Enduring debate over Japan surrender and occupation policy
The Christian Science Monitor argues for stern action against Japanese war leaders and accountability in occupation policy. It notes the emperor and Diet resist surrender language, warns against continuing militarist policy, and questions occupation completeness under MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Hirohito
Christian Science Monitor
The
Monitor
Diet
Hitler
Reichstag
Germany
East Asia
MacArthur
Truman visit to Statesville sparks football crowd talk
Morning reports say President Truman will deliver a long awaited Statesville speech in late November. Representative Job Doughton confirms plans and urges a big turnout despite major college football clashes that weekend. The piece argues North Carolinians value both football and politics and urges support for the president’s visit.
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Truman
Statesville
Job Doughton
Mr. Truman
Duke
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Carolina
Tennessee
Knoxville
Air service expansion boosts postwar aviation optimism
The report notes Pennsylvania Central Airlines will resume Norfolk to Knoxville service and East-West routes from Greensboro High Point, with Southeast adding Asheville to Wilmington and Eastern Air Lines increasing flights. A recent EAL crash near Raleigh killed 22, underscoring wartime strain but aviation is expected to grow safer with new fields and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Central Airlines
Norfolk
Knoxville
Greensboro-High Point
Asheville
Wilmington
South East
Eastern Air Lines
Raleigh
South Carolina
Hull and Byrnes Spark Postwar Accountability Debate
The writer challenges Secretary Byrnes on limiting inquiries into former Secretary Hull's responsibility for Pearl Harbor. He argues investigators should probe accountable figures, cites reputation harm, and hints at wartime boss politics. The piece notes nylon shortages by Thanksgiving and teases fashion interest.
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Qordell Hull
Pearl Harbor
Secretary of
Byrnes
Nay and Navy
Hull
CAPITOL SQUARE SHOW AT RALEIGH LEGION EXPO
The Raleigh American Legion post stages an E xPosition week of September 24 29 with midway attractions and George Hamid as grandstand star. Despite no livestock or exhibits the local public is expected to attend for entertainment value while the state fair director promises a bigger better fair next year and the agriculture board endorses a continuing display of North Carolina farming manufacturing and history. Mrs J Peele honored by the State Bar for long service including calendar work indexing laws and compiling local statute indices. presentation made by E L Cannon.
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Raleigh American Legion Post
George Hamid
J. S. Dorton
Board of Agriculture
North Carolina
Bar Association
J. Peele
E. L. Cannon
Unpopular Capitol Square Voices Over Hoey Pension Stance
Lynn Nisbet notes Capitol Square reactions to Senator Hoey's push for immediate suspension of selective service. State mood leans toward bringing home troops who served rather than adding more draftees. The session drew many assembly members, with bar association attendees and a few visiting officials in Raleigh.
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Capitol Square
Hoey
Capital Square
Senators
the Square
General Assembly
Raleigh
State Bar Association
A. C Rds
Greene
Clarence Stone
Rockingham
Giles Cover
Cherokee
Demobilization Dilemmas Behind World War II Armies
The piece outlines vast civilian demobilization plans affecting about 11 million Americans who served in varied capacities. It notes the war legally ends only by Congressional action or presidential declaration, describes ongoing army and navy demobilization efforts, and explains a point system used to determine postwar civilian reductions.
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Army
Navy
Congress
Demobilization fairness after war and points system
The writer argues for a fair demobilization policy that considers exceptional family hardship and voluntary enlistment. He suggests extra points for those who served without combat, and notes veterans who worked in support roles deserve recognition. He urges Congress to end the war and address college interruptions for returning soldiers.
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American Red Cross
Army and Navy
Political maneuver over Pearl Harbor probe unfolds in Washington
Commentary in Washington portrays a push by new dealers and Republicans to reopen inquiry into Pearl Harbor. Navy faction favors public exposure to clear its name while the Roosevelt administration circles toward directing the investigation themselves.
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Washington
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Truman
Congress
Dorimental
Mr. T
Navy Department
Army
Naval
Roosevelt Name Safe But Navy Morale at Risk Says Mallon
Paul Mallon argues the Roosevelt name remains secure regardless of Pearl Harbor facts. He urges a full, nonpolitical inquiry to purge corruption blamed for the cover up and to restore initiative and morale in the navy and army.
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Tee
Pearl Harbor
Pearl. Harbor
Army Board
Truman
Broadway Pinups and Players in Dizzy Showbiz Mix
On Broadway scenes Mrs Jack Oakie divorcing and reuniting with Jack Emannuel as midtown buzz grows. Howard Hughes stars at Zanzibar while Patricia Roe joins Hollywood lend lease lineup. Frank Back woos a dog in hotel and Nevada Smith headlines a Diamond Horseshoe act amid showgirl chatter.
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Jack Oakie
Jack Emannuel
Tommy Lyman
Howard Hughes
Zanzibar
Patricia Roe
Britain
H'wood
England
Frank
Candy Jones
Terry Allen
Europe
Germany
Nevada
Smith
Texas
Very Important People Dep't: Arch Oboler in the limelight
A playful gossip item notes Arch Oboler's self reference in the third person and adds quips about his career. It mentions a Metro film, a wary supervisor, Broadway Rose’s successor, and a new town word drunch. It also references Damon Runyon’s toast and a car scrap drive. Dick Foran and Hilda Ferguson are seen together amid divorce chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Oboler
Kerrickters
Oboler
Mr. O
Metro
Broadway Rose
Damon Runyon
Dick Foran
Hilda Ferguson
F. Parker
Broadway Bits and Music Gossip from New York
A collage of nightlife notes and showbiz color from midtown and Broadway. Mentions Dacita at the Stork, Andrews Sisters at Paramount, Count Basie on Columbia, Les Elgart, Rodgers and Hammerstein in State Fair, Evelyn Knight on Decca, plus General MacArthur at surrender, socialite gossips, a doorman turning to a Brooklyn cemetery, and quips about Truman and Spencer Tracy in early evening venues.
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Dacita
the Stork
Andrews Sisters
Paramount
Count Basie
Columbia
Jimmy
Les Elgart
Lincoln
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Evelyn Knight
Decca
Lass
MacArthur
Pershing
New York
Mistinguette
Winter Garden
Gilman Haskell
Haskell
the Freres Shubert
Mr. Haskell
Brooklyn
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Kurt Bois
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Tanya
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van & Schenck
Bert Williams
Nora Bayes
Moran & Mack
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Walter Kinsellas
Jane Davis
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Grover Whalen
Bill O'Dwyer
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Harry S. Truman
Toots Shors Salon
Mr. Shor
Spencer Tracy
Robert E. Sherwood
Garson Kanin
Tracy
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