Hopkins Letter Forgery Scrutiny Hints 1940 Campaign Tactics
A page reproduces the Hopkins letter amid Willkie smear talk in 1940 Republican race. The forgery is contrasted with Hopkins signature as foes seek to damage Willkie and court middle voters. The piece also covers North Carolina tax department leadership, praising Gill’s reform record and noting Governor Broughton’s appointment. The text ends with reference to Japan and wartime distractions.
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Hopkins
Wendel
Willkie
Harry Hop
Harry Hopkins
Old Guard
Will
S.C
Governor’s Portrait Renovation Aids by Arthur E Bye
The Governor and Council of State hire artist Arthur Edwin Bye to restore 34 portraits of former state officials in the capitol and offices. The project aims to repair canvases and improve frames and name plates, especially in the governor and rar's offices. Parole Commissioner Hathaway Cross is to join the Army next Monday with William Dunn Jr. to replace him temporarily. Revenue Commissioner Edwin Gill is credited for past work and may be highlighted in the transition.
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Gill
Cross
Dunn
North Carolina
State Department
Broughton
Department of Revenue
Council of State
Arthur Edwin Bye
Capitol
Bye
Council State
Rar
Sons of the Union
Soverign
North
Hathaway Cross
Army
Raleigh
William Dunn
Mr. Dunn
Revenue Comoner
Edwin Gill
Southern Governors Meet Roosevelt on Freight Rates
The South's governors visited Washington for rate talks and a White House social. Roosevelt acknowledged discrimination in Southern freight rates and suggested removal. Governors left appeased, reaffirming loyalty to the Democratic Party and denying any real rebellion or independence push.
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Washington
White House
Franklin Roosevelt
South
Roosevelt
Josiah Bailey
Charlotte News
Sherburn High School Slacks Debate Heads to Court
In Sherburn Minnesota the high school debate over girls wearing slacks in classrooms moves toward legal action. The school board cites morale concerns and enforces a no slacks policy while parents hire an attorney to object. The dispute highlights community tensions over dress and tradition in cold weather.
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Sherburn
Minnesota
Sherburn High School
E. E. Johnson
Rocky Mount Telegram
Local voices mix duty, duty, and daily life in High Point
Chief Friddle notes court timing for night policemen while Walter Hester laments veterans' benefits. Bruce Carraway seeks his kidnapped dog Grover Cleveland as license plate delays loom for 4,000 residents. S H Tomlinson reports Chicago market optimism for furniture, and local figures urge more WAC enlistment. Roger B. Lee writes home from England describing holidays and homesickness.
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T/Cpl
Roger B. Lee
High Point
England
O. K
G. L
Postwar economy plans spark debate on national income
Washington commentary argues for a postwar national income near 130 billion dollars to cover interest on debt, with critics warning such targets double prewar levels and risk higher taxes and debt. It questions White House figures, calls for private business growth, and warns against new public spending programs.
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Washington, Dan
Wallace
CIO
Roosevelt
Messrs
Winchell on Broadway mocks GOP Chicago ruckus and Spain debates
A Waite era column riffs on Wendell Willkie and Dewey at the Chicago party meeting. It jokes about Harrison Spangler and GOP backroom picks, cites Gov. Wills criticism, and notes Franco Spain and Lifeboat reviews as broader political theater. The piece critiques press coverage and public tone amid wartime concerns.
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Chicago
Wendell Willkie
Wendell
Thomas Dewey
Republican
Bricker
Taft
Harrison Spangler
Herald-Tribune
Spangler
Harrison
Cannier
Mangler
Chas. Michie
Gov. Wills
John Steinbeck
Hitchcock
Steinbeck
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
H. A. Cecil
Mgr
D. A. Rawley
Robert Thompson
Inter Saaten Cea
Associated Press
Post Ce
N. C
Nationalative Sohn Budd CO
Lexington Ave
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Japan
Montana
Bug
Amphrey Ie
Southern
Dallas
Umphrey Lee
W. G. Friddle
Walter Hester
Grover Cleveland
Bruce Carraway
Motor Club
Thelma Ryan
S. H. Tomlinson
First Rank
Women's Army Corps
R. A. Herring
WAC
Paul Mallon
Winchell
Broadway
C. Nelson Sparks
Akron
C. Nelson
Thomas Lamont
Alfred Sloan
Cochran
Morgan
Lamont Serves
London
Sparks
GOP
Franco
Axis
Spain
South America
S. A
Samson
mid-Atlantic
Private
Breger Abroad
Africa
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