Rise in textile prices shifts Southern Democratic stance
The Southern bloc forced an OPA price increase on cotton textiles tied to Bankhead Brown parity money by farmers. Political tensions rise as Southern leaders threaten at Chicago to undermine the Dems with an anti-Roosevelt cabal, risking urban labor support and the November vote. The White House faces a dilemma balancing Southern concessions with northern voter loyalties.
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What Causes Epilepsy Booklet Offered Free
Readers may obtain a free booklet titled What Causes Epilepsy, presenting opinions of famous doctors. To request, write to the Educational Division at 35 Fifth Ave, New York, NY, Dept.1994.
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Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
Bills Drift as Southern Factions Press for Higher Prices
Congress debates Bankhead revision and Brown changes with conferees endorsing, while Alabama and Georgia leaders threaten renewed fights for elevated cotton and farm prices. Amid this, Bowles and Vinson push compromises to keep Southern states aligned for Roosevelt renomination as postal battles over de Gaulle and postwar French governance unfold.
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House-Senate
Alabama
Georgia
Senate
Texas
Roosevelt
Winning the War by Albert Leman France
Article discusses General de Gaulle's visit to the United States and hopes for closer Franco American ties. Notes the French Forces of the Interior aiding Allied efforts, ongoing mistrust among Allies, and debates over French sovereignty and recognition while praising de Gaulle and the Free French.
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French National Committee
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Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Tonight at 7 30
The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 196 meets at Mrs John W Carter residence 1113 Downing Street at 7 30 pm to hear reports from the recent conference. The WLC Circle of First Baptist Church met July 5 at 6 30 pm at Miss Martha Phelps home 771 E Washington Street with several members present and served a roast. Members urged to be on time at 7 pm for a practice session for the July 10 contest at the church.
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John W. Carter
Downing Street
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W.lc
Circle of the First Baptist Church
Martha Phelps
Washington Street
Mamie Rudd
Bernice
Ruby Pinnix
Margie White
Ruby
Margaret
Lessie Williams
Mildred Smith
Catherine Randle
Jubilee Kings Sing Twice at Local Baptists
The Jubilee Kings gospel group will perform Sunday at Emmanuel Baptist Church at 3 p m and again at Friendship Baptist Church at 8 p m. The events highlight a local faith music schedule with two church venues hosting the choir.
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Jubilee Kings Gospel Singers
Emmanuel Baptist’ Church
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Rio de Janeiro Founded by Portuguese after Indigenous Victory
Rio de Janeiro, long described as the capital of Brazil, traces its founding to a Portuguese victory over local indigenous groups, marking a pivotal colonial milestone. The Menace narrative notes the city's early role in Atlantic trade and regional power dynamics.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Squirrels and Robins Stir Quiet Reflections on Spring
A columnist recalls abundant gray and brown squirrels across streets and homes with trees, notes robins as harbingers of spring, and laments changing wildlife patterns. He contrasts birds' carefree hunger with the era's lingering tramp presence and wartime social shifts.
Henri Rostand’s Castle Home to Last Nazi Occupation
Henri Rostand, 66, mayor of Flamneville and long-time farmer, recalls his chateau near Cap de La Hague used as German regimental headquarters during four years of occupation. He describes petty looting, a German officer club, and the hiding of a clock shot to loot into the moat. Rostand speaks with American troops about the occupation and his family’s fate.
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Cap de la Hague
Rostand
Edmond Rostand
Cyrand de
Germany
Debarkment
United States
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Wilmington Population Rises in 1943 Metropolitan Area
Census Bureau reports the Wilmington North Carolina metropolitan area grew from 47 676 in 1940 to 78 793 in May 1943 based on ration book four figures. The report notes age and gender shifts with increases across most groups and a 2529 bracket leading in numbers.
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Wilmington
N. C
New Hanover County
Census Bureau
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Local villagers recall German occupation and forced labor
Rostand describes three months of pole planting to deter air landings, compulsory work for 70 to 80 farmers, and unpaid bills still owed. He notes a German theater in the conservatory, villagers avoiding nosy events, and a boastful forecast of return that proved misplaced.
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Rommetl
Rostand
War Production Board Lifts Can Opener Limits
Washington July 7 brides receive more can openers as the War Production Board eases the supply cap. Household can openers may be produced at twice the prior rate and institutional types at two and a third times the old limit. Size and weight restrictions are removed.
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Washington
War Production Board
Textile Makers view Spider Silk as Elite Filament Weave
Synthetic textile manufacturers regard the spider's web as one of the highest types of filament weaving, reflecting admiration for its intricate structure and potential applications in advanced fabrics.
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