Stettinius chosen as Secretary of State to replace Hull
The piece lauds Edward Stettinius as replacement for Cordell Hull, noting Hull’s world role as “father of the United Nations.” It argues the 44 year old industrialist brings practical background and liberal policy beliefs, predicting strong leadership for postwar diplomacy and support for a nonradical New Deal approach.
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Edward R. Stettinius
Hull
Sumner Welles
Santa Claus
Mr. Hull
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Washington
OWM
James F. Byrnes
Stettinius
United States Steel Corporation
Liberal Polthough
Local Judges Appointments Questioned By Greensboro News
The Greensboro Daily News echoes Durham Herald concerns over Governor's local judicial appointments. It argues the practice enables “passing the buck,” notes Governor relies on local campaign leaders, and condemns city level patronage as improper and unconstitutional.
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Greensboro
Criminal Court
Herald
Shifting Roles in Chiang Kai-shek's China
The piece argues Chiang Kai-shek remains the real ruler of China since 1927, with cabinet posts merely ceremonial. It notes Chen Li-fu and Ho Ying-chin were demoted within the Kuomintang, while Chiang's power consolidates through the party and military leadership, regardless of external perceptions.
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Chiang Kaishek
Chen Li-fu
Kuomintang
Communist Party
Chiang Kai-shek
Chen Lifu
Ho Ying-chin
Sokolsky Defends Chiang Kai-shek Amid Sino Russian Clash
By George Sokolsky argues Chiang Kai-shek remains essential as China’s head, backed by Ho Ying-chin’s army, to resist Japanese and Soviet pressure. He warns against U.S. backing a Russian puppet or fueling civil war, noting the 1926-27 quarrel with Moscow.
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Chiang Jeshek
Russia
Iran
China
Mongolia
Chinese Turkestan
Chia Kai-shek
Vote For Health Tuberculosis Seals Ballot Campaign
Seven thousand letters sent in High Point offer a health ballot via Tuberculosis Christmas Seals. Recipients can vote for health by sending money back to the local association, and each seal acts as a reminder of work to prevent and control tuberculosis which still kills many Americans annually. The effort notes a long decline in TB deaths since 1912 and urges participation.
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High Point
Tuberculosis Association
War records to swell as AGO shifts after war ends
The Adjutant General's Office faces a huge uptick in archives and staffing when World War II ends. AGO now holds E records of Army personnel and civilian War Department staff, plus contracts and hospital files. Space and microfilming will shape postwar organization.
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Washington
War Department
Adjutant General's Office
AGO
Army
Victory tribute and political shifts referenced in 1940s memo
Jack Stinnett reports on an aoerm victory and a newborn Victoria in memory of a fourth term vote. Onslow leaves government to lead a national association's public radiations unit while remaining aligned with the President. 1948 prospects and a note on a 10 percent holiday vacation policy affecting about 30,000 Washington federal workers and morale.
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FDR
Victoria
Onslow
Walt
Office of Defense Transportation
Washington
Broadway Notes Spoiled by Mixed Reviews and Merriment
Winchell on Broadway surveys a week of theater and media fragments. The Streets Are Guarded and The Late George Apley receive mixed notices, while The Man Who Had All the Luck stalls and Dark Waters unsettles. Merle Oberon charms, Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer uplift Together Again, and Uncle Sam stars in As American Romance.
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M Garland
George Apley
Geo. S. Kaufman
John P. Marquand
Mr. Barnes
Fritz Kreisler
Turkey
Merle Oberon
Irene Dunne
Charle Boyer
Alan Laddin
The
Magic Lantern
Uncle Sam
Sandman
Spain
J. Steel
Vichy
Manila
Hitler
Himmler
Germany
von Ribbentrop
George Hicks
Big Guns
Upton Close
Mutual
NBC
Close
Tobacco Crop Shortsage and Cigarette Supplies
Washington notes reveal 1 072 000 000 pounds of flue-cure tobacco this year with 400 000 000 pounds purchased by the government for lend-lease to Britain, leaving most of the crop for U S manufacturers. The piece traces government release limits, wartime priorities, and forecasts a easing of front line shortages as shipments to the United Kingdom proceed and French port bottlenecks ease.
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Washinton
Commodity Credit Corporation
Tobacco Shortage and Possible Reforms During War
Paul Mallon notes dwindling tobacco reserves of major companies likely depleting 2 to 3 year stocks and aging processes. Rumors of 24 hour production lack verification while some firms hold back to stretch supply. Civilians may not see real cigarette relief before war’s end. a market hoard problem and CCC Britain purchases could affect distribution.
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