High Point civil service fight shifts to voters
March befits a shift in High Point politics as the House committee defeats both service bills. The issue returns to the people for a direct verdict at the May election, with city council and Mayor O Arthur urged to let residents decide. The Enterprise urges local self government and a peaceful settlement by petition or voters.
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Aleigh
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Frank Smith
Wade Renfrow
Odds and alliances cloud North Carolina Senate race
Raleigh dispatch notes Walter Winchell odds favor Gardner over Reynolds and hints of party maneuvering. It discusses Max Gardner, Clyde Hoey, and rumored ties with McDonald and Cherry, weighing positions on the nine months term and sales tax while stressing the need for clear stance from a candidate amid looming conflicts.
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Toey
Itate
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Max Garth
McDonald
Cherry
Thoughts on wartime rationing and public opinion in High Point
Readers, officials, and neighbors share views on food point rationing and civil service issues in High Point. Citizens praise James Lovelace, critique Renfrow, discuss council action, and note effects on homes, laundries, boarding houses, and youth service groups.
Raleigh Conference Satisfactorily Ends Search For Admin Candidate
The report notes two former appointees spent two hours in talks described as satisfactory by both governor Broughton and gubernatorial hopeful Gregg y. Gov Broughton agreed to cease seeking an administration candidate, signaling possible convergence on key points despite differing views.
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Raleigh
Broughton
Greggy
Rent Gouging Sparks OPA Crackdown in Vallejo
The Office of Price Administration denounces rent gouging in Vallejo California calling it a direct affront to naval heroes. Reports note landlords asking 420 dollars a month for a room and meals and an ensign returning from submarine duty paying 52 dollars a month for a makeshift one room shack. The agency vows strict action and urges fair housing.
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Office of Price Administration
Vallejo
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OPA
Rationing Begets V Gardens Second OFRRO Article
Peter Edson discusses the OFRRO role in postwar relief and rehabilitation in North Africa. He explains how local farmers hid wheat, the plan to stock native stores with goods, and the shift from pure relief to rehabilitation aimed at sustainable use of resources and employment.
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Office of Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation
North Africa
Vichy
State Department Board of Economic Warfare
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Lend-Lease Administration
Congress
Lehman
Department of Agriculture
Marketing Administration
OFRRO
Grace and Peace Message from the Faithful
A short religious reflection quotes Galatians 1 3 and Thomas a Kempis noting peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ in a devotional tone.
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God the Father
Lord Jesus Christ
Thomas A Kempis
Washington Boogie Woogie On Town Report
Visiting reporter asks how to get a line on Washington life. A veteran says housing is tough, reporters mix vitriol with praise, Congress hums with bickering under horse trading, and many lawmakers chase White House hopes while harming governance.
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