Burlington Chooses Roy Williamson as City Manager
The Burlington mayor and council selected Roy Williamson, property officer at North Carolina State College, to lead the new city government. Williamson brings two decades of state and municipal experience, including work with the state highway commission, Koro, Raleigh, and local governments, making him a native North Carolinian with deep knowledge of state affairs. He is among the few locally born managerial heads in the region, replacing import-driven appointments used in other cities.
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Decline Into War Echoed in Berlin Four Power Declaration
A four power declaration signed in Berlin by military chiefs marks a shift for Germany, highlighting Bismarck era goals of industrial progress and culture, while warning of education and leadership missteps that led to wartime aggression. Commentary questions future postwar reeducation and unity under Allied occupation.
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Capitol Square Postmortem On Jefferson Day Dinner
Politicians gathered at Capitol Square Monday to discuss the Jefferson Day dinner held Saturday night. Only one former governor attended J C B Ehringhaus, others were away in state and national duties. Robert E Hannegan impressed guests as national chairman and fostered support for Truman in a casual, common man persona.
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Cameron Morrison
Mecklenburg County
Max Gardner
Clyde Hoey
Washington
J. M. Broughton
Robert E. Hannegan
Truman
Raleigh
Hannegan
Campaign currents and political divides loom for 1948 in North Carolina
News notes amid dinners and gossip show opposition coalescing against Bailey and Broughton in the 1948 senate race while Governor Cherry gains favorable board reviews. Journalists warn the primary may eclipse the gubernatorial contest as discussions on tourism and development antics suggest NC tourism potential and clocked advertising budgets.
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J. Melville Broughton
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W. B. Umstead
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Board of Conservation and Development
Tennessee
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Truman's Honeymoon With Congress Questioned In Washington
Political observers weigh if Truman’s early weeks mark the end of his honeymoon with Congress or a shift in GOP fortunes. Analysts note his tact and moves to align conservatives and radicals, seeking sweeping powers to reorganize the wartime government and curb bureaucracies. Hoover meets with Truman as advisers blur lines.
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Republicans Brace for 1948 as Democrats Push Policy
The piece notes Hoover aides and Republican leaders invited to the White House, with Landon and Dewey referenced as GOP figures. It highlights Democratic maneuvers, party splits over the reciprocal trade vote, opposition to price extension, and GOP worries about Democratic unity and strategy ahead of 1948.
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Ambiguity in German camps sparks debate on victims
A reader cites confusion in congressmen remarks about German concentration camps and asserts the need to distinguish between German corps prisoners and Americans held as POWs. The piece warns Nazis may become slave laborers under future regimes.
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Red Cross says 99 percent of American POWs will return home
By George Sokolsky notes the American Red Cross report that more than 99 percent of American prisoners of war are expected to return home. He praises Geneva convention protections for POW camps, questions treated hostages in Poland, and calls for official updates on those still held.
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Pate
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Washington notes on Truman moves and public reaction
Mr. Hannegan spans the country with detailed reports on White House shifts and policy moves. Public sentiment ranges from enthusiastic approval to cautious debate as observers evaluate labor appointments, wage plans, and foreign policy under President Truman.
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Truman unity backs tough stance after war aims debate
Paul Mallon argues that despite sharp foreign policy divides, Americans rally behind President Truman to preserve prestige and defeat Japan. He notes media bias toward Russia and New Deal critics, yet acknowledges broad national support for Truman's policies and postwar balance.
Noel Toy Bride of Air Corps Captain in New York
Noel Toy, the dancer who delighted delegates at the Security Conf, becomes the bride of Capt. Carleton Young of the Air Corps in New York this month. The item also notes Jolson’s ring sale for $350,000 and other society gossip about celebrities and public figures.
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al Jolson
Jack Dempsey
Washington
Helmut Dantine
Romance, politics, and war talk in a busy column
A collage of society notes mentions John Carroll and Megan Taylor's romance and him moving in with his mother, Gracie Barrie set to become Mrs G Milka, WH insiders betting on Russia bases, Western Union ad lines, and Derby betting. It also covers US war production status, Truman’s tax stance, cabinet reforms, Italy and Greece politics, and potential 1948 running mate hints for Truman along with war bond slogans.
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