Postponed UN meeting exposes Russian diplomatic deceit
The piece argues Russia seeks to stall the United Nations Security Council over Iran claims, accusing Moscow of planned aggression and duplicitous pledges. It predicts a Monday showdown, with the U S veto possible, and calls for honest answers rather than broken pledges.
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United Nations Council
Russia
Iran
UNO
United States
United Nations Security Council
United Nations
Great Britain
Truman
Council
Wiley Russia
United Nations Organization
Terrapin Tactics Mark State Commission on Roads
In a waterlogged critique the article likens the state highway and public works commission to a terrapin for slow moves and shell defense. It notes an executive session behind closed doors and criticizes a lack of progress on rural secondary roads under Governor Cherry.
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State Highway and Public Works Commission
Cherry
Commission
Folger’s Fifth District Race Sparks Political Tactics
The piece questions Congressman Folger’s plan to stay or withdraw amid four opponents and notes Lawrence Watt of Reidsville appears to maneuver for Folger’s benefit. It compares Folger’s indecision with old Surry county political traits, implying a strategic four man race.
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John Folger
Fifth
Lawrence E. Watt
Reidsville
Watt
Folger
Mr. Watt
Mr. Folger
Folgers
Llewellyns
Surry County
Green Eyed Says Women Queue For Nylon Stockings
A newspaper item notes that women waited in line in rain to buy nylons while men push to move up the queue. The piece jokes about wartime habits and envy, describing a cross section of gendered shopping behavior and line formation.
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Enterprise
Emporium
ABC
Bus lines and airport planes clash with schedules
H F Moore criticizes current bus schedules for meeting incoming flights at the Greensboro High Point airport. He notes most riders are local workers and says airlines prefer a cab contractor. He is willing to arrange bus meetings if passenger demand rises.
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High Point
Greensboro- High Point
H. F. Moore
C. E. Cox
Community voices on bus service and shopping concerns
Citizens, including Willis Sanders and Captain W G Friddle, debate bus coverage at school crossings and the need for police presence. They also discuss nylon sales and a clothing shop shortage of other sizes, noting demand patterns and manufacturing choices.
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Ray Nance
Churchill energizes New York with wartime speech
The city welcomed Winston Churchill whose oratory stirred Americans and drew praise for Britain. The crowd booed by order of the Kremlin an incident noted amid praise for Churchill. Gloria Vanderbilt Stokowski and her mother attracted attention for personal drama. Secretary Byrnes spoke at a Friendly Sons of St. Patrick gathering with a grand Irish address.
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New York
Winston Churchill
Britain
Kremlin
New
Gloria Vanderbilt Stokowski
Gloria
Tina
Jimmy Byrnes
St. Patrick
Churchill’s stand and a volley of moral judgments
By George Sokolsky lauds Winston Churchill as a model of steadfast American principles while criticizing front page sensationalism. He contrasts Churchill’s noble leadership with a family quarrel and denounces publicity around a wealthy heiress, urging focus on ordinary Americans who support families and uphold virtue.
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UNO
England
Russia
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Gloria
Byrnes Rebuttal Shifts Tide on Churchill Plan
In Washington the shift from Churchill's Anglo American alliance to a Byrnes counter proposal emphasizes arming to enforce influence. The piece notes pro Russian sentiment groups, UNO as a future channel, and hints Byrnes may be replaced while Churchill's stance loses government backing.
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Washington
Truman
Churchill
Byrnes
St. Patrick’s Day
Forei Relations Committee
White House
Argentina
CIO
Russia
UNO
Byrnes Promotes Universal Military Training Amid Draft Debate
Paul Mal contends Byrnes rejects old peace via weakness and pushes universal military training. He notes only concession favors education and civilian life integration, while Byrnes backs youth draft and home camps. The piece suggests a shift toward Russia-like policy and predicts uncertain outcomes.
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Congress
National Guard
Byrnes
Russia
Roosevelt faction may push Jimmie Roosevelt for 1948 ticket
The article reports rising activity by Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr and Jim Roosevelt in a plan to mobilize liberals for a possible 1948 Democratic bid or third party, with Harold L. Ickes leading a group aimed at 10,000,000 liberal voters. It notes Mrs. Roosevelt’s political stance and hints at tensions with Truman.
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Roosevelt
Jimmie
White House
James
Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions
Harold L. Ickes
Mr. Truman
Hanneganites
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Washington
Henry L. Morgenthau
Fiorello H. la Guardia
Senate
FDR
GOP
Missouri
James Roosevelt
Henry A. Wallace
Fda
Truman
la Follettians
Wisconsin
Ickes
Democratic Party
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
William Howard Taft
Teddy” Roosevelt
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Borah
Idaho
Taft
Teddy
Woodrow Wilson
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Willis Sanders
W. G. Friddle
George Sokolsky
Commodore Vanderbilt
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Mister Breger
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