Dastardly Plot Sparks DNC Critique of Flynn Record
A Democratic National Committee action condemns former chairman Edward J. Flynn while endorsing the President’s Australia ministerial nomination. The piece criticizes indirect attacks on the President and urges free speech and press as essential to democracy.
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North Carolina
Edward J. Flyn
Flynn
Australia
Congress
Dutch” Schultz
New York
Bronx
Democratic Party
United States of America
United States Senate
Democrat
Republican
Democratic National Committee
Walker Named Democratic National Committee Leader
The piece offers sympathy and support for Postmaster General Frank C. Walker as he becomes DNC chairman. It notes the tough political pendulum, wartime timing for 1944, financial constraints, and the need to balance national versus Tammany patronage in appointments.
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Frank C. Walker
Democratic National Committee
Walker
Flynn
Australia
Bronx
National
Mad Lady Attacks War Time Beauty Parlor Ban
A woman in a beauty parlor blasts OPA and press coverage claiming pleasure driving harms her business. She argues wartime shortages hurt merchants, warns of broader economic strain, and urges cheerful customer relations despite sacrifices. The piece ends with a pointed, sardonic jab at the public mood.
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OPA
Associated Press
Army to End Coal Strike Amid War Effort
The 15 000 anthracite miners strike for two dollars extra per day and a 50 cent monthly dues rise. John L Lewis opposes the walkout but cannot recall workers. The War Labor Board failed, the President is urged to intervene as Commander in Chief.
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John L. Lewis
War Labor Board
Thoughts Of Others On War Time Values And Manners
A collage of quotes from citizens and officials on wartime issues. Topics include automobile tax valuation and the Blue Book, bread slicing costs, gas rationing effects on social life, and civilian career plans. Reporters note casual remarks about transportation, shopping, and household changes during the war.
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Society
Grace Jr
Orlando
Fla
Sentinel
Pay As You Earn Tax Proposed To Replace Other Levies
Burton Heath discusses a nationwide pay as you earn income tax plan aimed at raising 51 billion dollars annually from a 1944-peak national income. He argues for a simple, all inclusive levy with exemptions for basics and postwar savings, while noting alternatives like a 10 percent sales tax and extending the Victory Tax. The piece also highlights Norwalk Connecticut's community book drive and rising rail and air transport activity as wartime logistics advance.
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Congress
Treasury
Morgenthau
Senate
George
Senate Finance Committee
Women in War Plants Slacks Spark Debate in Kansas Town
A Kansas town's rule allows pets in apartments, while a doctor notes the female ability to cry at will as a gift. The season calls for farm hands to pitch in or be replaced, and women in war industry plants wear slacks signaling their commitment.
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Dads
Glot Pro
Kansas Town
Winchell On Broadway Quizzing By Ralph Edwards
Walter Winchell resumes his column Monday January 25. The piece recounts miscellaneous trivia and facts shared by quiz show host Ralph Edwards and notes that Winchell will return to writing his column. It covers historical oddities about presidents, flags, animals, geography, and printing.
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Ralph Edwards
Royal Navy
England
James Buchanan
United States
Walter Winchell
Nine Month School Term Advocated for State
The Smithfield Herald endorses a nine month term for all counties with Governor Broughton backing a state supported extra month and the General Assembly urged to adopt the option. It notes a large state surplus and estimates an annual cost of 3 750 000 dollars while addressing farm needs and rural acceptance trends.
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Smithfield
Broughton
General Assembly
Johnston County
Raleigh News & Observer
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