North Carolina House Narrowly Rejects Sales Tax Cut
The North Carolina House debated an amendment to lower the general sales tax from three to two percent. It failed by 11 votes after a letter from Governor Broughton was read. The vote sparked speculation about Ralph M McDonald's gubernatorial prospects and campaign strategy, noting Willie Lee Lumpkin’s unusual vote alongside his budget role.
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House of Representatives
North Carolina
Broughton
Ralph M McDonald
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McDonald
Assembly
Willie Lee Lumpkin
Franklin
Lumpkin
Budget Commission
America plans not to island-hop to defeat Japan
President Roosevelt and General MacArthur favor building up China as the base to crush Japan rather than advancing island by island. China supplies weapons while air and ground actions target Tokyo, with China as the strategic fulcrum and morale boost for Chinese-American efforts. The pace emphasizes a decisive strike from the homeland rather than a prolonged campaign across Pacific islands.
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Roosevelt
Japan
Island Island
Pacific
Guadalcanal
Wead
China
Lend-Lease Administration
Congress
Tokyo
Clothing Rationing Debate Sparks Conflicting Remarks
On The Record notes WPB Chairman Nelson and Price Administrator Brown deny clothing shortages and rationing while later quotes suggest possible future clothing rationing. Nelson clarifies no current need, warning Congress about production cuts. rumors and misunderstandings fuel hoarding chatter.
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WPB
Nelson
Brown
Labor Rally Urges Global Union Ties In Solidarity
A large labor alliance rally featured Philip Murray of the CIO calling for Soviet trade unions to join a world federation. Joseph Curran backed anti armament shifts, Harry Bridges faced deportation, and Clifford McAvoy pressed for pan American democracy. Murray lamented AFL cohesion absence.
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United Nations
Philip Murray
Murray
Joseph Curran
Britain
Russia
Harry Bridges
Clifford McAvoy
Council For Pan-American Democracy
A. F. of L
Elderly Kentucky Woman Never Sees An Automobile
An 82 year old Kentucky woman has never seen a car, illustrating long life and simple living. The piece contrasts wartime attitudes with veteran sentiment and references victory gardens urging thrift and self sufficiency through practical acts such as using can openers.
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Kentucky
Quotes and opinions from High Point residents during wartime
A mosaic of local voices on war, rationing, politics, and social life in High Point and nearby Winston-Salem. Citizens discuss traffic shifts, the fate of democracy, shoe and nylon rationing, Anglo American relations, women on school boards, and reflections from Justice Harlan F. Stone.
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High Point
Winston-Salem
R. D. Troutman
S. C. Kirkman
Pseudo sabotage a study in odd worker motives and errors
FBI reports show most sabotage claims are false alarms due to carelessness or petty revenge. Cases include a drafting room gag with matches, glass in hydraulic brakes traced to a broken valve, and revenge acts by workers like John Majus and Nicholas Buenopane, who sought payback rather than war damage.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Washington
John George Majus
Federal
San Francisco
Majus
S. S. Calmar
Army Transport Service
Nicholas Buenopane
Buenopane
Quantico
A Thought Then Hear Thou in Heaven Prayer Verse
A biblical citation from I Kings 8 45 echoes a plea for heaven to hear prayers and support the supplicants. The line notes that a good prayer remains fresh and fair in Heaven s ears and eyes, attributed to Fulier.
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Fulier
Our Postwar Path and the Myth of Indispensable Leaders
A reflective op-ed weighs Hitler’s possible absence and the German leadership after his fall, warning against overconfidence in any single figure. It argues for a pragmatic postwar policy, warns against entangling alliances, and urges the nation to lead toward peace while avoiding isolation or policing the world. It also notes OPA guidance on preserving cars and predicts a 30 percent surplus of civilian goods this year for potential diversion to war needs.
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Adolf Hitler
Davies
Hitler
Germany
Reich
George Washington
Washington
Office of Civilian Supply
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