Progressives and Southern Democrats Align with Republicans
The Progressive party led by Senator Robert M Lafollette decides to join with Republicans after years apart. Southern Democrats in Congress already coalitions with Republicans and many outside Congress support the shift. The question remains whether southern Democrats are being left by the national Democratic organization.
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Progressive Party
Robert M. LaFollette
Congress
National Democratic
Croatan Indians of Robeson County Spark Historical Debate
Governor Cherry spoke at Pembroke State College for Indians during Robeson County Indians day as debates continue over the tribe formerly called Croatans. Historians note possible links to Sir Walter Raleigh's lost colony and mixed bloodlines, while some Croatans maintain pride in the old name and culture.
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Cherry
Pembroke State College
Robeson County
Walter Raleigh
Robeson
Sir Walter
Cape Fear
Henry Berry Lowery
Paul Green
Capita Square clears up a puzzled Bailey report
Lynn Nisbet argues in his Capito l Square column that a misreported claim about Senator J W Bailey influencing the Bugg Island flood control project by state government actors was incorrect. He praises Bailey, noting he stands as his own man.
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Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
J. W. Bailey
Bugg Island
Council of State
Josiah William Bailey
North Carolina
Allen Jay Wins State Rural School Basketball Championship
The Allen Jay high school boys basketball team captured the state rural school championship and receives hearty congratulations from the High Point sports community. Their victory adds another banner in the family of local champions and is celebrated as a notable state title.
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Allen Jay High School
High Point
Senator Bailey Clarifies Flood Control Stand
The article reports Senator J. W. Bailey denying an attempt to shift responsibility to the council of state over the Bugg's Island flood control project. Bailey says he has not asked for advice from the council and respects its members but will decide independently. The piece notes Rodgers of Scotland Neck sent a March 1 telegram implying Bailey opposed the project but would await a council or legislative resolution.
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J. W. Bailey
Bugg’s Island
Council of State
Eric W. Rodgers
Scotland Neck
Roanoke River Flood Control Committee
Bailey
Rodgers
Capitol
Eric Rodgers
Washington
North Carolina
Senator Bailey Defends Tidewater Land Talk
The telegram quotes Senator Bailey saying he would align with the state on tidelands but denies reference to broader policies. State officials declined involvement and no council action followed. Rodgers' statements are seen as misinterpreting his remarks about state interests and title to tidelands.
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Bailey
Rodgers
Tidewater
Tidelands
Cost of Accidents In Lives and Money
Thurman Sensing argues safety and accident prevention are vital for national progress. He compares accidental deaths to atomic bombs, cites 1945 figures of 96 000 accidental deaths and 28 500 motor-vehicle fatalities, and warns 1946 may be worse. He notes 5.2 billion dollar annual cost and calls Tennessee leadership to push the South toward a safer, cooperative effort.
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Thurman
Pearl Hart
Charlotte
North Carolina
Montgomery
Alabama
United States
Jackson
Tennessee
Vicksburg
Mississippi
South
Jim McCord
Tenn
Southland
CIO Bossing the Board or a One Year Truce in Auto Strike
Washington reports a subdued reaction to the auto and steel settlements. Labor Secretary Schwellenbach praised the settlements but critics note they avoid wage, price, and book inspections and leave open the question of CIO dominance. Most likely the deals are one year and may prompt a renewed fight next year.
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Washington
Schwellenbach
CIO
Motors
Truman
White House
North Carolina
GM Stands Its Ground in War to Peace Transition
Paul Mallon notes GM rejects union pressure and outmaneuvers rivals in a move toward democratic management during reconversion. Ford and Chrysler face material shortages while Kaiser’s bid and CIO ties fail. Government intervention is resisted, signaling progress toward peaceful, democratic labor relations and a broader reconversion to democracy.
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General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Kaiser
Asso
Proposa
CIO
Illinois court upholds religious education for American children
An Illinois Sixth Circuit decision finds it not unconstitutional for American schools to provide religious and moral instruction. The findings describe Mrs McCollum as atheist and rationalist, noting the aim to bar others from similar instruction reflects minority interference in majority rights.
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Manchuria
Iran
MNO
Illinois
Frank B. Leonard
Grover W. Watson
Martin E. Morthland
Sixth Judicial Circuit of
McC
James Terry McCol
God Won in McCollum Case and Education Debate
The piece argues that separation of church and state does not ban religious teaching in schools. It cites Mrs McCollums case and notes public oaths invoke God. It claims the Supreme Court will decide the right of American children to religious and moral education, likening the issue to oil battles.
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Lum
San Francisco
UNO
London
United States
McCollum
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Robert Inersol
Karlarx
Illinois
Supreme Court of the
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Warren Sees Alarm in U.S. Finances and Political Fallout
Lindsay Warren, former comptroller general, warns that the federal balance has reached an alarming level. He argues that balance sheets reflect a growing national debt and urges a return to Micawber like restraint, while criticizing Roosevelt and Truman era financial policies. He also notes Democratic efforts to woo Fiorello La Guardia amidst New York political maneuvers.
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Hay
Lindsay C. Warren
United States
John R. McCarty
North Carolina
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fiorello Henry la Guardia
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Mona Lisa
Truman Democrats
Fiorello
Tom Dewey
Truman
Mr. la Guardia
New York State
Jim” Mead
la Guardia
Tammany
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Paul Mallon
George Sokolsky
Mr. Warren
Sam
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David Copperfield
Harry S. Truman
Capitol Bill
Fred M. Vinson
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Lindsay
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