AFL and CIO clash over publicity and action in Asheville
The piece argues AFL president H A Bradley underestimates CIO, noting CIO’s strength comes from action, not talk. It likens past North Carolina politics and Ralph McDonald to show newspapers and parties must respond with decisive action, not underestimating the opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Bradley
AFL Chemical Workers Union
Asheville
Mr. Bradley
AFL
CIO
Ralph McDonald
Dr. McDonald
North Carolina
Bradley
Labor Organization
Learning Thurmond Chatham Sees Himself Unpolitical
Mr. Thurmond Chatham, candidate for congress in the fifth district, declares he is not a politician and does not know the ways of politics. He charges politicians confuse the public with words while rewarding cronies with political favors and political obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmond Chatham
Congress
Fifth
Chatham
Governor Cherry Links Travel Dollar to State Parks
The governor urges state parks development and argues tourist dollars benefit many North Carolinians. The piece praises his view of tourism as a driver of state revenue and calls for increased advertising funding now, suggesting tapping contingency funds to support promotion before July 1, 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
Board of Conservation and Development
North Carolina
Department of Conservation and Development
Council of State
Clean politics and a rare, clean campaign in North Carolina
The piece notes unusually tidy campaigns with little mudslinging. It highlights the tight race between State Senator George Penny and Huger King in Guilford County and lauds the overall lack of negative campaigning across contests including Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ Panky
Huger King
Penny
Guilford County
Raleigh
North Carolina
King
Greensboro
Mr. King
Senator Penny
High Point
Big Business and Argentina’s Nationalized Banks
The piece links Argentina's banking nationalization under President Farrell to Juan Peron's rise, suggesting state control over credits and deposits could dominate the economy. It notes Mussolini and Hitler used similar moves, arguing that fascism and big business are not synonymous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan D. Peron
Argentina
Farrell
Peron
Mussolini
Hitler
Italy
Germany
High Point Seen as Likely Site for Airport
Minnie Lee Wilkinson visiting High Point says the idea of an airport here seems good. She notes the town appears progressive and that locals, including flying enthusiasts, would welcome a place to fly Sundays without long car trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Minnie Lee Wilkinson
Thoughts on High Point YMCA campaign and lake opening
Letters from Mrs. Fleming, T. R. Teal, and Rev. Conrad express hope for a successful High Point YMCA building campaign and a June 1 opening of the city lake. They praise the secretary, anticipate family recreation, and urge exceeding the unit quota and campaign goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
T. KR. Teal
High Point
Rev
A. B. Conrad
Ymca Building Fund
Behind the News on Communist Tactics and Labor Unrest
Washington writer outlines Communist techniques in demonstrations and strikes. He cites New York events, union actions, and the influence of CP on labor disputes, noting differing aims from ordinary wage struggles and the shifting stance of Communist leaders and allied Socialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Churchill
Lhe
FBI
Russia
Nares Ey
Europe
France
de Gaulle
San Francisco
Walter Reuther
Auto Workers
David Dubinsky
Ladies Garment Workers
Reuther
Dubinsky
Communists Targeted as Watchful Force in NY CIO Council
Paul Mallon argues NY State CIO and its clothing workers council tilt right while left wing voices, including Communists, influence the New York metropolitan council. He urges police and major organizations to appoint observers of Communist terminology to prevent covert influence and warns against underestimating minority strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CIO
Clothing Workers, Council
Ted
Anarchy in America and its perceived threats
The piece argues that anarchy means lawless rule and private judgment over public law. It cites Stamford New Jersey Philadelphia Butte Mont and the John L Lewis strike as examples and suggests unions bear responsibility after years of political alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stamford
Congress
The Nation’s Decline to Liberty and Honest Government
By George Sokolsky, the piece argues government bureaus corrupt impartial law enforcement and labor leaders fund campaigns to punish independent officials. It laments a Communist fifth column in government, weak patriotism, and compares past American industry to current abuses led by figures like Petrillo and Lewis, blaming widespread complicity and loss of liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
FCC
FTC
RFC
Hillman and Murray and
Lewis and Petrillo
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
America
Petrillo
Lewis
National whirlgig ory of postwar spending frenzy
The nation staggers under a postwar consumption surge with a first quarter 1946 spending rate at about 120 billion dollars annually. Despite shortages from strikes in steel, autos and coal, consumer purchases rise as households face high taxes and limited savings. Furniture, home goods, clothing and food attract most cash while big-ticket items stay weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pearl Harbor
J .Day
Rising prices and war pensions reshape postwar economy
The article analyzes how demobilization and veteran benefits fuel spending and price inflation. It notes a sharp price rise since late 1945, with coal and freight increases pushing costs higher, while GI bill education trends show liberals and other fields. It quotes policy views from former Senator Danaher on price controls and government roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Danaher
Connecticut
Republican National Committee
Capitol
Bill Gopers
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N C
Speean Tee
Neean ‘Subp Co
Lexington Ave
N City
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
Paul Mallon
Ice Department
Frce
George Sokolsky
Veterans Administration
Mister Breger
Tank Corps
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