MacArthur faces future roles after Manila liberation
War correspondents and analysts discuss General Douglas MacArthur's potential assignment in the Philippines and a possible push to carry on to Tokyo. They note his age, energy, and the praise for his leadership alongside Admiral Smith, highlighting his proven capability to lead a postwar Pacific command.
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MacArthur
Tokyo
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Senator Carter Glass urged to resign amid private accusations
A college professor, Dr. Robert D. Meade, publicly questions Carter Glass’s ability to serve, says he has not functioned since 1942, and calls for resignation or retirement. Virginia officials declined to comment, while the piece argues the Senate’s work outweighs one individual’s career.
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Carter Glass
Sena
Virginia
Robert D. Meade
Senator Glass
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Ittle
Virra
High Point bonds receive renewed selling effort by officials and bankers
City officials backed by local bankers and business leaders push to improve High Point bond ratings. Once strained by debt, the city has rebuilt its finances, but financiers remain cautious and need convincing that securities are sound today.
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High Point
Coal freight relief and a plane seating incident at Capitol Square
The article notes eased coal shortages in North Carolina due to rail congestion in the northeast and cites J. S. Correll citing labor shortages at local yards after drivers and laborers walked off after noon Saturday. It also recounts former Governor Ehringhaus recounting a prior plane seating incident involving a higher priority colored passenger and a service member, arguing the national priority system serves fairness without discrimination.
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Caro
J. S. Correll
Correll
England
Governor Jim McCord Wins Tennessee Gubernatorial Nod
Jim McCord, a former livestock auctioneer from Western North Carolina, becomes Tennessee’s new governor after acknowledging a letter from Kerr Scott, North Carolina’s commissioner. The official name is Jim McCord, not a nickname.
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Tennessee
Wernor
North Carolina
Jim McCord
Dames
Ain “Jim
McCord
Kerr Scott
N.C
Tennessee Officials Recall Name Controversy and Brass Hats
Lynn Nisbet lauds Van Cleave as Agriculture Commissioner of Tennessee. The piece recalls 1986 debates over Alexander Hawkins Graham’s ballot name and Sandy Graham's oath, noting Clyde Hoey’s election. It then notes a Georgetown like Army Navy governance conference on civilian supremacy with generals and officers present.
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Tennessee
Jim
Sandy
Alexander Hawkins Graham
Graham
Ralph McDonald
Clyde R. Hoey
Hoey
Navy
Attorney General's Office
Cherry
Community voices on war, courts, and relief in High Point
Figures discuss wartime civil attitudes, Marine arrivals to High Point, and a postponed Recreation Leaders Institute. Local talk includes warnings about disruption in theaters, anticipated long court sessions, and concerns over lodging for visiting veterans. Public aid notes highlight old-age benefits and postal note sales.
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Sheraton Hotel
Leslie Miller
Marijuana Trade Surges as Treasurys Enforcement Faces New Gangs
Treasury officials report a rise in marijuana seizures in 1944 with well financed national and international gangs, New York City as a hub, and a shift from ounces to pounds. Heroin reappears, violence linked to trafficking grows, and Secret Service notes a new approach to black market dealing. Over 1,000 arrested nationwide for black market activity including ration stamp counterfeiting and sugar diversion.
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Treasury
Elmer L. Trey
Trey
New York City
Irey
Secret Service
War on Forgery and Stamp Crimes Expands Nationwide
By Jack Stinnett notes sugar stamps and printing plants used in counterfeit acts. Government checks forgery ranked third priority with 1,800 arrests. many cases remain local and unseen. Treasury efforts extended to war rackets including used car drains to Mexico, a counterfeit stamps outfit, and jewel smuggling across the border.
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Mexico
Fact and force in wartime policy debates
In Washington during war, uniforms on Capitol Hill are blamed for pressuring Congress rather than establishing facts. The National Service Act is questioned as a wartime manpower solution lacking irrefutable data. Public data remains sketchy and inconclusive on civilian participation and manpower shortages.
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Navy
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Congress
Debate over National Service bill and wartime manpower
By George Sokolsky criticizes officials for empire building and urges rejection of vague terms in the National Service bill. He argues the act allows arbitrary shifts of workers, creates chaos, and equates civilian economy disruption with enslavement, urging merit rewards instead.
Broadway Notables See Marital Sparks And Scandals
On Broadway gossip notes reveal Garland and Minnelli to wed in Mexico with a Calif remarry planned after decree. Other items include Edgar Bergen and Frances Westermann alleged secret ties, June Allyson’s engagement doubts, and Faye Emerson’s marriage hints.
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33Rd St
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Frances Westermann
June Allyson
Dick Powell
Art Jarrett
Eleanor Holm
Faye Emerson
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Erich Gimpel
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U. S
Ann Sheridan
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H'wood
Eddie Albert
Louise Albritton
al Pearce
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Betty Hutton
George Handy
Syndicate of lawyers buys 59th St hotel amid gossip round
A hotel on 59th Street is bought by a lawyers syndicate as industry chatter swirls about Jack Warner stories and political favors. The scene also notes deportation aid for Harry Bridges, Noel Coward’s imminent visit, and various Hollywood moves including Bette Davis, Susan Hayward, and Paramount projects.
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Bette Davis
Mark Steele
Doris Duke
Peggy Dardin
Time-Life
India
Burma
John Wildberg
Anna Lucasta
Susan Hayward
Stork
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Bing
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Howcum
New Motion Picture Almanac
Maurice Costello
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