Political and economic shifts in Roosevelt era policy
The piece describes White House and Treasury backing for milder monetary reforms, Roosevelt's dissatisfaction with gold and silver operations, and the push to repeal monetary control laws. It notes reactions from Eccles and Reuther, Harold Ickes’ push to place land and oil under defense, and Britain’s shipping stance. Pan American’s naval tie-ins and potential war implications are discussed, with cautions from defense engineers on Reuther’s factory plan.
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White House
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Roosevelt
Warren
Mr. Eccles’ Gang
Congress
Harld L. Ickes
Harold
France's Fateful Gamble Hovering Over War Timetable
Observers warn that France may join either side in the looming war within days, with Petain’s cabinet shifts seen as a fuse lighter. A Franco British pivot could alter control of the Mediterranean, while a German move toward Gibraltar looms as a likely next step. Paris may also dash for French Morocco if the regime resists German pressure.
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France
Britain
Marshal Petain
Peyrouton
Alibert
Darlan
Petain
Herr Hitler
Africa
Marshal Weygand
Mediterranean
Egypt
Libya
Suez-Gibraltar
Dash
Europe
England
Balkans
Fuehrer
Spain
Gibraltar
North Africa
Morocco
Martin T. Manton
New York
Federal Penitentiary
Joseph Buffington
New Jersey - Pennsylvania - Delaware
Buffington
John Edgar Hoover
G-Men
Second Battalion Of 252nd Coast Artillery Moves To Georgia
The second battalion of the 252nd Coast Artillery from North Carolina moved to Fort Screven Georgia late last week from Fort Moultrie South Carolina. The unit includes headquarters battery the regimental band two firing batteries C and D medical detachment and part of the Service battery totaling about 450 soldiers. An $87 000 contract for new camp sites was let January 2 to house 225 men of the Service command and camp improvements. The Service command will operate the post and relieve the 252nd of police guard quartermaster and service duties. The first battalion and other components moved earlier to Fort Stewart and Fort Moultrie.
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Fort Screven
252Nd Coast Artillery
North Carolina
Fort Moultrie
5S. C
Wilmington
Service Command
Raeford
Lumberton
70Th Coast Artillery
Fort Stewart
Hinesville
70Th
252Nd
Modern Etiquette Q and A by Roberta Lee
A question and answer feature on guest etiquette and dining manners. It covers welcoming uninvited guests, inviting a friend as an escort to theatre, and using a fork for French fries, with concise guidance.
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Shakespeare
Courtmen Face Doubts Over Senior Judge Buffington
In a broad review, officials doubt that Buffington wrote all opinions he signed, suggesting assistant secrecy and indicating some were authored by Judge Davis. The piece also recalls dormant charges against a Pennsylvania district judge and notes Italian losses and propaganda amid World War II discourse. Venezuela poised to expand US purchases via a National City Bank loan, easing $15 million backlog to free funds for new imports.
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Department of Justice
J. Warren Davis
William Fox
Hoover
Buffington
Davis
Philadelphia
Trenton
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Manton
Pennsylvania
Italy
Ethiopia
Mussolini
France
Laval
Benito
Duce
Venezuela
United States
National City Bank
Southerner Barnett New National YMCA Leader
Eugene E. Barnett of Florida, Emory graduate with Vanderbilt and UNC training, was named general secretary of the national YMCA council on New Year’s Day. He succeeds John E. Manley and brings decades of foreign service, China work, and youth leadership to the post.
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Young Men's Christian Association
United States
Eugene E. Barnett
Florida
Emory University
Vanderbilt
University of North Carolina
Barnett
YMCA
Harris
National Council of the
John E. Manley
China
Hangchow Y. M. C. A
Eugene Barnett
Far East
Liquor Issue Dominates Opening of 1941 North Carolina Session
Raleigh officials report the liquor question remains a central issue as the 1941 biennial session opens. Dale K Burgess of United Dry Forces cites expected support for a referendum to ban spirits fortified wine and possibly beer. Caucuses set for 8 pm. speakership bids from O M Mull and George Uzzel. John D Larkins Jr and Archie Gay contend for president pro tem. governor-elect J M Broughton to take oath Thursday at 1 pm.
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Raleigh
N. C
Dale K. Burgess
United Dty Forces
O. M. Mull
Cleveland County
George Uzzell
Cranium Crackers Winter Sports Quiz
A playful contraption challenges readers with five winter sports questions. It asks differences between slalom and sitzmark, five non clothing ski items, how many men are on a basketball court in play, which football group cannot play mid winter post season games, and what a puck is. Answers appear on the want ad page.
Siege of Gibraltar Lone Described in Uncle Rays Corner
The article recounts the 1779 to 1783 siege of Gibraltar by Spain and France, detailing a sea and land blockade, convoyed resupply by British ships, and hunger and scurvy among defenders. It notes convoys bringing food, limited naval action, and Vitamin C ignorance contributing to illness.
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Gibraltar
Spain
France
Rock
Rock of Gibraltar
Great Britain
Flying Machine Pioneers
Uncle Ray
Lessons in English Word Misuse and Pronunciation
A compact language guide notes proper usage and pronunciation. It defines exorbitant as a refined substitute for out of line and lists commonly misspelled garnishee forms. It highlights synonyms like prominent and salient and urges daily vocabulary growth through repetition.
Asheroro Monarch FHNB Installs New Officers
The Asheroro Monarch FHNB in Asheboro reports George Ward elected president for 1941, succeeding F. N. Morgan. John Humble is vice president, Al Prestov secretary treasurer, and Earl Cox sergeant at arms, with the club noted for its civic role and young business leadership.
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Asheboro
Monarch Club
George Ward
Ward
F. N. Morgan
John Humble
al Prevost
Earl Cox
Cleaning and reviving household items from old tips
A column provides simple home advice. It suggests cleaning coins with whiting and damp cloth or potatoes, reducing woolen shrinkage with warm water mild soap and slow drying, and reviving dying houseplants by applying castor oil around roots, noting benefits for ferns.
Asheboro Lodge Installs 1941 Officers in New Hall
Balfour Lodge A F of M in Asheboro installs year officers Tuesday in its new hall located over the Old Hickory Cafe. L W Mitchell becomes master, with W T Hall senior warden C H Caviness secretary and other officers named including W L Jones senior deacon C T Jarman junior deacon L M Scott senior steward Roy Williams junior steward Causey Cox tyler.
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Asheboro
Balfour Lodge
A. F. of M
L. W. Mitchell
W. C. Johnson
W. T. Hall
C. H. Caviness
W. L. Jones
C. T. Jarman
L. M. Scott
Roy Williams
Causey Cox
Tyler
LOOK and LEARN By A C Gordon
The questions ask about U S history and symbols. They inquire who was the first President of all 48 states the meaning of sin cerest flattery a tree symbolizing rugged strength which animal is considered the cleanest and which original state once known as New Sweden.
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New Sweden
William Howard Taft Imitation Delaware
Unclear OCR fragment referencing William Howard Taft and Delaware with scattered words.
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William Howard Taft
Imitation
The
Delaware
Food Stamp Plan Extended to Whitman Massachusetts
Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard announced extending the surplus commodities food stamp plan to Whitman Massachusetts. Whitman’s 1940 census lists 7,638 residents with about 530 cases representing roughly 1,230 people on public aid.
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Claude R. Wickard
Whitman
Mass
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Road Friendly Billiards
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252Nd C. A
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