Labor union funding scrutiny prompts Capitol Hill debate
Attorney General Francis M. Biddle advocates exhaustive reporting by labor unions on contributions and expenditures to reveal sources, uses, and amounts. Proposals aim to tax assets and curb partisan spending, with limited access to returns and safeguards to prevent public disclosure.
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Francis M. Biddle
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Congress Cranks Up Watch On Draft Skim And War Bloat
The article compares moves to review the final draft before enactment with FDR’s tax complexity concerns. It notes secrecy around the Norden bomb sight, German possession of the gadget, and American limits in upgrading gear. It discusses parole recruits from prisons, military screening, and soldiers’ reintegration. It criticizes Pentagon cost overruns driven by Engle’s critique of postwar headquarters.
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United States
Hitler
Pentagon
Albert J. Engle
Michigan
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Strike Enters Third Week at American Tobacco Plant
In Durham on March 10 reports say the 2400 workers' strike nears two weeks with talks continuing after a conference with the regional War Labor Board in Atlanta. The board warned both sides that sanctions will be enforced if the strike continues.
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Durham
American Tobacco Company
Broncho-line Emulsion Promises Quick Bronchial Relief
An ad for Mann Drug Store touts Broncho-line Emulsion as fast relief for bronchial coughs and irritations from colds. It claims rapid soothing effects, loosened phlegm, and a restful night, with refunds if dissatisfied. Often half a bottle suffices to show improvement.
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Mann Drug Store
Grab Bag ONE MINUTE TEST 1
A quick glossary style item set with three concise Q and A pairs. It defines a witch's grimalkin as her cat a "Weary Willie" as a tramp and a chanty as a sailor's song. The words of wisdom quote Napoleon noting fear of defeat implies sure defeat.
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Napoleon
Birthday Horoscopes Warn of Mixed Fortunes and Caution
If today is your birthday you face adversity with ardor not discouragement. You are an ardent lover and a bitter enemy. You are either thoroughly liked or disliked, with little social middle ground. Benefits may come from unexpected sources next year and unusual activities will progress. Elders will help and hinder. Exercise discretion in all business matters. A child today must be careful in routine affairs.
Do Not Let Good Table Manners Lapse At Home
A reminder to parents that children imitate actions more than words and that maintaining correct table manners supports morale and sets a positive example for the family.
Horoscope Insight Highlights for Today and Next Year
A friendly, intuitive reader shows strong social ties and lasting friendships around today. Expect impulses in love, honesty as a guiding virtue, and vocational friction with authorities over the coming year. Apparent reversals may prove blessings in disguise and a son may gain through the elderly despite delays and worry.
FDR Tackles Tax Form 1040 By Himself
President Roosevelt reportedly wrestles with form 1040 as his White House desk overflows with papers during the handling of his mother's estate. The process involves renting a bungalow and other complexities, delaying final arrangements with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
FDR
White House
Internal Revenue Collector
Tar Heel Ensign moves to dry land duty after 20 years
Ensign Jasper Marion Westbrook of Newton Grove NC, after two decades in naval service, is assigned to Charleston navy yard as engineering officer. He earned four citations for actions aboard the U S Helena and participated in Pacific battles including Pearl Harbor and Guadalcanal. He married Narva House and they have an eight year old daughter Mary Lou.
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N. C
Jasper Marion Westbrook
USN
Newton Grove
Charleston Navy Yard
Westbrook
Pacific
Ape Sagen W. Nimitza
U. . S. Helena
Pearl Harbor
Helena
South Pacific
Miami
Fla
Ensign Westbrook
Savo Island
Guadalcanal
Savo Nst
M. C. Westbrook
Navy
Narva
Mary Lou
Synthetic Rubber Tires Are Greatly Improved
Detroit March 10 United States Rubber Co reports a major step in tire design for trucks with a new carcass construction that embeds 10 to 30 percent crude rubber under the tread where heat and strain peak while using synthetic rubber in the remaining carcass.
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Detroit
United States Rubber Co
New Japanese Activity in China Hints at Rail Gap Moves
A Chinese army spokesman reported new Japanese activity in China that may aim to close gaps in the Canton Hankow and Peiping Hankow railway lines. He also said Chinese forces in northern Burma advanced four miles south from Maingwan.
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Chungking
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Canton-Hankow
Peiping - Hankow
Burma
Maingwan
Rooney Passes Army Medical, Accepted for General Service
Rooney, the 22 year old former husband of Ava Gardner, passed a medical for the army and will receive at least 21 days before induction. Maj. Turpin said the actor is cleared for general service. Rooney previously was rejected a year ago due to heart flutter and thigh blood pressure.
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Los Angeles
Mcikey Rooney
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D. L. Turpin
Ava Gardner
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New Burma Route Key to Burma Campaign Stakes
North Burma forces led by Vinegar Joe Stilwell push about 100 miles into the theater threatening the Japanese and forcing a major decision for Allied strategy. Debate grows over realignments to link Stilwell’s columns with the Burma road and the Southeast Asia command.
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Japanese On Los Negros Take Death
Asahel Bush with the First Cavalry Division reports on Los Negros Island where Japanese front-line troops failed to break American lines. Accounts describe officers' suicides, grenades blown on chests, and bayonets used with desperate courage as U S troops, including Private Jesse F. Wilson, observe Japanese casualties and scattered bodies.
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Fort Bliss
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Tobacco Plant Burns in Oxford N C
A fire destroyed the tobacco plant and scrap tobacco storage of the Oxford Leaf Tobacco Company in Oxford on March 9. The building was redrying scrap tobacco when the blaze occurred. cause remains unknown and damage totals unavailable. Red Cross appeals for funds in 1944.
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Oxford
N. C
Oxford Leaf Tobacco Company
Ration System Details for March 1945 Rounds
The notice outlines ration stamp validity for meats fats and other commodities. It lists stamps Y and Z through March 20, red and brown one point stamps, green and blue tokens, sugar book stamps valid for five pounds home canning through 28 1945, and gasoline fuel oil coupons with varied expiration dates. It notes regional applicability across Northeast Southeast West and mid regions with March through September end dates and unit quantities of gallons.
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Ember
233 Davidson Men To Be Examined Next Tuesday
Local draft officials announce 233 men from eastern Davidson County will appear for military service examinations on Tuesday March 14. This is the largest group to date called by the local board. The men will be transported to an induction station for screening and may receive a short furlough before active service. Mrs. Sam J. Welborne, secretary of the board, notes most are fathers, though some have recently become fathers.
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Russell B. Reynolds
Military Personnel Division
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Sam J. Welborne
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Canadian Ace Captain Brown Dies At 50 In Ontario Farmhouse
Capt. A Roy Brown, 50, famed WWI ace who downed Baron Von Richthofen the Red Knight, died last night at his farm home near St Ville after a period of illness. He had recently achieved his 80th aerial victory.
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Toronto
Roy Brown
Baronfred von Richthofen
Stville
Brown
von Richofen
Germany
Strike Ends After Henderson Cotton Plant Walkout
About 150 workers at the Harriet Cotton plant in Henderson North Carolina walked out Tuesday over conditions. Operations resumed with the night shift by Wednesday, ending the disruption and restoring the daytime output.
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Henderson
N. C
Harriet Cotton
Marine Burke Reported Killed in Tarawa Action
Hickory dispatch says Pfc. John T. Burke aged 18 was killed during the Tarawa battle. The Marine Corps notified his mother Mrs. T G Underwood of the loss.
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John T. Burke
Tarawa
Marine Corps
T.G. Underwood
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