Election forecasts show divided hopes for North Carolina vote
A compilation by the Associated Press estimates North Carolina will field about 1 300 qualified voters for the general election, with only 600 000 of them likely to vote. Nationwide, 44 102 000 expected to polls of 60 766 000. NC total may fall 222 000 below 1940. Poll whispers on Roosevelt and Dewey split.
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Carolina
National Service
North Carolina
Roosevelt
Dewey
South
Pennsylvania
CIO
Edward Martin
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Purple Heart
Martin
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Legion Proposes North Carolina Veterans Commission Plan
At a Raleigh meeting the American Legion urges forming a five member state Veterans Commission to aid veterans and dependents, oversee county service officers, and run offices in Raleigh and county centers with trained staff. The plan includes nonpolitical operation, specific term lengths, and funding by the state.
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General Assembly
North Carolina Veterans Commission
North Carolina
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The
Captiol Square Heeled in Campaign Spending
The Committee of Constitutional Democrats have spent about three quarters as much as the state Democratic committee to defeat Roosevelt. Independent donors mainly from Greensboro to Winston-Salem fueled ads, with personal services limited to a single $801.75 payment. Aeronautics commission report available in pocket-size printed form amid wide demand from states.
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Roosevelt
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Constitutiona Democrats
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Greensboro
J. E. Baker
Burlington
James G. Hanes
Winston-Salem
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Raleieh
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The
Aeronautics Commission
Broughton
Prison Education Earns Former Inmates E Pins of Honor
Lynn Nisbet reports North Carolina sees many airline applications heard by federal officials while the state prison system honors inmates with E pins for welding courses at State College. Dozens have graduated and found work after release, with only a few not meeting expectations.
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State College
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Roosevelt and Ball Seek to Bypass Congress on Treaties
A critique argues Senator Ball and President Roosevelt would by pass Congress to ratify treaties. The piece contrasts era constitutional design with modern executive-led internationalism and warns against concentrating power to bind the nation without public scrutiny.
Roosevelt and Bal Push for Presidential War Powers
By George Sokolsky denounces a Foreign Policy Association speech claiming the President should hold preapproved authority to act in treaty making and war. He warns such power would make the President an autocrat akin to Stalin, risking American representative government and liberties.
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Political betting on Dewey Roosevelt race and states
Washington observers discuss election prospects with Bernard Baruch and CIO influence. Debate focuses on New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Minnesota groups, with Baruch warning on electorate clarity. If Dewey wins two of three states he could clinch the election amid party splits and machine weakness.
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Political prognostication on Dewey Roosevelt influence
Paul Mallon analyzes party dynamics noting limited influence of Dewey appointees and varying state leanings. A cited Kentucky authority favors Dewey by 35 000 with Missouri still doubtful for Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s luck is questioned amid campaign delays and Spain unrest. The piece suggests a growing contest with Dewey attracting more support while Roosevelt faces headwinds.
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Kentucky
Missouri
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Media montage riffs on election chatter and political quips
A collage of comments from newspapers and figures reviews polling bets and speeches. It traces sharp one liners about candidates and policy from Times and Herald entries to editorials and quips about Dewey Truman and Jefferson. It notes cultural notes and literary digests with satirical asides.
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Winchell on Broadway First Nights Comedy Review Roundup
A gaggle of Broadway premieres face critics with mixed verdicts. Abbott offers Snafu while Violet, The Perfect Marriage and others stumble or spark, Lana Turner headlines, and Jimmy DeHavilland tours with pneumonia clouding Hollywood bênch.
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George Abbott
Abbott
Howard Barnes
Louis Kronenberger
Lana Turner
Lana
Turners
Dotty Lamour
San Fernanido Valley
Hollywood
Olivia DeHavilland
Pacific War Zones
Radio Programs Shuffle and New Show Debuts
The article notes the Words at War program moving to a late Tuesday slot on the dia network, while The Radiorades fill in during summer. It highlights Mutual’s postwar Germany debate, Louis Nizer’s plain talk, and the Ozzie Nelson Harriet Hilliard show as a pleasant addition. Augustus W Bennett exposes Ham Fish’s congressional record on the Blue Network.
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Dia
Dreamland
Germany
Louis Nizer
Blue Network
Augustus W. Bennett
Ham Fish
Fish
The Magzreens and Literary Voices critique fascism
A compilation of essays and reviews from Liberty and The Sat Rev of Literature discusses Ray Josephs Ernest Lehman and Ball. It condemns fascist tactics and celebrates anti fascist writers while noting repeated boosts for Carlson and Corwin in literary magazines.
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Ray Josephs
Ernest Lehman
Sen. Ball
Willkie
John Roy Carlson
Norman Corwin
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