Governor Scott Faces North Carolina Legislation Delays
The North Carolina Farm Bureau meeting in Asheville features Governor Kerr Scott criticizing the legislature for delaying his program. He urges farmers to press lawmakers for higher taxes and new bond issues while withdrawing support for an immediate 2400 minimum teacher salary. The piece notes political timing and past judicial appointments affecting current politics.
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Yesteray
North Carolina Farm Bureau
Asheville
Cott
Scott
Ater
Kerr Scott
Raleigh
Judge Warlick Recalled for Yesterdays Oath and Future Bench
Judge Wilson Warlick took the oath as judge of the United States court for the western district of North Carolina yesterday. The article reflects on his long service on the state superior court bench and suggests he will honor the federal position without grudges. It notes a retrospective review of past events and political tensions.
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Warlick
Gregg Cherry
Ralph McDonald
Cherry
McDonald
E. Yates Webb
Judge Webb
Senate
Webb
Truman
Special Superior Court
Peyton McSwain
Scott
Wilson Warlick
United States Court
Western District
North Carolina
New Purge Threat Highlights Senate Civil Rights Debate
A 21 organization joint committee on civil rights warns they may overturn the Democratic Senate majority in 1950 if it does not move to end filibusters. The piece notes Roosevelt and labor leaders failed to purge opponents via elections, underscoring challenges in purging without broad public support.
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Joint Committee On Civil Rights
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
Organized Labor
Schuman Rejects Stalin Peace Feelers Door Slam
French Foreign Minister Schuman rejects Soviet peace feelers with a sharp rebuff likening them to an octopus. He closes the door on any overture and signals firm stance in the crisis.
Stalin Pope Comment on Communist View of Religion
Premier Stalin states the party cannot be neutral toward religion and uses anti religious propaganda to undermine church influence. Pope Pius XII says Communists hide true aims and after seizing power will move from oppression to abolishing authentic religious life.
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Stalin
Wkd
Pope Pius XII
Facing Facts and Revolutions Through the Years
The piece contrasts revolutions in France with the Communist revolution, warning of threats to church and civilization and urging vigilance for a bloodless victory. It notes 1948 price shifts in May Wheat and May Corn, a rising unemployment rate, and concerns over economic impact on the nation.
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France
Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
St. Helena
Chicago Exchange
New York Times
Statewide railroad system vision in North Carolina history
An 1840s push under Governor Morehead sought a state backed railroad network linking rivers harbors inland waterways and turnpikes. After fierce battles, the 1849 legislature chartered the North Carolina Railroad from Goldsboro to Charlotte, fueling later growth to Salisbury and Asheville and a robust regional system despite the Civil War disruptions.
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HPT & Railroad
John M. Morehead
Morehead
Graham
North Carolina Railroad Company
Goldsboro
Charlotte
Salisbury
Asheville
Byfield recalls entry to hotel business in Chicago
BOOSTS SON Ernie Byfield explains how he joined the hotel trade. He says it was fate when his father, owner of the Hotel Sherman, bumped into him in the lobby one morning and took a liking to him. The Pump Room in Chicago hosts many celebrities.
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Ernie Byfield
Chicago
Byfield
Sherman
Saturday Review of Literature
New Auto Fuel, Refueling System and Safety Aids
A new fuel system enables continuous flow from all tanks to all engines and allows refueling of all aircraft tanks from a single tank truck. Babylonian clay tablets reveal ancient wage data. Modern car aids include photocell linked headlight dimming. Fire risk from hydraulic fluids reduced by non inflammable Skydrol. A glow in the dark flashlight case is introduced.
Smear warfare and boycotts in Washington society era
The column discusses smear tactics used by unions and Communists against Herbert Hoover, tracing a Clare Luce cocktail rumor to its sources. It criticizes gossip spread via media, defends Hoover, and questions the fairness of boycotts and a push to force Met Opera casting including Paul Robeson.
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Newalers
Charlie Michelson
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Clare Luce
Owen Brewster
Washington
Will Hayes
Waldorf Astoria
Senator Brewster
Luce
Rene Brooklyn
Upton Close
Close
New York City
Jack Stachel
Paul Robeson
Robeson
Flagstad
Furthwaengler
Gieseking
Metropolitan Opera Company
Boris Godounov
Paul
Boris
Kate Smith Checks Calorie Worries With Millionaire Radio Power
Kate Smith, America's top pitchwoman, has spent 18 years at the peak earning about 15 million dollars and sharing 10 to 12 thousand weekly with manager Ted Collins. Beyond singing she promotes causes and writes, hosts talks, and visits hospitals, turning her fame into charity influence and a warm, self assured public image.
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Katie
Ted Collins
Kate
the Times
Red C
Army Nursing Corps
Dorothy Thompson
Quotations on democracy and work from 1940s leaders
A compilation of brief quotes from scientists, presidents and executives on democracy, motivation, and economic outlook. Notable voices include Andrew Kalitinsky, F Franklin D Roosevelt, James Roosevelt, James Farley, Joseph W vtin Jr, William Schmidt and Dr John Sloan Dickey.
Watches and policy clash in Hull tariff debate
Washington report on Ways and Means vote to renew Hull foreign trade pacts and two days of hearings on the American jeweled watch industry led by Waltham Watch Co. amid layoffs, RFC loan talks, and tariff disputes. Cenerazzo blames Swiss imports for job losses. Gruen and others offer differing views on costs and market impact.
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Washington
NEA
House
Ways and Means Committee
U. S
White House
Ways and Means
Waltham Watch Company
Waltham
Mass
Elgin
Hamilton
Reconstruction Finance Corp
New Capital
RFC
Waltham Company
Walter Cenerazzo
American Watchmakers' Union
Cenerazzo
New York
Benjamin S. Katz
Gruen Watch Company
Cincinnati
Katz
Gruen
Altham
Swiss movements vs American watchmakers debate in Waltham
Responsibility rests on Mr. Cenerazzo who claimed Swiss tariffs would solve issues for Waltham employees. The argument concludes that despite importers’ cost-price advantage, American fine watchmakers can still maintain capacity.
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Cenerazzo
Waltham
On the Air Waves H RIZONTAL i 1 5 Depicted star of radio
Puzzle clues cover a range of wordplay from radio terms to literary hints. Entries include definitions for a famous broadcaster, musical notes, measurements, and biblical references, forming a varied crossword style grid.
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The
Ty Hal Boyle
America
Kate Smith
Lower Park Avenue
Andrew Kalitinsky
Oak Ridge, Tenn
F. Alexander Magoun
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Earl G. Planty
Johnson and Johnson Co
Sears-Roebuck
Bruce Barton
Advertisin
Russia
James Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Coca-Cola Co
Rep
Joseph W. Vtin, Jr
Massachusetts
United States
William Schmidt
Chicago Property Owners’ League
John Sloan Dickey
Dartmouth College
Edson
Lai
Rizontal
Star of Radio
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Guido
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