North Carolina Urges Visionary Highway Leader Selection
Greensboro News endorses Governor Cherry appointing a statewide, nonpartisan chair for the State Highway and Public Works commission. It calls for a group vision beyond local interests and praises Gregg Cherry’s candidacy while urging broad civic input and opposition to pressure. The piece also lauds UNC Institute of Government and Director Coates for national recognition and ongoing cooperation.
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Charlotte
Gregg Cherry
Ben Douglas
Greensboro News
Cherry
North Carolina
Highway Com
the News
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Oatic
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Gregg
Undercover Agent Wore Military Uniform in Bootlegging Sting
The Uniform From Wilson reports an undercover alcohol control agent dressed as a US Marine sergeant to trap bootleggers. The agent said the outfit had military police approval, prompting concern that using service uniforms as disguises dishonors the armed forces.
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Wilson
The
of Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control
United States Marine Corps
Armed Services
Albert Coates and North Carolina Institute of Government
Albert Coates of Chapel Hill is praised for founding and leading the Institute of Government at the University of North Carolina. The National University Extension Association named it outstanding in government work, with Governor Broughton sending copies of The History of the Institute to officials and inviting feedback to improve the program.
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Coates
National University Extension Association
Institute of Government
University of North Carolina
Albert Coates
Chapel Hill
National University Extension Nation
Institute
University of North Rolina
Albert Kates
North Carolina
Daylight Saving Time Debate and Miscellany in US Paper
The Enterprise echoes against winter daylight saving arguing it wastes electricity and outdoor time while favoring postpone opening hours and nine o'clock school start. It notes economists’ views, jokes about Thanks giving and winter mapping, and offers light social quips on marriage and facial muscles.
These Days On Global Woes And American Focus
The author argues Americans should prioritize national employment and welfare reforms over distant humanitarian concerns. He contrasts Roosevelt’s charity with practical urgency to re‑employ Americans and notes the Bali dispute relevance is secondary to domestic job recovery.
Debating America’s World Role and Domestic Focus
By George Sokolsky argues the United States should avoid global leadership and focus on domestic policy. He contrasts Dewey and Roosevelt on foreign affairs, cites Byrnes and OPA controversies, and questions administering world affairs versus home concerns.
Powell praised for daring act near Greensboro
FE G Varlowe voices support for Eugene Powell after a bold grab on Otto Jones describes him as brave and worthy of reinstatement on the police force. Brigadier General John T Kennedy honors the Women's Army Corps stationed at Fort Bragg on its first anniversary and praises their fine work.
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Eugene Powell
Greensboro
Otto Jones
FE. G. Varlowe
Powell
Fort Bragg
John T. Kennedy
Women's Army Corps
WACS
WACs Pride in Fort Bragg and Cotton Industry Notes
Statements from Fort Bragg and civic leaders highlight WAC contributions to the war effort and the cotton industry’s public impact. J. D. Jordan cites slow shoe shipments, while Howard A. Dawson links 26 million public school children to cotton production. Dr George S. Benson urges southern and northern cooperation to revive cotton wealth. Corporal Marilyn Hazelbaker notes women seek overseas duty with the WAC.
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Tiam
Asia
South America
George S. Benson
Harding College
Arkansas
Woman's Army Corps
Armed Forces
Marilyn Hazelbaker
WAC
Dewey Campaign Reshapes Washington Debate
The Dewey plan advocates tax cuts and fewer bureaucratic controls to spur business and avert depression. Byrnes signals cautious acceptance of a similar optimism, while CIO opposition and a bipartisan postwar forecast push Congress toward tax relief and stimulus, reshaping Roosevelt's campaign stance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
CIO
AFL
Dewey
Willkie
CIO Political Action Committee
Congress
Roosevelt May Be Induced to Run On It
Paul Mallon notes the administration shifts toward Dewey style governance amid new economic factors. It cites surpluses, social security for industrial workers, and public holdings, arguing the world order shifts from UNRRA to a milder alliance led by Stalin and Churchill. Dewey opposes a global program and pushes for broader participation by small nations and Rhineland internationalization.
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Roosevelt
Dewey
Willkie
Wallace
Welles
UNRRA
Stalin
Churchill
Po Ana
Rhineland
Europe
Broadway Gossip and Social Sparks From The Stork Club
A city page fills with notes on stars like Cary Grant and Barbara Hutton, entertainers at the Commodore and Versailles, and daily social chatter. Mentions include Kay Kysers, Dorothy Lamour, Ann Sheridan, Vaughn Monroe, and Ruth Moore notes. plus fashion, rumors, and polite barbs from the nightlife beat.
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Cary Grant
Barbara Hutton
Jack Bermy
Vaughn Monroe
Commodore
Fred Allen
Jack Haley
Frank Lanes
Somerset Hotel
W. 47Th Street
Palace Theatre
Rkos
Ilene Woods
Paul Whiteman
Versailles
Ann Sheridan
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High Point Enterprise
J. P. Rawley
R. B. Terry
D. A. Rawley
H. A. Jecil
Mgr
Robert L. Thomason
Associated Press
High Point
N. C
Lexington Ave
Germany
Goebbels
United States
West
Oshkosh
Racine
Duluth
New Orleans
Stalingrad
Bagdad
Great Barrington
Harry Hopkins
George Sokolsky
Wendell
Romania
Poland
Finland
Mr. Roosevelt
Staliner
America
United States of America
James Byrnes
OPA
Byrnes
Sidney Hillman
Clayton's
Bowles
CMON
J. D. Jordan
Howard A. Dawson
National Education Association
James F. Byrnes
House
Mr.oosevelt
Chicago
Paul Mallon
Hugh Soanso
Sinclair Lewis
Jean Ackerman
Tony Martin
Kay Kysers
Georgia Carroll
Bruno
Dorothy Lamour
Clare Luce
Florence Pritchett
Powers
Fio
Clif Edwards
Nancy Noland
Hotel Elysee
Phil Brito
Winter
Havana Madrid
Jean
Arthur
Columbia
Ed Wynn
New York
Signs of the Times
Broadway
Waldorf-Astoria
3Rd Ave
Stork
S. Hannagan
Jim
Bess Farley
S. Hoffman
H'wood Reporter
Private
Breger Abroad
Texas
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