Joint effort urged for VA hospital between High Point and Greensboro
An editorial argues for a coordinated bid by High Point and Greensboro to attract a 1,000-bed Veterans Administration hospital to Guilford County. It cites regional location near rail lines and highways, notes rivals may hinder progress, and urges joint salesmanship when a state committee visits. It also notes broader regional competition and the need for a united front to secure the project.
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High Point
Veterans Administration
Greensboro
Chambers of Commerce
North Carolina
Guilford County
Guilford
Fall Arrives as North Carolina Treks Into Autumn
The piece notes official arrival of fall in North Carolina and predicts hot days to return next week. It urges readers to watch the mountains for leaf color, encourage trips to the highlands, and enjoy the autumn scenery as foliage peaks.
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Chapel Hill
Durham
North Carolina
Dem Bums Clinch NL Pennant In Backdoor Finish
The Brooklyn Dodgers edged into the National League title as the Cardinals lost in the nightcap, forcing a subway series with the Yankees starting next Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. The city cheers a fan favorite despite expert picks favoring the Yankees.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Flatbush
Cardinals
Brooklyns
Yankee Stadium
New York Americans
Confusion Over Food Costs Highlights Policy Dilemmas
In Providence a Senate committee hears competing explanations for rising food prices. Officials blame export demand and profits, while others call for price controls and rationing. The piece argues exports support domestic farming, warns against political hype, and suggests better Europe needs data driven allocations to stabilise prices.
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Britain
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United State
Italy
France
Young Democrats Convention Seen As Umstead Stronghold
Attendance at the state Young Democrats convention fell short of early estimates yet showcased political trades as Hoov er Taft of Greenville quickly became the sole presidential candidate. Support favored Senator William B. Umstead in the senatorial primary, with party leaders acknowledging Umstead control of the state organization.
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Young Democrats
Hoover Taft
Greenville
Taft
Robert
Ohio
William B. Umstead
J. M. Broughton
Broughton
Umstead
Governors Meeting Signals Candidacy Outlook
Nearly all men speculated as governor candidates attended the meeting except Kenneth Royall. Charles M. Johnson emerged as the obvious favorite while L. Y. Ballentine remained a major unsettled figure, promising a statement on his intentions soon.
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Kenneth Royall
Charles M. Johnson
L. Y
Stag
Ballentine
Governor Cherry’s stance fuels debate over lynching and flogging cases
The article notes mixed public views on Governor Gregg Cherry’s handling of an attempted lynching in Northampton and a prisoner flogging in Halifax. Voters say his actions were right but politically costly, with Senator Umstead allied to Cherry. The convention shows no clear slate, with Johnson favored over Broughton among contenders.
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Cherry
Gregg Cherry
Northampton
Halifax
Umstead
Broughton
Johnson
North Carolina politicians mingle before elections at convention
James B. Vogler of Charlotte paid his state treasurer filing fee while visiting. Others like William D. Kizziah of Salisbury and Charles Miller of Asheville discussed runs for state offices.Congressmen Coughton Bulwinkle Jones and Deane attended, with hints of challenges to incumbents and potential race dynamics in several districts.
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James B. Vogler
Charlotte
State Board of Elections
William D. Kizziah
Salisbury
Charles Miller
Asheville
H. P
Pat) Taylor
Wadesboro
Jim Abernethy
Lincolnton
Pat Taylor
Coughton
Bulwinkle
Jones
Deane
Doughton
Col. L. K
Hip) Martin
Winston-Salem
John Folger
Winfield Blackwell
Winston
Washington wartime clerks seek jobs as Truman aids
In a critique of postwar policy, George Dixon laments overpaid wartime bureaucrats losing power and seeking federal sinecures. He argues many lacked real skills, cites OPA excesses, and warns Truman’s push to hire “qualified” workers could still misfire.
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Washington
Truman
Opa
Victory
Radio murder on air sparks debate over child listeners
These Days columnist George Sokolsky argues NBC should curb murder content for children and shift to safer programming. He notes networks differ on the issue, criticizes soap operas, and reflects on family life, church, and radio’s influence in households. He recalls earlier, lively radio eras and laments repetitive patter.
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National Broadcasting Company
Columbia
Mutual
United States
John
Jane
Keith
Proctor
Fiorello LaGuardia: New York’s hard fighter and reformer
A portrait of Fiorello LaGuardia’s public service and blunt style. The piece notes his debt to civilization, his clashes with political allies and enemies, sharp wit, and relentless pursuit of reform in New York City.
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Little Flower
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Temple
Washington
City Hall
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Union Square
Guardia
LaGuardia
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Gen
Federal Reserve
America
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Carnegie Hall
Mayer
Bronx
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Relief Director Horizon airs a relief program entry list
An OCR fragment lists Relief Director Horizon air times and related terms including promoter, adduce, transgressor, impecunious, confess, and various clues. It appears as a vertical word puzzle with mixed abbreviations for months and titles, referencing UNRRA replacement duties and a relief program.
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S. Offic
Britain
UNRRA
Anewer to Persious Vugale search
A cryptic list appears with numbered clues referencing topics such as golf mound and ancient deities. The text mixes fragmented phrases like paid notice and goddess of discord, suggesting a puzzle or glossary style segment in a historical page.
Vectors of V Two fuel and odd scientific notes
A sweep of diverse science curiosities reports that White Sands V-2 missiles hold enough fuel to run a car from New York to San Francisco seven times. Sonar detects most World War I submarine losses, and Notre Dame seals living organisms for a 2147 opening. Trivision creates 3D pictures. Birds seek earth’s magnetic anchor. A ton of hulls yields a hundred gallons syrup.
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New York
San Francisco
U. of Notre Dame
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