharge formulas, with broader postwar plans including reserve officer transfers, continued WAVES and SPARS activity, and expanded naval education programs.
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Washington
Navy
Capitol Hill
Armed Services
Mary Forrestal
Sea Arm
Forrestal
Truman
Congress
SPARS
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Annapolis
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps
Swollen Balloon After Meals Relief Claim
A High Point man reports relief from post meal bloating and gas after using INNER-AID. He describes initial misery and says his bowels are regular for the first time in years and he now eats freely. The product contains 12 herbs and is sold at local drug stores.
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High Point
Inner-Aid
Swisconsin Marks Its 100th Birthday in New Glarus
New Glarus Wisconsin marks 100 years as a Swiss settlement that introduced Swiss cheese to America. The town council delays celebrations until warsons return and honors 122 immigrants who reached Wisconsin in August. Pioneers traced to cantons of Glarus and families Ledger Strau defaher Streiff Schindler Buerst. The community preserves homeland customs and features Maennerchor and Yodelers groups.
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New Glarus
Wisconsin
America
Wisconsin Hills
Glarus
Switzerland
Cus
Legler
Straufefaher
Streiff
Schindler
Buerst
Maennerchor
Textiles Receive War Production Board Relief Overture
The American Cotton Manufacturers Association reports overtures to the War Production Board for relief of the cotton textile industry from further restrictions and priority requirements. The remarks come as officials discuss easing controls amid wartime needs.
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Charlotte
War Production Board
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
Labor Trouble Exposed by La Follette Committee Report
A Senate La Follette Committee investigation into labor strife reveals company schemes to train workers for violence and to traffic in tear gas. Testimony from C D Lesley of Gadsden Alabama describes a company run flying squadron and regular weapon training.
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C. D. Lesley
Gadsden
Alabama
Senator LA Follette
MR. Lesley
United States Senate
la Follette Committee
Senate
Labor and propaganda in union conflict debate
A Jefferson Standard Blog message argues unions faced anti union propaganda from a powerful group. It describes gas gun use drills and wedge formations, labeling the tactics offensive. The piece urges readers to seek facts, examine both sides, and discuss with friends.
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MR. Lesley
Senator LA Follette
Tobacco prices steady on Eastern North Carolina markets
The crop reporting service reported steady to slightly higher prices at the opening of the second week of sales. Priming grades rose about one dollar per hundred, while other grades stayed the same. Blocked sales were common and some spoilage was noted prompting a push to slow deliveries.
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Raleigh
Federal-State
North Carolina
Tobacco prices hold firm on border belt reports
Agricultural market notes show average prices steady from Friday with only occasional losses on low quality leaf. Heavy sales continue and leaf grades dominate as buyers remain active across the North and South Carolina border belt.
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Florence
N. C
North
South Carolina
Fights From Across Cities Highlight Night of Knockouts
The Associated Press reports results from across the country with Terranova and Klein scoring knockouts in New York and Albany. Multiple bouts feature outpoints in Pittsburgh Newark and other cities, including Grahams and Saddler securing wins.
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Phil Terranova
Jean Barriere
Montreal
Mike Klein
Charrie Moore
Albany
Pittsburgh
Boll Rafferty
Milwaukee
Joey Peralta
Tamaqua
Jimmy Anderson
McKeesport
Leon Jones
Canonsburg
Billy Graham
Newark
Billy Walker
Portland
Ore
Stamford
Conn
Ralph Walton
Chester Rice
Drew
Pete Martin
Jackie Connors
Providence
R. I
Joey Angelo
Philadelphia
Paulie Jackson
Reading
Sandy Saddler
Earl Montz
Jersey City
Miami
Cotton” King
West Palm
T.K.O
Lester O'Brien
Danny Carabella
Bascom Bradley
Charlotte
N. C
West Springfield
Mass
Saint Paul
Springfield
Indian Gomez
Havana
Kenny James
Waterbury
John Anderson
Baltimore
Reedy Evans
Chicago
Phil Muscato
Buffalo
Carrington McNutt
T.K.O. Stan “el Toro” Mykas
Chuck Hunter
Cleveland
Bill Parsons
Danville
Ill
Bennie Droll
Peoria
Mike Sopko
East Chicago
Ind
Parking Problems in Raleigh Postwar Urban Planning
Postwar gasoline removal and more civilian cars push parking to the fore in Raleigh and other cities. Officials cite off street parking rules for new homes and entertainment venues and note theaters parks and churches require spaces. Some planners urge considering aviation growth and helicopter use rather than returning to prewar norms.
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Raleigh
Perio
American Society of Planning Officials
Montgomery County
Maryland
Washington
Hen- Tico County
Virginia
Richmond
North Carolina
Two Rock Hill Men Awaiting Trial on Murder Charge
CHARLOTTE, Aus. 28 TwoRock Hill men Daniel James Thinchart and Paul Edward Boone both 23 year old sailors await trial in superior court after indictment by the county grand jury on a murder charge in the December 7 fatal shooting of Robert Cashwell 61. Boone was en route from Camp Peary Virginia where he had been held for almost two weeks Secretary of the Navy James V Forrestal had approved Boone's release Rhinehart arrested in Battle Creek Michigan was returned here last week.
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Aus
Rock Hill
Daniel James Thinchart
Paul Edward Boone
Superoir
Robert Cashwell
Boone
Camp Peary
James V. Forrestal
Rhinehart
Battle Creek
Mich
Radio Program Schedule for War Time Broadcasts
Radio time blocks outline wartime schedules with serials, news, music, and drama. Readouts include Front Page Farrell, Tom Mix serial repeats, News Reports, America Serenade, Dick Tracy, Superman, House of Mystery, Jack Armstrong, Toby shows, and theater dramas across networks CBS ABC NBC with hourly shifts from 6 to 11 PM and late-night variety.
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the Hawk
Cbe
Ireene Wicker
Abe
East Hop Harrigan
Abe Tom Mix
Nabe
Howe
Cis
West
Owell Thomas
Charlie Chan
aue-Das
Tom Mix
Abc
Basic
Jack Kirkwood
Dbs
Jack Smith
Basic American Melodies
Jack Bailey
M.C
Abe Arthur Hale
Kalienborn
Abe-West
Ebs Pic
Pat
Abe Frank Singiser
Mbe
Don Gardiner
Judy
Navy
Cbs
George Olsen
His
Orchitetra
Sigmund Romberg
Abe Congress
Eba
Air Forces
Nbc
Soldier Surratt Returns From War and Prison
Pfc Robert W Surratt returns to Miami Beach Florida after a 60 day furlough with his parents on Route 4 High Point He spent months overseas and was a prisoner of war in Germany for six months
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Pfc
Robert W. Surratt
Miami Beach, Fla
Route 4
High Point
Surratt
Germany
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