1944 Hollywood election clash features Styles campaign
Hollywood faces a dramatic election scene as Hal Styles seeks Congress in the 15th district amid Klan charges and rival endorsements. Democrats unite behind Styles despite opposition, with unions wavering and the Dies committee probe shaping a high stakes fight. Styles highlights radio outreach, veterans aid, and jobs for returning servicemen.
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William Rutledge
Central Press
Hollywood
Cal
Hal Styles
Congress
Filmtown
Styles
House of Representatives
John M. Costello
Thomas E. Dewey
Los Angeles
Ku Klux Klan
New York Evening Graphic
Bn-Line
Harry James Styles
Mike
New York City
Walter Winchell
Graphic
Hollywood Democratic Committee
Dewey-Bricker
Gordon McDonough
Fulton
Representative Costello
Dies Committee
Costello
California
Holywood
McDonough
KKK
United
Political clash over war leadership and term limits
A campaign speech accuses the president of aiding enemies and risking constitutional government while urging voters on November 7 to back reforms. Ferree says Democrats align with Republicans to secure a GOP victory and favors a two term limit for presidents. York praises wartime industry but criticizes court packing and fears dictatorship if power concentrates.
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Henderson
Ferree
York
Supreme Court
Judge Demands Blameless Behavior
In Thomasville on Friday Judge Howard Steed sentenced Burnell Sharp for immoral vagrancy to the Industrial Farm for women with conditions including staying apart from men, avoiding streets at night, reporting for treatment, and paying court costs. Several men faced bonds and other charges, with outcomes ranging from fines to suspended sentences.
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Thomasville
Howard Steed
Burnell Sharp
Davidson County
Paul Warner
Leon Suggs
John Hicks
Superior Court
South Side
Mamie Lovelace
Co. C. Bodenheimer
Frank Aulbert
High Point
Mrs. Lois Maness Dies After Illness at 41
Mrs. Lois Maness 41, wife of Henry H. Maness, died at a local hospital shortly after 11 last night after a period of declining health. She was born October 1, 1903 in Lee County and moved to the city 17 years ago from Thomasville. Survived by her husband, two daughters, seven brothers, and a stepmother. funeral will be Sunday at Highland Methodist Church with Rev. S. W. Johnson and Rev. S. E. Taylor officiating. interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Lois Maness
Henry H. Maness
Maness
Lee County
Jeff and
Gertrude Beal Oldham
Thomasville
W. C
J. C. Talley
City
Palmer Oldham
Frank Oldham
Garfield Oldham
Gulf
J. D. Oldham
U. S. Army
Italy
Donald Oldham
Holland
Steadman Oldham
Sanford
Alvis Oldham
Fort Jackson
Nan Oldham
Koonce Funeral Home
Young Street
Highland Methodist Church
S. W. Johnson
S. E. Taylor
Gospel Tabernacle
Prospect Street
Oakwood Cemetery
Seaman Madden in Navy Hospital in New Guinea
Seaman L. C. Madden Jr., son of L. C. Madden Sr. and Mrs. Madden, has spent five months in a Navy hospital in New Guinea with tropical fever. His father disclosed the condition yesterday and said recovery is expected soon.
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L. C. Madden, Jr
L. C. Madden
SGT. LAMBETH HOME VISIT DURING FURLOUGH AT LOCAL HOME
First Sergeant Guy H. Lambeth and Mrs. Lambeth are spending a furlough from Fort Dix New Jersey with family and friends. Lambeth has been stationed at Fort Dix for three months and Mrs. Lambeth, formerly Irene Smith, has lived in nearby Pemberton New Jersey.
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Lambeth
Guy H. Lambeth
Fort Dix
N. J
Sgt. Lambeth
Mrs Lambeth
Mies Irene Smith
Pemberton
Cpl Wood Arrives at Welch Convalescent Center Florida
Cpl John D Wood formerly of 426 Tate Street has reached Welch Convalescent hospital in Daytona Beach Fla, Army reconditioning center. His wife Clara resides in Rossville Ga. He enlisted in 1942 and spent 16 months in the South Pacific.
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Cpl. Wood
Florida
John D. Wood
Tate Street
Welch Convalescent Hospital
Army
Daytona Beach
Fla
Clara
Rossville
South Pacific
Pvt Smith Receives Wings and Boots of Paratroops
Pvt. Paul F. Smith, husband of Mrs. Bette Ruth Smith of 1101 East Russell Street, has earned the right to wear Wings and Boots with the U S Army Paratroops after four weeks of jump training and five jumps including a night tactical combat landing.
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Pvt. Smith
Paul F. Smith
Bette Ruth Smith
East
Russell Street
United States Army
Fort Benning
Robert M. Craven Visits Family on Furlough
Pfe Robert M Craven arrived yesterday on furlough from Camp Sibert Alabama to visit his parents Mr and Mrs J B Craven of 1620 North Main Street.
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Pfe
Robert M. Craven
Camp Sibert
Alabama
J. B. Craven
North Main Street
Return of Henry G. Kimzey from Southwest Pacific service
Henry G. Kimzey son of Thomas W. Kimzey of 919 Asheboro Street has returned to North Carolina after 28 months of service in the Southwest Pacific. He was processed at Fort Bragg Reception Station No. 4 and returned to the United States under War Department rotation.
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Pacific
Henry G. Kimzey
Thomas W. Kimzey
Asheboro Street
North Carolina
Southwest Pacific
Fort Bragg
War Departments
Portland Navy man killed in Southwest Pacific
Don Kruse of Portland Oregon was killed in line of duty in the Southwest Pacific area while serving in communications for the Navy. He was the nephew of Mrs Claiborne H Rhodes of this city and had visited High Point, where he was known to many locals.
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Don Kruse
Portland
Ore
Claiborne
H. Rhodes
Southwest Pacific
Rhodes
Navy
High Point
Lonnie Morrison Dies After Long Illness
Lonnie Morrison 54 died at his home on Tryon Street after four years of declining health and two months of serious condition. Born June 14, 1890 in Hope county, he moved to this city 25 years ago from Graham. Survived by wife Beatrice and nine grandchildren. three sons Vernon, Leo, and Dennis in Army service. sister Maude. brothers Thorn and Will. Funeral arrangements incomplete. body at Koonce Funeral Home.
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Lonnie Morrison
Tryon Street
Hope County
Alexander and
Jane Morrison
Graham
Beatrice Morrison
Vernon Morrison
U. 8
Army
France
Leo Morrison
Fort Knox
Dennis Morrison
Italy
Maude Morrison
Thorn Morrison
This City
Will Morrison
Koonce Funeral Home
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Laura I Smith in Stokes County
Funeral services for Mrs Laura Isabella Smith 85 widow of John J Smith were held at Mt Olive Church Stokes County. The Rev E T Sims and Rev Julian S Hopkins conducted a service with Harry Wester singing. Pallbearers were Mrs Smiths grandsons Ellis Marvin Herman Lester Howard Leonard. Burial followed in the church cemetery. A stray laundry tip appears in the text.
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Laura I. Smith
Laura Isabella. Smith
John J. Smith
High Point
Rt. 3
Mt. Olive Church
Stokes County
E. T. Sims
Julian S. Hopkins
Green Street Baptist Church
Harry Wester
Hopkins
Revival Sermon Ends as Dr Jordan Seeks Final Lessons
Dr G Ray Jordan of Charlotte concluded a revival series at First Methodist Church with a sermon on What I Want Before I Die. He urged listeners to reflect on desires to be fulfilled before death while stressing noble aims, clear thinking, love, and sacrifice aligned with Paul’s example.
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First Methodist Church
G. Ray Jordan
Charlotte
Emile Serposs
Paul
Christ
Jesus
God
TIT FOR TAT Inauspicious play hinders slam in bridge deal
South misses a technical chance to cash in on club distribution in a grand slam. West safeguards by cashing spades after the first club lead, and East gains a later club trick. The expert line would have stripped hearts and spades before a second club to force West with the king.
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West
South
North
Declarrer
Declarer
East
Two Injured As Car Overturns On East Lexington
William Justice, 25, of 318 West Russell Street and R W Newman of 205 East Lexington Avenue were hurt but not seriously when their car lost control on a curve on East Lexington Avenue at 11 p m. The vehicle struck a telephone pole and rolled several times. Justice suffered scalp wounds and Newman bruises and scratches. Both were treated at the Washington Street branch of High Point Memorial Hospital and discharged. Police say Justice was speeding and a charge of reckless driving was filed.
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William Justice
Russell Street
R. W. Newman
Lexington Avenue
Justice
Newman
Washington Street
High Point Memorial Hospital
Romania Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Japan
Romania has decided to sever diplomatic relations with Japan, the Domei news agency reported, in a FCC recorded broadcast.
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Romania
San Francisco
Novy
Japan
Domei
Federal Communications Commission
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