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Controversy Over Truth and War Policy Emerges
A local column rails at censorship of submarine damage reports, urges wartime honesty, and criticizes officials and press. It mourns North Carolina figures, cites E. J. Justice, and recalls a Union County father’s wartime farewell advice. It also notes petition drives for road and underpass changes around Monroe and Benton Heights, plus a warning about typhoid cases and virus concerns.
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Bro. Johnson
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Madanmor
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Monroe
Board of County Commissioners
Bearskin Creek
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Bearskin
Jefferson Street
Court House Square