Stalin Calls Churchill a Liar in War Threat Debate
The passage questions which risks threaten the world more, Stalin branding Churchill a liar while criticizing Churchill's Fulton speech. It debates threats from Russian moves in Iran and Manchurian industry versus Churchill's alleged duplicity.
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Mr. Stalin
Mr. Churchill
Churchill
United States
Great Britain
Fulton, Mo
Stalin
Iran
Freshwater College
Middle West
Thurman Chatham Seeks Fifth District Nomination
An editorial lauds Thurman Chatham for entering the Fifth District race, noting his strong chances hinted by John Folger's withdrawal threat if opposed. It argues for capable, principled citizens entering politics regardless of wealth or party, naming Chatham among worthy candidates alongside Dr. Howard Rondthaler and Stanford Martin.
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Thurman Chatham
Congress
John Folger
Chatham
North Carolina
United States
Howard Rondthaler
Stanford Martin
High Point's small business under threat from regulation
An editorial warns that High Point's thriving small firms risk failure under throttling government rules while large concerns endure. It highlights the contrast between big and small enterprises and cites Herb Nelson's Headline article on real estate as a warning to local small businessmen and industrialists.
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High Point
Herb Nelson
Nelson
Washington
Fear of Prosperity Critique of Bureaucracy and Small Business
The piece argues that fear of prosperity fuels bureaucratic controls harming small business. It targets Bowles and proponents of subsidies, accusing them of predicting disaster to expand government power while neglecting private initiative and housing production.
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Congress
Patman
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Kaiser and
Higgins
Ter Bowles
Bowles
Belated birthday salute to Girl Scouts 34 years strong
The message lauds the Girl Scouts for reaching 34 years and praises their world friendship gesture packing bags with essentials like Bobby pins toothbrushes and ribbons for European girls. It credits their leadership and activity in High Point and notes the impact of small acts in building true friendship.
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High Point
Europe
Girl Scouts
Quotes on Jaycees and marriage from local residents
George Edwards criticizes the junior chamber of commerce as progressive and inactive in community efforts. Harry McAbee opines about women and husbands, remarking on arrests for bigamy. The exchange reflects social attitudes in the town.
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Chamber of Commerce
George Edwards
JayCees
Harry McAbee
Thoughts of Others Bites and Barking Complaints in Town
Readers vent about contractor bids high prices and labor shortages. Edith Williamson seeks the meaning of dog law after dogs eat papers and mats and a dog catcher fails to act. An editor's note warns readers about indigestion from dog bites of the paper. Marion Hargrove comments on military uniforms vs enlisted men.
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Edith Williamson
Postwar rubber outlook eases dependence on natural supply
Rubber Manufacturers association officials say the United States will remain served by a $700 million synthetic rubber industry, limiting price spikes and shortages. Data shows drastic shifts from 1941 to 1945 in natural versus synthetic consumption and pricing for grades GRS neoprene and butyl, with synthetic costs tumbling and natural supply expected to rebound by 1949.
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Washington
United States
Rubber Manufacturers Association
Future of synthetics rival natural rubber costs
The piece notes steadysynthetic progress since 1941 with production costs falling from 12 to an anticipated 9 cents per pound after amortization. Manufacturers pay about 4 cents more for natural rubber, so a 9 cent GRS would shift demand toward synthetics and save roughly 16 million dollars annually per 11 cent crude price drop.
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America
Interest Grows in Forthcoming Primary Across Counties
Capitol Square reports say county races and notices of candidacy tighten the field for solicitor and other offices. In Davidson and Rowan factions mold county tickets while Alexander aims for November victory. veterans show limited drive and western counties test bets on Weaver and Redden with Hodges expected to seek lieutenant governor.
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Congress
Davidson County
C. B. Deane
Rowan
Doughton
Iredell
Alexander
State Senate
House of Representatives
Court House
Ggg Burke
Caldwell
R. S. Ferguson
State Board of Education
Peition
Jim Fothering
Burke
Raleigh
Shelby
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Asheville
Weaver
Buncombe
Monroe Redden
Henderson
Transylvania
Redden
Hodges
Brandon Hodges
Senate
Rumors Swirl Around Western District U.S. Marshal Pick
Rumor centers on Col. Ben Prince of Hendersonville as potential U.S. marshal for the western district. Prince, a former state senator and highway commission chair, is believed near home from three years in the Pacific and has strong influential backing. Senator Clyde Hoey faces pressure as Price’s supporters battle to preserve reappointment.
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U.S
Col
Ben Prince
Hendersonville
Highway and Public Works Commission
Col. Prince
Pacific
Clyde Hoey
Marshal Charles Price
Prince
Hoey
Marshal Price
Price
Rog Reynolds
Ralph McDonald
Cherry
National whirlgig reveals southern revolt against Truman era policies
The Dixie Democrats and conservative Republicans form a growing anti administration bloc eager to block Truman backed measures from FEPC to OPA controls. The uprising hints at potential shifts in Southern support and affects possible Democratic solid gains in 1948. The piece contrasts FDR era unity with current intra party strife.
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Mason and Dixon
FDR
White House
Truman
Harry S. Truman
Roosevelt
CIO
FEPC
OPA
Frank Hague
New Jersey
Flynn
The
Bronx
Ed Kelly
Chicago
Dixie
Supreme Court
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Sam Strickland
Marion Hargrove
Jack Stinnett
Capitol Square
By Lynn Nisbet
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Hatton W. Sumners
Fritz Lanham
Texas
House
Ed Crump
Memphis
Pauley
Mr. Hannegan
Ed Flynn
Jesse H. Jones
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Carter Glass
Virginia
Jack” Garner
Jim” Farley
Jesse
Farley
H.S.T
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UNO
London
San Francisco
Security Council
L. B. Pearson
Kremlin
Trygve Lie
Norway
Uncle Sam
Mister Breger
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