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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1945
Page
15
Dr. Gallup argues that millions remain uninformed about government and world affairs. He cites gaps in knowledge about tariffs subsidies and leaders, urging editors to illuminate issues, warn about dangers, and let citizens judge evidence before forming opinions.
The inside story describes U S postwar Japan strategy aimed at ending Japan as a war power with minimal troops. Plans, drawn in Washington by State War Navy officials and approved by President Truman, are led on the ground by General Douglas MacArthur as Supreme Commander.
Dr George Callup of the American Institute of Public Opinion noted at the Syracuse School of Journalism that 54 million people have never heard of the Atlantic Charter and over 80 million cannot name any of its provisions. He used the data to illustrate public knowledge shortfalls.
Miss Elma Leigh Shoe daughter of Rev and Mrs E C Shoe of Taylorsville and Capt Thomas Egerton Bowers son of Mr and Mrs W L Bowers of Littleton were married September 12 at Bear Swamy Baptist Church. The Rev Shoe officiated with a double ring ceremony. The Rev Albert Simms sang as Miss Maude Elizabeth Wilson played the organ. The bride wore a grey tunic suit with pink blouse and pink feather turban. Her sister Sally Ray Bowers was maid of honor. Pryor Bowers was best man. Ushers were Hara Daniel and Percy Harris. The couple celebrated with a buffet at the groom’s parents home.
The note explains cooking Irish potatoes in skins preserves value and suggests seasoning after cooking. It states potatoes do not fatten a person more than bananas or apples and that reasonable potato consumption fits a non fattening diet. It also mentions ease of peeling and various preparation methods.
Miss Elizabeth Hope Atkins daughter of Jessie Atkins and the late Mrs Atkins of Littleton wed Cpl Ira W Moore of Littleton son of the late Mr and Mrs Harvey L Moore of Enfield on July 21 in Norfolk Virginia. Mrs Conner Smith has returned from a visit to Sanford.
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