Salute to the State Guard Third Anniversary
Brig Gen J Van B Metts receives praise from William S Pritchard for the North Carolina State Guard on its third anniversary. The letter commends Governor Jenkins and officers for wartime service and notes inclusion in federal internal security and invasion plans.
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Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina State Guard
N.C. State Guard
Broughton
Fort Bragg
Adjutant General of
North Carolina
J. van B. Metts
State of North Carolina
Raleigh
Metts
State Guard
Jenkins
William S. Pritchard
F. A. Commanding
OPA Takes Tougher Stance on Enforcement
The Office of Price Administration shifts from past leniency to firm action. Officials say enforcement delays end and violators will face penalties while compliant businesses gain protection from unfair competition.
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Office of Price Administration
OPA
Inductee Expresses Duty Behind Family Life
Pvt. Ransom Gurganus writes that he values a peaceful home and normal life yet acknowledges that millions resist war. He argues the quiet life and loved ones make freedom worth defending, framing service as necessary despite personal reluctance.
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Pvt
Ransom Gurganus
Inspection News
Retail Credit Co
When the People Want It Judge Dawson connects with voters
Gregg County Texas official Judge Matt Dawson argues government is a two way affair. He engages with citizens beyond election day to explain his stance and invite public input. His approach reflects his experience as a public official.
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Matt Dawson
Gregg County
Tex
Judge Dawson
County budget talk urges taxpayers to shape public affairs
Gregg County held a September budget meeting on nearly one million dollars in public funds. Oil interests sent distant representatives but only two locals attended. Judge Dawson says democracy falters without citizen participation and calls for thoughtful taxpayers to join courthouse discussions on roads airports taxes and postwar public planning.
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Gregg County
Dawson
Longview
Defense Classes Held In South Rosemary
Mrs. D L Wheeler led a series on defense in production conservation and processing of food for farm families at South Rosemary on March 16 under the William R Davie School Vocational Department. G J Wheeler spoke on postwar agriculture conditions and the group presented a blanket and a perfume gift to the instructors.
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D. L. Wheeler
South Rosemary
Wheeler
G. J. Wheeler
William R. Davie School
Recreation Hall
Virginia Power and Light Company
Virginia Blount
Tuesday Prayer Services For Service Members Continue
Community prayer services for the boys and girls in the service and for peace are held each Tuesday evening from 7 30 to 8. This month meetings take place at the First Baptist Church with a different minister in charge weekly. Public support is urged.
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First Baptist Church
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Fourth Service Command
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
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