Dewey Builds Momentum in Republican Nominating Drive
The piece argues Thomas E. Dewey seeks the Republican presidential nomination to defeat Franklin D. Roosevelt. It notes Dewey wants to appear receptive while Cuomo or California Governor Earl Warren are named as potential vice presidential picks. It also mentions internal GOP dynamics and (contextual) wartime and economic concerns shaping strategy.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Albany
Dewey
Harrison E. Spangler
Earl Warren
California
John W. Bricker
Ohio
J. W. Wilson Named Mecklenburg School Superintendent
Charlotte scene reports J W Wilson former Wayne County schools superintendent elected unanimously as Mecklenburg County schools chief to replace Ear Lockhart who is leaving for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Wilson, a Goldsboro resident, will assume duties within 30 days.
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Charlotte
J. W. Wilson
Wayne County
Mecklenburg County Schools
Ear. C. Lockhart
Con
University of A Carolina's Woman's College
Greensboro
W. B. McClintock
Mecklenburg Board
Wilson
Goldsboro
Manpower Discussed At Hosiery Union Meet
In Durham the executive board of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers focuses on national manpower issues. Alfred Hoffman of Milwaukee notes draft calls will affect pre Pearl Harbor fathers, shaping today's conference program.
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Durham
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
Alfred Hoffman
Milwaukee
Wis
Army Plane Crashes Into Mountain Killing Three
An army C-78 cargo plane crashed into Bear Wallow mountain in Henderson County near Asheville in muggy weather killing three officers. Victims identified as Lt. Col. Samuel H. Feinson 44 of Bragg Sans Floyd O Wood 34 Long Beach California and Stoe Lane 24 Fort Worth Texas.
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Asheville
Henderson County
Samuel H. Feinson
Bragg
Floyd O. Wood
Long Beach
Calif
Virginia budget may be boosted for education funds
Richmond Va Jan 18 The all time record budget of 235 074 911 proposed by Governor Darden to the Virginia general assembly may be increased to bolster state institutions of higher learning amid war time revenue declines The governor announced plans to re examine budget estimates for several educational institutions and likely would recommend increases in areas in his budget message submitted last week.
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Vernor Darden
Virginia General Assembly
Darden
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Banking Commission Meeting Delayed to Jan Twenty Seventh
The State Banking Commission postponed its January meeting from tomorrow to January 27 due to the absence of Commissioner Gurney P. Hood in Raleigh.
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Raleigh
State Banking Commission
Gurney P. Hood
Local Society Notes and World News Highlights
The furniture market association meets tonight at the Sheraton. A Drum and Bugle corps held a steak supper on North Main Street. Debaters for the Senior high school include Edna Mae Douglas Vera York Joe Wilson and Elizabeth Hatherty Jane. Nancy Anne Greer celebrated by her mother on Montlieu Avenue. Mrs Grover H Jacobs hosted the Woman's Club music literature session on West Lexington Avenue. Mrs A E Frazie r discussed Women of the Bible Who Served Others. Hugh Pointmills will resume the schedule. Edward G Seemaran of St Pauls wealthy brewer kidnapped, $200000 ransom demanded. Carlos Mandidta named president of Mexico. P T A conference set for Hickory April 15-18. Twenty years ago a Main and Broad corner sold to L J Duffy of Greensboro. P O S A to initiate large class tomorrow night. Dr and Mrs O B Bonner visited Winston-Salem. Miss Pearl Sams visiting Greensboro. Mrs Lawrence Matton back from Vic. Newton D Baker says he will not run for president. Forty eight buyers registered at the Furniture Exposition in Se aet.
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Vera York
Joe Wilson
Elizabeth Hathher
Ty Jane
Nancy Anne Greer
C. Greer
Montlieu Avenue
Grover H. Jacobs
Woman's Club
West Lexington Avenue
A. E. Frazier
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
Health Today and 1900s Medical Progress
A condensed, reflective survey of early 20th century medical journals noting outdated surgical focuses in typhoid complications, eyestrain-linked neurasthenia, pernicious anemia treatment, and evolving public health ideas on water safety and temperance. It contrasts past practices with modern understandings and reforms.
Confederate Head II Celebrates 98th Birthday in Bristol
General Julius Franklin Howell commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans marked his 98th birthday by reading congratulatory messages from President Roosevelt and others and urging support of the fourth war loan drive. He led a dinner party recounting Civil War memories and remains active in civic duties including chairmanship at Virginia Intermont College and leadership in several veteran and church roles.
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Julius Franklin Howell
United Confederate Veterans
Roosevelt
Howell
Appomattox
Virginia Intermont College
Tennessee Board of Pensions
Longstreet Rial Association
First Baptist Church
Separate Peace Rumor Sparks British Press Outrage
The Daily Mail branded Pravda's separate peace rumor insulting while The Manchester Guardian called it a nefarious slander against allies. Officials in London and Madrid denied any truth, with UK and Allied outlets stressing steadfast adherence to wartime commitments.
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Moni Pa
Foreign Office
Moscow
Communist Party
Vad
Neniven
Caw Radio
Associated Press
Madrid
Joachim von Ribbent
Pyrenees
Lisbon
Geos - Saar
von Ribbentrop
Portugal
Britain
Five Million Start Work On 4th War Loan
Five million volunteers began mobilizing for the fourth war loan aimed at 14 billion dollars with a target of five and a half billion in cash from individual Americans. Some areas already met quotas, Pershing County Nevada reporting 185 thousand dollars in bonds in minutes versus a 155 thousand target. Commander Eisenhower in London pledged to strike Nazi resistance until beaten, while Admiral Nimitz in Honolulu urged continued war bond purchases to ensure success of the offensive.
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Treasury
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Pershing County
Nevada
Pershing
Dwight D. Eisenhower
London
Honolulu
Chester W. Nimitz
Africa Covers A Vast Area Of 12 Million Square Miles
A concise note states Africa spans about 12 million square miles in area. It highlights its vast geographic size and continental extent, with no further details on subregions or features.
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