World politics loom as Truman may steer Congress
The piece notes looming Washington debates after the 78th Congress convenes with Vice President elect Truman viewed as a key bridge to the White House. It discusses internationalism versus isolationism, Senate figures like Tobey and Taft, and the push to form a world peace body despite past resistance.
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Wisconsin
Tobey
New Hampshire
Manchester
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World Council
Massachusetts
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Ilson
Senate
Sea of Nations
Tonian
Truman poised as key liaison between White House and Congress
In this analysis Truman emerges as a potential bridge across executive and legislative branches. He is seen as a capable Missouri lawmaker with personal connections on Capitol Hill and a role that could temper partisan friction. Roosevelt’s temperament suggests a compromise stance with the new Congress.
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House
Pearl Harbor
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White House
F.D.R
Curtis
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Bay
Wallace
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Stalin
Y. W. Phillips Rites Held At Calvary Church
Funeral services for James W. Phillips 65 were held at Calvary Methodist Church with Rev C B Newton officiating. Burial followed in Floral Garden cemetery. Survivors include widow Essie Coy Phillips a son James W Phillips Jr of Napier Field Louisiana and siblings Charles Bradley William Shields and John Cox.
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Randleman
Floral Garden Cemetery
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Chatham County
Phillips
High Point
Essie Coy Phillips
James W. Phillips, Jr
Napier Field
Charles
Bradley
William Phillips
Bennett
Robert Shields
John Cox
Candidates Are Satisfied With Cherry's Neutral Stand
Salisbury report states Rep. George Uzzell of Rowan county backs his bid for speaker while Gov. Elect Cherry affirms neutrality in the race. Rep. Oscar Richardson of Moore counters that the Cherry position meets his expectations and desires.
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Uzzell
Oscar Richardson
Monroe
Marketing Problems Studied By Farmers
Unity of opinion on postwar marketing problems confronting the Southern farmer was the goal of a 15 state conference in Memphis. I. O. Shaub of North Carolina presided as extension leaders and officials from the Agriculture Department attended. The meetings will continue through Wednesday with states represented including North and South Carolina.
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Tenn
I. O. Shaub
North Carolina
U. S. Department of Agriculture
North
South Carolina
Winston-Salem Dairy Worker Rejects CIO Union
An employee of Southern Dairies Inc. Winston-Salem NC voted 47 to 17 against membership in United Dairy Workers Local Industrial Union CIO in an November 8 election, the NLRB announced.
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CIO
Washington
Southern Dairies, Inc
Winston-Salem
N. C
United Dairy Workers Local Industrial Union
National Labor Relations Board
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Mil dred Lewis Watkins
Funeral services for Mrs Mil dred Lewis Watkins 52 who died after a two month illness were held at 10 this morning at her home 924 Club Drive conducted by Rev Howard S Hartzell. Burial is planned for Elmwood cemetery Henderson this afternoon. Survivors include son A Lewis Monk Watkins Ellington Field Tex two daughters Mrs Edward Shelby Groton Conn and Mrs Clay Cox Jr Raleigh.
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Winston-Salem
Club Drive
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St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Henderson
Watkins
C. A
Carrie Smoot Lewis
High Point
Hender
Bow Levis
Deat
First Presbyterian Church
A. Lewis (Monk) Watkins
Ellington Field
Tex
Edward Shelby
Groton
Conn
Clay Cox, Jr
Raleigh
Move To Freeze Security Tax Opposed By President
Washington reports the 78th Congress faces final sessions before December 10 with major bills on crop insurance flood control roads and rivers and harbors while the administration opposes Senator Vandenberg’s move to freeze social security taxes. The push includes a plan to create four star ranks for Navy and Army officers and an extension of the presidents emergency authority.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Aiken
J. Lawrence
Vandenberg R-Mich
Vandenberg
Navy
Police Seek Soldier For Two Hold Ups
Durham police hunt an unidentified soldier who held up a restaurant last night taking 500 dollars from the cashier and threatening the employee and patrons with a pistol. A few minutes later another soldier matching the same description committed a second hold up.
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Durham
R. E. Lewis
Caudell Robbery Report Involving Soldier and Car
A soldier took $30 and a car from J. W. Caudell and drove away in the vehicle. Police were notified and pursued the suspected thief.
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J. W. Caudell
Save fats for war effort drives continue after Germany
A wartime public service message urges continued fat conservation to support the Pacific campaign against Japan. It notes Japan still controls fats and munitions supplies, promising 4 cents and 2 red points per pound saved, with effort continuing through V-J Day.
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Japan
WFA
OPA
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