Philippines independence pledge must be kept says MacArthur
MacArthur declares the Philippines now virtually free of major Japanese forces and urges honoring the promise of independence. He warns against delaying self rule and argues the United States must aid rebuilding, uphold vows, and support Philippine sovereignty despite strategic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Philippine
Congress
Execuive
United States
MacArthur
Pacific
Ruling on legal practice raises questions about law definition
A buried item in Attorney General Harry Mc Mullan's rulings questions whether small officials like justices of the peace, bank employees, or trustees performing deeds, mortgages, wills, or guardians reports are practicing law without a license. The piece urges clarifications from the attorney general and possibly the next general assembly.
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Harry McMullan
General Assembly
Trust Department
Horse Sense in U S Foreign Policy The Spain Rails Case
The editorial states the United States now rejects shipping 100000 tons of steel rails to Spain signaling a tougher stance toward unfriendly nations. It contrasts this with earlier appeasement efforts toward Germany Argentina and Japan and debates whether the shift signals a broader wind of change. It ends with cautious optimism about the direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Economic Administration
Spain
Germany
Argentina
Japan
Capitol Square Politics In North Carolina Voters Reassess Candidates
Hendersonville reports indicate state officials expect national administration changes to reshape state politics. A shift toward checks and balances may raise senators and representatives' prestige, while a stronger conservative influence could affect NC policy. Voters are favoring ability over promises amid high national debt.
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Hendersonville
Washington
Civie
National Capitol
North Carolina
Board confirms Findley as commissioner after protest rumors
Harmony area officials met to discuss a potential protest over John Findley’s appointment as commissioner. Floyd Crouse had warned of a protest, but the board unanimously confirmed Findley without discussion. A legal note clarifies liability for false statements in newspapers and the penalties for informants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Board of Conservation and Development
John Findley
Floyd Crouse
Sparta
Findley
Taxi service woes and flags mark North Carolina veteran care
Mrs. H. W. Brooks laments High Point taxi delays while noting busy service in Charlotte and surrounding towns. J. F. Jones cites two counties in Georgia and Mississippi lowering the Confederate flag to replace it with the flag of the United States. Mrs. Frank Wall praises community support for hospitalized servicemen at Camp Butner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
United States
J. F. Jones
Geo
Mississippi
Camp Butner
Frank Wall
Local leaders praise Red Cross gifts and civic efforts
Vital chairman thanks Camp Butner personnel and community groups for monetary and in kind gifts. Senator Bailey urges focus on domestic policy alongside the San Francisco peace treaty. Local officials note holiday policing shifts and a coming apartment boom in High Point with four individuals and one firm planning leases and five new apartment houses forthcoming.
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Red Cross
Camp Butner
Josiah W. Bailey
San Francisco
High Point
T. M. Martin
Postwar Yankee Enterprise Spreads to Alaska and Beyond
Wartime reflections discuss postwar migration as soldiers seek markets worldwide from Alaska to Hawaii and South Seas. An Air Corps lieutenant plans return to Alaska, warning of hard digging ahead. American Trucking Association fields two requests to explore financing and U.S. government hauling contracts in Germany and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Globe
War and Navy Departments
Alaska
Air Corps
Hawaii
South America
North Africa
New York
Chicago
American Trucking Association
Germany
China
U.S
ATS
War brides cross borders and shape postwar ties
The piece notes thousands of American soldiers marrying women in Australia England Scotland Northern Ireland and France with Germany expected to follow. Discharged husbands seek civilian reunions while WAVEs and WACs who married overseas also spread Yankee culture. The United States will face immigration challenges as it grapples with unprecedented emigration.
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Australia
England
Scotland
North
Ireland
France
Germany
United States
San Francisco Charter Sparks Debate Over Dumbarton Oaks Link
The piece questions the San Francisco charter’s alignment with Dumbarton Oaks and the four freedoms while criticizing the absence of a robust bill of rights. It argues the charter preserves little of Dumbarton Oaks and omits guarantees for worship, expression, and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Francisco
Dumbarton Oaks
The San Francisco charter debate and the dignity of man
The article discusses preambles to peace documents, the San Francisco charter, and the tension between universal freedoms and explicit rights. It contrasts broad ideals with the need for specific protections, noting the charter’s three sections and an escape clause about domestic jurisdiction and enforcement under Chapter VII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Aquinas
Nicholai Lenin
Peter Kropotkin
Stalin
San Francisco
Thomas Jefferson
The
United
War Prisoner Memos Praises Y M C A Aid From Prison Camps
A letter to Winchell from War Prisoner Memos details Y M C A and Red Cross support for American POWs. Ex prisoners recount lifelike camp life stories, from Oflag 64 to Stalag Luft I, noting letters, books, sports items, and even a hive request.
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Young Men's Christian Associations
Madison Avenue
New York
Winchell
Colonel Stark
Red Cross
Timbuctoo
YM. Co. A
YM. C. A
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All News Dispatch
Naper
SuDlignes
Pende
Capitol Square
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C. 8. Murphy
E. T. Brown
Railway Express
Jim Wright
America
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George Sokolsky
Spe
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George Durgin
Roney Dougal
Kriegie
Amon Carter
Carter
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Bill Mauldin
Europe
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Luft I
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Woodhaven
Queens
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Summit
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Churchill
Ford
Studebaker
Chevrolet
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Russia
Stalag Luft. 1
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Wash
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