Veterans comments on Legion charter change stir debate
Paul Casey and other readers critique Kansas City plan to amend the Legion charter to admit World War II veterans. Judges and editors discuss whether wartime service members should form or join their own groups and question timing. Some confusion over fund allocations to relief efforts is clarified.
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American Legion
Paul Casey
High Point
Kansas City
Legion
Congress
Veterans in World War II should form their own Legion
An editorial argues that World War II veterans deserve their own organization rather than an expanded American Legion. It notes the Legion’s invitation is presumptive and suggests young service members may prefer to speak through a separate group after the war ends. It reflects on past generations and the global failure to secure democracy.
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American Legion
Legion
D. C. MacRae
Patriotic Duty to Collect Scrap for War Needs
A wartime call urges every American to recover iron and steel scrap from homes offices and farms to meet a national demand for seventeen million tons this winter. Without adequate scrap mills may close hindering ships planes tanks and guns, risking soldiers safety and victory. The piece emphasizes individual responsibility, clarifies that profits are unlikely, and notes scraps are already being inventoried and sorted for a coordinated national effort.
High Point Seeks Senate or House Seats in party fight
With Joe Carruthers poised to withdraw as Democratic nominee the county faces a fight over who should win the State Senate seat or one of four House seats. Debates center on High Point, Greensboro, and possible dark horse candidates while urging the County Democratic Executive Committee to pick a candidate unaffiliated with any faction.
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Joe Carruthers
Senate
High Point
House of Representatives
Tom Gold
Rupert Pickens
Carruthers
Greensboro
Tom Turner
House
Democratic Executive Committee
Singing telegrams end during the war era
Western Union and Postal Telegraph announce singing telegrams are out for the duration. The era of mailed or sung birthday greetings on front porches ends, leaving callers with quieter communications as wartime shortages and censors affect novelty services.
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Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Army of specialists shapes wartime workforce
Miss Marion B. Olds recalls Japanese officers raiding homes and seizing belongings in Guam. Lieutenant General Somervell notes 63 of every 100 inductees are slotted for specialized training. A civil tone reflects wartime resolve as scrap drives mobilize support for ongoing combat efforts.
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Marion B. Olds
U. S. Navy
Guam
Brehon Somervell
USS
Arn
Walter Winchell On Broadway News Roundup in Times Square
A dense Walter Winchell column reviews Broadway life during wartime. It notes shifts in theater workers due to defense work and the draft, updates on Jolson and Diana Barrymore, casting moves, censure rules for NBC and the studios, and various show business gossip from Hollywood to New York. Names include Gail Patrick, Amos of A&A, Ruth, Deanna Durbin, Rita Hayworth, Red Barber, and Lucille Ball era mentions, with references to The Ox Bow Incident and Pullman room changes.
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Times Square
Walgreen
Jolson
Gail Patrick
Hollywood
Freeman Gosden
Amos
A&a
Lass
Tyler
Texas
Versailles
Diana Barrymore
Actors Union
Andrews Sisters
Hollywood Quickies
NBC
Benny Goodman
Ted Fio-Rito
Casino Russo
Matvienko
Ipitler
Carol Bruce
Erskine Caldwell
Lew Ayres
Barkeley
Joe Penner
Rita Karworth
Jack Whitney
Ten Years Ago Local News Highlights
A mixed local roundup recalls a fall play by The American Business Club, new officers for the American Legion Andrew Jackson Post, and retiring commander Forrest H E Shuford with George F Edwards taking over as commander. Court calendars are light with viola tion cases noted alongside college moves and public notices.
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American Business Cluir
American Legion
Andrew Jackson Post
Forrest HE Shuford
George F. Edwards
Evangelist Luther Bridges Addresses Rotarians at Noon Lunch
Evangelist Luther Bridges spoke to Rotary Club members at their midday luncheon today. He outlined his mission, urged service, and thanked attendees for ongoing community efforts.
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Wiliam J. McAnalhy
Peston Moffitt
Duke University
Brodie Hunexscutt
Imate
Us.n
Norfolk
Centennial Avenue
Luther Bridges
Absentee Voting and Civil Defense Updates Across North State
Secretary of State Thas Eure launches a major absentee ballot push for federal offices with an estimated 250000 ballots across districts, while state law offers an alternative for uniformed servicemen. Gas rationing strictens rules, blackout equipment limits tighten, and Dr Clyde Ervin advocates a ninth school month, amid rural opposition and mixed local support.
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Thas Eure
Clyde Ervin
General Assembly
State Grange
Erwin
Brief Quotes and Quips From 1940s News Items
A collection of short captions and quotes touching on wealth, gratitude, science, military, politics, and social roles. Notable items reference a Californian bequeathing to a rejected admirer, sugar to diamonds, Uncle Sam, wartime offensives, a Georgia governor race, female military service, church duties, and college students studying pharmacy to sell goose liver sandwiches.
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Savoy
Brennan
Zasu Pitts
Paul Haakon
Joyvee Ring
Jupiter
20Th Century-Fox
Joan Fulton
Billy Mitchell
Ruth
Onxford Press
Universal
Deanna
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Dodd Mead
Louise D. Rich
Lippincott
Fonda
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Gallup
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Waldorf Roof
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M. Zolotow
U. S
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Kay Kyser
Bickford
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Fthel Gorham
Bonwit Teller
Ward Morehouse
the Sun
London
Clipper
Collier's
Pvt
Imvin Shaw
Geo. Fucker
Cairo
Postal
Jime
Charles W. Gold
Pilot Life Insurance Company
Randolph County
Sumner
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Oregon
Hoover
Des Moines
W. A. Lambeth
Kiwanis Club
Southeastern Express Company
A A. S. Caldwell
High Point Athletic Club
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Greenville
N.C
Clara Worth
Aberdeen
Harding
Carolina
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Smyrna
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Oliver Lyttelton
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Lynn Nisbet
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hote
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Secretary of State
U.S
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Office of Civilian Defense
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Powev
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Eugene Talmadge
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Kathleen Co. Hunt
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WAAC
Samual A. Stritch
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