Railroad strike a danger to war effort and democracy
The piece warns a nationwide railroad strike would cripple the home front from factories to groceries, hamper armed forces, and threaten democracy. It argues for resolving wage and inflation disputes without halting rail service, stating free men must prove democracy can handle such problems.
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Pearl Harbor
Christmas Spirit Against Influenza Threatens Christmas
An editorial laments influenza dampening Christmas cheer while urging Congress to question executive branch officials. It argues that bureaucrats wield too much power, hidden from public scrutiny, and predicts exposure of their records if brought before Congress. The piece notes Gallup polling showing 72 percent favor inquiry.
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Governing North Carolina and other miscellany
A public column notes R Gregg Cherry’s cautious stance on state promises and a shift toward caution in governance. The piece references Christmas tokens and global leaders, including Mussolini, Haile Selassie, Hitler, Smuts, and a Kashmir polo tradition, weaving political and cultural brief items.
Town hears a parade of local views on life and war
A parade of High Point residents and officials shares opinions on youth acts, draft, marriage laws, shopping, and Christmas preparations. Teachers, clerks, and managers discuss local morale, social life, and wartime shortages as the community watches and waits.
Turnover in War Plants Harms West Coast Production
The Pacific coast AWPC reports 20 000 workers quit war plane plants monthly. The cost in training and lost planes totals millions, with 56 percent leaving for personal reasons. Labor turnover threatens war output and daily community services across the nation.
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Frank E. Ross
Arizona Republican
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Winchell on Broadway and Hollywood Wow
A wrap of society notes from Winchell on Broadway with front-page hints about Reno projects, Juliana at court, potential names in the Wayne Lonergan murder trial, Elopements and marriages, stage and studio moves, political sparring, and G-men probes.
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Wayne Lonergan
Robin Raymond
Paul Phillips
Tim Durant
Chaplin
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