Time praises North Carolina governor for mercy in youth crime case
The column notes Time magazine praised Governor Gregg Cherry for allowing a Negro boy, who was 14 at the time of his crime, to be executed, while pointing out the state’s partial responsibility for not giving him a fair chance. It recalls similar decisions by other governors and suggests Time’s views may evolve as the South changes.
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North Carolina
Time Magazine
Gregg Cherry
South
Propaganda Critique of War Bond Drive By Press Groups
The Enterprise critiques AP INS and other news services for aiding war bond propaganda. It argues press groups helped push incentives and boasts that funded the campaigns while masking that rhetoric harmed public trust. The piece condemns tactics as un-American and calls for an apology to the public.
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Enterprise
International News Service
INS
Russia
United States
Treasury
Washington
Fifth Freedom and the Fight Against Infantile Paralysis
The piece urges support for the March of Dimes to fight infantile paralysis, noting its reach beyond demographics and urging civic participation by the High Point junior chamber of commerce. It ends with satirical remarks on rumors about Congressman Carl Durham and political gossip.
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Washington
National Foundation For
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Jcs
Service Press Snags From Philippines Send Homeward Echoes
Sgt Robert A Flynt from the Philippines encloses service papers noting Secretary of War Patterson’s admission on discharge points and reports 600 empty berths sailing home due to lack of eligible men. He laments the dorm army system and the sense of being left behind as troops seek return. W D Arm writes about telegrams between major cities traveling by radio beam instead of wires in coming years.
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Robert A. Flynt
Philippines
Patterson
U. S
W. D. Arm
Radio relay plan touted by Western Union executive
A Western Union manager argues a radio relay system will replace thousands of poles and reduce outages. The project aims to connect New York, Washington, and Pittsburgh, removing about 2500 miles of pole lines over seven years. Local comments mention a bus station marquee and praise for High Point college alumni.
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Strong
Western Union
New York-Washington-Pittsburgh Triangle
Soldiers want to come home after the war
The text argues American soldiers refuse prolonged demobilization and world policing. It stresses they prefer return to civilian life, their own towns, and disdain being kept as military distractions by indifferent officers. It asserts GIs can read and think critically about orientation courses and overseas duties.
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Paris
London
Manila
Who Is the Enemy for 5,000,000 U.S. Troops
George Sokolsky argues GI troops face a demobilization drag as the war ends and questions which enemy justifies millions of soldiers. He urges Congress to verify manpower needs, cap permanent forces, and declare the war over by September 1, 1945, before building a standing army.
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Germany
United States
Ture
Congress
Byrnes and Truman Clash Over Moscow Policy Emerges
Washington insiders say Byrnes siding with Moscow raises questions on U S policy and Truman backing. Byrnes met aboard the presidential yacht after Moscow talks and defended nuclear secrecy while Moscow and London maneuvers unfold. Analysts note Truman shows increasing reliance on Byrnes for foreign policy while domestic focus dominates.
Byrnes Power in World Affairs Faces Critics
Paul Mallen surveys the new authority of the state secretary in international matters. He argues Byrnes wields unprecedented influence without treaties or senate approval and without strong oversight, aided by Cohen, his longtime adviser, while Byrnes is portrayed as a political conciliator with limited international experience.
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Byrnes
South Carolina
Ben Cohen
Cohen-Corcoran
Cohen
Senate
National Whirlgig on Truman Inflation Plan Shifts
The article outlines a shift in Truman era policy as planners pivot from wage boosts without price relief to a broader inflationary strategy. It cites appeasement of key industries, price relief for steel motors meat and communications, and mixed views from Bowles Anderson Snyder on how to raise prices and wages to avert a wider strike crisis.
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Truman
Congress
United States
Bowles
Anderson
Secretary of Agriculture
John W. Snyder
Washington
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