City Attorney Grover Jones Face Seat Change Debate
The High Point city council demands that City Attorney Grover Jones move his office to City Hall and share control of legal staff. Jones alone can decide if he can work under new rules and remain at $5,300 annually. If not, the city may seek a capable replacement who fits council authority.
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Mae
Kirkman
Knox
Grover Jones
Jones
High Point
Enterprise
United States
Dark Days Ahead Warn of War Hardships and Draft Concerns
A cautions editorial warns that dark days lie ahead for Americans and High Point residents as losses in Africa and increased submarine warfare loom. It urges universal mobilization, condemns draft abuses, and calls for a congressional declaration to keep the military draft fair and impartial.
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America
High Point
Africa
Associated Press
Igch
Stalingrad
Navy Department
Stimson
Reynolds
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Congress
Hitler
Draft Board
Selective Service
Draft proposal earns broad support despite objections
The Austin-Wadsworth manpower draft plan receives overwhelming approval across regions and parties. Congressman Wadsworth and Senator Austin support the selective service in cooperation with the White House, with President Roosevelt shown as possibly favorable. Secretary of [illegible] also signals formal support.
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Austin-Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Austin
White House
Roosevelt
Moral Duty Sweden Rejects Reich War Interference
The Reich pressures Sweden to join the war against Russia claiming a moral duty. Stockholm rebukes the idea asserting Sweden’s sovereignty and strict neutrality. The Nya Dagligt Allehanda echoes Sweden’s stance that armed defense will meet any attempt to draw Sweden into the conflict.
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Reich
Sweden
Russia
Stockholm
Nya Dagligt Allehanda
Thoughts on war effort and youth policy quotes from Raleigh
A compilation of local opinions from Miss Nola Idol, William T. Trentman, and others on supporting the war, juvenile delinquency curfews, and government reform. The remarks cover bond buying, taxes, juvenile oversight, term limits for county officials, and civic participation in Graham and Raleigh areas.
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William T. Trentman
Raliegh
Air Sovereignty Roots in Versailles Treaty Says Edson
Peter Edson argues that postwar air freedom is a myth rooted in Versailles. He notes the 1919 treaty established sovereignty of the air, guiding current U.S. aviation law and international practice, with nations controlling routes landings and personnel. He cites Argentina as example of mutual exchange under sovereign air.
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Clare Luce
Henry Wallace
Connecticut
United States
State Department
Civil Aeronautics Board
Army
Navy
U.S
Versailles
Argentina
Fragmented quotes and odd facts from OCR
A mix of quotes and scattered statements notes Ephesians 4 25 a Blake line about wrath a claim that condors bathe Louis XIV long reign in Europe a note on Swiss food shortage and submarine endurance compared with battleships
Broadway Nightlife Chaos in 1940s Curfew Debates
A sweeping column notes failed attempts to push a New York city curfew for night spots in the State Senate and hints at an earlier liquor shop closing law. It covers Beverly Whitney, John Hersey of Time, John Golden, and entertainment buzz at the Copacabana, Roxy, and Savoy Plaza Lounge while tossing in social anecdotes about vaudeville acts, fashion columns, and street scenes.
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New York
State Senate
Beverly Whitney
Savoy Plaza Lounge
John Herseys
Time
Wall Street
Jimmy Dorsey
Copacabana
Jimmy Durante
Durante
John Golden
Keller Sisters
Syracuse
Stork Club
Delaware State Prison
Reuben's
Jack Dempsey
Hannah Williams
Johnny Green
Betty Furness
Paul Lavalle
Pierre Laval
Broadway
Joe Usifer
Giuseppe Usiferro
Flaine Bassett
Follies
47Th Street
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John B Lexington
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Mr. Jones
War Stimson
High Point, North Carolina
Nola Idol
Graham Barden
Boys’ Brotherhood Republic
New York City
Clara Burton
Miss Snow Pitts
General Assembly
Graham County
Gurley Stewart
Raleigh
Betty Nichols
Whiton
Homer Miller
H. F. Bitting
Miss May Barrier
Cain
E. F. Tuttle
City Hall
Lois Welborn
W. O. Burgin
Peter Edson
William Blake
Louis XIV
Switzerland
Winchell
H. Reichenbach
Harry
Anthony Comstock
Comstock
Lincoln Hotel
U. A
Cuba
Charbert
56Th Street
Lord Beaverbrook
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Moscow
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G. Jessel
Frank Harris
Wynn Murray
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Reader's Digest
Virginia van Holm
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