About Face in Pearl Harbor Probe Sparks Debate
The piece criticizes President Truman for backing a partisan shift in the Pearl Harbor investigation. It urges a complete and final inquiry beyond party interests, warning that political motives could undermine public trust and damage Democratic prospects in upcoming elections. It expresses regret over the president’s stance and calls for correction.
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Pearl Harbor
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United States
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Panthers Hopeful After App State Tilt Boost Postseason Hopes
The James trained High Point College Panthers enter a pivotal stretch with plans for a potential postseason game against Catawba if they beat Guilford and finish undefeated. Fans split between taking risks for a title run and preserving the perfect record for next season. Coach James earns city support as HPC football gains local enthusiasm.
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Guilford
Catawba
Duke
High Point
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Birth certificate backlog slows Tar Heel births record
Capitol Square births show the North Carolina vital statistics division cannot meet the May 1 1945 act requiring copies for all mothers. About 8 000 certificates monthly must be prepared and mailed while deaths tally 2 500 monthly. A photo copy machine and nine more clerks were proposed, but funds and postage remain unavailable, delaying delivery beyond year end.
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Vital statistics woes slow birth certificate requests in North Carolina
Lynn Nisbet reports custom birth certificate service remains fee based, funding nearly half the vital statistics division. As free distribution nears, demand for certified copies shrinks, threatening revenue while budget needs rise. Director Stevick cites out of date index and vast card search loads as major efficiency problems. North Carolinians may struggle to verify birth facts amid administrative challenges. Bill Sharpe laments North Carolina ignorance among national magazine editors and their Rhode Island scale views.
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Podunk County
Canada plans Ottawa capital district with voting rights
Washington watchers discuss Canada's proposal to create a capital district around Ottawa larger than Washington DC and modeled after it. Despite 30 years of debate and assurances of voting rights, Congress shows little interest in bringing the district into the Union.
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District day and Sumner-Capper amendment in Congress
Jack Stinnett notes a rush to act for district day as nations discuss capital districts. The District of Columbia lacks representation while Congress governs, with three commissioners and two resident members. Pending Sumner-Capper amendment seeks voting representation in Congress for DC.
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Navy Day Reflections On Marines And The Unified Forces
A writer reflects from a window on the Hudson about Navy Day and the pride in the fleet. The piece laments potential abolition of the Marine Corps amid unification talks and recalls British guards and marines from history as a contrast to American leathernecks.
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Marines Defined as American Tradition on Navy Day
Sokolsky recalls Smedley Butler addressing marines about their founding in 1775 and the corps enduring pride. He praises their uniform, history, and battles from Guadalcanal to present, urging unity of services but insistence on keeping the Marines distinct and revered.
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Washington
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George S. Patton
Joseph D. McNarney
Germany
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Poland
Truman youth draft plan sparks limited political consensus
Washington coverage notes a notable absence of decisive reaction from leaders on President Truman's youth draft proposal. Democratic and Republican ranks avoided firm commitments, signaling lukewarm support while highlighting the need for a unified, modern defense approach and a single department of armed forces with a strong reserve system.
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Johnson
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Navy
Democratic military training plan urged for youth nationwide
Paul Mallon argues for compulsory military training in schools and nationwide youth service. He calls for in school and out of school options, specialized wartime education, and expanded officer programs to avoid piecemeal and costly drafts, warning of weak leadership.
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West Point
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Roosevelt Truman gifts to Ibn Saud shape middle east policy
The article alleges Roosevelt and Truman funded a $4 million Arabian airport and other infrastructure for Ibn Saud using army funds. It claims the project aimed to secure oil concessions and maintain American influence, with U S troops building roads airfields and facilities while under state department and White House backing. It also notes homesickness and calls for civilian-led postwar German administration under allied control.
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