ECTC Alumnae Name High Point Chapter Officers
The High Point chapter of the East Carolina Teachers College Alumnae Association announced its officers: Ruth Modlin president Madeleine McCain vice president Lillian Parish secretary treasurer Sue Speed reporter, C R Hinshaw program chairman, Worth Ivey social chairman. Plans set for a May meeting with a faculty guest and associate hostesses. Members helping organize include Kathleen Hinshaw Worth Ivey Julian Franklin Lillian Parish Rebecca Nicholson Huldah Hester Betty Fleming Ruth Modlin Madeleine McCain Sue Speed.
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Ruth Modlin
Madeleine McCain
Lillian Parish
Sue Speed
C. R.hinshaw
Worth Ivey
East Carolina Teachers College
Julian Franklin
Huldah Hester
Sub Sunk By Nazi Plane Off Norwegian Coast
Berlin radio DJE reported German planes sank a British submarine off the west coast of Norway. After diving low, bombs hit the sub, causing an explosion as the stern rose and the entire ship vanished, with oil patches and wreckage spotted on the water.
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New York
Berlin
DJE
Norway
NBC
Norwegians banned from travel and Narvik battle shifts
The article notes travel restrictions on foreigners and most Norwegians, with limited car use for certain Nordic nationals. German gains in southern Norway rise while fighting for Narvik rages, observers say Norway's fate may hinge on the south as Allied plans consider landings at Stavanger Trondheim or Bergen to confront German forces.
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Sweden
Norway
Narvik
Stockholm
Stavanger
Trondheim
Bergen
Stretch Aviatrix Makes First Solo Flight in Kansas City
Kathleen Hildebrand a 19 year old trainee in federal aviation program earned her solo flight today in a eight minute hop. Instructor James F Selby called it the nicest solo he has seen for a beginner after she stretched her height to meet requirements with five months of physical work and chiropractic aid.
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Kansas City
Kathleen Hildebrand
Federal Aviation
James F. Selby
Kathleen
FDR Seeks Budget Flexibility on Public Debt and Jobs
President Roosevelt addresses Congress about the looming 45 billion dollar public debt, possible budget cuts for 1941, higher tax receipts, and potential use of Work Projects funds with discretionary timing to curb unemployment. He cautions no new legislation this session and notes adjournment aims. The letter to the House outlines conditional eight month spending if needed to prevent hardship.
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Roosevelt
Congress
House
Work Projects Administration
Work Projects
Worthy South leaders push child welfare needs drive
The North Carolina school welfare conference delegates hear from Mrs. Bost urging expanded funds for dependent children and longer compulsory education, with calls for broader work training, more schools for mentally deficient youth, and continued WPA lunch and surplus commodity programs.
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Frank Porter Graham
The
Greater University
Clyde A. Erwin
Maude B. Foy
Charles Spencer
Co. Co. Faw
Dean J. D. Messick
W. J. Bullock
C. W. Phillips
J. S. Blair
B. B. Higgins
Co. Cc. C
Bill Flythe
Raleigh
State Highway Safety Division
Blake Thompson
High Point
Parent- Teacher Council
Charles F. Carroll, Jr
Assurances and Indian Policy Stir Debate in Commons
A British minister and officials warned in the House of Commons that Britain will resist Congress demands in India and could govern by decree in seven provinces if protests escalate. A spokesman for Economic Warfare urged neutral countries to limit imports after Denmark’s seizure of Danish oil and gasoline. Italy faced pressure to stay neutral, and Sweden was warned to bolster defenses amid possible iron ore risks.
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Ministry of Economic Warfare
House of Commons
Britain
Germany
Denmark
India
Congress Party
Hugh O'Neill
House
Sheffield
Ronald H. Cross
Italy
Sweden
Cross
Guam base plan sparks protests in Tokyo and Washington
The article notes both nations oppose changes in East Indies status and view a Guam base as unfriendly. It explains Japan aims to prevent European war spread to the Far East and describes renewed U S calls for a major air and submarine base at Guam despite militarist protests in Japan.
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East Indies
Washington
Tokyo
Japan
Far East
Guam
Pacific
United States Navy
Carrier Pigeons Told of Southport Fishing News
In Southport on April 18 Bill Keziah plans to announce the season’s first big game fish catches off the North Carolina coast. He aims to use carrier pigeons with Gulf Stream fishermen to beat rivals Hatteras and Oregon Inlet in reporting early returns.
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Southport
Bill Keziah
North Carolina
Seuport
Bill
Hatteras
Oregon Inlet
Gulf Stream
Legion Auxiliary Chairmen Plan Convention Meeting Tonight
Local Legion Auxiliary chairmen for the June state department convention are urged to attend an 8 30 PM meeting at Guilford County building. June H. Rose of Greenville will address both groups on convention plans with D C MacRae presiding. Mrs Dan Arden leads the Auxiliary, with Mrs N S Stirewall and Mrs R L Waynick urging attendance.
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Legion’s Auxiliary
State Department
Legion
Guilford County
June H. Rose
Greenville
D. C
Rose
Dan Arden
Legion Auxiliary
Harry Pieming
Stirewall
R. L. Waynick
Propaganda Thrives In Sewing Circles
In Washington on April 18 an item claims propaganda spreads more in sewing circles than in American newspapers. The article names Donald J. Sterling as managing editor of the Oregon newspaper involved.
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Washington
Dnald J. Sterling
The
Oregon
Nazis Tighten Grip as Norway News Reports Advances
German forces push through Oslo region achieving daily goals and seize fortifications at Oscarborg and Brobag on the Oslo Fjord. Reports say Norwegians taken prisoner include the Bardufoss air port commander as authorities claim air and sea reconnaissance reveal moves toward the Swedish border. A small British landing near Narvik is repulsed.
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Arctic Circle
Bardufoss
Narvik
Norway
Stavanger
Oslo
DNB
Oscarborg
Brobag
Oslo Fjord
Roosevelt Addresses 18th Newspaper Editors Convention
Journal at Portland reports the 18th annual convention of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. Over 100 metropolitan editors gather in Washington to hear the presidential address and briefings from President Roosevelt, Undersecretary of State Welles, and other insiders on foreign and domestic policy and 1940 campaign issues.
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Journal
Portland
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Society
Washington
Roosevelt
Welles
Gas company cited over gasoline truck permit limits
Spur Distributing Company faced a citation for transporting gasoline beyond the city limit on a morning opening of a South Main Street service station. Fire and police greeted a truck carrying 3,600 gallons, well above the 600-gallon per compartment cap, with operator E. C. Eggert cited for ordinance violation.
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South Main Street
Spur Distributing Company
Main Stret
E. C. Eggert
Manchester Uses Public Parks for Patient Vegetables
In Manchester England authorities repurpose large greenhouse spaces in city parks to grow vegetables for patients in public institutions. The initiative aims to supply fresh produce to hospitals and care facilities while utilizing available municipal greenhouses.
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Manchester
England
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