High Point Sports Boosts City as Bison and Panthers Shine
The High Point Bison rout Reynolds of Winston-Salem 32 to 0 to win the western state high school title while Raleigh teams beat Rocky Mount 39 to 6 to claim their spot. High Point College Panthers edged Appalachian 13 to 12 as townspeople cheer a sports minded city poised for a statewide championship game in High Point.
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High Point
Reynolds High
Winston-Salem
Raleigh
Rocky Mount
Burlington
Bison
Tony Son
Homer McCoy
Curt McDonald
Panthers
High Point College
Appalachian
Collegians
Boone Boys
Ralph James
James
Grantland Rice
Outside experts to survey UNC hospital site
The state medical care commission will have a committee of leading national medical foundations and hospitals survey the state and provide location recommendations for the proposed University of North Carolina hospital. Their findings will be presented to the next legislature, aiming for unbiased expert input free from local prejudice.
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University of North Carolina
Why North Carolina Observes Fourth Thursday Thanksgiving
Article notes North Carolina keeps the fourth Thursday for Thanksgiving to protect the opening of the hunting season on Thanksgiving day. Governor Cherry aligns proclamations with fishing and hunting seasons, arguing one fewer week of hunting loss and political safety with sportsmen.
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North Carolina
Tennessee
R. Gregg Cherry
Cherry
Department of Conservation and Development
United States
E.V.M
War end brings mixed views from Luzon veterans
Pvt Raymond Walker Jr from Luzon writes that after victory many see reports of discharge numbers and homecomings while few with 80 and 90 points actually reach a homebound ship. He notes in the Navy Day era headlines about crowded ports and plentiful ships despite the ongoing shipping shortage.
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Pvt
Raymond Walker, Jr
Luzon Island
P. 1
U. S
GI Demands Clamor for Quicker Demobilization and Honest Promises
The maritime union president exposes misused ships and shifting priorities delaying troop return. He cites diverting vessels to British shuttle runs and Dutch suppression efforts, with 80 000 Japanese POWs slated for early discharge and flawed promises fueling home front anger.
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Maritime Union
China
Australia
War Shipping Administration
Frustration and disillusionment among war veterans in uniform
A veteran discussion reveals widespread bitterness toward officers and military life. Voices lament poor leadership, rigid discipline gaps, and the harsh medical experiences that taint otherwise capable personnel.
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Tarmy
Army abuse and demobilization critique by George Sokolsky
The writer recounts mistreatment in the army including injuries in training and improper conduct by officers. He urges congressional investigation into officer privilege and USO abuses and calls for frank review to improve postwar demobilization. He argues bad behavior harms national morale and urges publicity of the truths.
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M.O
Atlantic City
Paris
Em's
Congress
Truman clashes with Congress over CIO bills and military reform
Senate Leader Barkley said recess may wait until Christmas to push two CIO measures on unemployment compensation and broader government spending. He also indicated the youth draft act and army navy unification bill would be delayed, amid mixed public opinion and shifting positions among wartime leaders.
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Washington
Senate
Barkley
White House
Congress
Truman
Inquiry shift on Pearl Harbor visit and political fight
Paul Mallon notes planners once considered a air trip to Pearl Harbor and nearby navy department surveys. He describes a Congress gridlock and a blamed political clash as Democrats seek to block or loosen disclosures while Republicans grow outraged and confused.
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Pearl Harbor
Navy Department
Congress
Naval reform opens sea service to new merit over Annapolis
A House bill aims to democratize officer promotions in the postwar navy, allowing enlisted men and graduates from ROTC and aviation cadet programs to rise to ensign and beyond. It would enforce proportional promotion boards and remove entry-source discrimination while stressing merit over social or agricultural background.
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King
Leahy
Halsey
Sta
U. S. Navy
House Naval. Affairs
Carl Virsa
Geéragia
Vinson
Pearl Harbor
Annapolis
Japa
U. S. S. Missouri
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
ROTC
Aviation
House
Hiroshima
New York City
Doolittle
Tokyo
Japan
General Board
John Paul Jones
Missouri
Nimitz
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John Sodd CO
Semegee Ave
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