Waynick for Democratic chairmanship eyed in Raleigh reports
Raleigh reports say Capus Waynick, Kerr Scott ally, could become state Democratic chairman with Scott's backing. Observers note he may not seek the post yet wants to ensure pro Scott leadership supports the new administration. The piece also reflects on jet age defense and UFO-like aircraft sightings.
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Raleigh
Capus Waynick
Kerr Scott
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Waynick
Harry Truman
Carolina
J. M. Broughton
Harry
Indy
Mr. Waynick
Doubt Cast On Two Pilots Report Of A Giant Hoax
The piece argues that journalists mock a claimed giant sighting reported by two Eastern pilots and a public observer. It questions mass belief and suggests skeptics fear being misled while noting the pilots are war veterans.
Governor Thurmond to open campaign in Cherryville festival
The Dixiecrat candidate plans a North Carolina start at a Cherryville watermelon festival. Dewey and Wallace have campaigned there. Truman shows no southern visits. The piece questions party strategy for the South's electoral vote.
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Thurmond
North Carolina
Cherryville
Dewey
Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
Harry Truman
Quote on motion pictures as aspirin by Brackett
A Brackett quote credits cinema with soothing the public despite not being opium, noting he was a Paramount Pictures producer and writer. The line frames film as a mild relief rather than a narcotic influence.
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Charles Brackett
Paramount Pictures
Kerr Scott Faces Heavy Pastoral Support in Governor Nomination
The article notes Kerr Scott receives extensive unsolicited advice from loyal patriots and advisory aides as his nomination signals a major policy and personnel shift unseen since Aycock in 1900. Most expect notable changes in administration even if the outcome remains uncertain.
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Scott
Aycock
Kerr Scott
Younger leaders bring new blood to state governance
The piece notes a shift to younger leaders compared with past administrations, arguing they offer fresh ideas and revitalized service but risk inefficiency. It contrasts Charlie Johnson’s reliance on older officials with Scott’s mobilization of under thirty-five supporters, acknowledging both potential strengths and dangers of youthful leadership.
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Charlie Johnson
Scott
Kerr Scott
The Crats And The Wallace Orbit In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia the writer muses on the "crats" from Dixiecrats to Wallace supporters. He jokes about Prattocrats and Wal lacer signs, notes butter imports from Denmark shift to Russia, and ends by stating the Wallace party calls for abolishing the House Committee on Un American Activities.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Dixiecrat
Demos
Henry Wallace
Tabitha Talcott Pratt
Chestnut Street
Tory
Wallace
Denmark
Department of Agriculture
Russia
House Committee On un-American Activities
Conversation at Capitol Square Highlights Mood Shift
A veteran legislator and a younger member recall how activity at Capitol Square differs from prior hotel term excitement. The elder notes there is just as much action but a different crowd drives it, signaling a quieter yet ongoing political tempo.
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Capitol Square
Capitol Square crowd takes charge as state government endures
State government continues to operate while the crowd takes a leading role in administration. The piece notes the ongoing governance despite formal structures, highlighting citizen involvement in the polity.
Pressure and politics surround Kerr Scott nomination
Pressure mounts around governor-nominee Kerr Scott as factions from his primary opponents seek to influence appointments. Observers note Scott’s tendency to resist pressure and warn that loyal, efficient officials may lose their posts if they bend to political expediency or toadying toward his advisers.
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Scott
Kerr Scott
Birds Evolved From Reptiles and Global Facts Span Text
The excerpt notes birds diverged from reptile ancestors related to crocodiles and dinosaurs, with birds closer to crocodiles than to turtles. It cites 600 North American bird species in 75 families and oddly imagines a tin plate can 14 miles high enclosing Pittsburgh. Mauna Kea in Hawaii stands 13 675 feet tall. An old French recipe mentions eel drowned in wine then stewed. among Japanese, eel meat is seen as a summer tonic.
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Navy
EAL
United States
The President’s Powers and the Truman Campaign Tactics
George Sokolsky argues presidents have grown powerful beyond constitutional checks. He critiques Truman’s use of a special session to pressure Dewey and the 80th Congress, labeling it a political ploy harming national unity and policy. He warns of heightened partisan tempers during a wartime crisis.
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United States
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
House Representatives
Senate
House of Congress
Marty Truman
Herbert Hoover
Truman
Harry
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Roscoe Drummond
Christian Science Monitor
Washington
Mr. Truman
News and Observer
Quiet Weekend Reflections From W A Bivins
W A Bivins notes a quiet weekend with church attendance and teaching a men’s class at Calvary Methodist. He recalls lively conversations with local folks and muses on listening, thought, and the habit of speech across regions.
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Calvary Methodist Church
Longleaf Pine and a Brief Tale of Yale Biggs
A prose excerpt from Professor M B Andrews on longleaf pines contrasts beauty with a pickled rind simile. The text then shifts to Yale Yorg?d Biggs observing a new employee counting cash and praising the young man’s financial training.
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M. B. Andrews
Goldsboro
News and Observer
YALE
Biggs
Broadway and Elsewhere by Jack Lait
Regulars from the old beat revisit summer nightlife with sharp eyes on women horse races and war. The piece names Joseph Cruz Floyd Odlum Babe Webb Winnie Garrett Buddy Fogelsong Dan Woodward John Alden Talbot and Barbara Trout in nightlife and society notes.
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Winnie Garrett
Peelers’ Union
Buddy Fogelson
Nowers Ann Southern
Greer
Dan Woodward
Pat Cotten
John Alden Talbot
Lana Turner
Lido Beach Club
Barbara Trout
New Orleans Rises with Old Verve Under New Governor
The New Orleans area, tied to slot machine interests, revives its old-time energy after a Long enters Baton Rouge as governor. The city, a thriving trading hub, remains a custodian of deep traditions amid cautious social norms.
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New York
New Orleans
Bayou
Baton Rouge
Preservation vs Purge of Old Port Atmosphere in Cities
The author laments erasing unique local character in cities like New Orleans and Reno during modernization. He values remaining pockets of atmosphere such as New Orleans and San Francisco, condemns overbearing signage and sensationalism, and recalls vivid nightlife and streetscape from past decades.
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Charleston
Galveston
Reno
Butte
San Diego
San Frana Palm Springs
New Oreans
Danish Prince Horizon Puzzle Tone Harbors Royal Clues
A dense word puzzle list seems to blend clues for a Danish prince and nobility with varied terms. The grid includes definitions for animals plants metals and roles, weaving historical hints with common crossword style hints.
Unclear Clues Point to Brief Puzzle Entries
Fragmentary crossword style clues appear: i Ee i Ee af 49 Fix firmly 50 Oriental coins 52 Golf mound 54 Perched 56 Symbol for tin $8 Half-em.
Socialites and notable figures mingle at top spots
Lee Patterson, daughter of the former Secretary of War, dances with Billy Tyson. Bob Neeley, heir to a restaurant chain, dines at Armando's with Nadine Burton. Mickey Jelke, linked to the Jelke family, hosts Terry Haskins amid social registry chatter.
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Lee Patterson
Billy Tyson
Bob Neeley
Armando’s
Nadine Burton
Debbie
Mickey Jelke
Oleomargarine
Frazier Jelke
Terry Haskins
Controversy Over Stage Show Casting Sparks Debate
A discussion emerges after a stage show rights purchase stalls over casting a teen Chinese girl for a principal role. Producers auditioned about 200 Asian actresses in California with no success, prompting consideration of casting a smaller girl of Latin lineage with altered features to fit an Oriental look.
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Dick Rodgers
California
Remarks From Leaders On Prices And Occupation
Quotes from President Truman, John L. Lewis, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, and Secretary Marshall cover price controls, mine operations, individual freedoms, and Allied occupation zones in Germany. The statements note rising costs, narrowing margins, and ongoing economic pressures affecting consumers and industry alike.
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John L. Lewis
UMW
Berlin
Germany
Marshall
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