Japanese bombing and air battle over Manila and Clark Field
Japanese planes raided Clark Field and Cebu while Manila endured a night of rockets and rifle fire. U S General MacArthur announced sporadic land-front activity as Japan sought a foothold on Luzon. An aerial dogfight near Nichols Field saw American forces engage two enemy planes amidst heavy anti-aircraft fire.
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Authorities crack down as curfew fights erupt across cities
Sentries fired on homes after curfew violations as guards faced challenges. Authorities arrested over 3000 Europeans, including Italians and Germans. U S High Commissioner Francis Sayre urged swift aid from the United States, stressing immediate action to avoid delay in supporting the fight. "We are in the fight to stay" and "Time is of the essence" were echoed in broadcasts.
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United States
U.S
Francis “B. Sayre
America
Broughton seeks emergency funds for school bus safety drive
Governor Broughton plans to urge the North Carolina Council of State to approve a special contingency fund allotment to finance a near term school bus safety campaign run by the Motor Vehicles Department. The push follows earlier missteps between the State School Commission and safety division over funding and personnel.
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Bob Thompson
Raleigh
Broughton
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Bodie Ward
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Four Paris Residents Executed for Weapons Possession
German authorities announced that four residents of Paris were shot to death in occupied France for unlawful possession of weapons. The Dec. 13 notice cites the executions as a measure against resistance and subversion. The names of those executed were not released in the brief agency dispatch.
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Paris
Woman Seeks Munition Job for Husband in Marine Corps
In Hartford on December 13 a young woman told a state employment service interviewer she wants a job making munitions or guns because her husband is in the Marine Corps and stationed on Wake Island. She immediately went to work that day.
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Conn
State Employment Service
Marine Corps
Wake Island
Weather North Carolina Drizzle and Fog Coastal Cold
Drizzle and fog affect coastal North Carolina with colder conditions. Night will bring more fog and low clouds. Sunday should see little temperature change and clearer skies inland. Coastal areas may experience patchy fog tonight with improving conditions by daybreak.
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Allied planes attack 60 Japanese barges off Malaya coast
British and Australian planes bombarded Japanese armored barges attempting to land troops on the Malay coast. The broadcast reports barges set afire, passengers in the water, and Japanese soldiers crouching as machine gun fire rained from about 50 feet.
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New York
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Hitler Lover Is Arrested In Wartime Speech Case
Robert Noble, 43, self-styled admirer of Hitler and former pension movement leader in Los Angeles, was arrested by the FBI for seditious and disloyal wartime utterances. He allegedly urged Roosevelt’s impeachment, said the U S interfered in Japan, and claimed Roosevelt prompted Poland to attack Germany. The FBI also involved figures tied to the National Copperheads and related groups.
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Robert Noble
Hitler
Federal Bureau ‘of Investigation
Richard B. Hood
Noble
Roosevelt
United States
Japan
Poland
Germany
FBI
Ellis O. Jones
National Copperheads
Leone Lee
Glendale
Jeff A
Embassy Club
Black man executed in North Carolina gas chamber
RALEIGH December 13. Luther Morrow a 26 year old Black man from Union County was executed at Central Prison for the shooting of his wife. He denied guilt saying he did not know the crime and had been drinking. He entered the gas chamber at 10 am and died about ten minutes later. Governor Broughton did not stay the execution.
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Central Prison
Luther Morrow
Union County
L. A.watts
Morrow
Worrow
Broughton
Navy urges volunteers to bring birth proof for enlistment
The Navy Recruiting Service urged men volunteering for the Navy or Navy Reserve to carry a birth certificate or other evidence of citizenship to recruiting stations. The Navy said this would greatly expedite enlistment of volunteers.
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Washington
Navy Recruiting Service
Navy
Navy Reserve
McKENNEY ON BRIDGE A LEADING BLIND PLAYERS STORY
The article reviews the American Contract Bridge League’s blind players program, noting nationwide instruction in bridge. It highlights the Southeastern tournament in Coral Gables Florida from March 12 to 15 and the participation of famed blind player J Patrick Durine. Durine previously appeared at Asbury Park and played in the national event with Walemar Zedtwitz.
Pat Dunne Stars in Asheville Hand in Southern Appalachian
In a Southern Appalachian tournament in Asheville last August Pat Dunne, playing East, crafted a strategic play with the queen of spades to test defenses. He analyzes the hand, weighing spade tenace and club stoppers, showing why the declarer can force game with correct play.
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Japan Claims Arizona Sunk in Hawaii Battle
London dispatch paraphrases a Tokyo naval communique claiming the 32,600 ton US battleship Arizona was sunk at Hawaii during a Pacific war battle. It says Arizona is the third US battleship lost since the war began, following Oklahoma and West Virginia, and notes other Allied losses including a British destroyer and ships near Malaya and Hong Kong.
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Gazala Battle Encloses Axis Troops in Libya
Cairo dispatch reports British forces west of Tobruk attacking encircled Axis troops at Gazala. New Zealand units allegedly cut off Gazala from the west as mobile columns sow confusion for retreating Axis exit groups toward Berna and Benati. Rommel rumored to retreat toward a new defense line near Derna.
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Salam
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Prisoners Sought for Army Service by Parole Board
Raleigh dispatch reports North Carolina Parole Commissioner Edwin Gill prepared a special order to allow selected parolees to enlist or be drafted into the armed forces. The policy permits parolees with clean or favorable records to join, while fully barring felons. Enlistment requires freedom from parole constraints during service, and Gill is investigating cases including Gus Cobin Langley who has faced a sensational murder prosecution.
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Ros Thompson
Raleigh
Army and Navy
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Parole Commission
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Diana Faces schemes and tension in a dangerous affair
Diana suspects Adela and Richard Thorpe of a dangerous plot as Adela brings a staged scene with a doctor. Diana unravels pressure from a trap set by Adela while clinging to a dream of Stephen and fearing her own sanity. Evalyn comforts her in a tense, unfolding saga.
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Comea
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Hane Mer Scormee
Rmylarer
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Tharpe
Hin Hunte
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Securo
Phil Brace
Itana Evalye Thorpe
Richard
Triumpha
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Imana
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Man Cleared Of Murder After Reopened Case Involving Wilmington
Langley was convicted of murder in Asheville and his execution was postponed after Buncombe officials opposed. New evidence showed he was in Wilmington at the murder time, leading to his pardon and release to live in New Jersey. He later sought a letter to confirm absolute innocence for wartime service.
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Asheville
Gill
Buncombe
Wilmington
New Jersey
Reckless Driving Fined in Thom asville Court
In Thom asville on Friday Judge Carl Wilson handled a light docket. Carter Lassiter of High Point was found guilty of reckless driving and assessed court costs. James Gordon was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and given 60 days, suspended on good behavior and cost payment. James Hilton was guilty of speeding and driving without license, ordered to pay court costs in one case and half in the other.
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Carl Wilson
Carter Clark Lassiter
Sunset Drive
High Point
James Gordon
James R. Hilton
Truck Cab Damaged in Fire at Tomsville Station
Dec 13 report from Thomasville says a North Eastern Motor Lines truck cab burned at 8 30 pm behind Ogharn Service Station on West Main Street. Driver Ben Green parked it there about 6 pm. Cab heavily damaged, engine less so, trailer spared. Cause undetermined.
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West Main Street
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