Stay South: modern counsel urges graduates to build the region
The piece reports Harold D. Meyer of the University of North Carolina urging graduates at Charles L. Coon School to study and stay in the South. He criticizes national postwar political posturing and argues the South has natural resources and opportunity, urging young people to seek futures locally rather than seeking elite East Coast paths.
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Harold D. Meyer
University of North Carolina
Charles L. Coon School
Harvard
Yale
Vast
Duke
Carolina
Colleges
Coyness Among 1940s Presidential Hopefuls Draws Fire
The essay critiques Roosevelt and Dewey for indecision and coyness on open issues and term questions. It contrasts Bricker and Bricker-like comments urging candid discussion with the candidates' reluctance to reveal plans. The piece urges frankness to satisfy American voters.
Waste Paper Drive Urges Immediate Bundling Nationwide
The Enterprise reports a Commerce Department survey showing April uncollected waste paper in homes and farms, with High Point families averaging 40.4 pounds and farms about 57.5 pounds per family. Readers urged to bundle at once as war needs rise.
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Enterprise
High Point
N. C
Department OF Commerce
Averag
U.S. Victory
Time to Move the Pearl Harbor Trial Debate Forward
The piece argues against delaying Admiral Kimmel and General Short's trial for dereliction, urging timely proceedings to uncover the full story and ensure justice. It notes shared responsibility in Washington, defends supporting war effort through savings stamps, and stresses public duty over personal blame.
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Admiral Kimmell
Pearl Harbor
Short
Washington
General Short
High Point Rent Control Debate and Local Development Plans
Curtis Smithdeal says lack of local OPA offices does not allow rent hikes in High Point township while countywide controls exist Elsewhere. Frank Sizemore notes plans to open curb market and farm family center soon to boost High Point as a regional center.
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Associated Prews
High Point
OPA
High Point Township
Curtis Smithdeal
Guilford County
Frank Sizemore
Chamber of Commercce
Community leaders urge closer city ties and civic duty
ville figures discuss outreach to farmers and families while city police announce midnight Saturday closing of restaurants and drink stands to curb early Sunday gatherings. Officials stress democracy requires public service and bid for better police-commuter cooperation. Pvt Lanier recalls aiding wounded on Anzio beachhead in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Stoker
Pvt
Charles Lanier
Italy
Anzio
Maly
Dewey Within Reach but Bricker Fights On
With a month left in the race Tom Dewey nears the Republican nomination though not by acclamation. Bricker supporters push to the end, disputing Dewey’s pledged vote majority while Dewey faces smear tactics linking him to Hoover as the New Deal campaign targets the frontrunner. Hoover denies backing any candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dewey
Bricker
Willkie
Dewey
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Bricker's Path in 1944 Campaign Examined
By George Sokolsky argues John Bricker gains from the campaign despite late start and cautious start. Dewey's ability to win hinges on carrying New York and California with the electoral math favoring Republicans. Brooklyn and other Democrats fear Communist influence but Dewey remains the likely Republican standard bearer if New York votes favorably.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
John Bricker
Dewey
Tom Dewey
New York State
Warren
California
New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Pelican
Westchester County
Earl Browder
Sidney Hillman
Marcantonio
Mr Roosevelt
Brooklyn
Postwar cash hoard to drive inflation control plan
The article argues rising bank deposits and wartime cash held by the public will fuel demand after the war. It cites E A Goldenweiser estimating deposits may reach 1 to 150 billion more and war expenditures at 210 billion. The piece urges a people centered spending program to avoid inflation and ensure fair allocation of scarce goods.
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E. A. Goldenweiser
Federal Reserve
Illinois
Postwar employment shifts and labor market outlook
Paul Mallon argues postwar labor will adjust rather than collapse. He cites economists predicting high unemployment while noting many veterans and workers will seek new roles, with shortages and gains across industries, not a uniform downturn. He expects retirements and retraining, a localized job mix rather than a single national crisis.
On Broadway Why doesn’t somebody decorate the voters of West Virginia
A caustic column targets West Virginia and Ohio voters and several political figures as it rails against postwar leadership and public figures. It questions loyalties and accuses Republicans and Democrats of partisanship while calling for political accountability.
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West Virginia
Rush Holt
Holt
U. S
Ohio
Martin Sweeney
Sweeney
Gerald L. K. Schmidt
Stalin
Churchill
Stimson
Hull
King
Marshall
MacArthur
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Walter Crissman
D. A. Kearns
George Sokolsky
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