Choice Of Men Not Issues In North Carolina Governor Race
The Associated Press round-up contrasts Gregg Cherry and Ralph McDonald on state finance yet stresses the real choice is the type of man voters want. McDonald is suave and polished, Cherry blunt but experienced, with the outcome decided by Democrats next Saturday.
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Associated Press
Paign
Gregg Cherry
Ralph McDonald
Cherry
McDonald
Major Cherry
Dr. McDonald
Dory
North Carolina
Huey Long
Gastonia
House
Senate
Forrestal
Secret transfer of American cruisers to Russia debated
A column argues Americans would object to secrecy in a potential transfer of U S Navy cruisers to the Soviet Union. The piece cites Senators and White House censorship claims, urging disclosure to the public which owns the ships and questions the rationale behind any stealth deal.
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Russia
Ray Tucker
Enterprise
Tucker
White House
Stephen Early
High Point Farm Center praised for progress and ties to industry and agriculture
The Farm Center launch effort earns thanks to the Chamber of Commerce committee and local merchants and manufacturers. The piece extols North Carolina as a balanced state and argues stronger industrial growth requires farm development, urging closer city rural ties for mutual benefit.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee
High Point
North Carolina
Public voices reflect wartime concerns in High Point
Residents discuss poppy drives and veteran rehabilitation, store closures, fireman recruitment woes, canning sugar registrations, and local plans for a new MCA building and ball park. Community members also praise volunteers and note summer uniforms for WAC recruiters.
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Earl Gibson
Franco American Breakthroughs Slow Nazi Resistance Near Cassino
Allied forces in Italy press the breakthrough south of Cassino as French troops exploit a mountain weak point in the Gustav line. German defenses falter under concentrated pressure while British and Polish forces renew attacks toward Piedmont and the Liri valley. Allied strategy stretches German manpower, with heavy bombing of Italian rail lines and the Brenner pass to hamper reinforcements.
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Cassino
Liri
Hitler Line
Piedmonte
Polh
Cmne
England
von Ronstedt
France
Italy
Vitebsk
Grant
Richmond
Brenner Pass
Rome
Appian Way
Hitler
Differences Over Public Opinion of New Secretary
Readers debate the merits of the newly appointed secretary as differing opinions emerge. The article notes support and criticism from local voices and reflects broader community concerns.
Beans and Pie in Washington Satirizes Senate Dining
In a May 25 column Beans and Pie mocks a CIO clip sheet cartoon showing two bloated senators at a subsidized Senate restaurant and notes real dining fare, including 15 cent bean soup, is unimpressive. The piece recalls a veteran picket line episode and jokes about Admiral King at a Navy PR farewell.
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Navy
James V. Forrestal
Wall Street
Washington
Jimmy” Forrestal
Frank Knox
Political Action Committee
CIO
Senate
John L. Lewis
House
Capitol
Guild
Manhattan
Long Island
Jamaica
Casper Milquet
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National
Aneve
Lesington Ave
Chinatown
Benry
Chungking
W. J. Bennett
American Legion
Advillary
George Edwards
Alvin H. Hoover
Frances Wiles
War Price and Ration Board
Ywca Red Cross
Catherine Cross
Charles CC. Wimbish
A. J. Koonce
Guasie Heifner
WAC
Washington Reporting
Paul Mallon
Pico
Nowise
Jack Stinnett
Britannia
Ernest J. King
King
United States Fleet
National Press Club
Leland P. Lovette
Lovette
Mayflower
Admiral King
Private
Breger Abroad
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