Schmeling Talks To U S Newsman From Crete Hospital
Max Schmeling, recovering from a stomach ache after parachute fighting on Crete, told CBS correspondent Harry Flannery he landed near Canca and Sada bay and lost 25 pounds. He described the descent, guarding himself with a pistol, and expressed hope the war ends soon so he can reunite with friends in the United States.
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New York
Max Schmeling
Crete
Athens
Harry W. Flannery
CBS
Athens Tonight
Flannery
Schmeling
Canca
Sada Bay
Ehales
Pye
U. S
Goods Are Claimed Reaching Britain
James H. Kelly of Charleston says BWRS shipments to Britain are reaching England in volume. Robert Appleby in New York notes a whispering campaign. Since 1929 to May 15 1941 three BWRS steamers were lost at sea with insured value of 45693 dollars. BWRS purchases and in kind aid totaled 3504000 dollars by April 30 1941. Loss at sea was 1.3 percent. West Virginia donors contributed 3789 dollars of a 5891 dollar goal by April 1.
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British War Relief Society
Britain
James H. Kelly
Charleston
National Headquarters
Robert R. Appleby
New York City
U. S
England
Appleby
BWRS
West
Radio Hams Compete in National Contest
About 50 members of the Charleston and Armor City Radio clubs gather at London Heights for a two day national contest sponsored by the American Relay league. Operators aim to contact the most units to win a certificate of honor and gain emergency radio skills for use when commercial systems fail. The Armor City club is part of NYA training at the South Charleston work experience project.
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Armor City
London Heights
American Relay League
Armor City Radio Club
NYA
South Charleston
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