Senators Attack Roosevelt Plan for Oil Control
A hard driving Capitol Hill group challenges the administrations push to gain majority control of Standard Oil of California Gulf Oil and the Texas Company as part of a plan to fund refineries pipelines and workers housing abroad. The effort by the Petroleum Resources Corporation drawn by Army Navy officials and Harold L Ices faces opposition from Trumanites Senator Brewster and Senator Moore who warn it could amount to imperialism and entangle the US in foreign alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tucker
Truman Committee
England
Middle East
United States
Capitol Hill
White House
Arabia
Roosevelt
Standard Oil
California
Gulf Oil
Texas Comn
Washington
RFC
Uncle Sam
Petroleum Reserves Corporation
Harold L. Ices
Harry Hopkins
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
Is Epilepsy Inherited What Causes It
Readers can obtain a free booklet titled Epilepsy Inheritance and Causes, featuring opinions of medical experts. Send a request to the Educational Division 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept 8 004.
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Fifth Ave
New York
Nly
Isolationists Maneuver in Commerce Committee Shakeup
Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana forced a change in the Brewster Moore motion by moving it to new Commerce. He then named an anti Administration subcommittee chaired by Senator Edwin C Johnson with Moore Brooks Reed and Wheeler as members. The Republican trio forms a pre Pearl Harbor isolationist majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Brewster
Kansas
Business leaps toward practical measures amid reform fears
Albert Leman notes that despite cynics and critics, business advances practical steps. Executives fear inaction as reformers press for change. Under Paul G. Hoffman, twenty five thousand expo employers including Chester Davis and John Stuart mobilize leaders to guide small proprietors nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Leman
Paul G. Hoffman
Studebaker
Broncho-line Emulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief
An OTC ad urges sufferers of bronchial coughs and irritations to buy Broncho-line Emulsion at Mann Drug Store. It claims rapid relief, phlegm loosening, and a restful night, with possible improvement after a half bottle and a money back guarantee if unhappy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann Drug Store
Economic Developments Drive Postwar Industry Reforms
The Sales Executives Club of New York led by Prof. Paul H. Nystrom launches refresher courses for corporate leaders to train sales forces for the new era. Fred Pabst funds a national unemployment prevention contest with fifty thousand dollars. many groups contribute ideas. Charles E. Wilson of General Motors plans to reinstate veterans and 83,000 former employees, seeking limited deferments. The National Association of Manufacturers will publish labor readjustment guides, and the Chamber of Commerce tracks mobilization. The piece notes lessons from the Depression era and hopes for postwar cooperation and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaa
Committee For
Sales Executives Club of
New York
Paul H. Nystrom
Columbia
Fred Pabst
Pabst Brewing Company
Beards Rumi
R. H. Macy & Co
Charles E. Wilson
General Motors
New York Associates
Army
Navy
National Association of Manufacturers
du Pont Chemicals
Hercules Powder
American Chain
Hammermill Paper
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Gardner-Webb Junior College to Inaugurate New President
Shelby reports preparations for the formal inauguration of Dr. Elliott as president of Gardner-Webb Junior College at Boiling Springs. The ceremonies are set for May 5 and 6 with education leaders expected to participate, including Dr. Frank P. Graham, UNC president, who has accepted.
Casual Comment By W. A. BIVINS
A reminiscence piece by W A Bivins recounts Charlie Muse a talkative generous man with a brisk wit and a merciful heart. It also notes intercity bus travel growth and a parable about Mose and the devil with eggs.
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W. A. Bivins
Junior High Symphony To Play Sunday
The junior high school orchestra will give its first concert of the season Sunday afternoon February 6 at 3 30 in the junior high auditorium. The orchestra will be assisted by the mixed choir conducted by Serpass. Virginia Frank will be director. A dollar war savings stamp award will be given to the home room with the largest number of members present. Public invited.
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Serpass
Virginia Frank
Sixteen H P Men In Training At Great Lakes
New recruits at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois include sixteen High Point men. They receive instruction in seamanship drill and naval procedure and will take aptitude tests for service schools or active duty. Upon completion they will get a nine day home leave. Ships in convoy to England take two and a half months for a round trip.
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U. S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Illinois
High Point
Navy
Henry J. Austin
Mangum Avenue
Hoyt Sanders
William A. Cooper
Emory Street
John D. Priest
East Green Street
Leo C. Clodfelter
Clara Cox
Gilmer Bullin
South Hamilton Street
John D. Neighbors
North Main Street
Walter T. Herndon, Sr
Park Street
Lonnie B. Freeman, Jr
Almina
Charlie C. Nolan, Sr
North Hamilton Street
Emory R. Nelson
East Green
Ray H. Dailey
Ennis
Jessie L. Matthews, Jr
Redding
Dating time from birth and early Christian feeding origins
Questions date the concept to birth age and Roman emperor feeding Christians. It asks about Joseph and Mary’s country of residence. Horoscope gives birthday traits and advice on prudence, finances, and social conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiland
Joseph
Jesus
Etiquette Hints for Dating a Man in Uniform
Advice suggests a girl out with a man in uniform should choose inexpensive amusements and order cheaper dishes to avoid embarrassment. Do not snatch the check or force payment.
Chronology snippets from early church and empire era
Dionysius Exiguus introduced Anno Domini dating in 527. The roman emperor Nero is noted. A reference locates Nazareth in Galilee, then Judea, reflecting biblical geography.
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Dionysius Exiguus
Nero
Nazareth
Galilee
Judea
Miller disputes white dust in court as Yoo-doo dust
In Chattanooga on February 4 the prosecutor J L D Miller dismisses alleged white dust as Yoo-doo dust sprinkled by Black defendants the day before their trial. He brushes it aside and continues court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
J L.D. Miller
Miller
Creomulsion Advertises Quick Cough Relief
A wartime advertisement warns that a three days’ cough signals danger and chronic bronchitis may develop if untreated. It touts Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that reaches the bronchial mucous membranes to loosen phlegm and help healing, with a money back guarantee if it does not quickly relieve the cough.
Income And Corporation Levies Show Vast Increase
U S government internal revenue reports show total tax collections for 1943 at 31.9 billion, nearly double 1942’s 16.8 billion. Individual income taxes rose to 13.08 billion from 4.06, with victory tax deductions and pay as you go withholding boosting totals. Social security and employment taxes also climbed, while manufacturers excises and liquor taxes shifted due to wartime changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue
Snelax
Traffic Accidents Near H Point In January
Traffic at H Point saw nearly one accident per day in January. Sgt Ben Ridge reported 25 crashes with 16 involving two vehicles and no injuries. Two injuries occurred, five involved pedestrians, one involved a bicycle. Police logged 53 speeding arrests, 29 reckless driving, 31 disobeying signals, and 11 drunken driving offenses.
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H Point Ne
Ben Ridge
Ridge
State War Bond Sales Hit 62 Percent of Goal
Winston Salem February 4 The Fourth War Loan sales in North Carolina reached 79 million dollars through February 2. State War Finance Chairman Clarence Leinbach announced the state quota is 70 million dollars with individual sales totaling 29 million or about 42 percent of the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
State War Finance
Clarence T. Leinbach
Levi
Radio Schedule Friday February 4 1944 War Time Program Lineup
Eastern War Time program grid lists Portia Faces Life Dick Tracy Just Plain Bill and many serials from 5:15 p m. through 9:15 p m. with news reports by Quincy Howe World News and Varied music. The lineup includes Front Farrell Captain Midnight American Women The Land Trio The Sea Hound and more.
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Het Td
Portia
Dick Tracy
Seria
Dunn
Eddie Dunn
Archie Andrews
Just Plain
Bill
the Landt
Jack Armstrong
Biu
Chick Carter
Farrell
Captain Midnight
Dally- Quincy Howe
America
Tim Healy
Lyn Murray
Jeri Sullavan
Dle Dack Armetrong
Biu- Weet
Volney Hurd—mae
Lowell Thomas
Henry J. Taylor
Dia Bastt
Biu-Weet World News
Fred Waring
Nero Wolfe
Dramatico
Futton Lewis, Jr
Abe Dateline
Coe
Johnson
Met
Tropicana Gut of
Chicago
Cbe- Dancing Music Orchestra
Cbs
Mina
Lacilie Ownees
de Meeeeebe
Keoners
Kate Smith
Sam Baker
Parker Family
Fulton Oursler
Garey Nene
Haem Benmieceee
Cedric Foster
Lulu
Songe
Bae Sunny Skylar
Stern
Abe
Typists Wanted by Civil Service Office in Washington
Mrs. Margaret L. Scott recruiting representative from the central commission office in Washington will be at the U S Employment Office Saturday at 10 30 to recruit typists stenographers and clerks for civil service positions in Washington. W T Winslow civil service secretary announced this morning.
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Margaret L. Scott
Central Commission
Washington
Fourth Civil Service District
U. S. Employment Office
Civil Service Commission
W. T. Winslow
Cal Civil Service
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