Southern Western Alliance Seen in Congress For Economic Pottage
A Washington report suggests a powerful Senate House coalition of Western and Southern lawmakers may unite through two special committees to attack Eastern money interests and Northeast industry concentration. Evidence includes Southern governors backing fair freight rates and investigations by Rep Coffee and Sen McCarren into alleged Northeastern bias, with Rep King presenting data. The piece questions whether rural lawmakers will press the fight or trade their birthright for political gain.
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Congress
Washington
Senate House
Representative Coffee
McCarren
Nevada
King
California
Women in Industry Postwar Roles Suggested by Expert
Dr. C O Sappington of Chicago reports women can fill about half of war plant jobs held by men and may keep industrial work after the war. He cites family needs and fulfillment in home life as reasons most will return, with Mother Nature guiding long term shifts.
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C. O. Sappington
Chicago
Industrial Hygiene Foundation
Nnt
Congress
Peron
Crippled Kids Drive Appeals for Infantile Paralysis Funds
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis conducts its annual drive to aid victims and fund research. In High Point a $2,000 goal stands as a modest but vital contribution, with over $600 raised at four movie theatres and more donations expected at the President's Birthday ball. The appeal invites broad public support beyond event attendees.
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Red Cross
National Foundation For
Moving Picture Theatres
Good News Amid War Strains and Lighthearted Jokes
News reflects relief as two missing sons are reported prisoners of war rather than dead. J. W. Woolen learns Lt. J. Ed. Woolen is alive in Germany, prompting family congratulations. A string of quips follows, noting Eisenhower’s flight path, OPA fashion aims, a 12 year old posing as 19, and critiques of Nazis Japs and Goering.
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Germany
J. W. Woolen
J. Ed. Woolen
Geramny
J. M. Thomas
Aristides
Lincoln
Harrison
Town Talk: Citizens Share Views on War, Policy and Local Life
A collection of quotes from residents and officials covers ration stamps and clerks, draft card controls, social reform, Willkie Roosevelt politics, a proposed joint High Point Thomasville baseball club, a city disposal plant key, youth center use, furniture orders, Republican principles, and pride in High Point as Pvt Palestino writes from Georgia.
Postwar public works touted to aid Democrats and contractors
The column argues Rayburn and Wallace push a postwar public works program to aid the Democratic Party, potentially enriching local contractors. It warns inflationary risk, massive debt, and calls for tax-financed debt retirement rather than pork projects, urging restraint and private-sector stimulus.
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Treasury
Roosevelt
Messrs. Wallace
Rayburn
Baruch
News From Home High Point Staff Report Jan 24
High Point notes honor for Wayne Swanson awarded Oak Leaf Cluster for gallantry in the Mediterranean. Lt. Junius Woolen reported missing over Germany now listed as prisoner. Ann Savage and Lon Chaney Jr will attend a war bond rally at Center Theatre. Associated Industries of High Point Inc forms to boost civic and industrial interests. Pvt. Dale C. Tysinger killed in Italy December 31. Unrationed shoe rush forces store crowding and stock depletion. First midyear graduation at High Point College with eleven diplomas. Judge MacRae suspends blackout violation judgments to favor war bond drive. City seeks inclusive council meetings. Furniture springs stock announced for upholstery use. AP photo notes Marine Ivey Keller casualty listing on Tarawa. Patrolman J. L. Yow replaced by F. L. Farr. Four new motorcycles approved by council. Local basketball teams post three wins, Panthers upset Catawba 52–33. High Point provisions echoed by American Legion for universal service act. Warren Atherton urges national service act to shorten war. praises workers, denounces strikers. North Carolina Legion officials host last Post Officers Conference.
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Roosevelt
American Legion
Warren Atherton
Stockton
Calif
Legion
North Carolina Legion
N. C. Post Officers Conference
North Carolina
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