High Point urged to draft capable Guilford county commissioner
The editor lauds Chairman J. E. Millis for not seeking reelection and urges High Point residents to find or draft a strong, farsighted candidate for Guilford county commissioner. They favor busy, selfless leaders who prioritize good government over factional politics and call for constructive cooperation in postwar county governance.
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J. E.millis
Guilford County
High Point
Millis
High Point poised for decade of expansion with will to build
Observers note obstacles to High Point industrial growth exist yet are surmountable. A shortage of ready built plants and housing slows new sites, but ongoing construction and long term leases show the path forward. With cooperation and resolve, the city can attract newcomers and expand its industrial base for years to come.
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High Point
Ballentine urges NC income rise to solve state issues
Lieutenant Governor L Y Ballentine told the Civitan club that North Carolina must lift per capita income to tackle economic, educational, health, and social problems. He noted NC spends less per person on public schools yet allocates a higher share of income to education and argued for better farming and manufacturing practices and improved farm marketing to close the gap between producer and consumer prices.
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North Carolina
Civitan Club
L. Y. Ballentine
Ballentine
Middle West
Next Fall Promises Powerful Gridiron Action Across Colleges
An editorial notes a surge in talent as returning GIs bolster college rosters, predicting strong competition between small and large schools. It highlights Carl Snavely, Wallace Wade, and Colonel Bob Neyland returning to major programs, with rising professionalism among so-called amateurs and anticipation for next fall.
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Carl Snavely
Chapel Hill
Wallace Wade
Duke Athletics
Blue Devils
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Capitol Square Appreciation of Highway Crew Support
During the Wednesday session the highway commission adopted a division including Guilford to praise road maintenance crews for winter efforts. Commissioners Kane and others noted crews worked seven days a week in harsh weather with little pay, and urged public appreciation for their labor keeping traffic moving. Governor Cherry surprised the group by visiting to thank them and warned he would be watching their progress on secondary roads.
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Highway Mission
Guilford
Gaff
Kane
Ness
Cee
Cnn
Cherry
Graham
Bilbo
Mississippi
Senate
George E. Allen
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Allens
George
John” Allen
John
Chicago
John Allen
U.S.A
Behind the News on Truman Bowles price control plan
Washington columnist argues the 30 percent wage rise while restricting prices to prewar profits would destroy production. He warns inflated dollars, higher costs, and reduced quality would erode purchasing power and hurt stocks, urging continued price controls to avoid a market collapse.
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Washington
Truman
Littel
Mr. Truman
Bowles
Price controls and wage policy during conversion period
Paul Mallon argues for orderly government price controls and general distribution measures to cushion postwar adjustment. He criticizes Truman wage hikes as mistimed, urging controls to prevent inflation and stimulate lagging production while avoiding social revolution.
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Congress
Truman
Need for better public relations on highway commission
By Lynn Nisbet critics say the highway commission mishandled federal road funds during the February meeting. Officials defended allocations noting little if any federal money was lost, and some projects already had earmarked funds before the war.
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Ing
Rome convocation affirms universal brotherhood and moral standards
The piece argues that Rome's convocation signifies shared Jewish and Christian values and a commitment to restoring moral standards. It emphasizes faith in God and in man, noting the church aims to form the divine image within each person and influence all aspects of life for a stable society.
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Rome
God
Europe
America
Pope Pius XII
Church Preares
War of spirit versus materialism in Sokolsky piece
By George Sokolsky argues for Judaic Christian faith as universal protest against totalitarian materialism. He labels Stalin an imperialist lacking morals, defends religious liberty, and portrays Rome’s call to spiritual resistance against communist oppression and oppression abroad and at home.
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Teheran
Yalta
Moscow
Potsdam
Stalin
Roosevelt
Churchill
God
Legion
Mohamme
Rome
Oil Deal Threats and Political Labor in Pauley Mexico Scandal
The Senate Naval Affairs panel shows hesitation in probing Edward W. Pauley s Mexican oil pact. Ambassadors and officials including Messersmith Acheson and Ickes are cited as potential witnesses as political dynamics with Mexico and Latin America influence the push for a deeper inquiry.
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Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Edward W. Pauley
State Department
Tobey
Mexico City
Harold L. Ickes
Roosevelt
Ickes
Pauley
Senate
George S. Messersmith
Mexicc City
Washington
Naval Affairs
Cordell Hull
Sumner Welles
Dean Acheson
Mr. Acheson
Mr. Ickes
Cabint
California
Mr. Pauley
RFC
Mexico
Democratic Party
Messersmith
U. S
Jimmie Byrnes
Truman
Messrs
Welles
Acheson
White House
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