Public policy and war news amid rationing debates
The piece discusses gasoline rationing in North Carolina, arguing limits hurt the state’s revenue and economy while highlighting perceived unfairness versus neighboring states. It also reflects on China’s war effort, U.S. air support, and the strategic importance of aiding China to defeat Japan in the broader Pacific theater.
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North Olina
Guilford County
North Carolina
Jance
Washington
United Nations
Japan
Australia
India
China
Yunnan
Doolittle crew hints and tax talk from a Carolina view
Report notes two Tar Heels and two South Carolinians among the first Doolittle expedition volunteers and comments on tax policy impacts on revenue. It cites High Point and Greensboro tax contrasts, state actions, and likely relief in January. The piece also notes a long low white death rate in High Point and questions health, lifestyle, and vitamin-rich bread ahead of National Health Week.
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Japan
Carolinas
Congress
High Point
Sam
Greensboro
General Assembly
Around Capital Square and North Carolina politics
The excerpt surveys nostalgic notes about Capital Square, mentions Josephus Daniels aged 80 and his blunt editor stance, and covers Bladen County political ads and accusations between U. S. Page and James A. Bridger. It cites quotes from Senator Millard F. E. Tydings, Admiral Howard Vickery, and Representative Charles J. Faddis on wartime and postwar issues.
Walter Winchell era examples of fearless reporters
A collage of anecdotes about journalists facing danger for exposing crime and corruption. It references Donald R. Meffett of Canton Daily News killed by gangsters, George Dale of Muncie Post Democrat attacked and jailed, and the Butte Daily Bulletin protecting sources with rifles in the city room. It also recalls Quentin Reynolds, Jacob Riis, and Joseph Pulitzer, plus a parody of censorship and press power.
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Donald R. Meffett
Canton
Ohio
Daily News
George Dale
Muncie Post-Democrat
State Supreme Court
Dale
Butte
Montana
Daily Bulletin
Bulletin style updates spread by town editor
A small town editor adopted the daily bulletin technique to show Deacon Wilkins illness and death with time staged notices. The piece contrasts Nazi propaganda, Ivy Lee’s methods, and a Horace Greeley quip while referencing wartime production chief Donald Nelson.
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Deacon Wilkins
Bo P.m
Wages agreed on for post office workers in town
An agreement reached on wages for workers on the new post office building. Unions argued prevailing wage was too low and won a partial victory. Spence Brothers contractors have used the closed shop on most projects. Local news also notes related civic events and forthcoming gatherings.
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Spence Brothers
Army maneuvers to use full equipment this year
In Washington Peter Edson reports that the Army will conduct summer and fall maneuvers with full equipment and strength, no dummy arms or hosepipe simulations. The piece also notes lessons on rationing, McNutt’s Manpower Commission, labor pirating and migration, nursing shortages, and a Venezuelan ambassador’s daughter’s wedding in Washington society.
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East
Manpower Commission
Washington
Maria Teresa Escalante
Steek
Debuante
United States
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Maryland
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Maritime Commission
Charles J. Faddis
Pennsylvania
Walter Winchell
Ministry of Information
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France
Jacob Riis
Cubs
Chicago
Paris
Ted Lewis
William F. Kerby
Barry Faris
ENS
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Joseph Pulitzer
World
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Mr. Bennett
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Adolf
Broadway
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Ivy Lee
Hlorace Greeley
Greeley
Donald M. Nelson
High Point College
BL BR Stimson
Central Friends Church
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Charleston
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van Meter
Charles Brantley Aycock
Capitol
Washington, D. C
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Cuba
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New York
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Warren G. Harding
John Wd. Pershing
Oasis Temple
Rev. H. Norward Bowne
Raleigh
Episcopal Church
J. T. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association
Atlanta
Southern Traffic League
Henri Turner
Shriners
Mecklenburg
Peter Edson
Paul ¥. McNutt
New Manpower Commission
Arthur ¥. Altmeyer
Social Security Board
Fowler Harper
Indiana Law
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