North Carolina Legislature Seen A Busy Yet Limited Session
The North Carolina General Assembly is expected to be active but not perform sweeping tax or service changes. International events shape bills, with tax increases unlikely and debates over liquor referendums postponed. The session may run about 90 days, with harmony hinging on the governor's approach and legislative reliance on his program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina General Assembly
Scott
ABC
Assembly
82Nd Congress
Sched
Morin Korea observations clash with U S public mood
Feeling frustrated citizens blame slow government response not fear, says Morin after four months in Korea. Editorial argues Congress and the president must act decisively, stop petty politics, and rally to meet wartime demands to lift public morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relman Morin
Associated Press
Korea
United States
Morin
John Q. Public
Washington
Public
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Watchdog Panel Urged To Guard Defense Spending
A proposal seeks a 10 member bipartisan committee to monitor postwar defense spending, mirroring the Truman committee for fraud waste deterrence. Supporters say a standing or joint group would deter graft, speed accountability and protect taxpayers as defense programs expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Johnson Committee
House
Senate Appropriations Committees
Ing
Ferguson
Michigan
Truman
Senators From South to Hold Balance of Power
Analysis of the 82nd Congress role shows Southern Democrats leading the balance of power, shaping key committees by seniority, and swinging legislation between parties. Taft’s leadership remains strong, while Dewey's foreign policy stance gains attention amid Republican splits on Acheson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Byrd
South
Robert A. Taft
Senate
Ohio
Ecene
Taft
Congress
Thomas E. Dewey
Rew
John Foster Duiles
Sia Dep
Great Britain
Dewey
Old and New Years Reflections and Holiday Notes
A retrospective column recalls New Year celebrations in Times Square and wartime memory. The writer links past tunes to the era’s hopes and fears, notes a half day off due to deadlines, and ends with a light exchange about being missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Cantor
Times Square
New York City
Times
Mes
High Point
Stes
Tennyson
Post
Quotes on politics and public life from diverse figures
A compilation of remarks from Sen Paul Douglas Comedian Jimmy Durante Sen L B Johnson Bertrand Russell John Foster Dulles Eugene Millikan Clement Attlee and Dr Edward O Harper touching on allies public sentiment defense religion honesty aging and health in global affairs and everyday behavior. The excerpts present a snapshot of mid twentieth century views on leadership peace and human cravings.
Army to bid for million pounds of dried eggs
Washington reports the Army Quartermaster will seek bids within a week for 1,000,000 pounds of dried eggs to be purchased on the open market. Agriculture holds about 110 million pounds, bought largely under Brannan price supports, while the army cites specifications as a reason not to use government stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Army Quartermaster General
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture
Brannan
Army
Secretary of Agriculture
G-men
FBI
Santa Claus
Centralnion Mission
Hoover
U. S
Red China
America
Congress
Commerce
Treasury
State Department
Japan
China
United States
Johnsonville
Tennessee Valley Authority
Truman
TVA
Johsonville
Atomic Energy Commission
Paducah Ky
Morse Bets Smith on 25 Dollar Wager Before Election
Senator Morse of Oregon risked 25 dollars with Senator Smith of Maine over party gains as he backed progressive Republican causes and won 76 percent in Oregon. The exchange occurred amid debates on Dean Acheson and a rumor mill in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Morse
Sena Aiken
Vermont
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Senate Republicans
New York
Ives
Dean Acheson
Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senate War Investigating Committee
Ime
United
Rene Verte
House of Representatives
Truman Pee
Ernest W. McFarland
George Sokolsky
W. A. Bivins
Far East
Pat
Mike
Sen
Paul Douglas
D. IL
Chiang Kai-shek
Jimmy Durante
Sen. L. B. Johnson
D., Tex
Earl Bertrand Russell
John Foster Dulles
Eugene Millikan
Colo
Pere
Clement Attlee
Edward O. Harper
George Dixon
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Peter Edson
Happy Chandler
Kentucky
Harry Truman
C. Girard Davidson
Seg
Oscar Chapman
Young Davidson
Davideson
Chapman
Alphabet Agency
National Security Resources Board
W. Stuart Symington
NSRB
Council of Economic Advisers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!