School Pupils To Register On Thursday
Registration for all city school system pupils begins tomorrow. Superintendent Charles F. Carroll announced. Seniors register at 9:30 a.m., juniors at 10:30 a.m., and sophomores at 1:20 p.m. First time Junior High entrants register 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Negro high school registrants may come 1 to 5 p.m. at William Penn High. Elementary pupils not at High Point schools register Friday Aug 28. A series of meetings with school heads followed by more discussions later in the week.
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Charles F. Carroll
William Penn High School
High Point
Sant. Carroll
Weather overview for the Carolinas and Georgia
The North Carolina forecast continues cool with slightly higher temps in the west tonight. South Carolina and Georgia remain cool with interior regions experiencing the warmest readings tonight.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
FDR to address World Youth via Students Assembly
President Roosevelt will speak at 12:30 p m Eastern War Time to an International Students Service assembly with delegates from United Nations and enemy countries. Stephen Early said the talk would reach naval units, camps, hospitals and ships worldwide through Army, Navy and OWI coordination. An August 31 address of about ten minutes is planned for 4:50 p m EWT with Navy channels delivering to units and hospitals globally. Some nations send official delegates. China designates Madame Chiang Kai Shek.
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United Nations
Stephen Early
Early
Army
Navy
Office of War Information
Coast Guard
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Russia
Netherlands
England
Students Assembly
China
Chaing Kai
Briggs Defends High Point Flood Control Power Dam
Briggs, chairman of the local power commission, argues the High Point dam is justified for flood control and river power plant efficiency. He notes turbines and boilers may still be secured on a government schedule, despite low priority ratings. A WPB rep said no priority would be given, but Briggs cites a Federal Power Commission report praising increased plant proficiency from impounding water.
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High Point
E. Leroy Briggs
Board of Power Commissioners
Briggs
WPB Power
Washington
High Point Dam
Federal Power Commission
O. ©. Efird
Mead Keller
Winston-Salem
Pacific Naval Clash Could Decide War Outcome
War brief assesses limited facts on a Pacific engagement. It suggests Nipponese fleet risks a large portion of its grand fleet while Allied air power may press a decisive advantage. Analysts warn of heavy Japanese losses and uncertain American losses, predicting a potential shift in Pacific supremacy.
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Japan
U.S
Solomon Islands
Solomons
Navy
MacArthur
New Guinea
Pearl Harbor
Midway
U. S
Hitler expands influence through Norway mining reach
German occupation accelerates control of Norway's ore deposits and industry. German geologists reopen mines, develop electrical and aluminum sectors, and shift dye and chemical production to Norway under Goering's sway in a broader wartime economic strategy.
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Germany
Hermann Goering
Norway
Neue Zuercher Zeitung
Reich
German Pressure Near Caucasus Front Expands
Izvestia reports thousands of factory workers trained for combat ready to join the fighting as German forces push toward the Caucasus. Red Star notes the south has entered a new phase with natural terrain hindering tanks, while Soviet troops repel several German assaults near Stalingrad and along key routes from the Don to the Volga.
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Asheboro Hosiery Mill Faces Walsh Healy Trial
A public hearing in Asheboro to determine Tip-Top Hosiery Mills compliance with the Walsh Healy act opened in the town hall court room. The contracts began December 12 1940 and are ongoing. Officials named in the complaint. case alleges failure to pay overtime and employ minors. about 20 witnesses are to testify before Thursday.
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Asheboro
Walsh-Healy
Asheboro Town Hall
Conrad Will Speak To Luther League
Young Lutherans from across North Carolina arrive in Charlotte for the 22nd annual Luther League convention opening tonight at St. Mark's Lutheran church. A 3 p.m. program marks the start, with theme Gods Grace. Speakers include Dr. F. L. Conrad of High Point Dr. J. L. Morgan of Salisbury Mrs C A Davis of Philadelphia Rev Boyd Hamm of Burlington and Rev Frank Ford of Monroe. Several hundred are expected.
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Luther League of North Carolina
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
God's Grace
F. L. Conrad
High Point
J. L. Miorgan
Salisbury
C. A. Davis
Battle for Solomons Foothold Gains Encouraging Report
Navy and Allied air forces hammer Japanese fleets in the Solomons while MacArthur’s command targets Buna and allied convoys. Reports say the Pacific battle line grows clearer as American Marines dig in and air power pressures Japanese ships and transports in the southeast Solomons.
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Buna
New Guinea
Japan
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Rabul
Gasmata
Solomons
United States
Midway
Navy
Salvation Army Bible School Shows Gratifying Results
The Salvation Army Citadel hosts a daily vacation Bible school under Major Vernon Carter reporting gratifying results. Attendance averages 95 boys and girls daily. the session runs through Friday with certificates and awards to be presented at 2 PM.
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Salvation Army Citadel
Vernon Carter
Wweeos
Taylor to discuss Negro scouting with local leaders
S. J. Taylor, assistant national director of interracial scouting, will visit Thursday to meet civic leaders about financing the Negro scouting drive in this area. J. H. Roberts, Negro field executive of the Uwharrie Council, announced the plan. The meeting is set for Hairtip's Funeral Home at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
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S. J. Taylor
J. H. Roberts
Uwharrie Council
Hairtip
New Clerks Named at Local Employment Office
Miss Ruby Crumpler, a clerk with the United States Employment Service in Lumberton, has been transferred to the local employment office here. Miss Thelma Trogden of High...
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Ruby Crumpler
United States
Lumberton
Thelma Trogden
Maryland shell plant to interview men for packing work
Representatives from a Maryland shell loading plant will interview men ages 20 to 55 tomorrow for packing shell jobs. No prior experience needed as work will involve machine and hand packing shells. 150 women are sought ages 18 to 35 for similar work. Pay is six cents an hour with overtime. women earn 55 cents. Urgent need for 1000 trained welders. one month training qualifies men for these positions.
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Maryland
Rae Shiplett
United States Emploment Service
Eployes
Local official appointed as clerk for city office
A new local appointment names an individual as clerk for the city office, outlining duties and start date. The move aims to streamline records and public services in the administration.
Master Wage Schedule for Oregon-Washington District
The master wage scale lists classifications and pay for the Northwest Furniture industry as of the 30th of the month. It names numerous job titles from lathe operators to finishers and maintenance roles, with a general group wage of 81.60 for Group No. 2. The schedule covers shipping clerks, veneer work, sanding, routing, glueing, and numerous specialized trades, reflecting a comprehensive labor rate table for the sector.
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Oregon-Washington District Council
Orthwest Furné
Traveling man steals bags from two hotels in Charlotte
A well-dressed traveler arrived in Charlotte yesterday and, after entering two hotels, summoned a bellhop to fetch his bags. Each time the bags belonged to another guest, leaving staff wiser to the ruse.
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Charlotte
Maybank Leads Blease in South Carolina Senate Primary
Safe lead for Senator Burnet R. Maybank over 65 year old opponent Eugene S. Blease as late unofficial totals came in from the Democratic primary for the U S senate in Columbia South Carolina.
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Columbia
S. C
Burnet R. Maybank
Eugene S. Blease
U. S. Senate
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