Wartime Washington Lobby Myths and the Red House Mystery
The piece questions the significance of the Red House on R Street amid wartime Washington lobbying furore. It argues observers view the event as minor, noting many contracts were influenced by direct firm bids and that agents often mimic official influence through cultivated impressions of access. The column highlights lobbyists exploiting gullibility and underscores broad government procurement dynamics.
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Washington
R. Street
Ktreet
Harding
Kate Chase
Sevral
Ashington
John P. Monroe
Eula Smith
R Street
Shadows of a Coming Offensive at Aleutian Arena
A fragmented account mentions inviting a cabinet member and a senator to dinners to honor officials. It notes entertainment records, contracting practices, and lobbying by firms with Washington connections. It refers to a congressman guiding constituents and questions around Eden, Hitler’s deputy, and a 1846 treaty near Gallup New Mexico.
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So-and-so
Whosu
Washington
How to Prepare and Pack Sandwiches Properly
The guide advises softening or creaming butter before spreading on bread. Check all ingredients are ready and well seasoned before assembling. Wrap each sandwich in separate sheets of waxed paper to keep freshness.
World Championship Masters Individual Tournament Runner-Up
The world championship Masters individual tournament spans five sessions and ends with Charles J. Colonial of Philadelphia as runner-up after a tough finish. Solomon faced Mrs. Benjamin M. Golder in a key hand, a pairing that featured several strong actions and early successes.
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Charles J. Colomon
Philadelphia
Solomon
Njamin M. Golder
Bridge bidding and play at past championships
Sitting East Solomor bids four diamonds to disrupt North South. North shifts to five hearts and they aim for a slam. Six clubs is a demand to open clubs when slam arrives. The slam seems unlikely, but Mrs Golder opens queen of clubs to force a club lead. Solomon ruffs twice with spade returns and gains tricks.
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Solomor
North
Solomon
Judge Refuses Restraining Order To Change Town Name
A Moore County community failed to halt Hemp town name change to Robbins. Superior Court Judge John J. Burney denied the restraining order after a hearing, upholding the board of municipal control’s demurrer and ruling the objectors had no grounds for action.
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Raleigh
Hemp
Robbins
Superior Court
John J. Burney
Moore County
Board of Municipal Control
Hess Still Confined Under Same Conditions
London May 11 Rudolf Hess remains under the same confinement rules as upon his arrival in Britain after his 1941 flight. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden informed the House of Commons outlining that no changes had been made to his detention conditions.
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London
Rudolf Hess
Grmany
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Treasury Clerk Quirks For 67 and Five-Twelfths Years
In Chattanooga a man applying for a marriage license claimed he was 67 and five twelfths years old. He said he has worked for the U S treasury 33 years with months counted in twelfths.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
U. S. Treasury
Doctor Raps Induction Of Mentally Unfit Into Service
The American Psychiatric Association president Dr. Arthur D. Ruggles accuses leadership of failing to screen out mentally unfit men for service. He calls for stricter histories for selective service and stronger induction board records to prevent mental casualties among armed forces.
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Howard
Blakesler
Detroit
American Psychiatric Association
Arthur D. Ruggles
Providence
R. 1
Ruggles
Lions Hear Minister Talk On Fellowship at Meeting
Thomasville Lions Club weekly gathering featured Dr. J. Glenn Blackburn a Lumberton Baptist minister as guest speaker introducing by Charles Kearns. The address centered on fellowship with musical selections by E. E. Rutledge and visiting Dr. W. K. McGee attends.
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Thomasville Lions
Thomasville
J. Glenn Blackburn
Lumberton
Lions Club
Blackburn
Charles Kearns
E. E. Rutledge
Charlotte
First Baptist Church
Old Man River
W. K. McGee
North Carolina State Guard Plans July Fort Bragg Encampment
Adjutant General J Van B Metts announced tentative dates for a summer encampment of the North Carolina State Guard set to begin July 18 at Fort Bragg. All 42 companies will participate and 33 officers will train at Fort Benning next week with others following.
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Raleigh
State Guard
J. van B. Metts
Fort Bragg
Fort Benning
Selective Service Debates on War Theater Histories
The passage argues the selective service system has not nationwide adoption of a procedure. It notes preventable tragedies in war theaters and many young men breaking down, while enforcement of requiring preliminary production of adequate histories in indictees remains awaited.
Churchill Hails Allied Advance Into Tunisia and Bizerte
Prime Minister Churchill sent congratulations to General Eisenhower praising the joint British and American advance into Tunis and Bizerte. He commended comradeship with French allies and urged the two nations to march together to strike down tyrants and oppressors.
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London
Churchill
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Tunis
Bizerte
War Cabinet
Tunisia
Points On Antlers Fail To Prove Deer's Age
Wyoming study notes a buck shed antlers yearly and shows an eight year old deer with no more than five points. The number of points on antlers is not a reliable age indicator despite common belief.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
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Opukche
U.S
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Kiske
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U. S
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Tonanos
Beaufort Sea
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Fairbanks
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Gulf of Alaska
Priska
Eutian Islands
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Pacific Ocean
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Aleutians
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Home Service Department
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America’s Card Authority
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