North Carolina split on game and fish department idea
The column argues against creating a separate state department for game and fish, warning it would duplicate functions and foster politicized administration. It cites Senator Chalk’s push, questions funding and oversight, and urges Governor-elect Cherry to pursue simpler government and avoid new agencies.
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John
North Carolina
Chalk
State Department Conservation and Development
State Department
Ign
General Assembly
Agen
Dot
Appoin
Tor
Board of Conservation and Development
Game and Fish Regulating Agency
Chalks
Gregg Cherry
Cherry
Lynn Nisbet
Raleigh
Capitol Square Committees Shape State Legislative Process
Lt Governor Ballentine proposes a new federal relations committee led by a competent chair with ex officio heads from key panels. The plan routes bills through education, appropriations, and federal relations to review all aspects before floor action, aiming to reduce duplication and save time. Homelessness and mansion residency follow with the Cherry couple occupying the executive mansion as hosts begin a new housekeeping era.
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Rar Assembly
Finance
Fedral
Ballentine
Senate
R. Gregg Cherry
Gastonia
Executive Mansion
Arthur Dixons
House Duty Shifts as Miss Riley Takes Over
Mrs Wise resigns after serving since Gardner administration and Miss Lucille Riley of Charlotte assumes duties of managing the governor's residence. The task draws attention to public interest in the governor's mansion and entertaining responsibilities. The piece notes rising highway funding demands and urban traffic focus. Pete Murphy of Salisbury joins the 1945 opening session crowd, meeting with notable figures including former Governor Ehringhaus and Governor-designate Cherry.
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North Carolina
Pete Murphy
Salisbury
House of Representatives
Sir
Walter
Ehringhaus
Devin
Supreme Court
Cherry
Gill
Bird
Smokers, Bond Quotas, and Crappie Minors in Town Talk
Toni Denson laments youth smoking and urges restraint for older smokers to save a butt. Earl N. Phillips notes High Point oversubscribing EF bonds, praising local participation. Citizens praise the city’s crappie minnows at City Lake as a healthy catch.
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Toni Denson
High Point
Earl N. Phillips
Parks Department Adds Minnows to City Lake
G F Melton notes 11 500 minnows were released into the lake yesterday. The fish average two inches and should avoid larger species. J F Jones describes tightened 1945 food rationing amid dwindling sugar butter meat and canned fruits and vegetables. OPA aims to ensure fair shares and cancel unused 1944 stamps. Ralph F Miller urges new employers to file for employment ceilings, even for a single hire. Everett A Hoffman expresses optimism about High Point and finding housing for his family soon.
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G. F. Melton
City Parks Department
J. F. Jones
OPA
Statement on US war perceptions and casualties
The speaker recalls optimistic prewar beliefs about quick victories and air power. He notes four years into the war the U.S. faces heavy casualties, with infantry fighting infantry and a tougher, protracted conflict ahead. The passage cites past experts and officials who predicted rapid outcomes.
New Year’s resolve for war time courage and sacrifice
The piece argues that wartime reality demands acceptance of hardship and sacrifice. It rebukes isolationists and calls for grit, urging Americans to face losses, endure higher costs, and fight without hatred as Germany actions escalate. It insists social reform pause during national crisis and stresses the need to pay the price for victory.
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Harry Hopkins
Cockroach Plague at Commerce Building Sparks War Time Banter
Wartime Washington notes stir over roach infestation in the vast Commerce Department building with tales from public relations man Robert Horton and a biting take from Gen. Peyton C. March on wartime intelligence. The column dwells on G-2 efficacy and debate over German espionage tactics.
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Washington
Henry Agar Wallace
Commerce
Jesse Jones
Department of Commerce
Herbert Geover
Robert Horton
Maritime Commission
Horton
Pregon
Battle Strategy Focused G 2 Under Spotlight
In a prelude to German aggression a G 2 captain warned of Nazi strength with written and verbal reports but faced accusations of fascist leanings from peers. General March's forthright criticism could push reorganization and better end-user awareness among field generals.
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Germany
March
War briefing warns of renewed Axis threats and home front strain
The piece reports heightened enemy patrols north of Aachen and German river crossings as Montgomery scouts indicate Nazis consolidating positions for a push toward Antwerp. It notes rising Pacific power and civil relief concerns, draft shifts, labor shortages, and public anger over wartime rackets while cautioning against hasty judgments and emphasizing sustained civilian sacrifice.
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Navy
Mee
New York Corporation
Hirohito
von Rundstedt
Aachen
Montgomery
Ninth
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Eisenhower
Pacific
Halsey
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