Second Seizure Critique of Army Action on Ward
The Enterprise denounces the second seizure of Montgomery Ward as harsh government overreach. It argues the store is not a war plant and that if violations exist they belong in court, not by military force. The piece notes President Hoover or Roosevelt era parallels and questions Avery’s defiance of the WLB directive.
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Montgomery Ward
Sewell Avery
WLB
Avery
France
Britain
Germany
Japan
Arma T
Rcoanes
Silent Sailors Share Shrouded Courage Beneath Seas
An editorial honors submariners for their quiet, hidden bravery in war. It notes the loss of the 54th U S submarine and 62 crew members, praising their stoic endurance as they battle unseen dangers beneath the ocean.
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United States
Seven Seas
Orthography and a Chaplin headline error
A newspaper critiques its own spelling in a column noting poor orthography and telegraph desk pressure. The piece cites Charlie Chaplin and a headline claiming the Chaplain is not the father, highlighting a misprint in yesterday’s issue.
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Charlie Chaplin
Camp Davis Abandoned and Sold After 40 Million Investment
The Camp Davis anti aircraft complex near Holly Ridge between Jacksonville and Wilmington faces abandonment. Federal first rights, then state, then private buyers may acquire or salvage the site. The piece questions the value and long term impact of the wartime installation and its effects on Onslow and Hurst Beaches.
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Camp Davis
Holly Ridge
Jacksonville
Wilmington
North Carolina
Fort Bragg
Davis
America
Smithfield
Virginia
New River
Atlantic Coast
Onslow
Hurst
Bailey Says He Is In Fine Health For Senate Service
Capitol Square Bailey, home for Christmas, tells reporter he is in better shape than in years and plans to oppose measures he deems against the constitution or public welfare. He backs merit based pay for postmasters and will participate in the North Carolina swearing in of Clyde Hoey as the new senator next week.
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Congress
Bailey
Senate
Clyde R. Hoey
North Carolina
Senator Hoey to attend induction as Bailey health rumors swirl
Senator-elect Hoey plans to travel to Washington this weekend for the induction as Congress opens next Wednesday. Rumors about Senator Bailey's health have circulated for years with speculation of illness and even retirement plans, though critics question only his health, not intellect.
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Hoey
Washington
Congress
Bailey
Broughton
Harris
Senate
Soldiers recall Italy visit and Greensboro turnout remarks
Sgt. Charles Loflin reflects on Italians after occupation and the meaning of unconditional surrender. A. W. Stamey notes ice on roads hindered High Pointers from the Greensboro airport meeting but commends Walter Crissman for attending.
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Italy
Charles Loflin
Greensboro
A. W. Stamey
Walter Crissman
Thoughts of Others on War Strategy and Public Mood
Veterans of Foreign Wars leader FE Stewart warns against overconfidence after a German counter-attack in World War II. He recalls 1918 drives toward Paris and cautions that two fronts and disarray in Russia complicate a quick victory. Anne Thompson notes weather patterns during holidays vs school.
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FE. Stewart
High Point Post
Churchill and England United by Resolve in Dark Times
The piece praises Winston Churchill as a symbol of John Bull unyielding under bombardment and defeat. It credits him with holding Britain together after Dunkirk, offering no politicians paradise but grim promises of tears and blood, and facing a perilous history without guaranteed victory.
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Winston Churchill
John Bull
England
Churchill
Dunkirk
Hitler
Parliament
Churchill and Britain’s War Resolve in Sokolsky's View
The piece lauds Winston Churchill for shaping Allied resolve before U.S. entry, crediting him with Atlantic Charter influence, Iceland intervention, and lend-lease support. It contrasts Churchill’s leadership with Wells and Laski, praising his defiance of defeat and role in saving Britain.
Freedom and the meaning behind the Four Freedoms debate
Washington columnist argues true freedom includes speech religion and economic security but warns against using the state to fix wages and hours. He notes Roosevelt's four freedoms and Davenport's opinion that freedom is a struggle not a fixed state. He questions if national policy should limit personal liberty for perceived national interest.
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Washington
New York
Russia
Messrs
Roosevelt
Churchill
Russell Davenport
J. Roosevelt
For Freedom and War Opinion Voice in Postwar Debate
Paul Mallon critiques political funding and labor in wartime and postwar life. He questions unemployment, disarmament, socialism, and union power while urging the youth to seek clearheaded leadership and avoid graft and propaganda from outside groups.
Notes of a Newspaperman Tales and jests from wartime Broadway
Peter Donald shares anecdotes about GIs abroad and home front humor. The column riffs on cinema, politics, and society with pointed jests about Stettinius Hemingway and Clemenceau, plus a Japanese American soldier tale and comments on diplomacy and postwar aims.
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