Price controls and inflation debate in wartime policy
The piece discusses the U S chamber of commerce and the national association of manufacturers calling for abolition of all price controls except rents while Baruch urges retaining controls for a year to curb inflation and protect savings. It criticizes the OPA and argues a gradual end to controls as production rises, with politics surrounding Thurmond Chatham and Raleigh News and Observer commentary noted.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
USCC
NAM
Bernard M. Baruch
Warning on rent control impact on industrial property
An architect warns owners of industrial and commercial rentals to heed a new government ban on construction. Renters with plans to build face delays and rent increases as no rent control currently applies to nonresidential property. The piece suggests expanding rent ceilings nationwide if demand grows.
Tar Heel Democrats reflect on bolting the national ticket
The piece notes North Carolina Democrats view bolting the national ticket with the same hesitation as drinking whiskey. It recalls a late Roosevelt era Democratic leader who bragged about voting against Democratic candidates for Republicans, and how Tar Heel Democrats accepted that stance at the time.
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North Carolina
New York
Roosevelt
Rail Crossings Demand Action After Tragedy
D C Peters blasts High Point for allowing trains to cross a busy main street without a watchman. He questions town officials and railroad executives, urging council action to prevent further deaths and potential lawsuits. He warns residents that any fatality could be theirs or their loved ones.
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High Point
D. C. Peters
Town voices discuss theater access and street safety
Residents share views on a lobby machine at the Center theatre and criticize theater concessions while local figures like detective D B Lee and 87 year old Henry Briggs offer street crossing anecdotes. Ed Lewis adds a jab about jury trials in court.
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Center Theatre
Reece Snyder
Henry Clay Briggs
Ingram
Lowdermilk
Braden
Ed Lewis
Postwar Washington on Congress Streamlining Debated
Late last summer I analyzed the joint La Follette Monroney committee streamlining of congress. After a year of study the panel released a report recommending drastic changes including shrinking standing committees from 48 to 16 in the House and 33 to 13 in the Senate. Most recommendations will be ground up by congressional machinery, with little impact. The effort to raise wages from ten thousand dollars a year is a notable focus amid this reform debate.
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Washington
Congress
la Folletter-Monroney Committee
Joint Committee
House
Senate
la Follette-Monroney
Robert M. la Follette
Progressive
Republican
Wisconsin
A. S
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Oklahoma
Sen. la Follette
Rep. Monroney
Congress Raises and Pensions Deliberations
President Truman and business and labor leaders urge Congress to vote itself a raise and pensions for members. The upcoming elections likely blocked action. Efforts to improve staff, oversight, and lobbyist registration progress, but reforms to curb filibusters and modernize Congress remain incomplete.
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Truman
Congress
Civil Service
Col Bruton Dies at Wilson After Noon
Col John F Bruton died in his 85th year at Wilson yesterday afternoon. He served North Carolina as an educator state guard officer banker churchman and Duke trustee earning widespread trust and respect for his fidelity and sound judgment. Like Josephus Daniels he served causes he approved and stood four-square in public duty and private thinking.
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John F. Bruton
Wilson
State Guard
Duke University
Josephus Daniels
Camp Lejeune hosts North Carolina leaders in grand tour
Governor Cherry led a 75 member delegation to Camp Lejeune for a day of tours and ceremony. Maj. Gen. John Marston greeted the convoy as Marines marched, with dignitaries viewing the officers club and enlisted facilities, plus a cherry tree planting.
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Lejeune
North Carolina
Raleigh
Capitol City
Camp Gates
John Marston
Cherry
Officers’ Club
Marston
Governor visits Lejeune contrasts trailer squalor with parkside homes
Lynn Nisbet reports the governor's party toured Lejeune's civilian areas stopping at trailer camps in poor repair and the Midway Park housing for civilian employees near envyable, well kept homes. The party also paused at Goldsboro to note delays in Cliffs of the Neuse state park opening due to manpower. Senator Tom O Berry remains in hospital in Washington for a heart ailment checkup and rejuvenation. he hopes to return to the senate in 1947.
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Lejeune
Midway Park
Goldsboro
Camp Lejeune
The
Neuse State Park
Park Division
Tom O'Berry
Washington, D. C
O'Berry
Senate
National Whirligig Voters Face Wage Rise Fallout
The piece argues wage hikes under the postwar price policy benefit only a small share of workers. It cites estimates that twenty to seventy million may pay more without corresponding gains, and notes inflation harms for the broader public. It links CIO aid to political shifts, GOP appeals to unbenefited workers, and internal party tensions.
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Congress
Robert E. Hannegan
CIO
White House
Labor
Treasury Department
Truman
Murray-Hillman Cio
White ‘House
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers
Dixie Democrats
GOP
CIO Group
Murray-Hillman
FDR
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