Not Surprised Gardner Named Undersecretary Controversy Over Campaign Spending
The letter argues O Max Gardner should keep the undersecretary post amid questions about a law limiting campaign spending. It praises Gardner as a practical visionary and urges public disclosure of all campaign money and sources to curb influence and aid voter judgment. It calls for a teethful reporting law with penalties for both contributors and recipients.
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Max Gardner
Truman
The
Treasury
John Snyder
Vashon
Ashington
Expenditures in Fifth District Campaign Probed
The SBI and Solicitor J Scott probe campaign spending in the Fifth District contest between Thurmond Folger and Chatham with focus on Stokes and Surry counties. Investigations pair with state agencies amid claims of biased local reporting and misuse of funds in premarking ballots and radio ad spending.
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SBI
J. Scott
Stokes County
Scott
Olger
Thurmond Tham
Chatham-Folger
Walter Anderson
State Board of Us
Chatham
Stokes
Folger
Surry
Surry Day
Chatham Forces
Law Alows
Durham
Bense
Congress
High Point Revives Junior Legion Baseball This Season
High Point launches a junior legion baseball team after a nine year pause with about 750 in attendance at the opener. Athletic Officer Dave Yow Coach Jimmy Hayworth and Business Manager Dan Arden praise the effort and note Winston Salem game tonight at Finchfield near Thomasville.
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American Legion
Dave Yow
Jimmy Hayworth
Dan Arden
High Point
Winston-Salem
Finchfield
Thomasville
Legion
Dissenting view on boxing picks and heavyweight chase
The excerpt argues that sports desk pundits may overstate syndicate certainty in close events. It predicts Billy Conn will beat Joe Louis on points if he lasts six rounds, with Louis expected to win if Conn is hurt early. It mentions rising crowd hype and the announcer declaring Conn as the new champion.
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Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Bill Currie
Conn
Joseph
Capitol Square Rumors Reignite North Carolina Klan Interest
Reports claim Klan activity may revive in North Carolina as Georgia headquarters contact former members. The hush hush topic follows recent Klan outbreaks in Georgia and Alabama.
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KU Klux
Ku Klux Klan
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
L. Y. Ballentine
Senate
Capitol
Remodels at capitol mark visit to state capitols
Lynn Nisbet describes a statewide remodeling plan with a capitol project and proposed new offices. The effort aims to complete a full report for the next assembly session with recommendations and building construction needs.
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Assembly
Jane McKimmon
Cameron Morrison
Snyder as Treasury Head Faces Tough Political Tests
The piece argues John Snyder will lead the treasury with cabinet parity alongside Wallace and Hannegan. It cautions against factional pressures from PACs and office holders while praising Snyder's courage and character.
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John Snyder
America
Presidential reshuffle raises questions on Vinson and Snyder
The president names Fred Vinson as chief justice and John Snyder as secretary of the treasury. The move draws mixed reactions with critics noting a lopsided court and concerns about Missouri influence. Snyder is praised by some as sane and poised amid broader political critique.
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Truman
Morgenthau
Fred Vinson
Vinson
Treasury
John Snyder
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Mellon
Chester Bowleses
George Allens
Supreme Court
John W. Snyder
the Treasury
Judge Vinson
John Marshall
St. Louis
Missouri
New York
Roosevelt
Washington
Truman Missouri
Hannegan
Allen
United States of America
Pirates Strike Up 152 Demands for Big League Reform
A satirical plea lists 152 worker rights for Pittsburgh Pirates players criticizing pay and conditions. It cites fan frustration near last place in the National League and hints at broader social rhetoric about fairness and labor.
Demands and graft jibe at baseball coaching scrounge
The speaker lists absurd wage and welfare demands for baseball workers and fans, mocking union pressure with lines about paying from front doors, royalties, and frivolous measures like beach umbrellas in the outfield. The piece closes urging readers to visit for “hope you can win” and hints at broad displeasure with labor tactics.
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John L. Lewis
Ark
Washington
Broadway gossip and power plays in Winchell column
Rumors swirl around Miriam Hopkins and Ray Brock wedding plans, the DuPonts clan, Suzan Gimbe and Donald Gordon betrothal, plus Hollywood figures like Steinbeck, Einstein, and Kaufman in a panorama of Broadway scuttlebutt. UNRRA and global policy hints mix with domestic headlines and a cautionary flag day commentary.
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Laura”) Hopkins
Ray Brock
Paul DuPonts
U. S
Mary Grant
Susanne Gimbe
Donald Gordon
Boston
Jerri Blanchard
Huntington Hartford
de Thoid
A&p
Babs Alden
Russia
U.S
Browder
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