Prohibition Debates Rise As War Shifts Alcohol Use
The piece argues war era policies boosted beer and wine while distillers face rationing and rising taxes. It notes federal support for beer as army sobriety and outlines North Carolina lawmakers debating statewide liquor referendums, wine control, and local option bills. The analysis predicts national rather than state driven changes in drinking habits.
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America
California
Office of War Information
Brewing Industry Foundation
Washington
North Carolina General Assembly
W. E. Price
Rutherford
Sclon
Grange
Department of Agriculture
Raleigh
Women urged to seek city school board seats
A editorial advocates electing more women to public office, focusing on the city school board. It argues women bring different viewpoints, courage, and vision, and notes political progress has lagged due to male dominance and party control. It concludes women must seize the opportunity next primaries.
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Weill
Cadaver assignment leads to dead Earnest pun at VA alumni
University of Virginia alumni note an amusing incident in medical school where a cadaver named Earnest was jokingly linked to the phrase working in dead Earnest. The story frames the cadaver joke alongside the era defining role of the Commander in Chief in military context.
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U. of Va
Wallis
Army
Air Force
High Point Voices on War Efforts and Civic Roles
Residents from High Point share views on jury service for older workers, the role of women in war production, and the need for community leadership. Comments cover the Chamber of Commerce, education boards, music use in factories, and ongoing wartime rationing amid Allied victory efforts.
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High Point
Howard C. Fischer
The
Music War Council of America
England
Flynn Defeat Seen as Healthy Sign in Democracy
Burton Heath argues Flynn's defeat showed democratic process working in wartime, with Congress revitalized and the public debate over the nomination reflecting constitutional powers. He contrasts partisan resistance, calls for rational policy study, and notes meat price controls and dairy distribution reforms while urging efficiency in milk deliveries.
Thought and prayer in scripture and prophecy
A meditative verse contrasts penitent thought with innocence and cites Herrick and Daniel. It then notes a volcanic eruption in the New Hebrides occurring roughly every three or four minutes, highlighting ongoing natural activity.
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New Hebrides
Memories on Broadway and Navy Jokes in a Vivid Column
A rickety montage blends Broadway reminiscences with witty quips from entertainment to war era life. Anecdotes include Damon Runyon figures, Arthur Brisbane, Kaufman gags, Churchill and Roosevelt shipboard rehearsals, plus light notes on Holman and Chandler and a playful Ensign Peace pun.
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Oliver Jensen
Army
Navy
Ensign Jensen
Ensign Peace
Bankhage
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