Judgeships and Post Offices For Tar Heel Republicans
RALFIGH NOV. 12 Considerable interest has been shown over the status of federal judgeships in western North Carolina. Judge Yates Webb nears retirement but captiol gossip says he may delay retirement two years to block a Democratic successor if Republicans lose control. Similar speculation surrounds other high appointive posts like Under Secretary of War Kenneth Royall as congressional majorities shift.
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Ralfigh
North Carolina
Yates Webb
Senate
Kenneth Royall
Civil Service
Hatch
Trigger Fish Color Change Highlighted in Afield Note
Afield notes the trigger fish can shift its color instantly amid excitement or distress. The pigment changes occur rapidly, reflecting mood or environment as the fish adapts its appearance.
Cotton futures trading limits proposed by Dodd and Anderson
Probe findings urge sharply reduced futures transactions and new regulatory safeguards. Anderson suggests capping speculative cotton futures at 30 000 bales per day or held, with hedging exemptions. Dodd warns action if violations are found amid disorderly market conditions hurting growers and processors.
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Dodd
Anderson
Wickersham
Department
Truman and Republicans clash over post election policies
The article reports on party leaders reacting to Truman's post election stance as Democrats worry over a drift left, while Republican National Chairman Carroll Reece says the election mandate binds all federal officials. Truman asserts executive authority remains with him and his associates, signaling possible continued independence from Republican pressure.
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Publica
Truman
Carroll Reece
Senate
House
Congress
White House
Good Ship Library Sails Through National Book Week History
A nostalgic account marks the High Point public library's opening during National Book Week and traces its voyages from Port City Hall to the old post office on South Main and finally to 412 North Main. The piece notes passenger counts, cargo growth, leadership changes, and hopes for a new building in coming years.
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High Point Public Library
H.P.P.L
Marianne Martin
Port City Hall
Council Chamber
Martha Anne Kendrick
Martin
Kendrick
Willie Welch
Nancy K. Poston
South Main Street
Margaret Teague
Library Board
City Council
North Main Street
Nagano depicted anguished over war prospects in March drawing
The article portrays Adm. Osami Nagano as he imagines Emperor Hirohito in distress about a possible defeat in war while militarists rehearse for a sneak attack.
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Osami Nagano
Hirohito
UN talks focus on disarmament and arms control
Molotov led the dispute in atomic energy control discussions under the United Nations. Bevin concentrated most of his dinner speech on Britain’s support for universal arms control, while Byrnes mentioned the issue only briefly.
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United Nations
Molotov
Bevin
Britain
Byrnes
Feathers colored by pigment and feather structure
A Sports Afield note explains feather colors arise from chemical pigments and the microscopic arrangement of the feathers, affecting hue through light interaction.
Price Tag On GM Cars Boosted By $100
Detroit November 12 GM president Co E Wilson announced immediate price increases of $100 on GM passenger cars and trucks to align with production costs. Ford Chrysler actions remained unchanged as OPA rules and appliance price adjustments were noted.
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Detroit
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Wilson
OPA
Podaire
Delco
Ford Motor Co
Korea divided in two at the 38th parallel in war era
The article notes Korea’s strategic value and division by the 38th parallel with the north under Russia and the south under the United States. It recalls wartime talks with Roosevelt Churchill and Chiang Kai-shek in Cairo about Korea gaining freedom in due course, now uncertain.
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New England
Korea
Russia
United States
Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Chiang Kai-shek
Cairo
Party Woes Ease as GOP Quietly Chooses Next House Leader
Worries over a rift in the GOP as caucus selects a successor for the House next January. Rayburn may yield to McCormack amid possible Cox bid, with harmonization urged. Labor strife includes United Mine Workers wage talks and was joined by Allis-Chalmers and TWA disputes. Maritime strike talks resume in San Francisco as Los Angeles Guild unit accepts a 14 percent wage hike.
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House
Eugene E. Cox
Georgia
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Rayburn
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
AFL
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Allis-Chalmers
West Allis
Wis
AFL Trans World
Allis- Chalmers
Cio-United Auto Workers
Chicago
Thomas
Cio-Uaw
TWA Siudemieries
Washington
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Labor Department
Los Angeles Herald-Express
CIO American Newspaper Guild
CIO News Vendors
Afl-Allied Printing Trades
No Violence Report After Krug Lewis Meeting
A fragment notes there was no violence and no report on progress from yesterday's first meeting between Krug and Lewis, with no hints about any advances disclosed.
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Krug
Lewis
Krug and Lewis Conference Postponed One Day
A planned Interior Department meeting between Secretary Krug and John L. Lewis to resume soft coal mining contract talks was postponed for 24 hours. No reason given. aide said no comment. The session was rescheduled for 2 30 p.m. Wednesday.
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Washington
Interior Krug
John L
Lewis
Krug
Interior Department
Revival Services Set by Reverend Bullock in Thomasville
Rev R L Bullock will hold a revival at the Pentecostal Holiness church on Cemetery street starting Sunday November 17 for two weeks. Services are at 7 30 each night and the public is cordially invited.
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Thomasville
R. L. Bullock
Pentecostal Holiness Church
Cemetery Street
King’s speech opens new Parliament amid wartime guard
The king’s message to the second parliament under the labor government urged democracy, peace negotiations with Germany, and removal of occupation burdens. He proposed a defense ministry uniting air, sea, and land services, tighter stock controls, and a cotton market amendment while affirming Commonwealth ties and global prosperity goals.
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London
Scotland Yard
Labor
Irish Republican Army
Germany
Defense Ministry
Ministry of Defense
London Stock Exchange
British Commonwealth
Britain
Trade Winds by Louis M Bohneider New York
A column of business notes and forecasts covering household items and consumer trends. It cites widespread sealskin processing in St Louis, drywall and curtain wear, expected holiday cranberry supply, and a rise in beef quality. It mentions silk auctions, asphalt roofing demand, and corporate ownership links for GE, Hupp, and Bakelite.
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New York
St. Louis
United States
Phillipines
Markets swing as decontrols spark early gains
New York stock prices rise at dawn with leaders showing mixed gains after decontrols. United States Plywood splits two for one, while firms like St Joseph Lead and General Motors advance. American Water Works and Sears slip as cotton futures open lower before noon.
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New York
U. S. Plywood
St. Joseph Lead
Anaconda
International Nickel
Ated Chemical
General Motors
Chrysler
Great Northern
Allied Chemical
Commonwealth & Southern
American Waterworks
Air Reduction
Douglas Aircraft
Kennecott
American Telephone
Southern Railway
Sears Roebuck
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago livestock market report round up
Salable hogs 11 000 and cattle 9 500 traded with active demand and mixed tone. Hogs quoted 23 75 to 24.00 early, later 23 75 to 23.90, sows 23.00 to 23.25. Cattle and calves 9 805 total with feeders and yearlings 23.00 to 30.00, top fed yearling steers 34.00, vealers 21.00, canners 9.75 to 11.50. Stock cattle slow but steady with select feeder steers 18.40 for 625 pounds.
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Chicago
USDA
Oyster Supper at VFW Home Draws 250 Guests
About 250 members and veterans attended the annual oyster stew at the local VFW post home on West Broad Street last night. The Ladies auxiliary served the meal and after a short business session with remarks from Commander J. F. Sommers and Quartermaster T. Potts, dancing followed for members and guests.
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Veterans of Foreigners
West Broad Street
J. F. Sommers
T. Potts
Mechanicsville Council Plans Music Program
Mechanicsville Council No 347 JOUAM holds its regular meeting at 7 30 tonight. Special entertainment arranged with music by the Little Briggs sisters. All members urged to attend and bring visitors.
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Mechanicsville Council
J.O.U.A.M
Little Briggs
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