Weather recaps across railbelt with warmer south
Weather data from multiple stations shows not quite as cool tonight in parts of KORTIE GAROLINA and SOUTH GABROLINA with slightly warmer readings in the southern region. Asheville and Charlotte report low temperatures near the mid forties to mid fifties, while major cities like Chicago and New York list varied temperatures. In Boston and Norfolk conditions appear mild with readings around the upper forties to sixties. Agricultural markets note firm term receipts and unchanged carrot and egg prices in Chicago.
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Soviet claims great gains on central Leningrad fronts
Soviet reports claim major advances on the central and Leningrad fronts with 1500 German planes destroyed by March 1 to April 14. Parachute troops supposedly landed in Nazi rear areas to aid in freeing villages. BBC via CBS notes large detachments could hold liberated villages against counterattacks. Front reports say Russian forces seized 17 strongholds and pushed back the 217th German division.
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MacARTHUR Details Air Attacks On Rabaul and New Guinea
The report notes continued Allied air strikes on Rabaul New Britain with ships wharves and runways hit and flying boats bombed. It cites a Japanese fighter shot down and another damaged in raids on Fort Moresby and hangars damaged at Salangvana New Guinea. A test of an Army plane at the research lab shows 100 gauges on a single instrument board indicating operating reactions, and a timepiece ticking five times per second, 432000 per hour.
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Piedmont Regional Women's Guild Opens First Annual Session
The Piedmont Regional Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church opened its first annual session with distinguished visitors Mrs. Melvin E. Beck and Mrs. B. J. Peeler. Growth to 811 members in the region was reported as finances for the first quarter were oversubscribed. Auditing and nominating committees were named, reports from Louisville were shared, and a proposed constitution received slight revisions. An afternoon program planned elections, officer installations, and state-level delegates.
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North Canton
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Grensboro
J. A. Smith
John Huffman
Burlington
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J. Henry Allen
Greensboro
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Ruth Mize
George Dillinger
Mount Airy
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High Point
Ode Leonard
Moose
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Hostess
Re capture of Yenangyaung by Chinese troops and British armor
A British telegraph from New Delhi confirms the recapture of Yenangyaung, the Burmese oil center, by Chinese forces with British armor. Chinese troops now occupy the oil hub. 6,000 wells had been destroyed to prevent capture. Reports say 500 Japanese killed, 100 Chinese casualties in that sector.
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London
New Delhi
Burma
Prayer vigils spread in Tokyo churches during wave of unrest
More than 200 members of the Japanese Methodist Church and WCTU joined daily and nightly prayers at Kanda Methodist Church Tokyo. Prayers ran at the WCTU headquarters and YMCA overnight. Masa Hashi Matsutani, director of the Christian Association of Railway Employees, reportedly did not sleep throughout the week.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Kanda
Rev Howell to Address Men's Club at First Presbyterian
Rev W J Howell of Hamlet will speak to the First Presbyterian Church Men's Club at 6 45 pm in the church basement. Howell coordinates Presbyterian Camp work in the Piedmont area, overseeing Fort Bragg Camp Sutton and Morris Field Charlotte. Public invited to hear at 7 50 pm. The talk aims to interest all denominations in youth camp spiritual welfare and families nearby.
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Senior Class Play Set for May 1 and 2 at School
The annual Senior Class Play, The Charm School by Alice Duer Miller, will be staged May 1 and 2 at the High School auditorium. Performances start at 8 o'clock, directed by Miss Maud Burrows with rehearsals underway.
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U S Air Hero Defends Carrier Against Twin Engine Bombers
Flying officer of Fighting Squadron 3, on February 20, 1942, acted as section leader and pilot to interpose his plane between his ship and a nine-plane enemy formation. Alone he attacked at close range, shot down five bombers, damaged a sixth, despite intense anti aircraft fire and limited ammunition.
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Allies Report From Fronts In Arctic And Africa
German planes over Murmansk report Allied air activity. Hitler’s forces claim a central front victory, denying Red Army advances after weeks of heavy fighting. North Africa sees weather improved for patrols as British and American units focus on mobility. The U S Army buys five Stratoliners for high altitude, long range transport use.
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Good Response Reported For China Relief Drive
Phil Grandjean calls a meeting of the local advisory committee for United China Relief Drive at 5 pm. Members include Mesdames Froelich, Marsh, Covington, Wail, Rankin, and Miss Virginia Frank. With a goal of one quarter of High Point's total, the drive aims to finish by May 1. Contributions today total $1,197.75 from numerous local donors and groups, with funds going to Chase Idol, Wachovia Bank, or Miss Mary Louise Medley at The Enterprise.
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United China
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Everett Marsh
Elizabeth Covington
Matt Wail
Alex Rankin
Virginia Frank
High Point
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Wachovia
Mary Louise Medley
Enterprise
China
Forrest
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J.D
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T. M.’ Stanwine
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Besa
Traveller Protective Association
E Cavers
J. &. Marsh, Jr
Anonymous
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Eddie McCormick and
M . Lackey
School Election Moved To June 2 By City Leaders
City school board voted to ask City Council to set the election for June 2, reversing an May 23 date. Officials said the postponement is due to many tasks needed before the vote. City Manager Knox and Superintendent Carrall expected council action at a later session, with no anticipated opposition if the election occurs while teachers remain.
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E. M Knox
Charles F. Carrall
Gary Davis Addresses Civitan Club on Radio News
Gary Davis, local radio announcer, spoke at the Civitan Club luncheon today about operating a radio station amid national emergency. He urged extreme care in news release and discussed legislation governing stations, noting the aim to boost national morale. Davis also demonstrated static electricity concepts.
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Gary Davis
Civitan Club
Davis
Edgar Johnson
Factory Whistles To Signal Blackout Time
High Point and surrounding area will be plunged into darkness Friday night between 9 and 11 o clock as factory whistles signal the blackout. Defense officials say alarms will come from factories and a post office basement control center will issue orders. Police will halt moving traffic and drivers must extinguish lights and park at the curb during the blackout period.
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High Point
W. F. Bailey
Bailey
E. M. Knox
Civilian Defense Corps
E. M
United States Army
Raleigh
W.G. Friddle
Industry Problems To Be Studied By Local Committee
Two High Point industrial plants employing about 120 workers are set to shut within days unless relief is found. Everett Marsh, head of a wartime industry committee, said a meeting would review the closures and possible substitutions to offset material and management shortages caused by the war effort.
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Industrialists
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Allied Assault To Be Staggering
Australian War Minister Francis M. Forde declared the war turning in the Allies favor and promised a staggering offensive against the Axis. Speaking in Rockhampton he urged readiness to hit full war strength and equipment as a looming Japanese attack threat loomed within four weeks.
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Australia
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Rockhampton
Forde
Conversion Order for Cotton Textile Industry
Government orders half of cotton textile facilities to war production. Local leaders say textile output remains strong but furniture and hosiery will face curtailment due to diverted fabrics and war yarn restrictions. The move impacts Osanburg fabrics and civilian use of yarns, signaling broader industry disruption. A separate item notes a Dodge City court scene where a man faces contempt over a poker dispute, referencing the law of averages.
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hos+iery
Dodge City
Kas
Leader warns India to stay vigilant during prolonged war
A political figure urged focus on India and warned against leaving the region, saying it would be foolish and that preparation for the worst is needed. He predicted a lengthy war with possible Allied setbacks and emphasized readiness for ongoing challenges.
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India
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