Doubt on Reynolds Re-Election Roils North Carolina Politics
The Under the Dome column notes growing rumors that Senator Robert Reynolds may not seek another term while speculation swirls about Cameron Morrison’s possible Senate bid. The piece cites Morrison’s past runs, his current stance, and the risk of a second primary if he enters the race. It also mentions Marvin Rich as a minor candidate and reflects on wartime labor shifts affecting women workers and associated social questions.
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United States
Robert R. Reynolds
Reynolds
North Carolina
Senate
Cameron Morrison
Morrison
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Hoey
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Roosevelt’s son avoids reward for minor wound
Senator Richard Russell of Georgia brings news of Lt. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr who suffered a minor wound while aiding a wounded man. His commanding officer sought a Purple Heart but Roosevelt declined the honor arguing the wound did not deserve a medal. The officer dropped the matter after Roosevelt’s firm stand.
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Richard Russell
Georgia
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
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Voices on the Home Front and War Efforts Across North Carolina
Readers reflect on industry progress, tenant farming, and civic duties. Walter York cites gaps in farm ownership while others praise wartime mobilization, public spending transparency, literacy, and support for the Unit ed War Chest as civilians back troops overseas.
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North Carolina
Walter York
Mra. O. H. Clodfelter
Melrose Hosiery Company
Merchant Marine seamen and officers need more recruits
The War Shipping Administration warns that over the next year at least 35,000 experienced officers and seamen are needed to man the American merchant marine. Last year the force grew from 70,000 to 115,000. a total of 175,000 is now required. About half of the 60,000 shortfall can be trained, with others drawn from shore jobs of retired sailors. The crisis is not yet over.
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Army Site Board
Breakers
Boca Raton
Army
Boca Raton Club
Congress to quit early for mid term break and audit waste
Washington editors urge Congress to cut vacations and assign all committees to daily waste audits from now until January. They highlight the Breakers hotel misuse by the War department, cost overruns, and the need to curb spending while taxes and postwar issues loom.
Ants Survive Winter By Stored Food
Twenty two million pieces of mail are shipped weekly to U S overseas forces. The 1941 lend lease total of 1 244 000 000 accounts for about 10 percent of U S war spending.
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U. S
Winchell on Broadway lashes at wartime politics
The column surveys Senator Lodge and other leaders in heated critique of wartime policy and funding. It mocks political figures, praises some critics, and notes public appeals for leukemia donor drives and reactions to radio broadcasts.
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South Pacific
Florence Allen
Cleveland
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Radio City
Ontario
Blue Network
Winchell
Hartford
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