War talk and politics as readers weigh a second front
Police Chief Friddle and citizens discuss war progress and the prospect of a second front. They note wartime rationing and debate political attention away from elections toward victory. Candidates and voters focus on national needs, with comments on the Willkie papers and manpower. A lottery idea is floated as a painless funding option for the war effort. Descriptions of wartime shopping and price ceilings appear alongside local reflections.
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W. G. Friddle
Jef Friddle
Roosevelt
Urchill
Willkie
F.D.R
Communism in America as a Political Issue
An analysis argues Russia is not fighting for democracy but for its own interest, yet its cooperation with the Allies is real. It warns Americans must guard against internal Communist influence while recognizing military aid from the USSR against the Axis. The piece urges realism and vigilance toward pro Soviet activity.
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Russia
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Washington
Josef Stalin
Stalin
Essential Mileage and Henderson's Tire Claim
An editorial critiques the phrase essential mileage in Henderson's statement. It argues the term is undefined and misleading, noting readers misinterpreted it as broader tire availability. The piece concludes the Baruch report underpins the claim, while warning the statement spread false hope amid gas rationing concerns.
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Henderson
Mid-West
Baruch
Highest taxes and danger cast long shadow over America
The passage notes the Senate approval of a tax bill with record rates on corporations and individuals, predicting rapid future breaks of the record. It warns of escalating prices, sacrifices, and dangers, yet argues the decisive question is whether the nation will achieve its greatest victory or suffer its final defeat.
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Senate of the
United States
Associated Press
America
Scrap Shortage Hinders War Production and Senate Picks
A week of scrap shortages threatens steel for three cruisers or sixty destroyers and over two thousand medium tanks. The piece argues for maximizing scrap use to avert future scarcity. It notes Attorney General McMullan endorsing Chief Justice Walter Stacy for the Supreme Court and cautions North Carolina’s chances with more state candidates.
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Harry McMullan
Walter Stacy
United States Supreme Court
North Carolina
Walter Winchell On Broadway Notes of an Innocent Bystander
A brisk survey of recent Broadway offerings and film shorts. Maxwell Anderson’s The Eve of St. Mark earns praise from critics while Count Me In and Let Freedom Sing receive mixed notices. The piece also reviews The Three Men on a Horse revival and The Front Pages, with commentary on magazines, radio, and literary figures of the time.
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Maxwell Anderson
St. Mark
Alary Rolfe
Anine MacMahon
William Prince
The
Sun
Mr. Lockridge
Charles Butterworth
Luella Gear
Hal LeRoy
June Preisse
John Anderson
Betty Garrett
Mr. Atkinson
Men
William Lyon
Teddy Hart
Local politics and society mix in October news
In West Commerce Street headquarters Republicans harshly criticized the Democrats. Plans are set for the 7th district NC Federation of Women's Clubs meeting at Weslby Memorial Church. Southern Railway weighs major passenger fare cuts. Notables: Mrs. L. F. Fisher of Asheville visits daughter Mrs. William Simmons. Junior Service League meeting chaired by Mrs. J. E. Millis. Barbara Rae Dartsch born October 3 to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dartsch. Samuel Insult embezzlement case widens to Near East. Former President Coolidge praises Hoover in NYC. China battles Japan with swords in Tungpien. A critic warns extravagant women make poor mothers.
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West Commer Street
Democratic Party
North Carolina Federation of Woman's Clubs
Weslby Memorial Methodist Church
Southern Railway
L. FE. Fisher
Asheville
William Simmons
Hardover Street
J. E. Millis
Junior Service League
Country Club
Fritzi Raymond
Guilford General Hospital
J. F. Dartsch
Barbara Rae
Samuel Insult
Near East
Calvin Coolidge
Madison Square Garden
New York
Herbert Hoover
Chiness
Turkish editor pledges defense of freedom amid war stance
The Turkish people wish to keep out of the war but will defend their freedom against aggression. Yus sein Cahid Yahin, Turkish editor, visits L. S.
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Yussein Cahid Yahin
L. S
Soldier Sailor Ballot Requests From All Over State
A batch of 26 postcard requests for soldier sailor absentee ballots arrives via Thad Eyre. The cards span 22 counties from Pamlico to Isywood, raising concerns the filings may miss the November 3 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Eyre
Federal Elections Commissioner
Pamlico
Isywood
War Time Food Production and Labor Letters
Secretary Wickard urges focusing resources on essential farm products to support troops allies and citizens. Yale President Seymour warns against waste as time tightens. A woman's letter touts shipyard work and strength in challenging times.
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Claude Wickard
Charles Seymour
Yale University
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