Turner and Dur ham race for sixth district seat debated
The piece weighs Guilford county voters choices in the sixth district race between Thomas Turner Jr a Greensboro lawyer and incumbent Durham. It questions regional loyalties and the impact of geography on a candidate’s qualifications urging voters to judge by service over residence. It discusses UMT public information duties and Congress delaying UMT action until after the November election.
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Thomas Turner, Jr
Greensboro
High Point
Guilford County
Turner
Guilford
Charles M. Stedman
Durham
George Penny
Roy Morgan
Durham County
Umstead
Washington
United States
Piedmont
UMT
Department of Agriculture
Treasury
The
Army
Henry Wallace
United Nations
Harness
UMIT
Congress
House
National Safety
Army spending on public UMT propaganda sparks debate
Secretary Royall defends Army outreach as legitimate, acknowledging some funds used to publicize universal military training while denying large expenditures. Representative Forrest Harness accuses overreaction and questions legality. Royall says the campaign meets duty to inform without exaggeration.
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Royals
Forrest Harness
Indiana
Royall
Freedom at Camden School Lets Girl Attend in Slacks
Civil liberties triumph as Camden N Y school board ends three week stand and allows a 14 year old girl to attend classes in slacks. We hail the defeat of a dress code discrimination and applaud parents for choosing practical warm clothing over long underwear.
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Camden
N. Y
Taft Calls Relief To Be In Goods Not Black Market Cash
Charles P. Taft president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America argues relief for hungry people should come through goods and services rather than black market dollar bills.
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Charles P. Taft
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Wartime pacts chance urged repudiate by Congress
Senator E. D. Millikin of Colorado predicts Congress will repudiate some wartime agreements as the only steadfast accord is the one tested during hardship.
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Sen. E. D. Millikin
Colorado
Congress
Pauley Matter Awakens Republican Slumber Debates
Rep. J. E. Rankin of Mississippi comments that the Pauley affair woke the Republican Party from twenty years of peaceful slumber. The remark questions party inertia and signals renewed attention to the Pauley matter.
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Mr. Pauley
Pauley
Rip van Winkle
Republican Party
J. E. Rankin
Mississippi
Mundt Calls for Clear Communist Definition by Congress
Rep. K E Mundt of South Dakota says Congress must provide a clear definition of a Communist. He asserts lawmakers should set the standard rather than leave it to other branches.
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Congress
K. E. Mundt
South Dakota
Capital Taxation Threat to Incentives and Growth
Harold E. Stassen warns that heavy taxation on capital hurts investor incentives and undermines economic strength. He argues tax policy should preserve capital formation to sustain growth.
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Harold E. Stassen
Taft cites need for information access through law
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio argues that each cabinet member denying information to Congress requires new legislation to compel disclosure. He emphasizes compelled access as essential for congressional oversight and accountability.
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Congress
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
First day of auto inspection proves need for service
The first day of the new automobile mechanical inspection shows half of tested cars defective mainly in lights and beam direction. Rain halted testing and officials warn of weather protection needs. Plans include more lanes and mobile units statewide to start mid year.
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O. 1
Harold Minges
Raleigh
Landon Rosser
H. J. Hatcher
Highway Patrol
Department of Motor Vehicles
Hatcher
Love of Liberty and the Return of Nationalism
The piece argues that liberty persists as peoples in Poland, Jews in Palestine, China, and refugees seek freedom. It rebuts One World concepts, endorses nationalism as a source of courage and sacrifice, and says Americans now favor national pride over internationalism.
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Palestine
Pakistan
China
City Builders Honored by Chamber at Annual Dinner
The local chamber of commerce honored O. E. Kearns, James T. Ryan, and C. Clark for longtime service to city life. Dr F L Conrad praised such leaders and urged more recognition while they live. Two honorees modestly deflected praise as Humbly. poems and quotes framed the tribute.
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Chamber of Commerce
O. E. Kearns
James T. Ryan
C. Clark
F. L. Conrad
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
William Dudley Foulke
Jerusalem Through the Ages From Siege to British Victory
A brief timeline traces Jerusalem s fate from 70 A D s destruction by Titus through 1099 Crusader capture under Godfrey of Bouillon, 1187 reconquest by Saladin, to the 1917 surrender to British forces led by General.
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Joppa
Titus
Emr
Jerusalem
Godfrey of Bouillon
Saladin
Peace on Trial: Chair Fight Prompted Judge Question
Police Judge questions efforts to restore peace as two men fought with chairs. Witness remarks there was no other chair in the room, highlighting a chaotic scene and unclear attempt at mediation.
State of the Union critique from insiders
Inner-circle observers call the President’s State of the Union a flop not for content but for inept handling and obvious politics. They say FDR would move the nation forward faster, while Clark Clifford’s status in the White House affects staffing decisions and leaves Truman’s team in flux.
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New York-Washington Express
Fdr
Congress
Clark Clifford
White House
Truman
New York Bride, Tribune Reporter Wed Amid Unclear Gift Tale
In New York a weekly United Nations correspondent and spouse were married last Friday. The top wedding gift reportedly caused both to be fired. Intimates expect a statement from Gloria Vanderbilt Stokowski. A Broadway connection story tied to New York big names was heard in court January 6 where the defendant was acquitted. Lowell Thomas is slated for a public appearance Thursday at 5 30 p m to support American Olympic participation in Switzerland.
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United Nations
Gloria Vanderbilt Stokowski
New York
Clifford's Standing With Mr Big Grows Murkier
Reports about Clark Clifford's fate with Mr Big diverge. Some cite a violent personal quarrel over a speech while others claim the Palace Guard Steelman Snyder and Vaughn finally removed him. Evidence suggests Clifford attended the President's speech from the gallery, not the House floor.
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Clifford
Mr. Big
Steelman
Snyder
Vaughn
White House
Clark Clifford
President’s Struggle with Democrats Strains Truman Support
The President faces internal Democratic discontent as many want to back him yet cannot win his vote. Observers say Truman’s handling of legislative leaders is brutal and stupid, leaving party members puzzled about his approach and stance.
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Truman
Stanton Griffis Promised Polish Air Post Amid Policy Tensions
Ambassador Griffis faced heat over Wall Street ties as Lecy Harriman-backed air post promise surfaced. Maj. Gen. Kuter remains a strong choice but Air Force control may steer airline policy. The Landis dismissal seen as folly as reformers reassess. The Truman tax gesture hints Republicans may push a split-income plan for married couples.
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Poland
Stanton Griffis
Lec'y Harriman
Wall
Repubs
FDR New Dealers oppose sit down strike amid pension probes
International notes question the secrecy of the Wedemeyer China report and alleges ties to officials. Rumors swirl about Wallace wounds and a fundraising drive for a million dollars by the Communist Party. A Southern doctor’s desk discovery surfaces restricted naval notes and a high level secret weapon file from government files.
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FDR
Air Force
Wedemeyer
China
Wallace
Communist Party
Repubs
Gov't
George Mayberry
New Republic
Jane Bedel
On the Air Waves Horizontal Clue Puzzle
Puzzle grid clues include radio personality Virginia and various word answers across interstices hazards and objects. Entries cover ships, gods, spades, sounds, limbs, and common terms from 1 to 63 with several incomplete hints and misprints.
Crossword Clue Answers From A Volume Of Puzzles
A compact list recovering several crossword clues such as 25 Bridges 26 Risk 27 Harangue 32 Arranges in folds 34 Wears away 35 Puff up 37 Carpenter's tool 38 Mimicker 39 Worked with a hoe 40 Either 41 Agreement 42 Disparage 44 Amounts 46 Skill 48 Art Latin 50 Symbol for neon 52 Of the thing.
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Carpenter's Tool
Columnist Ruark Probes Lyons on Drinks and Privileges
The column recalls Robert Ruark asking Vice President Leonard Lyons if he ever drank. Lyons replies only when he has a new baby, prompting Ruark to retort that Lyons is a habitual drunkard. Veiled critique targets profiteering and a new suspect in wartime crimes.
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Robert Ruark
U. S
Ellis Island
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Shelton
Will Cong. McDowell
Madrid
Oilman’s Paris Pearls Hid in Trunk Drawer
A wealthy Texas oil man buys a string of pearls in Paris and hides them in a secret drawer of his trunk. In New York customs pull the necklace from its hideout, tipped by the Frenchman who built the compartment. He collects a reward from the heavy fine on the amateur smuggler.
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Paris
New York
U. S
Notable Baseball Contracts and Celebrity Gigs
A roundup notes Leo Durocher set to earn 75000 if Dodgers break attendance highs. Joe DiMaggio earns salaries rivaling the President. Abe Burrows reportedly has a new topical song. Kinsey’s Sex book gains library interest. John Bates writes on American Weekly success. reminiscences from pioneer readers urged. A former Army man promotes a Tokyo Rose 35mm film. Republicans cue a slogan, Save What's Left, hinting at Maine and Vermont.
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Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Joe DiMaggio
U. S
Coast Columm
Abe Burrows
Abe
Albert C. Kinsey
John K. Bates
Winkler
Tokyo Rose
Maine
Vermont
Quotes on Europe and World Stability Amid Global Tensions
The remarks quote Ernest Bevin urging Europe to act for stability, Sumner Slichter warning about wage-price impacts on employment, and Winston Churchill noting possible Soviet splits. The collection reflects Cold War era concerns about European readiness, global unity, and economic strain shaping policy.
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Harvard University
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