Roosevelt circle splits over Irish American revolt in party
The piece reports internal Democratic tensions as Jim Farley supporters clash with Robert E. Hannegan factions over Irish influence and policy toward Ireland, amid debates on Roosevelt era reforms and party leadership. It notes Smith, Shouse, Raskob, Garner, and Cullen as figures in the power struggle. It also discusses Tugwell’s land reform and sugar production shifts affecting domestic supply.
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F.D.R
New Yorker
White House
Alfred E. Smith
Jouett Shouse
John J. Raskob
John Nance Garner
O'Connell
Manhattan
Thomas J. W. Cullen
Orange County
Big Jim
Robert E. Hannegan
Farley Hsa
National Committee
Roosevelt-Churchill
Eire
Smith
Hoover
London
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Farley
Sons of Saint Patrick
Mr. Smith
Alf Landon
United States
Charles W. Taussig
Tugwell
American Molasses Company
Anglo- American Caribbean Commission
Columbia
Brain Truster
Missing in action Lieut. W. W. Lentz Jr. reported
Lieut. W. W. Lentz Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lentz of 1005 West Drive is listed as missing in action since March after a bombing mission over Germany. The Air Forces report no details of the action. He completed 20 combat missions by a February letter home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Lentz, Jr
W. W. Lentz
West Drive
Germany
War Department
Lieut
Lentz
Eighth Aaf
England
Randolph Field
Texas
Murdock Rites Will Be Held Sunday
Alexander Murdock 67 a High Point resident since 1929 died at home after a heart attack. Born February 1 1877 in H County South Carolina he is survived by his wife daughters and a son among 14 grandchildren. Funeral service from the home Sunday at 2 30 PM with interment in Floral Garden cemetery.
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Alexander Murdock
Long Street
Mr. Murdock
H County
S. C
James Murdock
Jane McCormick Murdock
High Point
Neill
C. B
C. A. Johnson
D. S. Mishoe
Wimbish Announces Candidacy for North Carolina Senate
C C Wimbish of Greensboro former Guilford county board of commissioners chair announces he will run for the North Carolina state senate. He pledges to advocate measures he deems in the best interests of citizens of Guilford County and the state and to serve as a representative of the people rather than special interests.
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C. C. Wimbish
Greensboro
Guilford
Guillord County
J D Newlin 82 Dies in Randleman
John D Uncle John Newlin 82 longtime Randolph merchant died at the home of Mrs N N Newlin on Main Street in Randleman He lived in the town 63 years and was a pioneer of Randolph poetry Funeral service set for Sunday at 3 PM at Pugh Funeral Home with interment in Marlboro church cemetery Survived by several nieces and nephews. It is noted that about 2.5 million U S families are not saving waste paper.
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Randleman
John D
John) Newlin
N. N. Newlin
Main Street
Newlin
Randolph Poerty
Pugh
Marlboro Church
Police Chief Suspended For Indiscretions 1944
City Manager Roy S Braden suspended Chief W G Friddle without pay until May 16 1944 and added 300 demerits to his record bringing total demerits to 700 triggering automatic suspension. Acting chief will be Police Captain J Roy Teague. Friddle plans to appeal to the civil service commission stating his innocence.
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Roy S. Braden
W. G. Friddle
Chriddle
J. Roy Teague
Friddle
Civil Service Commission
Braden
Snow Lumber Company
HP Community Concert Drive Ends Tonight
The Community Concert Association of High Point urges old members and new joiners to contribute memberships by eight this evening in the Sheraton Hotel lobby. Officials note 300 more memberships than the 1943 campaign and expect an excellent 1944-45 concert series. The artists committee meets at 8 in the Sheraton lobby to select entertainers for next year.
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Community Concert Association of
High Point
Sheraton Hotel
Drunken Drivers Convicted in Thomasville Court
In Thomasville on Friday two men were found guilty of drunken driving. Howard Steed presided as acting judge while Johnnie Sechrest and Grady L. Gordon received fines and one year driving suspensions. Sam Curry was convicted of assault and James Bowman of drunken and disorderly conduct with costs.
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Enterprise
Thomasville
Howard Steed
Broughton
Carl Wilson
Johnnie Sechrest
Grady L. Gordon
Route One
Winston-Salem
Sam Curry
James Bowman
Dickson Wood Carving Company Fire Destroys Plant
Fire destroyed the Dickson Wood Carving Company plant and adjacent Standard Oil structure, causing an estimated 35 000 dollar loss with under 1000 dollars insured. Fire started in an electric motor chest. The High Point department covered the scene. hydrant distance hampered response.
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Dickson Wood
Aig
Dickson
Standard Oil
High Point
Inger
Thomasville Road
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Car Stolen From Los Angeles Recovered in Army Custody
A convertible coupe stolen in Los Angeles December 17 was found in San Bernardino by military police. The car carried Set. 8 L. Kennedy and T. G. Atkins, a soldier, and was owned by Abe Goldstein. No charges yet against the soldiers from Fort Benning. Separate arrests include William Kirkman for theft from Melrose Hosiery and Marion Blanket Jr. held on bond for assault in March.
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T. G. Atkins
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Abe Goldstein
Ft. Benning
William
Bill) Kirkman
Bencini
New Postal Rates Take Effect Sunday
Postmaster Clark announces new postal rates will start Sunday. Local letters within the city switch to a three cent stamp per ounce, with higher charges for insurance registry and money orders. Air mail rates rise from six to eight cents per ounce, and military mail retains six cent per half ounce.
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SS. CC
Clark
United States
Greeks Curb Red Cross Goal With 627 Dollar Rise
Foscue announced the Greek division exceeded its quota with 627 dollars raised. He noted the Greek community target was eight thousand four hundred ninety five dollars and fifty cents. Angelo Catsonis contributed to the collection effort.
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Foscue
Caneek Tole
Foscue Sadi
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