Americans urged to boost war bond purchases as drive nears end
Treasury says 50 million Americans bought bonds with 4 billion raised in three days and payroll deductions total 6 million buyers. Morgenthau urges 15 to 20 percent of earnings in bonds, warning against bank loans and inflation. Government plans continue through war’s end with a 13 billion dollar goal and 100 billion expected in 1948 expenses.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Morgenthau
Aggressive Defense Aims For Time Being In Pacific War
Washington reports Japanese forces have shifted from offensive to aggressive defense in the Pacific. Authorities say Australia and other UN bastions are unlikely targets soon. Naval air power and strategic bases across the Solomons, New Guinea, and Timor shape the coming pressure.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Pacific
Australia
United Nations
Wfaker
Tokyo
Malaya
United States
Southwest
Burma
Soutwest Pacific
New Guinea
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Bismarck Archipelago
Timor
Ambiona
MacArthur
Japan
Singapore
Philippines
Ernest J. King
China
Aleutians
Russia
Mrs M J Embler Dies After Long Illness at 57
Mrs Minnie Jane Embler 57 died at home 1101 English Street shortly before 11 last night after months of declining health. Born April 15 1885 in Davidson County she moved to Thomasville 35 years ago. Survived by daughter Kathleen Embler two brothers and five sisters. Funeral Friday 2 pm at Rankin Memorial Methodist Church with Rev Edw Suits and Rev B H Phaup in charge. Interment Floral Garden Cemetery. Neckwear issued to Marines noted in separate item.
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Minnie Jane Embler
English Street
Davidson County
Rankin Memorial Methodist Church
Kathleen Embler
R. E. Hunt
Lexington
J. M. Hunt
J. E Black
J. C. Stout
J. H. Kennedy
Guy Cox
J. A. Clodfelter
Thomasville
Edw. Suits
B. H. Phaup
Hayworth Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church
Floral Garden Cemetery
Gas Ration Books, Liquor Seized in Greensboro Raid
Greensboro detectives and the state bureau seized gasoline ration books with an estimated black market value of 10 000 dollars and 38 pints of tax paid liquor in a raid near a hotel. A Negro porter faced charges for possessing liquor for sale and was released on 300 dollar bond for trial April 23. The books were found in two canvas bags on a roof.
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Greensboro
State Bureau of Investigation
Youngsters Urged to Report for Summer Jobs in Thomasville
Thomasville on April 15 urged all 16 year olds and up seeking summer work to contact the United States Employment Service office. Employers increasingly use the local service for quick referrals, and leaders say youths can contribute to the war effort by taking roles in local plants and offices, reflecting a united effort to win the war.
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Thomasville
United States Employment Service Office
Liberty Ship Jose Bonifacio Launched in North Carolina
Wilmington observes Pan American Day as the Liberty ship Jose Bonifacio, named for a Brazilian patriot, is launched at North Carolina Shipbuilding Co. Yard. Senator Alencastro-Guimaraes christens the vessel, and Dr. Sturgis E. Leavitt of the University of North Carolina delivers the keynote address.
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Liberty
Patriot of
Brazil
N. C
Wilmington
Jose Bonifacio
North Carolina Shipbuilding Company
Senora
A. C. Alencastro-Guimaraes
Sturgis E. Leavitt
Inter-American Institute
University of North Carolina
Permits Issued for Fire Repairs and Roofing
Fire Chief E K Ingram announced permits totaling 1760 issued yesterday and today including a 830 Fairview Rd porch repair permit for James Johnson. A 1500 fire repair permit was issued for 407 W High St to Mrs George Wilson, plus two reroofing permits totaling 260 to Wachovia Bank and Trust Co.
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E. K. Ingram
James Johnson
Fairview Road
George Wilson
W. High Street
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
North Carolina PTA elects C. W. Phillips president
C. W. Phillips of Greensboro becomes the first man chosen as president of the North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers in a session held in Charlotte. He has long been an active worker and editor of the state bulletin and has served as Director of Public Relations for the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina. Officers include Mrs. R. Futrell as vice president and district directors Mrs. North Morgan, Mrs. E. H. Holton, Mrs. H. L. Hassel, Mrs. John D. Beatty, and Maude Raynor Foy.
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Charlotte
North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers
C. W. Phillips
Greensboro
Phillips
State Bulletin
Congress
Woman's College of the
University of North Carolina
Rotary
Guilford
North Morgan
Forest City
E. H. Holton
Winton-Salem
H. L. Hassel
Durham
John D. Beatty
Elizabethtown
Maude Raynor Foy
Kinston
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High Point
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Kiska
Attu Islands
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