Merger talk for North Carolina Young Democrats and Old Guard
Mr Tom Watkins of Charlotte proposes uniting North Carolina Young Democrats with the state Old Guard veterans to boost party strategy for 1948. He cites wartime services of veterans and leadership figures like Tyre Taylor and Gardner aides, urging collaboration with Wilkins Horton to advance the plan.
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Tom Watkins
Charlotte
Armed Forces
North Carolina Young Democrats
North Carolina
Democratic Party
Young Democrats
Tyre Taylor
Gardner
Gr Rats
Young Republicans
Watkins
Veterans of the War
Vd’s
Gid’s
Wilkins P. Horton
Umstead Expected to Seek Another Senate Term in NC
The Charlotte Observer reports Senator William B. Umstead will run to succeed himself in North Carolina next year. The piece notes the former gubernatorial candidate left the race to accept a Senate appointment, and hints at political speculation about Hoey or a Truman draft in 1948.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
Charlotte Observer
United States
William B. Umstead
North Carolina
Umstead
Senate
Clyde R. Hoey
Harry Truman
McMullan rules concealed weapons include slingshots
Attorney General Harry McMullan rules a person carrying a concealed weapon in public is guilty even if the item is a slingshot. The piece recalls boyhood slingshots, notes their danger, and questions over enforcement while joking about rubber bands and prongs.
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Harry McMullan
Bill Sharpe
North Carolina
Boswell
Invasion by Tourism Could Aid Europe’s Recovery
Senator Owen Brewster proposes a wartime style second front in tourism to rebuild European economies. American travelers would spend on flights and stays, boosting imports and dollar balances, though high airfares and red tape hinder adoption. Critics fear local resort losses and waning desire to travel abroad.
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Europe
Sen
Owen Brewster
Brewster
England
Britain
Maine
America
Havana
Atlantic
Nathan Hale
J.T
Union reform bill explored as tool for fair bargaining
Washington column analyzes the union reform bill with potential to curb abuses and require accountability. It argues both unions and employers face limits and that the law could force better leadership, open court scrutiny, and clear reporting while preserving collective bargaining rights.
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Washington
Pers
Senate
Truman
AFL
Bill Green
CIO
Mney
England
Russia
Hitler
Mussolini
Thoughts and Notes From A College Town Scene
A jumble of verse and quotations references Gertrude Cook and Lindsay alongside comments from Jim Steele and Mac Drum. It notes High Point college field house plans approved by the civilian production board and praises The Tower players for The Drunkard while recounting a Shriners initiation incident and a dice game ruse at a circus.
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American Business Club
High Point College
Jim Steele
High Point
Military ranks in Brazilian revolt noted
The piece observes that South American revolutions have relied on a rigid military caste, with sergeants among the only conspirators in a recent abortive Brazilian attempt, suggesting democratization of armed forces may be spreading.
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Brazil
Broadway gossip and stars swirl in New York spotlight
A collage of Broadway figures and social chatter covers Nancy Carroll and other celebs, fashion trends, hotel antics, and vanity press items. It notes promotions, fund drives, and showbiz gossip from Halloran hospital to Carnegie Hall, with mentions of Diana Barrymore, Jolson, and Runyon fundraising in New York City.
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Nancy Carroll
Halloran Hospital
Margo
Maria Marguerita Guadalupe Rolando Castilla
A. Jolson
Jean Parker
Mammy & Gammy
Marion Bell
the Flamingo
M. Arlen
Green Hat
Broadway
Ethel Barrymore
Helen Hayes
Sophie Tucker
Zatso
Jolson
Peter Donald
Diana Barrymore
John Howard
Ben Hecht
Confrere Sokolsky
Love
Arthur Ganger
Carlyle Blackwell
The
Mail
Runyon Fund
Coumbus Circle
States
Damon Runyon
May Weather Reflections And The Value Of A Good Name
A casual town talk on May weather and the humor of Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley contrasts with notes on dry spells and a water shortage. The piece cites moral observations on reputation from Montaigne and Shakespeare, plus a Duke University example of clearing an alias from records to protect a good name.
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Indiana
Hoosier
James Whitcomb Riley
Hoosi
Riley
Indianapolis
Montaigne
Iago
Herbert Spaugh
Winston-Salem Sentinel
Duke University
Recorder’s Court
Stray Hair Metaphor in Political Debate Mentioned
The piece compares Henry A. Wallace to a stray hair irritating the nation as he advocates avoiding war with Russia. It reflects skepticism toward his stance while urging restraint and cautious policy decisions amid current tensions.
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James Russell Lowell
Henry A. Wallace
Russia
Waiting and weight in Capper's Weekly
A humorous Capper's Weekly column quotes a conversation about health and a troublesome new maid. The exchange centers on dieting pressure and a jab at the maid as the speaker jokes about firing her once she reaches 140 pounds.
Trouble Maker Superintendent Seeks Responsible Man
A tongue in cheek job inquiry where a self described troublemaker boasts he is responsible. The applicant recalls being blamed for issues at past workplaces.
Taft leadership wins GOP labor bill in Senate
The Senate passage of a Republican labor bill cements Robert A. Taft's leadership style. He allowed free debate, avoided forced votes, and forged party unity with Ives as opponent liaison. The vote split Democrats and New Dealers, signaling Taft's rising presidential stock and a clarified party stance.
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Senate
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Ives
House
Langer
North Dakota
Malone
Nevada
Mayne More
Oregon
Aiken
Vermont
Tobey
New Hampshire
Morse
Republican Party
Irving Ives
New York
Labor Committee
Dewey
Saltonstall
Lodge
Lucas
Ilinois
Democratic Party
Byrd
Connally
Ellender
George
Hatch
Tydings
Red Pepper
Florida
Wagner
Murray
Montana
Green
Rhode Island
Barkley
Kentucky
Alben
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