North Carolina Needs Hospitals but Cautions War Surplus Use
Governor Cherry advocates gradual hospital and medical care expansion, supported by the state’s wartime surplus but warns against rapid full adoption of the commission’s recommendations. He urges prudent funding from current revenues, stressing safer progress toward better schools, roads, and health.
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Govnor Cherry
General Bly
State Hospital and Medical Commission
North Carolina
Unty
North Ina
Assembly
Cherry
Ejisener
MacArthur
Roper
Tizens
North
Ania
Terror and policy behind Berlin terror incidents
The piece critiques American acceptance of terror tactics in World War II. It notes the rising tempo of Berlin raids and refugees, questions public denial, and cites a Paris declaration of a new terror policy. It recalls officials acknowledging hazardous devices target strategic sites, while implying broader fear and justification. The author asks if Germany would have surrendered sooner if misperceptions were avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Allied
Paris
Europe
New York
Debate on 18-year-olds in combat and military training
The author echoes Taft's stance on sending 18-year-old draftees with three months training to front lines. They urge for full, frank War Department explanations of policy changes and question the rush to deploy under trained guards, noting past 1918 casualties and the WAC comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
France
Richard Harkness
War Department
Washington
WAC
Capitol Square Minerals and Political Showdowns in North Carolina
Dr. R S Dean of the U S Bureau of Mines announced a two week timeline to award the first unit for office and laboratory buildings at State College Raleigh serving mineral exploration and development in six southeastern states. Senator Hundley from Thomasville faces stiff opposition as he pushes to lower voting age to eighteen with remarks on youths and soldiers. He argues 18 year olds can vote and be drafted while critics recall past limits on women’s suffrage.
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R. S. Dean
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Raleigh
State College
George Hundley
Thomasville
Davidson County
George
Hundley
North Carolina
Georgia
Calvin Edney
Madison
Edney
Senate
6Th Avenue
International Ave
Harkness Pavilion
Spencer Tracy
Ben Marden
Brazil
Edward Chodorey
Florida
Jerry Marks
Adele Jergens
F. Sinatra
Lupe
H'wood
Drew Pearson
Gypsy Markoff
Lisbon
Town Hall
Midtown Squad
Radio City
Army
Rotary eyes North Carolina as possible world HQ
The Division of Commerce and Industry in North Carolina seeks to lure Rotary International by offering state support to host its headquarters. Rotary employs several hundred and would boost regional access to global networks. The push comes as communities compete, with the department stressing non favoritism while noting Rotary’s world presence.
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Rotary
Division of Commerce and Industry
Department of Conservation and Development
North Carolina
Rotary International
State Department
Chicago
Kaiser used in government shipbuilding efforts despite limited capital
The record shows Henry Kaiser’s Kaiser Company, with only about 100,000 in capital, received a RFC loan totaling 111,805,000 to build a Fontana steel mill and fund ore deposits and working capital. The loan, secured by property mortgage and future Maritime Commission fees, followed a War Production Board request. ship fees paid until January 30 totaled 7,500,000 with 7,500,000 allocated for further improvements, leaving a net payment of 5,000,000.
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Henry Kaiser
United States
RFC
Kaiser Company, Inc
Fontana
California
War Production Board
Maritime Commission
Henry Kaiser, Inc
Kaiser Cargo, Inc
Permanente Metals Corporation
Kaiser Company
Questioning Kaiser loans and RFC role in government plant venture
A columnist analyzes RFC loans to Henry Kaiser companies including Fontana steel, Cargo airplane, and Permanente metals. The piece argues losses shift to taxpayers, notes Kaiser as front man turned shipbuilder, questions choice of loans to nonexperts, and asks how the government bears the risk.
Roosevelt Draft Plan Faces Senate Backlash
Washington reports strange maneuvering as Roosevelt’s Army Navy demand for a manpower draft collides with lawmakers. Officials privately push sub rosa for selective service while publicly backing McNutt’s milder position. Most New Dealers oppose the law, citing anti draft ideals and business opposition.
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Washington
War Department
War Manpower Commission
Military Affairs Committee
Subrosa
WMC
Army
Paul McNutt
O'Mahoney
Kilgore
Roosevelt
House
Wagner
New York
Downey
Murray
Maybank
South Carolina
Hill
Alabama
Thomas
Utah
Labor Draft Debate in Wartime Congress Sparks Clash
Paul Mallon notes military committee pressure and Speaker Rayburn pushing a wartime policy through the House. Labor lobbyists fight in Senate, with servicemen split over a home draft for work, fearing state control and loss of democratic rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FDR
Rayburn
House
Senate
United States
Evelyn Nesbit Reveals Truths in Wa r News Letter
The letter by Evelyn Nesbit to Walter Winchell recounts her life with Stanford White and Harry Kendall Thaw, refuting recent reports and detailing events from their era. She defends Barrymore, disputes alleged hideouts, and addresses Thaw and her mother’s roles while noting her own age and past experiences.
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Delon
New York
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square
24Th Street
Manhattan
Thaw
Harry
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Pacific
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Congress
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Ira Mosher
National Association of Manufacturers
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Hell On Broadway
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Charlie Summerville
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Cole Porter
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