Tough decision on US policy toward China’s civil strife
The article argues the United States faces a dilemma in aid to Chiang Kai-shek against the Chinese communists. It questions sending planes and equipment or pursuing a hands off policy while considering Soviet influence and the danger of turning China into a postwar clash between communism and Western democracy. The piece urges using existing international machinery to resolve the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
China
United States
Chiang Kai-Shek
Sun
Chiang
Orient
Eighth Route Army
Chungking
Soviet
Russia
Labor Management Conference Opens in Washington DC
The labor management conference began at 11 30 a m in Washington with Chief Justice Walter P Stacy presiding and President Truman addressing at 12 15 p m The piece notes the event may yield arbitration or conciliation actions while stressing democratic principles and orderly settlement of strikes. The book Living Costs in World War II is cited to discuss whether real income has risen or fallen since 1940 and how that affects measuring living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Walter P. Stacy
North Carolina Supreme Court
Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress of Industrial Organization
Labor
London
America
Uniform premium rules aim for banking policy parity
The Capitol Square Insurance section notes the banking commission targets loan agency policies with uniform premium rates, while industrial banks remain clear. Uniformity efforts since 1929 have extended to small personal loan agencies and now require identical rates for supporting insurance policies, effective December 1. The Fish Department highlights Western North Carolina fish initiatives as materials are gathered for a site.
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Insurance
Gurney P. Hood
Bank Commission
Insurance Department
Banking Commission
State Banking Department
General Assembly
Fish—Department of Conservation and Development
North Carolina
Morning view of Morganton area fish hatchery and lake program
Lynn Nisbet notes a mouth bass hatchery near Morganton with construction planned this month. TVA expert Dr. R W Eschmyer tours mountain lakes to bolster a statewide lake fishing program involving TVA dams and other artificial lakes and streams. The piece also discusses sheep losses to stray dogs and the need for stronger enforcement of a dog tax to reimburse farmers.
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Morganton
R. W. Eschmyer
Tennessee Valley Authority
Eschmyer
TVA
Department of Agriculture
Robert Harris
Chatham County
Raleigh
Harris Haa
Postwar G I bill wrinkle lets veterans finish fast
In the G I bill, a high school graduate veteran can complete four years of college and near a law degree within the allowed time. The government pays up to 500 dollars per ordinary school year defined as 30 to 38 weeks, potentially enabling year-round study beyond traditional calendars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland Evans, Jr
Jack Stinnett
Washington
Veterans Administration
Veterans face accelerated schooling after war
By Jack Stinnett, schools tested with veteran programs that compress four years into about two and a half. The plan allows a year and a half for a start on postgraduate study, with no vacations to slow the pace. Credit for at least one semester’s work may apply to returning ex students.
Soldier Gripe on Treatment and Demobilization Woes
A wartime letter exposes GI complaints about officer arrogance and caste, sloppy housing, and unequal respect in Japan and the United States. Soldiers fear demobilization eroding rank and authority as cases of delayed notices and transport extend wait times.
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West Point
G.I
Japan
Gripes of World War II Prisoners Spark Call for Inquiry
By George Sokolsky argues that U.S. prisoners of war and service members abroad face unfair treatment under the point system and discharge process. He urges a non-military commission to investigate claims of food raids by officers, use of USO bands for officers, and transfer punishments, to assess the reserve officer system and overall army morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Africa
Asia
American
Congress
Secretary of War
U.S
Washington Youth Vandalism Sparks Democracy Debate
In a Washington diary style report, a writer laments a drinking clique of high schoolers and Halloween vandals who claim rights to destruction. He argues civic distrust, partisan hate, and a failing democracy allow youth misdeeds to go unpunished and questions whether a dictatorship is the only restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
No American Will Be Cowed Arise and Assert Yourselves
A civic exhortation urges decent citizens to resist evil influence and defend democracy. It stresses knowing children and schools, opposing imposition, and maintaining decency as a force for good against manipulation by crowed or foolish authorities.
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America
Mrs. Roosevelt
Hitler
Truman row with Doughton over North Carolina trip
North Carolina congressman Robert Doughton and others criticize President Truman after a canceled Raleigh visit. Doughton, known as Muley, laments lost political leverage and questions labor issues cited for the change while Flashing sympathy from Tar Heel leaders and local officials over costly preparations and disrupted plans.
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Bob” Hannegan
Truman
National Democratic
White House
North Carolina
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
House
Tar Heel
Georgia
Oklahoma
Bob” Coughton
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Capitol Square
By Lynn Nisbet
George Sokolsky
C.O
England
Germany
Matta
Paul Mallon
By Ray Tucker
Capitol
North Carlina
Ways and Means
Sam Rayburn
Muley
Capitol Hill
Rayburn
John W. McCormack
Mr. Truman
Coughton
Clyde R. Hoey
Mr. Doughton
Mr. Coughton
Schnellenbach
Missouri
New York
Tennessee
Kentucky
Robert Kerr
Bob
Mister Breger
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