Debate over publicity and health policy in North Carolina
The editorial condemns Dr. R A Herr ing for blaming publicity on infantile paralysis coverage while praising public health messaging as vital to fight epidemics. It defends state health officials, urges balanced media roles, and warns against overreach toward federal control, stressing ballot strength in November.
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Keer
Herring
North Corona
Hepress
Raleigh
Hickory
Carl Reynolds
Democratic Party
North Carolina
William BR. Umstead
Tar Heelia
United States
Congress
Optimism on Postwar Employment Prospects in High Point
A Washington dispatch cited in the Wall Street Journal says the furniture industry seeks War Production Board relief to boost payrolls by 75 000 once Germany is defeated. Proposals include more patterns, more designs per permit, higher metal spring usage, and loosened lumber limits to double or boost payrolls 25 to 30 percent without new plants.
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High Point
Washington
War Production Board
Germany
Health officials reflect on infantile paralysis alarm
Dr. R A Herring and the city health officer argue much publicity fueled unwarranted fear during the summer. They commend H D Saunders and Southern railway staff for aiding locals during the emergency and ensuring G L workers reach their stations on time amid train delays. Mrs L Faton thanks Saunders for arranging her son’s return to duty after a washout disrupted travel.
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R. A. Herring
H. D. Saunders
Southern Railway
G. L
L. Faton
Wellington
Local leaders discuss welfare, USO, and recreation plans
County welfare officials push for a full time truancy officer like Jim Pierce to address city attendance problems. Chester Schnell lauds the USO's extensive local work and calls for awareness of High Point Center. Dr. Harold Meyer, tied to Boy and Girl Scout boards, is invited to speak. Red Cross volunteers report daily hospital updates for High Point families with children at Hickory’s Polio Emergency Hospital.
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Jim Pierce
Gladis Kivett
County Welfare Office
New York
USO
National
High Point Uso
Chester Schnell
Richmond
High Point
Horace Haworth
Meyer
National Boy Scout Board
National Girl Scout Board
Polio
Hickory
Red Cross
Willis Slane
China at War With Japan Desperation Grows for Chiang Kai-shek
The piece recalls the 1931 start of hostilities, China’s endured setbacks from Japanese aggression, and international indifference. It notes Chiang Kai-shek’s government clinging to hope that American and British forces will halt Japan before Russian-backed forces seize control.
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China
Manchuria
United States
Britain
League of Nations
Soviet
Russia
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang
Chi
Japan's war aims and China's desperate plight
The piece analyzes Japanese strategy in China, arguing Japan seeks to conquer and control China while starving civilians, and outlines four possible Japanese options involving Chiang Kai-shek, Taiwan Soongs, and foreign powers. It notes no current path seems likely, as China's situation remains dire.
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Chungking
Nanking
Chiang Kai-shek
H. H.oak
Kung
Soongs
Soong
United States
T. V. Soong
Chiang
Sun Yatsen
Germany
Japan
Hongkong
Singapore
China
Russia
Szechuan
Quebec Conference Foreshadows Japan War Strategy
Washington notes from Quebec suggest allied plans to move vast troops to East Asia and press toward Japan with MacArthur focusing on the Philippines. Analysts debate Mountbatten's leadership, while Russian entry remains uncertain as Europe nears end.
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Washington
MacArthur
Philippines
Quebec
Japan
Kunming
Central China Front
Kwelin
War Department
Europe
East Asia
Messrs
Roosevelt
Ghorehill
Strategic notes on Pacific war aims and timelines
The author outlines expectations for Allied actions in Asia asking for self-reliance in operations. He predicts Britain’s role, highlights air power as decisive, and argues Allied offensives will prioritize Japan and the Philippines, with limited early Russian help and a year to reduce Chinese Japanese forces.
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Churchill
Britain
East Asia
MacArthur
Philippines
Mr. Roosevelt
China
Formosa
Japan
Burma
Europe
Asia
Russia
Broadway Gossip and Notes From Around Town
A collage of on stage chatter and sightings from Broadway include Arlene Francis, Morton Downey, and Sheila Barrett among the glamor at notable venues. Jean Lewis lands a breakthrough Wendy role after an unorthodox agentless audition, while Rose Heitner, Natacha Rambova, and Kitty Carlisle feature in strolling anecdotes and musical press teasers.
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Arlene Francis
Morton Downey
Wyoming
Woodruff
Cola
Jane Deering
Madison
Sheila Barrett
Lyric Theatre
42Nd St
Mae
Maria Montez
Dorothy Arnold
Jean Lewis
Helen Hayes
Harriet
Jean
Shanghai
Gilbert Miller
Sec
Darling
Rose Heitner
Fl Morocco
Hatcheck Gas
Natacha Rambova
Rudy Valentino
Majorca
Alba
Star Time
L. Holtz
Majestic Theater
Eugene Casey
Brooks Atkinson
Times
John J. Astor
Tucky French
Benson Hayes
Frenchman’s Creek
Seine River
Midtown Vignette and Broadway Murals in New York
A montage of New York scenes shows a weary playboy hiding in a Broadway hotel only to endure sleepless nights from neighbors. Sketches include Manhattan street scenes with a duck on a leash, a Hurricane nightclub sign damaged by a twister, and portraits of Joynns at night. Also notes Life photographer Phil Stern and various showbiz figures with brief career shifts and social foibles.
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Broadway
Manhattan
57Th St
Harry the Hipster
Juilliard
Central Park Bench
Life
Sgt
Phil Stern
Gron Mill
Warner's
Bing Crosby
Carroll Carroll
Star
Richard Holdens
Sue Bosley
Bill Bendix
Ed Small
Phil Brito
Betty Hutton
Boyd Raeburn
Muriel Morris
Red Skelton
Walter Kane
Elinson
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Jerry
Harold Meyer
George Sokolsky
Mountbatten
Nimitz
Central Pacific
Stillwell
India
Manchukuo
Red Army
Rus Sa
By Paul Mall
Jessyca Russell
di- Rest
Jessyca
Club 18
Jackie Leason
Angel
Orchid Garden
Kitty Carlisle
Decca
John Long
New Yorker
CBS
Kay Kyser
Columbia
Coq Rouge
Jamaica
Helena Bliss
Norway
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America
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