MacArthur as GOP possibility dominates political chatter
Washington gossip at the Ho Committee meeting in Chirag centers on Gen. Douglas MacArthur as a potential strong man and possible GOP or Democratic alignment. The talk spans Dewey and Brooks as alternatives, while revering World War II hero status and White House attendance shifts.
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White House guard tightens as teas cancelled amid security
The Roosevelt era dinner rituals are set aside as the White House gates lock and traffic is halted. Princess of the Netherlands visited privately, but guest lists stay hidden. The Alaska highway project faces a two to three year delay with routing disputes between Washington and Alberta.
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Pressure Groups In America Discussed At Oberlin
Oberlin May 1 Carl Arlt of the Oberlin College Economics Department told Oberlin students in Finney Chapel that pressure groups harm consumer interests by lobbying for local state and national legislation. He cited milk margarine sugar and labor groups as examples of how such forces restrict production and raise prices, while noting the war effort public opinion can curb abuses though peacetime awareness is low. The discussion covered transportation and military links to policy, including a proposed highway tied to air base supply routes and a Canada US maintenance arrangement under wartime contracts.
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Parental Guidance Urged Amidteen War Orphan Emerge
In Columbus Ohio May officials warn growing war related youth issues demand parental guidance as many fathers join the army and mothers take war work. The Ohio Children's Code commission meets to draft modern legislation to care for dependents and neglected children including those entering their teens.
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Freedom Pledge Cards Signed in War Bond Drive
The Treasury’s campaign to sell $1,000, one tenth of the War Bonds, opened formally as volunteers signed freedom pledge cards in homes and factories. Indiana led, with volunteers pledging 10 percent of income for War Bonds, the first county to report progress in Roosevelt’s program promoting economic equality through bond support.
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Getties
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Power Shortage Areas To Be Designated Power Shortage Areas To Be Designated
War Production Board orders ban on non-essential lighting including signs and night events as power shortage areas expected, with immediate requirement for utilities to maximize power for war needs and to interlink systems for transfers.
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War Production Board
Federal Power Commission
St. Louis
Buffalo
WPE
American Legion Names Next National Commander
The American Legion announces a new national commander to succeed the outgoing leader Bird. The selection marks a transition in the veteran organization's top leadership and sets the agenda for the coming year.
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Small America freighter sunk off Gibara
Havana reports a small American freighter was torpedoed and sunk about six miles off Gibara. Four crewmen are missing and presumed lost, four were landed near Gibara, and one injured Filipino crewman died after landing. Wooster College students ban smoking in the new student union by a vote of 2,304 to 27.
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Sealed bids for Cascade Park refreshment stand sought
Park Commission invites sealed bids to operate the Cascade Park refreshment stand for the 142 season. Bids due by 12 noon May 4. Highest bid typically prevails, but the commission may accept or reject any bid. Regulations available at 403 Lorain Co. Bank Building.
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