Truman as Democratic VP nominee faces doubt and heritage
The article weighs Harry S. Truman's modest bid for vice president, noting his lack of executive experience and past ties to Boss Tom Pendergast. It contrasts him with Henry A. Wallace and cites preconvention surveys suggesting his selection could swing five million votes and turn key states into the Dewey column.
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War fears shape Roosevelt re election strategy
The piece discusses how peace prospects and a potential Nazi collapse could alter F D R’s 1944 campaign emphasis. It notes advisers fear war’s political potency fading and the possibility of a postwar US led by experienced leaders, with internal Democratic tensions and shifts in strategy.
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Chicago
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Roosevelt urges individual will for postwar peace
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke at Lake Junaluska on July 6 urging personal responsibility for peace. She warned no group can shirk duties to democracy and noted the U S as a new global production and military power committed to shaping the future through international cooperation.
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Donations Approved for State Parks and Tryon Palace
The state board of conservation and development approved two land donations for a Neuse River cliffs park near Goldsboro by Lionel Weil and A J Davis. It also accepted a $300000 gift from Mrs J B Latham of Greensboro for Tryon Palace in New Bern, the first state capitol. The board urged a two year land acquisition program for forests and parks to aid postwar public works.
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Tryon Palace
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Weaknesses and Betrayal in the Nazi Upheaval Discussion
The text argues the Putsch faltered as officers feared Gestapo-linked family reprisals. It notes Junker generals lack broad popular support while Goering and Rommel enjoy Nazi backing. It critiques Allied stumbles and internal Nazi divisions, plus a bleak view of betrayals and the fate of those who met harsh terms.
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Shelby Whiteville series tightens as Whiteville ties it up
In a seven game American Legion Junior baseball set, Shelby leads 1-0 then Whiteville leveled 1-1 after a 13-5 win. First two games were in Whiteville with the decisive games ahead to decide who advances to the state finals versus Albemarle Keensboro.
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Shelby
Whiteville
Westerners
Minerals program to locate strategic deposits at North Carolina State College
A federal minerals project will base its southeast headquarters at North Carolina State College. Officials from the U S Bureau of Mines and the college outlined plans for regional deposits exploration, pilot plants, and metallurgical instruction. Congress authorized eight million dollars for nationwide work, split between exploration and laboratories and pilot plants.
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N. C. State College
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Congress
Princess Ann contest set at St Stephen's A M E Zion Church
A Princess Ann contest is planned at St Stephen's A M E Zion Church tomorrow at 8 p m with public invitation extended. The notice summarizes church event details and invites attendance.
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East Washington Street
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Fairview Street
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Sergeant Hill earns Air Medal for meritorious aerial flight
Technical Sergeant Ev F. Hill, 25, son of Mr. J. E. Hill of Jamestown, N.C., stationed with the 15th Army Air Base in Italy, receives the Air Medal for meritorious achievement in aerial flight during sustained operations. Hill, a veteran of 24 missions against German targets including Munich Vienna and the Ploesti oil fields, is an engineer gunner on a Liberator bomber. He entered the Air Forces in August 1942 and earned his wings a few months later.
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Johnston Leads Drummed Out Senate Race In South
In South Carolina Johnston holds a solid lead over Smith in Democratic primary returns. Arkansas sees Fulbright lead as Caraway trails. runoff likely August 8 if gaps hold. Caraway notes long friendship with Roosevelt while Smith nears 80 and heads the culture committee.
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Husba
Chi-Ches-Ters Offer Pain Relief For Menstrual Cramps
An old ad claims Chi-Ches-Ters ease menstrual pain by relaxing muscles and helping blood flow. It suggests starting three days before the period and offers a 50 cent box from a druggist.
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