Roosevelt draft fate and party drive for renomination
The piece describes Democratic efforts to pressure F D R to run again and the President’s uncertainty about re election plans. It notes internal doubts about timing and possible walkouts, plus allied bets on a potential substitute candidate if he withdraws.
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White House
Hannegan
Stee
Roosevelt
F.dr
Italy
Europe
Democratic National Committee
Standby Policy At Board No 5 For Men Over 26
Board No 5 adopts a stand-by policy for men over 26. Chairman W J Fra ser says no call will be made to older men until Selective Service issues clearer instructions. A Winston-Salem meeting is planned next week for clarification. Induction will continue for all men under 26 to meet armed forces needs.
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Caberden
Fraley
Winston-Salem
Armed Forces
Selective Service
USO Senior Hostess Staff Meeting May 26
Miss Virginia Frank USO director announced the first senior hostess staff meeting since January will be held Friday May 26 at the Guilford County building. Senior hostesses with more than 50 hours will receive staff pin awards and attendees are urged to check hours at the center this week. Vacancies exist and women may join by attending.
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USO
Guilford County
Virginia Frank
Miss Frank
Fuel Oil Renewal Blanks Available From War Price Board
Those who did not receive renewal blanks for fuel oil for heating are asked to call the local War Price and Ration board. Persons at the same address as last year who used fuel oil should come by to obtain renewal blanks. Movers may arrange a date later.
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War Price and Ration Board
Tail-First Flying Plane for England
London reports England has a tail first pusher monoplane with engine and main wing at the rear and twin vertical stabilizers. The unusual design marks a new approach in early aviation development.
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England
London
Final Program Under Way At Jamestown High School
Jamestown High School holds its final program with Dan W. Smith of High Point performing piano and voice and the glee club in recital. May 21 8 pm commencement by Rev. William P. Jones of Greensboro. May 23 8 pm dramatic club Calamity Kids. May 24 9 am senior class day. May 24 8 pm commencement address by Horace Haworth. 65 graduating seniors receive diplomas and awards.
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High Point
William P. Jones
Greensboro
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Sebtion
Horace Haworth
Local Officials Attend Statewide Safety Meet in Winston-Salem
The Lith annual statewide safety conference held yesterday in Winston-Salem drew High Point officials including City Manager Roy S. Braden Judge D. C. MacRae and Solicitor Thomas W. Sprinkle along with City Attorney Grover H. Jones. The session focused on establishing a traffic court and featured Judge MacRae on a panel addressing wartime terms of the Traffic Court.
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Winston-Salem
High Point
Roy S. Braden
D. C. MacRae
Thomas W. Sprinkle
Grover H. Jones
Judge MacRae
Price Panel Groups Announced by Board
The Guilford Ration board reorganizes into four price panels with a chairman for each. Owen Reese remains general chairman of the original panel. Appointed chairmen include Carl R. Barnes apparel, J. Shackelford and R. K. as seen for food restaurants, Joe Boyd durable goods and services, N. Garner farm products, with members C. C. Cox Ray Sith R. B. Culven and others.
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Carl R. Barnes
Apparel
Sam Tobias
L. E. York
J. B. Shackelford
Mrs. R
R. K
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Ray Sith
R. B. Culven
Joe Boyd
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C. A. Koontz
V. Kester
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N. L. Garner
Farm Products
R. D. Davis
John Austin
Lloyd K. Clodfelter
Miles-35 Experimental Fighter Designed by F. G. Miles
The Miles-35 is an experimental single engine fighter with wingtip rudders and front horizontal stabilizers for stability and visibility. It is a derivative of the Miles-39 designed by British engineer F. G. Miles and his wife Maxine, combining stability with improved pilot view.
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F. G. Miles
Maxine
Funeral Rites for Robert C. Cochran Postponed to Sunday
Funeral services for 46 year old Robert C. Cochran, who died Thursday morning, are moved from Saturday to Sunday at four o'clock. The Union Tabernacle on Prospect street will host the rites led by Rev. S. E. Taylor and Rev. C O Ruth. High Point Post No 619 of the VFW will provide pallbearers and oversee the graveside service at Oakwood cemetery.
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Prospect Street
S. E. Taylor
C O. L. Ruth
First Pilgrim Church
High Point Post
Oakwood Cemetery
Repair Permits Totals 755 This Morning
The building inspector issued permits totaling 755 with the largest at 300 for E. L. Greer of 210 Woodrow Avenue to paint a residence. Other permits include Ed Warren of 709 Scott Street 200 for painting M. C. Kellam of 814 Circle Drive 200 for painting W. C. Vail of 113 English Street 25 for painting and 411 South Main Street 30 for painting.
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Woodrow Avenue
Ed Warren
Scott Street
M. C. Kellam
Circle Drive
W. C. Vail
English Street
South Main Street
Kirby Withdraws From Legion Race In Charlotte
Robin S. Kirby of Charlotte, backed by multiple American Legion posts for department commander, announced he has withdrawn from the race.
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Robin S. Kirby
American Legion
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