Capitol Square Problem State board wary of wine sales prospects
The article outlines North Carolina’s 163 wholesale licensees 50 salesmen and 2 670 retailers as context for a wine control bill facing opposition. It notes support from prohibitionists and legalization advocates as a step toward better control and hints at a statewide county unit referendum plan for hard liquor wine and beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC Board
North Carolina
General Assembly
Ultaneous
State Board of Elections
ABC Stores
Federationist praises legislature as labor-friendly
In a message by President C A Fink Lynn Nisbet notes the NC Federation of Labor lauds this session for seriousness and leniency toward labor. It cites no major harmful bills and several minor ones that favor labor, while aviation news reports Charlotte’s Aircraft Finance Co Inc arranging loans for airplanes to spur postwar growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federationist
N. C. Federation of Labor
C. A. Fink
Charlotte
Aircraft Finance Co. Inc
Court power in democracy tested in wartime seizure case
The piece argues the Supreme Court should not dodge a ruling on executive overreach in wartime. It notes the district court found the seizure actions by the President and Attorney General contrary to statutes and the Constitution, and calls for Circuit Court and High Court review to affirm that no one, not even the President or New Deal, is above the Constitution. It warns against delaying justice through procedural hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Francis Biddle
United District Court
Circuit Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
District 11
Montgomery Ward
United States
Joe Doaks
District Court
United States Supreme Court
Elt Il
Federal Farm
Imes
Press Association
Federal Farm Board
Washington
Fable No. 1
FABLES OF POWER AND MARKET WISDOM IN EARLY FEDERAL FARM BOARD
Two parables discuss the Federal Farm Board and market integrity. A clever, blind to wrongdoing reporter contrasts with public spirited townsmen who trade on hints. The pieces urge sharp investigations of CCC tips while noting market influence from government insiders and private profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodity Credit Corporation
War Foods
Marvin Jones
CCC
Rod Carrier
Russian Slave Labor Debate and American Standards
The piece argues Russians may use German slave labor to rebuild their country, but true slavery requires wages freedom movement and bargaining rights. It insists American standards since the Civil War reject any form of slavery and emphasize wages, freedom, and market-driven labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Hindus
Russia
United States
Free labor vs slave labor in postwar markets
The piece argues American wages and hours reflect high value, and stresses a clear definition of free labor in postwar contracts. It warns against lending to nations using slave labor and urges the San Francisco Conference to define free labor to protect the U S wage structure and price competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Soviet Russia
Great Britain
Henry Wallace
San Francisco
Yalta
Roosevelt reshuffles top admin with no new blood
The Washington reshuffle preserves names and roles as Jesse Jones exits for market talk and Edward Flynn advances to handle international and domestic matters. Fred Vinson replaces Jones with labor conciliation aims while William H. Davis and George W. Taylor are positioned to follow Roosevelt policy. Byrnes reportedly gains full domestic authority.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Jesse Jones
Edward Joseph Flynn
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Flynn
Moscow
New York
Democratic National Committee
Fred Vinson
Jones
William H. Davis
Vinson
RFC
Davis
War Labor Board
White House
George W. Taylor
Davis- Roosevelt
Generalissimo
James F. Byrnes
Rayburn
Truman
Byrnes
Wallace reshapes Commerce Department amid Roosevelt faction drift
Paul Mallon argues that Wallace seeks to control key agencies including the Fed Trade Commission and CPA while pursuing a broader, left-leaning Commerce Department. He notes the shift toward old Roosevelt allies and the risk to a 1948 presidential bid as lines form around White House dominated leadership and labor influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Wallace
Commerce Department
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Ickes
CPA
WPB
White House
Postwar housing and foods ideas from New York trades group
The New York Building Trades Employers Association urges labor union support to relax wartime construction limits. Postwar homes will feature new insulation, heat systems, and prefabs. A Bonville Power plan could boost Pacific Northwest housing with cheap electricity. New plastics, paints, screens, and adapted bricks appear as future home tech. Grocery and food processing trends promise varied products and ready-to-serve items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Building Trades Employers Association
New York
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Enterprise
Associated Press
High Point
N. C
Uateame Ave
Mont Ward
Yes
United States Sn Court
George Sokolsky
Paul Mallon
Bonneville Power Administration
Pacific Northwest
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