Cherry's Prestige Question After House Speakership Effort
SAPITOL correspondent Lynn Nisbet argues Governor-elect Cherry risked prestige by trying to settle the House Speaker race ahead of the General Assembly. The piece notes historical gubernatorial influence, outlines three possible courses, and praises the frank Cherry-Umstead approach while acknowledging potential prestige loss in the short term.
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Absentee ballots and the NC Democratic voting history
The author questions the civilian absentee ballot law in North Carolina arguing for legislative reform by the General Assembly. They condemn past Democratic-leaning fraud while noting selective use against Republicans and criticize partial rules committee influence on election outcomes.
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Fifth Column Warns of American Fifth Columnists
W A B warns that postwar peace must be prudent and watchful for a fifth column in America. He cites German tactics and cites Edward Smythe’s anti Judaism and anti communism rhetoric as dangerous propaganda. He calls for vigilance to prevent internal subversion and future wars.
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Capitol Square Trial and Public Hearings on Tryon Palace
Clarence Stone, veteran legislator from Rockingham County and a state advisory commission member, was seen hurrying to Fayetteville Street for a public hearing on making the Tryon Palace site in New Bern a state park. Mrs. J E Latham donated 100000 dollars and pledged up to 250000 more for restoration if the state assumes ownership amid a likely negative budget commission stance. Separately, Raleigh hosts talk on the next House speakership amid remarks about gentlemen’s agreements. Officials of the Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad plan a November 29 inspection trip from Goldsboro to Morehead City led by Gov. Broughton, Gov. elect Cherry, and navy brass, noting the line’s growth as a major state transport asset. Also, Capus Waynick, head of the North Carolina venereal disease institute, returned from St. Louis after attending an international conference.
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North Carolina Leads Nation in Venereal Disease Education Efforts
Lynn Nisbet notes progress in venereal disease prevention and treatment based on army medical corps reports. The North Carolina venereal disease education institute is praised for its impact, supplying literature to the armed forces, navy, and overseas, as part of a broad public health campaign. In agriculture, North Carolina reports corn as a universal major crop across all counties with 1944 production estimated at 51.5 million bushels, about ten percent above the ten year average, at 22 bushels per acre.
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Record unions clash with Petrillo over proposed tax on records
The music union led by Cesar Petrillo seeks a tax on every U S record to fund unemployment relief, arguing records cost jobs. Washington pressures him as major labels NBC RCA and Columbia watch for change while musicians numbers rise from 130000 in 1920 to 160000 in 1940.
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Petrillo Tax Plan Dominates Music Industry Debate
George Sokolsky criticizes James Petrillo for a purported legal tax scheme on record sales and musician royalties. He argues the plan shifts costs to the public, quadrupling taxes through deductions and threatens broader economic impact. The column denounces the methods as a sewer of history while highlighting political leverage and potential consequences for consumers and artists alike.
Pace of postwar peace talks to stretch into spring
Washington dispatch notes negotiations on postwar peace will be slow through winter with final agreement likely by spring. Stettinius says new talks won’t proceed until after year’s start, while Dumbarton Oaks disputes show nine tenths of agreement depends on text details. Armament issues and future handling of United Nations disputes loom as key postwar themes.
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Secret weapons and armament control shape peace prospects
The author argues that secret weapons and arming policies decide war outcomes. He notes Russia's unknown capabilities could have deterred invasion and cites Finland's WWII role. Effective inspection of armaments across nations, including Russia and the United States, is essential to prevent hidden rearming amid political debates.
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Notes of a Newspaperman on Politics and Truth
The author argues for factual reporting to counter propaganda after the campaign. It references the Dies Committee and PAC leadership, calls for reform by a new Congress, and notes historical quotes and public figures. It comments on isolationists, media figures, and political shifts shaping public discourse.
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