Rumor on Hull Resignation and Wallace Role Circulates
A Washington rumor says Secretary Hull, hospitalized, may resign and Vice President Wallace could replace him if Roosevelt is re-elected. The President dodges direct denial or confirmation, citing campaign rumors and the administration's foreign relations record. Roosevelt touts frankness despite spreading speculation.
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Who Should Lead NCEA The Secretary Question
Raleigh reports say Dr. Ralph McDonald, a former governor candidate and current NCEA president, appears to have the inside track for secretary. Observers note his popularity and political skill but warn his adversaries and past mudslinging could hinder school advocacy during the forthcoming legislative session.
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Roosevelt Pushes Vote Access and Company Time
The President urges all qualified electors to vote next Tuesday and asks employers to allow time off and not dock workers for voting. He warns that private firms on government contracts could face penalties if employees lack sufficient voting time, signaling political pressure via executive directives. Citizens may resist government by threat sometime soon.
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One American Vote and Conscience in Election Day
The piece urges individual voter integrity, rejecting group influence and betting, urging voters to act by personal belief. It contrasts Al Smith and current candidates Roosevelt and Dewey, arguing Election Day treats each citizen as equal before the public.
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The American right to vote as a personal duty
By George Sokolsky argues Americans gain power not by party but by casting a conscience vote. He recalls voting across parties from 1932 to 1944 and notes the rare duty to vote even when a candidate cannot win. He contrasts free expression with Communist tactics and reflects on voting during his long exclusion from polling abroad.
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Farm land fears loom after war ends warns government
The Farm Security Administration cautions that land values exceed sustainable levels based on production for years and warns speculators are buying farms for profit. Officials note land price rises vary by region and fear foreclosures if prices drop after Europe’s war ends. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics sees the next two years as critical for real estate markets.
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Farm Buying Tips for Postwar Plans Warn of Foreclosures
The department warns war workers and businesses buying farms after World War I to study crop history from 1933 to 1940, assess farm productivity water and road access power and services, project living costs and savings, and inspect the farm before purchase to avoid foreclosures later.
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Roosevelt Moves Before Election Amid Stilwell Controversy
Washington reports recall of General Stilwell from China linked to Chiang Kai-shek objections, while Dewey gains support among union voters. Letters from front-line soldiers note dissatisfaction with conditions and hint at a desire for change. Analysts cite AFL and CIO tensions and Dewey’s disclosures as campaign leverage in key states.
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Capita Square Money and License Plate Debates
North Carolina campaign funds show slow growth after an initial surge with about 500 dollars in the women’s quota toward a 1920 target. The national Democratic effort strained by state costs, while contributions rise, aided by 4500 donor names. License plate debate shifts from one to two tags as officials cite identification needs and negligible cost differences.
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Ickes as Isolationist Chairman Fight Shapes 1930s Politics
Paul Mallon Ickes might lead the foreign relations committee if Republicans win the Senate. Johnson helped Ickes land the Interior post, while Roosevelt faced crop insurance debates and party rivalries. Truman’s praise of isolationism drew criticism from Democrats and strained alliances.
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Debate Over Auto Tag Policy Sparks Statewide Debate
Ward argues two tags are needed for effective traffic enforcement, while records show recovery and accident rates do not justify the change. The Salisbury editor contends the issue is whether to revert to prewar procedures or to adopt wartime simplifications, with the two-tag plan moving forward despite skepticism.
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On Broadway and Beyond FDR A Portrait in Anecdotes
A long, anecdote filled profile sketches Franklin D Roosevelt from childhood to wartime leadership. It covers his upbringing, education, tastes in food and entertainment, family life, letters, and his public persona as a disciplined, guarded leader with a penchant for puzzles and naval books.
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