Controversy Over Capital Punishment in North Carolina
The editorial argues against a gender based death penalty policy and praises Governor Broughton for opposing it. It calls for a legislative panel to witness executions and condemns gas methods while noting shifts in state policy. It also reflects wartime views on Stalin and relations with Russia for postwar democracy.
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Somorrow
North Carolina
Phillips Aan
Ernor Broughton
Fon
Hoarders React to War Rationing Shortfalls
A local grocers report little abnormal buying of canned goods and other rationed items. The writer criticizes opaque government orders and predicts stricter observation of food rationing, contrasting it with gasoline rationing and urging transparency to curb public chiseling and preserve patriotism.
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Washington
High Point Wood-Working Prospectus Spurs War Plant Interest
The High Point prospectus for wood-working facilities, issued by the Chamber of Commerce and a furniture men’s committee, has stimulated promoters to consider locating an airplane plant here and aided in attracting war contracts. The effort is praised as a fine job and worthy of thanks to the committee.
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High Point
Chamber of Commerce
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Stalin Named Man of the Year Amid War Turbulence
Time magazine declares Joseph Stalin Man of the Year for 1942 highlighting his perceived decisive leadership as German forces advance toward Stalingrad. The portrait contrasts Stalin's strategy with Adolf Hitler's failing campaigns, framing the year as a critical test of Russia’s endurance and direction.
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Hime
Joseph Stalin
Steel
Russia
Adolph Hitler
Stalingrad
Ruswer
Europe
Resignation of NC Elections Chair Raises Appointing Challenge
The State Board of Elections chair Will Lucas resigns, seen as a loss for North Carolina. The piece urges Governor Broughton to appoint a man of courage and ability. It notes Ben Everett of Halifax plans to run against John Larkins of Jones for Lieutenant Governor, warning that John Knows more sheriffs and policemen than anyone except George Ross Pou.
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Will Lucas
State Board of Elections
North Carolina
Broughton
Ben Everett
Halifax
John Larkins
Jones
Ben
John
George Ross Pou
Public response to wartime rationing and community spirit
High Point residents and workers express support for food rationing, warn against hoarding, and call for fair enforcement. Leaders and civilians praise prewarning as trust in the public, urge just penalties for overcharges, and highlight cooperation to hasten the war’s end.
Ten Million Needed for War Labor Force
A wartime forecast from Otto S. Beyer of the War Manpower Commission projects adding 6,000,000 workers to the nation’s labor force in 1943 with estimates from the Office of War Information showing 63,200,000 in active manpower demand across armed forces industry and civilian roles. If 10,000,000 total workers are needed, shifts in factory work, 48 hour days, and redistribution could avert broad female factory employment, while experts doubt these figures amid shipping and production constraints.
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Otto S. Beyer
War Manpower Commission
Office of War Information
Armer
Zelemek
Usmeaco
AW. Zelemek
International Statistical Bureau
Bulletin
National Association of Purchasing Agents
Avslight
Jers
Mr. Zatomek
Wind tunnel tests and wartime aviation notes
An aviation industry lab hosts a giant wind tunnel for testing future airplane models at speeds beyond 60 mph. India’s term aircraft carrier refers to 60-foot salvage trucks used to recover crashed bombers and fighters. Six hundred pounds of copper per medium bomber, engines and airframes require tow, and new freighters may tow gliders. Motorists face no passing zones painted white as chrome in yellow wartime paint is restricted.
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Aviation Industries
India
WINCHELL On Broadway Memoir Notes From a Sub Reporter
Jack Luit surveys Broadway life from a sub reporter angle. Gossip spans Earl Carroll at the Stork Club, Hollywood signings, draftees, unions, marriages, and shifting showbiz slang. Names include Norma Shearer, Corinne Griffith, John Barrymore, Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins, Maria Monte, Sabu, Doris Duke, David Sarnoff, Mimi Tuthill, Mayila Montez, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Fontaine, and Walter Winchell on tour with local contributors filling in.
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Greer Garson
Richard Ney
Maria Monte
Sabu
Bette
Happy Home
Hollywood Canteen
Drafhes
Doris Duke Cromwell
L. G. Payne
David Sarnoff
RCA
Usn-Li
Bob Sarnoff
Esme O'Brien
Mimi Tuthill
Park Ave
Wall Street
Mayila Montez
Sanz
Juan Calivo
Becos
Peer Johnson
Norwegan Diplomatic Service
Washington
Guth McClinti
Kath Cornell
Chekov
Ruth Gordon
Powers
Elaine Shepard
Quent Reynolds
U. S
London
Jean Nicot
Savoy
The
Waldorf
Maria Ouspenskaya
Kit Colvin
Mrs. Colvin
Olivia de Havilland
Joan Fontaine
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Lexington Ave
N. Y
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Tate
Wents
Elmer Davis
Tve
Stalin
America
Talin
Enterprise
High Point, North Carolina
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Mars
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War Department
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OPA
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Harry Crawford
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Poston
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Spa
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Cooperative League
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Gene Fowler
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George Marshall
Washington Redskins
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MGM
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