MacArthur's Surprise Estimate Of Tank Force
Washington reports General MacArthur estimated that as few as 200000 troops could occupy Japan, triggering cheers in Congress for enlistment incentives and concern at the State Department over a possible early withdrawal from the Pacific. debate focused on demobilization and enlistment inducements, with House votes blocking 500000 cap and setting one year enlistments and automatic rank promotions after six months of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MacArthur
Japan
Truman
House
State Department
Dean Acheson
Department
Pacific
Capitol Hill
Harold Pams heads Raleigh marine recruiting station
Harold Pams a Windsor native has Maj John M Greer as head of the Raleigh marine corps recruiting station. Major Greer will retire from active duty and Capt Williams has just returned from overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Harold P. iMams
Windsor
John M. Greer
Marine Corps
Major Greer
Capt
Williams
State Department Creates Office of International Information
The state department established an agency to tell the world about the United States. Called the office of international information and cultural affairs, it will be led by acting chief Ferdinand Kuhn Jr, ex New York Times editor and reporter. Until January 1 the department will run the wartime for e news services of the former office of war information and office of inter-American affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
United States
Office of International Information and Cultural Affairs
Ferdinand Kuhn, Jr
New York Times
Ice of War Information
Office of inter-American Affairs
Kuhn
Inner-Aid Medicine Promises Cleansing Benefits
An advertisement claims INNER-AID three day use cleanses the bowels stomach liver and kidneys. A user reports relief from headaches pimples rheumatic pains and general fatigue after taking the herbal remedy sold at AM Drug Stores in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AM Drug
Production Of Home Grown Feeds Is Urged
Raleigh notes from State College extension specialists urge more home grown feeds due to tight commercial supplies and scarce proteins. In Pamlico County W V Barnett reports hogs on 1.5 acres of soybeans cut daily feed from 50 to about 2 pounds, indicating grazing can save over 1,400 pounds of commercial feed. Extension poultry chief C F Parrish says grazing should precede any expansion plans so poultry can weather the months ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State College
W. V. Barnett
Route 1
Oriental
Pamlico County
J. P. Stovall
State College Extension Service
Hco
Barnett
C. F. Parrish
Flashes Of Life city notes and military motion
In Salt Lake City a janitor admits sweeping up broken glass after a disturbance, explaining the glass was already broken. At Fort Riley soldiers study civilian life interests with books on hunting and interior decor rising in demand. Chicago reports 123 extra clerks unpaid for July and August while regular staff remain paid from the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Joseph B. Urbidge
Urbidge
Chicago
Cook
Victor Schlaeger
Prisoner trades for cigarettes ends in death at camp
An American air mechanic captured at Bataan swapped food for cigarettes in a Japanese camp. He traded 70 pounds of flesh for cigarets, was punished by three days at attention, then slashed his throat to die rather than face recapture. Fellow prisoners showed little sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokosuka Naval Base
Japan
Bataan
Uison
Union Plans To Picket Movies In Major Cities
Union spokesmen said first run movie houses in New York City Chicago and at least ten eastern cities will be picketed soon unless managers halt films by producers tied to the seven year Hollywood strike. The action aims to pressure theater owners as more than 2 000 members will target about 25 big New York houses in the coming days with strikes starting today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Chicago
Begin
Washington, D
Hollywood
Final Test Of Sponge Iron Is At Hand
Raleigh reports the U S Bureau of Mines has a pilot sponge iron plant ready near Salisbury to test production costs and methods. If costs stay competitive, North Carolina could profit from iron ore discoveries, with new state and federal facilities aiding mineral development across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Salisbury
U. S. Bureau of Mines
North Carolina
General Assembly
Brassert
Isenhour
Spencer
Carolina
Ional
U. S. Bureau
State College
TVA
Ville
Credit Is Given Greece By U. S.
Athens reports official notification that the Imports-Exports Bank opened 250 million dollars in credits for Greece. A government committee plans immediate 20 million dollars of orders for bridge and road materials and machinery. Credits are in kind and repayable at 2 3/8 percent interest over 30 years.
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Athens
U. S
Paquis Faces Death Sentence in Paris Treason Trial
Jean Herold Paquis, chief news commentator for the Paris radio during the German occupation, was sentenced to death after a one day treason trial. The report notes the sentence was handed down in Paris.
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Paris
Jean Herold Paquis
Guardianship Statutes To Be Reviewed
The North Carolina Domestic Relations Commission will study guardianship and ward laws, including adoption and interstate child transfers, juvenile courts, bastardy, married women, and socially undesirable marriages. The review aims to inform the 1947 legislature with proposals to strengthen protection for thousands of minor wards and property interests, supported by officials including Ellen Winston and Attorney General Harrry McMullan.
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Raleigh
Domestic Relations Commission
General Assembly
North Carolina
W. E. Church
Forsyth County
Cerk
Superior Court
Church
United States
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Congress
Veteran's Administration
Forsyth
Commission
Ellen Winston
Public Welfare
Harry
Shortages And Rationing May Have To Be Extended
President Truman cautioned Americans that food shortages and rationing may extend beyond expectations. He said aid to war torn areas would continue and some controls may return to cover imports and financing. Agriculture Secretary Anderson said October meat allotments would rise to about 140 pounds per person annually, with rationing continuing until controls are no longer needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
White House
Japan
Europe
Great Britain
European
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Anderson
Judges Named for Mecklenburg and Greensboro Juvenile Court
Judge F Marion Rodd of Mecklenburg County and Judge William M York of the Greensboro juvenile court are referenced as officials in the juvenile court system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Marion Rodd
Mecklenburg County
William M. York
Greensboro Juvenile Court
Guilford County Real Estate Transfers
Real estate transfers across Guilford County include Josephine R Walker to John H Meador on Albion Hills lot J M Young to Carl Perkins and others four lots on Winston Salem highway P Logan Porter to Charlie Shuford McKenzie on West Russell Street A R McMullan to T A Morin East Green Street High Point to J F Saunders and wife Highland Avenue Metropolitan Life Insurance Co A Weich and wife Mont Heu Avenue Ralph R Wright to Ronald Burton and wife forest lot J Guy Martin to Paul Ariet and wife two lots in J O Morgan property Co H Carmichael to Perkins and Paul Perkins Main Street Mable Pugh Haga and Lawrence Hancock and Logan Porter West Russell feet P S Mason to G C P Came rad and wife Boulevard Lillie Mee Sowers to Carl Posse and wife Forest Avenue John Finger to B W Jessup and wife Burton Street Sidney L Flynn to B B Brooks and wife Spoons Corner and Arch Street tracts
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Josephine R. Walker
John H. Meadows
Albion Hills
J. M. Young
Carl H. Perkins
Winstom
Salem Highway
P. Logan Porter
Charlie Shuford McKenzie
West Russell Street
A. R. McMullan
T. A. Moring
East Green Street
City of High Point
J. F. Saunders
Highland Avenue
Metropolitan Life Insurance Oc
A. Weich
Mont Heu Avenue
Ralph R. Wright
Ronald Burton
Forest
J. Guy Martin
Paul @ariet
J. O. Morgan
H. Carmichael
Perkins
Paul Perkins
Main Street
Mable Pow Haga
Lawrence H. Hancock
F. Logan Porter
West Russell Feet
P. S. Mason
GC P. Camerad
Boulevard
Lillie Mee Sowers
Carl Posse
Forest Avenue
John Finger
W. Jessup
Burton Street
Sidney L. Flynn
B. B. Brooks
Spoons Eoner
Arch Street
Look Out Here Comes the .10 Unions and Democracy
The piece praises union rights under the Bill of Rights and Wagner Act. It contrasts democratic union practices with employer interference, citing NLRB actions against Lexington textile firm Wennonah Cotton Mills Co. and noting large-scale reinstatements and back pay. It endorses the American Federation of Hosiery Workers as practicing transparent, member driven democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Labor Relations Board
Lexington, N. C
Wennonah Cotton Mills Co
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
National Executive Board
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Ohio
Peign
Army
Navy
Deaf Authority
C. A. Betts
Charlotte
University of North Carolina and Clark School For the Deaf
Northampton
Mass
Betts
North Carolina School For the Deaf
Morganton
Central School For the Deaf
Rome
N. C
Societies For the Deaf
Morganton School
N. . State College
W. L. Mayer
State Veterans Commission
Wiley M. Pickens
Elizabeth City
Kinston
Wilson
Wilmington
Fayetteville
Durham
Greensboro
Ory
Asheville
State Service
Frank Sasser
Rockingham
Entwistle
William H. Entwistle
CIO
State Highway Patrol
Roddie Ward
Bankers Meeting
Virginia
Robert M. Hanes
Winston- Salem
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Thornton & Minor
Thornton & Nino
H Point
Mann
Walgreen's
By Jimmy Hatlo
Fort Riley
Eas
Cavalry
Hol Boyle
Boyle
Greece
Guilford County Real Estate Tranfers
High Point Township
American Federation of
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High Point, N. C
Jefferson Ltd
Worth ST
Burlington, N., C
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