Truman Churchill Stalin Berlin meet seen as turning point
The article notes a Berlin conference with President Truman Prime Minister Churchill and Marshal Stalin between now and July 26. It praises Truman highlighting his rise from Missouri and asserts the meeting will shape postwar peace, hoping for broader world recognition and success beyond Teheran or Yalta.
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Truman
Minist Churchill
Marshal Stalin
Berlin
Harry
Teheran
Yalta
United Tes
Harry Truman
Horne Promoted to Vice Chairman on State Board
The News and Observer notes Josh L. Horne Jr., Rocky Mount editor and veteran board member, has been promoted to vice chairman making him the actual head of the state board of conservation and development. Governor Cherry, an ex officio chairman, is not expected to attend many meetings. The piece argues Horne’s service over politics justifies the promotion despite muttering in political circles.
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Josh Horne
State Board of Conservation and Development
The
News and Observer
Josh L. Horne, Jr
Rocky Mount
Board of Conservation and Development
Horne
Willkie
Dewey
Cherry
North Carolina
Department
Bruce Etheridge
Capitol Square Calm Amid Reappointments At Raleigh
John Harden announces a wave of reappointments including Edwin Gill as revenue custodian while veterans affairs and other high posts spark speculation. L McMillan to lead civilian defense activities may become full time veterans head as office shifts. Liquor board notes a $350,000 May sales rise driven by both volume and price, with New Hanover leading counties in sales.
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John Harden
Edwin Gill
Gill
Veterans
L. McMillan
State Office
Civilian Defense
Direcor
Veterans’ Affairs
Raleigh
Veterans’ Bureau
McMillan
George K. Snow
Mount Airy
Ity
Wiley Pickens
Lincolnton
Europe
Veterans’ Commission
Capitol Square
Gostavors Merriwether Lewis
Kinston
ABC Board
New Hanover
Durham
Wake Cumberland
Sea turtle found in Crabtree Creek prompts species search
A 14-pound sea turtle, caught early Friday in Crabtree Creek near Raleigh, puzzled museum staff as they sought its scientific type. Visitors register highlights include J. Melville Broughton and Miss Helen Hopkins as the most frequent and most distant visitors. Also noted are comments on travel and shirts by NC state forester W. K. Beichler and a comparison of state printing with Ohio’s 1944 electoral record.
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State Museum
Crabtree Creek
Raleigh
Upstate Carolina
Texas
W. K. Beichler
Lone Star State
North Carolina
Beichler
Soldier writes from Europe guard duty near Austrian border
Third Army correspondent Lee Roy Hill of 1208 East Green Street describes homey quarters and guard duties in Europe. He mentions protecting displaced persons and slave laborers, a cold tent city in France, and a front line move after 100 days of frontline duty.
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Lee Roy Hill
Third Army
Europe
H. I. Hill
East Green Street
Edo
France
Apple Orchard Battle and the Eastern Front War Memoir
A veteran recalls a brutal night minefield crossing known as the Apple Orchard Battle. German snipers in woods, mortars, and massed rifle fire shaped a harrowing campaign as units captured towns, crossed rivers, and claimed prisoners. The writer mentions two battle stars, a combat infantryman’s badge, and a potential presidential citation. He contrasts German atrocities with his warning about believing wartime rumors true.
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Hadge
Political Bosses Split Votes With Religious Strife
In New York the author laments how political races are tainted by religious and racial bias. He argues slick politicians exploit hate to gain power, keeping segments at odds to boost activity and loyalty to party machines. The piece critiques the cycle of division and graft in democracy.
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New York
Park Avenue
America
Public Debate Over Religion In Politics Sparks NYC Campaign
George Sokolsky critiques political manipulation of religion noting Judge Jonah Goldstein’s stance against voting on faith. He argues the election centers on policy, not creed, while warning that anti religious arguments exploit identity to distract from major issues like the labor movement and immigrant Americanization.
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Bronx
Flynn
Brooklyn
Kelly
Jonah Goldstein
New York City
Hoever
American Labor Party
New York
Navy Power and Postwar Plans Dominate Washington Talk
Washington editor notes headlines on Russia peace efforts and postwar defense, with James Forrestal pressing a stronger Navy. He cites a projected four to five times strength over Britain, two-ocean plus flying power, and bases in the Philippines. He mentions Truk as an objective and hints at ongoing hearings on youth draft proposals.
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San Francisco
Russia
Poland
James Forrestal
Navy
White House
Navy Department
Britain
Philippines
Maryland
Tydings
Pacific
Truk
Special House Committee
Truman
Roosevelt
Congress
Woodrum
Defense views on youth draft and national guard proposals
Paul Mallon presents three perspectives on military training amid debates sparked by Russia’s low age draft. He notes official cautiousness toward war, while emphasizing a democratic, non draft model that strengthens the national guard with education, funding, and regional academies. He suggests Truman favors this approach.
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Russia
Woodrum
Army
National Guard
Annapolis
West Point
Truman Maae
Winchell on Broadway and the era of integrity
A column reviews calls for integrity in public life and media. It praises Harry Hopkins for steady diplomacy, critiques punditry and censorship, and notes reactions to FDR era figures including Jerry Voorhis and Gen. Clark. It contrasts genuine courage with mere praise and warns against appeasing rhetoric.
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Cong
Jerry Voorhis
House
Washington
Mark Clark
Stork Club
Cong. Hoffman
Eisenhower
Schuschnigg in Italy uses American jeeps amid war guilt claims
Former Austrian chancellor Kurt von Schuschnigg, now living in a luxury Italian mansion, echoes Nazi propaganda blaming Hitler for the war and absolving Germanic people. He travels by American army jeeps, drawing criticism as Sen. Taft calls for negotiated peace with Japan.
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Kurt von Schuschnigg
Hitler
Schuschnigg
Italy
Sen. Taft
Japan
Okinawa
Adolf
George Washington
America
Silent clash over leaks and lobbyists in prewar tone
A collage of views criticizes anti ally rhetoric and lobbyist influence while noting young and old clash, six men arrested over printing secrets, and questions why a midwest gazette faced no action for publishing war plans before Pearl Harbor. It highlights the Third division’s high casualties and previews Argentina signing the UN charter first, then breaking its principles.
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Midwest
Pearl Harbor
Argentina
Controversial Voices Dominate Debate on Communism and War
A wary portrait of Sen Wheeler and rabble rouser Gerald L. K. Smith dominates a climate of fear over communism and postwar policy. The excerpt cites Hitler's 1930 VOE piece and reflects on press ethics and public mood in Kansas journalism.
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Wheeler
Lord Haw-Haw
Gerald L. K. Smith
America
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