We May Go Hungry Yet War Time Food Outlook
Secretary Claude Wickard warns the nation of a growing food shortage in 1943 with reports from several states showing declines in Irish potatoes cabbages and green peas. He cites labor and machinery shortages as key causes and argues the public must face hard truths about total war.
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North Carolina
Henry Wallace
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America
Guadalcanal
North Africa
Don t Forget Gregg Cherry editorial by Editor Martin
Editor Santford Martin argues for Gregg Cherry and Governor Broughton in North Carolina politics, praising nine month public education expansion. He notes Martin’s ties to Broughton and McDonald and suggests shifting support as primary season looms and political alliances shift statewide.
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Winston-Salem Journal
Gregg Cherry
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Broughton
Charlotte Observer
General Assembly
Appropriations Committee
Charlotte
Senate
North Carolina
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Commonwealth
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Aycock
A Broughton
Mr. Martin
Dr. McDonald
Courage of Convictions Moves Umstead on UNC Trustees
The Orange representative John Umstead, a Chapel Hill resident and UNC alumnus, resigned as a university trustee despite the bill he co introduced to bar legislators from serving on the UNC board. The move shows his willingness to act on his beliefs even if others disagree.
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John Umstead
Orange
Umstead
House
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
University
The Need to Improve North Carolina Farming Practices
A call for soil improvement through subsoiling, lime, and legumes to boost fertility and profits. The piece argues nitrogen from the air, humus, and minerals like potash and phosphate are key, urging better agricultural education and leadership to revive wealth and culture in North Carolina farming.
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North Carolina
Thoughts on War Time Labor and Leadership Echoed Across Voices
A war era gathering at Emma Blair school sparks discussion on third shift labor shortages and volunteer efforts. Officials decry idle workers while urging civic action and defense plant support amid broader calls for discipline and national progress from figures such as D L Rueger, Wendell Willkie, and Herbert Hoover.
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M. W. Nash
Ration Board
Emma Blair School
Light and Faith Reflected in John 12 46
The text presents a biblical verse revealing Jesus as a light that dispels darkness. It contrasts belief with ignorance and emphasizes salvation through faith. A subsequent religious ode praises light as emanating from heaven and as a divine, eternal beam of God.
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John
Great Sand Dunes Visit Counts and US Newspaper Circulation
The 1940 visit to Colorado's Great Sand Dunes national monument reached 8419 people. US English language daily newspaper circulation averaged 42,385,807 in 1941. India’s religious makeup shown as Hindus 71 percent and Mohammedans 23 percent.
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Colorado
United States
India
Civil Service Controversy in High Point Explored
A citizen writes a detailed two part letter tracing the High Point civil service history from 1931 to 1940 and arguing for transparency. He cites charter changes, political battles, and the shift to a part time secretary amid wartime admin changes.
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Civil Service
General Assembly
American Business Club
Wade Renfrow
Burrus
Guilford
Renfrow
Senate
House of Representatives
Bur« Rus
Council Chamber
Renfrew
W. L. Jackson
Commission
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