Like Father Like Son Franklin D Roosevelt Jr and O Max Gardner Jr in NC politics
The piece discusses O Max Gardner Jr potential bid for Congress, mirroring his father’s public path. It notes Gardner’s education at State College and UNC Chapel Hill, Army service, Young Democrats activity, university trustee roles, and a cautious stance on running while suggesting a later federal bid might follow.
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Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelts
FDR
North Carolina
O. Max Gardner, Jr
Bulwinkle
Gardner
Max
Max, Jr
State College
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Young Democrats
Dark Horse
Shelby
Roosevelt
New Navy Chief Sherman Faces Unification Challenges
Vice Admiral Forrest P. Sherman, the new chief of naval operations, must win Senate confirmation and contend with ongoing Congress inquiries into Adm. Louis Denfeld’s ouster. The piece notes Sherman’s unity stance, his role in the 1946 unification compromise, and the aim for a service-wide defense structure suited to the United States.
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Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Louis E. Denfeld
Sherman
Navy Air Force
Congress
Senate
Denfeld
House Armed Services Committee
Truman
Matthews
Navy
Eisenhower
United States
Army
Air Force
Browder backs government on Communist belief in violence
Earl Browder, deposed head of the U S Communist party, argues that William Z Foster and other convicted conspirators support violent revolution. Browder labels Foster a revisionist and asserts the party still believes force is necessary for power.
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Earl Browder
U.S
Communist Party
Browder
William Z. Foster
Foster
Patter Graphics and Satirical Sayings by M L Patrick
A compact collection of wry observations on appearances salesmanship taxation and self knowledge attributed to M L Patrick. The quips critique how clothes opinions executives and ads shape perceptions and budgets with dry humor and sharp lines.
Heroes Talk In Moments Of Courage And Odd Remarks
A Washington wartime column recalls Sgt Morris Floulacker who saved a Bolivian pilot from the Potomac after a fatal crash, noting he spoke plainly and laughed at his own heroism. It also mentions a Veep Waltz song, a National Press Club gathering, and a recipe for baked squid sent by Jack Smith of International News Pictures.
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Washington
T/Segt
Morris J. Floulacker
Rios Bridoux
Potomac
National Airport
Young Flounlacker
Eastern Airlines
Mac
Barkley
National Press Club
American Legion
Legion
Joseph Davidson
Wilbur Pickett
Jack Smith
International News Pictures
Mr. Smith
Communists in CIO Ties Stir Steel Strike Debate
The piece argues that Phil Murray and John L. Lewis shape anti communist and pension policy within the CIO and steel industry. It cites noncontributory pension systems, fiduciary fund risks, and the Bethlehem settlement as weaknesses exploited by management and workers alike, warning rising prices threaten the broader economy.
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Bethlehem
Phil Murray
Co. L. O
John L. Lewis
Julius A. Krug
Interior
Ena
C.so
Murray
John L. Jesun
Virtualankruptcy
Record 1949 Pear Crop Surges Amid War Demand
Prices received by citrus and non citrus growers rose sharply in the early 1940s due to wartime demand. The 1949 pear crop is estimated at 35.9 million bushels as of October 1, 36 percent above 1948. Tobacco use in cigarettes expected at 1.2 billion pounds. Meat under Federal inspection for the week ending October 30 totals 332 million pounds. The soybean once held sacred status in China as a major legume.
Broadway Notes and Theater Scenes in New York
Walter Says Worry Is a Rocking Chair as Janet Blair steps into Nellie Forbush in touring South Pacific. Pinza paints aquamarine eyes for Mary Martin portrait. Celeste Holm and others receive tweaks and praise. Headlines cover theater gossip, reviews, and industry notes from New York's stage world.
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Walter
Janet Blair
Mary Martin
Nellie Forbush
Pinza
Mary
Urban League Fund
la Martin
Alpha and Omega
Celeste Holm
S. N. Behrman
Broaday
T. Ratigan
Browning
Patrica Morison
Patrica
Maurice Evan
Coronet Theatre
Hat Maker’s 1842 Letter Reveals Money Struggles in North Carolina
An 1842 letter from David Beard of Jamestown area to his son James in Illinois depicts dire money shortages, debts, hat trade woes, and family notes. It records market conditions, slave references, livestock, and local happenings as Beard anticipates selling hats in Greensboro to raise funds.
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David Beard
Florence Village
Jamestown
James Beard
Ilinois
Beard
Ruth Lindenberger
N. C
Mary Wheeler
Esther Stephens
George
John Beard
John
Court
Greensboro
Russia
Folgen
Stokes
William
Alvaron
South Carolina
Dave
Mississippi
Lydia
Guyer
John Guyer
Lydia Beard
Walker
D. Beard
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D. A. Rawley
C. W. Patterson, JR
Charles B. Loflin
Earl
Patter Graphics
Socrates
M. L. Patrick
The
George Dixon
Barnee
Winchester
CIO
George Sokolsky
New York
Walter Winchell
Aisleman Chapman
Regina
Jane Pickens
Timesman
Atkinson
the Cinemagicians
Chicago
Alan Ladd
Glen Ford
Janet Leigh
Mary Ryan
Marsha Hunt
Marsha
France
Hooper
Equity
CBS
Godfrey
Hildegarde
Maid
Bobby Clark
Mae West
Fonda
Bolger
Lunterfur
Martin
Vinshinsky
Parme
J. Russell
L. Turner
B. Grable
U. S
Paul Revere
Sibyl Ludington
Bette Davis
Max Lerner
N. Y. Post
Helen Hakinson
Washington Air
Ha-Hatoon
H. L. Ickes
Dulles
N. Y. Times
Ickes
Franco
Bigot Armstrong
Hitler
W. A. Bivins
Manitoba
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