Washington opens 78th Congress in a storm of bills
In the opening hours of the 78th Congress President Roosevelt's message draws criticism as a bid for a fourth term. Knutson introduces a bill to end reciprocal trade treaties, Nye seeks a food shortage inquiry, and farm groups push parity price reforms and labor measures. Legislative activity targets Lend-Lease scrutiny, farm labor, and anti labor union proposals. The piece notes political brinkmanship and a busy early session.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Harold Knutson
R.-Minn
State Department
Gerald P. Nye
Ed Flynn
National Ratio Committee
Australia
Puerto Rico
Rexford Guy Tugwell
Senate
Harry Hopkins
W. Lee O’daniel
D.-Tex
Carolina Mat Team To Open Title Defense
CHAPEL HILL, Jan. 14. The Carolina wrestling team opens defense of its conference title here last night against Duke. The eight-match varsity meet features four champions or runners-up in headline bouts. Hobie McKeever 18 pound champ meets Roy Smart 121 runner-up in the opener. Frank Mordecai 165 finalist faces Duke captain Weddie Huffman 165 runner-up in the finale. Mordecai’s brother Sam starred for Carolina last year and now wrestles for the Navy Pre-Flight team.
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Chapel Hill
Carolina
Duke
Virginia Tech
Hobie McKeever
Roy Smart
Frank Mordecai
Catain Weddie Huffman
Huffman
McKeever
Greensboro
Hobie
Alabama
Mordecai
Raleigh
Sam
Navy
Protective Mother Nature Clothing Animals In Armor
The passage notes that animals wear various protective coverings such as coats of armor, fur, hair, hide, spines, scales, and wool. It also states that pneumonia is more prevalent among men than women.
Wilson's Certified Products Highlight Quality
Helon Food and Nutrition Consultant to Wilson & Co notes the shift from olden era home cooking to modern streamlined cookbooks. She emphasizes that quality products remain essential and promotes Wilson's Certified Products as a trusted choice for homemakers seeking value and reliability.
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Helon Food and Nutrition
Wilson & Co
Ham Diced Bits Sneak Into Muffin Mix Upends Guests
A note from George Rector playfully invites readers to fold diced Tender Made Ham leftovers into muffin batter, warning they vanish when family spots them and promising more next week.
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George Rector
Prospects For Tar Heel Iron Industry Brightens
North Carolina lawmakers heard expert metallurgists discuss sponge iron potential with positive reception. Herman Brassert outlined a cost effective Brassert process, noting coal deposits in Cum nock area and west state ore, promising multiple small plants with gas by product and long term savings. The session, aided by Forsberg and Brassert, signaled reduced barriers as officials weigh state survey work and possible development beyond wartime needs.
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Raleigh
General Assembly
Senate
House
Herman A. Brassert
Sten
Allen Forsberg
Brassert
United States
Canada
Russia
Turkey
Broughton
North Carolina
Forsberg
Union
Cumnock
Chatham
Lee Counties
Piedmont
Sweden
Congressional
Boykin
Alabama
State Department of Conservation and Development
Dimout White Warns Women to Wear White at Night
New York fashion row centers on Dimout White urged by Police Commissioner Lewis J. Valentine to improve safety after rising Manhattan dimout accidents. Women respond with white raincoats hats umbrellas scarves gloves and white accessories while men may carry the evening paper visible for safety.
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NEA Service
New York
Girls Police
Lewis J. Valentine
Fifth Avenue
Manhattan
Valentine
Inexcusable Delay Charged in Barge Program
The Senate Defense Investigating Committee charged there was excessive delay and confusion in building and converting barges to relieve the East Coast fuel shortage. It cited too much talk, overlapping agency authority, and missed opportunities to use existing power sources, urging expeditious implementation of the President’s barge plan.
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Washington
Jan
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
Roosevelt
Truman
D-Mo
Navy
Card of thanks for sympathy after loss of wife and mother
Auman family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of Mrs J. FE. Auman. They also thank for the many floral offerings and sign with their names and appreciation.
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J. FE. Auman
J. E. Auman
Unarmed Army Truck Held Up In New England
Four men stopped an Army dispatch rider near Jamestown Bridge Road and rifled papers, then said it isn t here and fled in a sedan. State police and FBI pressed a dragnet with guards on highways. Mosher chased the car but failed to overtake it as authorities pursued leads. The incident ends with no suspects identified and no clear motive.
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Kingston
R. T
Raymond L. Mosher
Springfield
Mass
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Providence
Joseph Marceau
Jamestown Bridge
Boston Neck Road
Mosher
Jamestown Bridge Toll House
Wickford
BC Pain Relief Claim Headache and Neuralgia Aid
An advertisement touts the BC formula as quickly absorbed and fast acting for headaches neuralgic pains muscular aches and periodic pains. It urges keeping a 10c or 25¢ package on hand and using as directed by a physician for pains.
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