War Labor Board role vs University duties questioned
A visiting committee at the University of North Carolina urges Dr. Frank Graham to reduce War Labor Board time and return to full university duties. They warn his absence harms university cohesion while noting wartime needs may justify action. trustees plan fall discussions to decide which public service to prioritize.
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Frank Graham
University of North Carolina
War Labor Board
Washington
Univer? Wast
Graham
Chapel Hill
WLB
Dr. Graham
Future of Flying: Postwar Air Travel To Accelerate
Aviation leaders forecast postwar boom in air cargo and passenger service. Orchids and bananas could ship without spoilage, a New York to London air ferry may run every few hours within ten years, and jet propulsion could redefine high altitude flight offering smooth, efficient travel.
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Glen L. Martin
United States
New York
London
William A. M. Burden
Senate committee warns Roosevelt over wartime mail seizure
A Senate judiciary subcommittee declared the Presidents seizure of the Montgomery Ward mail order house illegal and unconditional. Roosevelt argued courts would be slow, noting emergency powers granted by Congress. The panel warned dictatorial methods threaten democracy and urged clarity or curtailment of power.
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Senate Judiciary
Montgomery Ward
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Senate Committee
Voter Courage Over Apathy In Gubernatorial Campaign
The article praises active participation in the race between Dr. McDonald and Major Cherry, criticizing those who abstain from taking sides. It condemns mudslinging as unhealthy yet defends a heated contest as healthy for democracy and denounces aloof “superior” observers.
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Dr. McDonald
Major Cherry
Quotes From Various Officials On War Costs And Local Needs
A collection of remarks includes Mrs. Sam Lewis praising playground teachers, economists discussing postwar investment needs, and calls for better High Point library facilities. War era figures comment on voting hours and civic duties while a self-identified hoboboss speaks on hoboes as the nation's backbone.
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Sam Lewis
Roosevelt Gift Row and Navy Possum Tale
A Washington columnist riffs on critics opposing a US cruiser gift to Russia and jokes about Navy tales. He also recounts a humorous posssum incident at the Navy department and quips about Harold Ickes and rabbit transfers under H R 4404, amid remarks about Senator Chandler.
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U. S
Russia
Roosevelt
Stalin
Washington
Navy Department
Kay Parker
Ruth McCarthy
Miss Parker
Gordon Beecher
Commander Beecher
Navy
Beecher
Last Chance Vote Reminder and World News Snippet
Voters are urged to cast ballots by 6 30 pm highlighting concerns over government strength and civic duty. The piece notes Dodgers fans and a Korea bridge detail with a humorous quip about seating and shin kicking.
Quints of Dionne Family Still Stand Out Worldwide
The Dionne quintuplets remain the world’s only identical set. They speak English with a fine accent, show individual traits but act as a unit, and have adapted to school life. They adore New York and travel lightly, though parents fear crowds. The children stay on a strict routine with private schooling.
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Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
Roosevelt
Argentina
Allan Roy Dafoe
Marie
Ernest
Rose
Therese
Dionne
New York
Toronto
Superior
Wisconsin
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Hobo Benson
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Lucy G. Dickinson
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Happy Chandler
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Jerry Voorhis
California
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