High Point Red Cross drive nears goal amid wartime rally
A Red Cross rally led by Governor Broughton and Max Weisel boosted checks toward a 59000 target due by March 31. speaker Meisel shared grim frontline tales from New Guinea and jungle campaigns to inspire donors.
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High Point
Red Cross
Broughton
Max Weisel
Red Workers
Red
Meisel
Gov
Raleigh
Mr. Meisel
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
New Guinea
Cross
Pointer
International Conferences Seen Shaping Postwar Understanding
The state department notes at least ten international conferences are planned or in preparation to advance diplomacy beyond wartime. While aims include tolerance and a peace free of intrigue, experts warn that conferences marshal ideas not guarantee results. Americans are urged to broaden international outlook locally, through clubs and study, linking national habit with global awareness.
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State Department
United States
High Point Rotary hears war effort updates and Red Cross praise
Veteran Sgt. Francis Donahue recounts experiences from the Italian bombing campaigns while praising Red Cross comforts for returning troops. Local leaders discuss a March 20 concert drive, Red Cross services, and postwar highway plans led by Iles Ross with focus on federal and state funding and road improvements.
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Red Cross
Sgt
Francis Donahue
High Point Rotary Club
Shipplett praised as public servant in service promotion
Mrs. Rachel Shipplett, former local manager of the United States Employment Service, is praised for effective leadership amid bureaucrats and business interests. Ralph E. Miller now leads the Enterprise, with the city noting strong commitment to service over red tape.
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Leason
Rachel Shipplett
United States Employment Service
High Point
Ralph E. Miller
Hokum Says Baruch On Figures And Living Costs
The piece lampoons "figgers" and debates the BLS cost of living index. It notes Labor and industry concerns, cites Albert F. Hinrichs, and argues the index is national in scope but limited for local conditions. It concludes Congress must fund improvements if the nation wants better living-cost measurements.
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Lhan
Roosevelt
Washington
Baruch
Lafayette Park
Bureau of Labor Statistics
AFL
CIO
War Labor Board
OPA
BSI
American Statistical Association
Albert F. Hinrichs
Brown
Hinrichs
Congress
Rumor Mill Buzzes Over Gov Race and Celebrity Plays
Winchell notes chatter that Mrs. John Hays Hammond may seek Massachusetts governor. The column also teases upcoming marriages, engagements, legal cases, and social intrigue involving Eddie Albert, Helen Morgan’s daughter, Drew Pearson, and other luminaries with a lavish mix of gossip and society hints.
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John Hays Hammond
Mass
Phil Baker
Arthur Murray
John Monroe
Red House
Billy DeWolfe
Sammy Kaye
Con Conrad
Wieder
New York
Adelaide Norris
McCarthy
Edgar Bergen
Satdee
G-Men
Florida
Winchell
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Saturday Evening Post
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Red Cross War Fund
Red Crow
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China
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National Association of Real Estate Boards
George Moser
San Francisco
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Mabel Burnett
Highway Commission
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MAN About Town
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Frank Quinns
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Margaret Rogers
Harry James
Tooter
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Pop
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International Teamsters Union
Virginia Bruce
Paul Hesse
Cafe
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Dean Murphy Jaburg
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