Paris Army Club in Paris Night Scene Attracts GIs
American enlisted men in Paris now have a dedicated club where champagne costs 8 dollars a bottle and cognac 50 cents a shot. Operated by a Frenchman under army supervision, the venue draws WACs British and French soldiers, with over 1,000 men and girls attending the opening night. The army oversees but funds are private, yielding high prices yet lively entertainment and a floor show that evokes Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
Hal Boyle
Paris
Army Services
America
Army Special Services
Ae Sones
Broadway
Bizerte
Congress Debates Succession Plan For Truman
Congress moves toward early debate on a bill naming House Speaker Rayburn as Truman's successor in case of a vacancy. President Truman urged the idea during air travel plans to Germany for the big three meeting, with Bridges introducing a parallel measure and Summer promising quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Rayburn
D-Tex
Truman
White House
Berlin
Ickly Sea
Bridges
R-Nh
Summer
Dtex
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Elections Committee
Mr. Truman
Germany
Veterans Guests Of Civitan Club At Regular Meeting
The High Point Civitan club held a noon meeting at the Sheraton with L Schwinger of Mooseheart Ill as guest speaker. Five World War II veterans touring local industries attended. Capt A T McLean introduced them and described South Pacific service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Civitan Club
Sheraton Hotel
L. Schwinger
Mooseheart Ili
Schwinger
Mooseheart
Moose Order
Chicago
A. T. McLean
South Pacific
C. M. Allred
Vnce
Security National Bank
Charles Brockman
Civitan C. H. Risch
Rotary
High Point College
MacArthur Denies Pearson Theft Charge In Philippines
General Douglas MacArthur rejected Drew Pearson's accusation of theft during the Tydings commission visit in the Philippines. Senator Tydings called Pearson's column a tissue of lies and said MacArthur cooperated fully while planning another visit by a second committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Tydings
MacArthur
Tydings’ Commission
Senate
Washington
DMT
Pearson
Philippines
Borneo
America
General MacArthur
Skyline Question State and Governing Body
The questions ask the state for Skyline and the branch of government for the U S weather bureau and Newfoundland's capital. The quote by Rutherford B. Hayes adds wisdom about serving the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Newfoundland
Rutherford B. Hayes
Hints on Etiquette for Dinner Invitations
A hostess notes that a guest should reply promptly without being asked. The piece implies etiquette expects immediate response to invitations and that requesting R S V P is unnecessary. It reflects traditional social norms of courteous communication.
Virginia Quiz Question Answers
Virginia is the answer for question one. Question two points to the department of commerce. Question three identifies St Johns as the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Department of Commerce
St. Johns
In Memoriam Pereira Franklin D Roosevelt booklet released
Columbia radio stations distribute a small booklet with a condensed obituary of Franklin D Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pereira
Columbia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Windup clock by Edward Stanton sells at auction
A tall case clock crafted by Edward Stanton of London in 1696, a master clockmaker, sold at auction for 1170 dollars. The sale highlights historic horology as collectors seek items from the England guild era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windup
London
Edward Stanton
The
Clockmakers Company
Cherry Speaks Tonight At North Carolina Dairy Dinner
Governor Cherry will speak at a dinner meeting of leaders in the states dairy industry sponsored by the North Carolina Dairy Products Association to be held at State College amid a run of dairy policy notes. Meat program outlines five NC Farm Bureau Federation suggestions to relieve the meat shortage, including higher local slaughter quotas, larger farm slaughter quotas, better federal meat grading, curb livestock market speculation, and stabilize poultry prices to protect producers profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
Raleigh
North Carolina Dairy Products Association
State College
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
National Office of Price Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Office of Price Administration
More Chicks Coming to Raleigh This Summer
North Carolina production of chicks is set to outpace all prior periods as hatcheries report 26,998,000 chicks produced so far this year versus 24,253,000 in the first five months of 1944. The state department of agriculture cites the upcoming supply to ease the meat shortage by late summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
State Department of Agriculture
Heavy purchases needed to meet war bond quota
Winston Salem reports the state must buy $1.5 million daily in E bonds for the remaining 15 days of the seventh war loan drive. The objective is to reach the phase quota and support the wartime funding effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
War on Malaria Inaugurated in North Carolina
A state malaria control program started in North Carolina with U S Public Health Service and War Department support using DDT insecticide. Patients showing malaria symptoms will undergo tests and, if positive, their home walls will be sprayed with DDT where malaria mosquitoes exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
U. S. Public Health Service
War Department
Appoints James Clerk for Eastern North Carolina District
Raleigh June 20 Hand James secretary to U S Senator Josiah W Bailey has been appointed clerk of the eastern North Carolina district federal court Judge Donnell Gilliam announced James will designate his own deputy clerks for the seven divisions of the eastern district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
James
U. S
Josiah W. Bailey
Eastern North Carolina
Donnell Gilliam
Building Commission Raleigh Forms Five-Member Study Panel
Governor Cherry named a five member Building Commission to study a state program. Headed by A S Blalock of Bladen County the members include Charles E Davis Walnut Cove Fred R Royster Henderson and W B Higgins Greensboro. The state highway and public works commission held its second meeting in Raleigh to discuss appointing an assistant chairman general counsel and a director of prisons with a vote on a closed door policy anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Cherry
A. S. Blalock
General Assembly
Bladen County
Charles E. Davis
Walnut Cove
Fred R. Royster
Henderson
W. B. Higgins
Greensboro
State Highway and Public Works Commission
A. H
Sandy) Graham
Social Workers Aim To Carry War Gains Into Peacetime
Manchester University settlement pioneers peacetime social unity. Miss Shelia S. McKay says wartime collaboration among diverse groups showed how a common understanding can grow in forces civil defense units and factories. Settlement workers plan to deepen community life by living in local neighborhoods and fostering mutual respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Manchester University Settlement
Shelia S. McKay
London
Samuel Barnett
Mancheser
Miss McKay S
New Pattern For Labor Is Proposed
Senators Hatch Ball and Burton propose a railroad style labor relations act to create a federal board for conciliation and mediation and a separate tribunal for unfair labor practices. The plan envisions compulsory arbitration of grievances while preserving the right to strike and cites railroads as precedent after 1944 rail traffic highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
United States
World Organization
Hatch
D-Nm
Ball
R-Minn
Burton
Ohio
Federal Labor Relations Board
Senate
Donald R. Richberg
National Recovery Administration
Ferryboat trip from Tinian to Saipan worth the ride
A descriptive travel note of a Navy ferry from Tinian to Saipan, highlighting sea views, war ruins, and a lively shore scene. It recounts passenger stories including Navy Pharmacist Mate Curtis Nerison and soldiers Elmer Hagge and Mack Dodd, plus the G I band led by Jacob A. Evans performing aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinian
Saipan
Marianas
Navy
Curtis G. Nerison
Montevideo
Minn
Elmer Hagge
Wilton Junction
Iowa
Pacific
Okinawa
Mack Dodd
Fayetteville
Ark
Tombstone
Jes
Jake Evans
Super Bombers
Ttng
Hollywood
Canf
Few Adjusted Service Bonds Being Redeemed
Post office officials report a small number of adjusted service bonds redeemed during May 15 to June 30 certification. Interest ceased on June 15 at maturity, and holders who cashed acquired new E bonds in the Seventh War Loan drive.
Famed USO Entertainer to Visit Thursday
USO camp show star Nondas Metcalfe will speak Thursday at 8 PM in the Senior High auditorium. Also featured are Sgt Gray Middleton with vocal selections. USO volunteers will ushER for the event, and War Chest invites remain available at 106 College Street for contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Nondas Metcalfe
Powers Mhodél
Gray Middleton
Middleton
ORD
Greensboro
Girls’ Service Organization
United War Chest
War Chest
College Street
Doctor's Wartime Service Earns Public Support and Aid
In wartime, a dedicated physician works nonstop to serve patients and cover for absent doctors. The community honors his sacrifices by attending First Aid classes and offering to aid overtaxed nurses, supporting his dream of expanded medical care.
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Civitans
New York
Robert Morris
Roxboro
N. C
James H. Moody
Lexington
Floyd W. Hilton
Charlotte
S. S. Santa Cecilia
Europe
Drew Pearson
Millville
N. J
G.I
Chauncey Farrer
Los Angeles
Ian Kenton
Gilbert Blakely
North Hollywood
Milt Britton
Evans
Western Kentucky College
University of Michigan
Bob Canny
Columbus
Cpl. Farrer
U.S.O
Harllee
Accessorie
Pardee
LDO
Eldo
Kraft
Enon
Budweiser
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