Frances Perkins under fire as labor department faces gains
In a 1930s wartime look at Frances Perkins, critics argue the labor department has expanded through multiple agencies and commissions, coordinating duties but facing strong political pushback. Roosevelt's ally Perkins defends expansion as necessary for labor, while opponents seek resignations and argue the department is overreaching. The piece notes support and resistance from unions, the AFL CIO, and other figures as funding and structure shift amid national labor debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
War Labor Board
CTO
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Frances Perkins
Rooserst
Ith
Hull Terior
Ickes
Baby Album celebrates young Borland and Hill births
Nancy Iretta Borland aged three marked her March 25 birthday. Linda Gale Hill celebrated her first birthday on Tuesday March 71, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hill of 706 Midland drive in Thomasville.
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Nancy Iretta Borland
J. A. Borland
Walnut Street
Linda Gale Hill
Ughter
Howard Hill
Midland Drive
Thomasville
Linda Kay Darr
Alfred B. Darr
Archdale
Robert Lee Nance, Jr
Center
R. L. Nance
Asheboro
F. A. Fraley
Whittier Street
Miss Perkins shaped welfare reforms and worker security
The account highlights Frances Perkins, longtime industrial commissioner of New York under Roosevelt since 1929, her drive for pay and welfare reforms for industrial workers, and her reputation for long hours at work. It notes her marriage in 1913 to Paul Caldwell Wilson, their daughter Suzanne, and social ties.
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Miss Perkins
New York State
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Paul Caldwell Wilson
Suzanne
David Meredith Hare
New York
Community plans worker groups for rural town needs
The Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee outlined four new projects plus a temporary home demonstration agent in High Point. Nominees include Allen B. Welborn for curb market and C. H. Williard for the locker freezer plant. Other committees cover farm family lounge, county home agent duties, and related rural outreach through the next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sizemore
High Point
Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee
Noble T. Praigg
Praigg
Curb Market
Eee
Allen B. Welborn
H. P. Morrison
Harvey Farlow
R. Ms. Cline
Jamess. Conrad
C. H. Williard
W. Lee Meredith
T. R. Zimmerman
Herman H. Smith
D. S. Hedgecock
L. A. Ens
R. R. Ragan
E. J
Arre
W. E. Mitchell
John R. Peacock
Sherwood Forrest
P. M. Davis
H. T. Hudson
R. R. Blackburn
Benno Rabinof Delights Thomasville Audiences
Benno Rabinof and Sylvia Smith performed two concerts at the Thomasville High School auditorium drawing over a thousand attendees from the area. Rabinof showcased violin virtuosity with pieces like Ave Maria and Flight of the Bumble Bee, while Smith impressed with Rhap sody in Blue and other works. Proceeds supported charitable work via the Rotary Club and a Red Cross fund donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Benno Rabinof
America
Sylvia Smith
Rabinos
Miss Smith
Red Cross Fund
Army Car Theft Revealed After Cash and Gear Found
A patrol search uncovered about 340 dollars in cash and a large metal case of ammunition, an army rifle, paratrooper shoes, and other gear in the stolen car. Later checks confirmed the vehicle had been taken.
Adkins Announces Senate Candidacy in Democratic Primaries
Governor Homer M. Adkins announced he would seek the Democratic nomination for United States senator in the upcoming summer primaries. He made the statement in Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Homer M. Adkins
United States
Abbott Named Chairman Of Guilford County Elections Board
Leslie Abbott of Greensboro was elected chairman of the Guilford County elections board succeeding C C Wimbish. Louis J Fisher of High Point and Martin Douglas of Greensboro are other members. Abbott and Fisher are Democrats while Douglas is a Republican. The vote sparked surprise among party members in High Point who expected Fisher to take the post after ten years on the board.
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Greensboro
Leslie Abbott
Guilford Ty Elections Board
C. C. Wimbish
State Senate
Louis J. Fisher
High Point
Martin Douglas
Abbott
Fisher
Douglas
Guilford County
Returning from Alaska War Tour Hints at Future Life Plans
Cpl. Jones and wife recount service in the Aleutians. He notes limited combat but reports Japanese prisoners and poorer gear for prisoners. Mrs. Jones expects to live in Alaska after the war despite sanitation and housing challenges. He will depart for Fort Bragg for reassignment with plans to follow.
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Aleutian Islands
Cpl. Jones
Alaskan
Fort Bragg
Fort
Home Owners Open Voluntary Cleanup Campaign
A voluntary home and building cleanup drive gains momentum as ten permits totaling 2,240 dollars are issued by the building and plumbing inspector. Recipients include A A Cannady 205 Edgedale Drive and C R Robinson 102 North Street among others for reroofing painting and repairs across multiple addresses.
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A. A. Cannady
Edgedale Drive
C. R. Robinson
North Street
Dukt Power Company
South Main Street
Dixie Oil Company
South Hamilton Street
Joe Harper
East Commerce Street
J. R. Burton
Renga
Magnolia Court
Coltrane Street
W. M. Jarrell
West Commerce Street
Be Kind to Dumb Animals Contest Ends Tuesday Night
The Be Kind to Dumb Animals contest for city schools closes Tuesday night April 4. Prizes go to best scrap book and best essay. winners and the ten top scrap books will be shown at the public library. Judging by Mrs. W. A. Bivins, Mrs. Nancy Poston, and Miss Ruth Carter. Sponsored by the High Point Humane Society with committee members listed.
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W. A. Bivins
Nancy Poston
Ruth Carter
High Point Humane Society
Thomas Sprinkle
Paulette Lindsey
L. F. Voorhees
Ruth Rowne
Valette J. Harris
Iw. A. Bivins
Ration Roundup: 1945 fuel and sugar stamp updates
Ration notices update processed foods stamps Blue A through E and Red A through J expire May 20 and March 26 respectively. Sugar stamps 30 and 31 set with indefinite validity. canning sugar issued with up to 20 pounds per person after March 25. Shoe stamps expire April 30 and a new May 1 stamp to come. Regional fuel coupons expire September 30 in several states while Georgia, Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia adjust gas coupon validity.
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OPA
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Carolinas
Virginias
Hull Charges Garbling of News Account
Washington March 25 A heated complaint from Secretary Hull that garbled and inaccurate accounts were released of his talk with 24 Republican congressmen capped today the back fire of what started as a gesture toward closer understanding on foreign policy. Congressmen said Hull told little. they sought details on Polish border Britain and Russia, post war Germany, and the Atlantic Charter.
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Washington
Hull
O’konski
R-Wis
State Department
Britain
Russia
Germany
Barkley stresses leadership continuity in war and peace
Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley said it is unnecessary to stress leadership continuity for the war and postwar period. He gave no clear indication whether he would back President Roosevelt if he seeks a fourth term.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Mr. Roosevelt
Greensboro Men Promoted Amid War Department Notices
The War Department announced temporary promotions for North Carolina officers. Warren Osborne Cochran from major to lieutenant colonel. Warren Coons Corwin from captain to major. Joan Anderson Leonard Harry Brevard Kendrick and Thomas Brevard Nisbet advanced to higher officers. William Bolton Walker Jr and James Sidney Beane Jr promoted from second lieutenants to first lieutenants.
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Washington
War Department
North Carolina
Warren Osborne Cochran
Derita
Warren Coons Corwin
Jefferson
Greensboro
Joan Anderson Leonard
Belvedere Ave
Charlotte
Harry Brevard Kendrick
Durham Teachers to Mark Silver Anniversary Event
Durham program on April 18 and 19 marks the silver anniversary of the North Carolina Congress of Teachers with a review of accomplishments and future aims. A curfew note refers to England in 1068 as part of the historical context.
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Durham
Oforth Carolina Congress
North Carolina poised for dramatic progress says Paul Green
Paul Green tells young dramatists at the Carolina state drama festival that North Carolina is set for an artistic advancement. Florence Busby of Catawba College was elected president of the Carolina Dramatic Association, with Florence Davis of Raleigh as former president. Ruth Goodman of High Point High School named to the executive committee among others.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Paul Green
Frederick H. Kosh
Florence Busby
Catawba College
Carolina Dramatic Association
Florence Davis
Raleigh
Paul Neal
Belmont Abbey
Ruth Goodman
High Point High School
O. K. Joyner
Needham Broughton High School
Lucille Hartley
East Durham
Florence C. Davis
Ogy Ent Tain College
Ff.eton
Ee Gray
Whiteville
Hel- Theatre In
C. R. Lumen Hitch
Biltmore College
Asheville
Strike Vote Set For Southern Bell
ATLANTA March 25 A strike vote among 26 000 Southern Bell Telephone employees will be held in May unless Southern Federation of Tel Workers gains recognition as sole bargaining agent J J ht field organizer said The federation would file strike notices April 5 due to non recognition by the company and the National Labor Relations Board for nine southern states
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Atlanta
Oy Seaman Bell Teleone
Southern Federation of Tel Workers
J. J. Ht
National Federation
Southern Federation
National Labor Relations Board
Five Injured In Train Wreck Near Richmond Indiana
Five passengers were injured when eleven cars of the Pennsylvania Railroad Spirit of St. Louis derailed twenty miles west of Richmond Indiana. The 13 car Pullman train was en route from St. Louis to New York.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Richmond
Ind
St. Louis
New York
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