U S Moves To Fortify Its Russian Frontier On Alaska
The United States concentrates several thousand more troops in the North to strengthen its frontier across Bering Strait from Siberia. The move signals a rapid buildup of defense posture in Alaska's strategic Aleutian and Bering Strait area as tensions with the Soviet Union rise.
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Straits
Aleutian Islands
North Country
Thomas M. Johnson
NEA
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Lithuania
Estonia
Latvia
Finland
Rumania
Turkey
United States
Alaska’s Aleutians as a Key Pacific Defense Line
Alaska faces strategic threats as 600,000 square miles sits near Russia and Japan. Naval air bases, a 12 million dollar 1941 project, and added Army forces aim to defend Kodiak Sitka Unalaska and nearby seas. Hawaii remains the essential shield for Pacific operations.
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Russia
Japan
Siberia
America
Finland
Aleutian Islands
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Admiral Hepburn
Alaskan
Navy
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Sitka
Unalaska
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California
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Seattle
Naval Air
Astoria
Ore
Army
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Hawaii
Alaskan National Guard
Canada
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Arctic
Tropic
Pacific
North Carolina’s Libby Ward as governor race dark horse
Raleigh correspondent reports Libby Ward’s supporters say he may be the Democratic dark horse in North Carolina’s governor race. The piece cites political aides, Jackson Day campaign optimism, NYA director Aubrey Williams’ NC visit, and a tale of Miles Darden the 7 foot 6 inch giant born in 1798 with a coffin eight feet long.
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Henry Averill Raleigh
Libby Ward
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Craven County
Lower
Piedmont
Ward
House
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John D. Larkin, Jr
Andrew Jackson
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Robert Wadlow
Bill Sharpe
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Tennessee
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Quiz Answers From The Page
The page lists answers to questions: there are four pecks in a bushel. peace treaty signed at Versailles France ended World War I. famed English journalist Charles Dickens did not write novels. the circus cry is Hey Rube. Kimberley Diamond Mines are in South Africa.
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Versailles
France
Charles Dickens
South Africa
Emancipation Word Study Highlight
Lesson notes define emancipation as the act or process of setting or making free. The quotation "This emancipation is dear to all men" illustrates its use and urges daily vocabulary growth with a focus on precise language.
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Asia
Christmas tableaux pageant at Wesley Memorial Church
A 50 member cast with a 35 voice choir will present a Christmas story in tableaux and music at Wesley Memorial Church Sunday at 7 30 PM. scenes include the annunciation Mary Madonna Holy Family Bethlehem and the visit of shepherds and wise men. A dress rehearsal is tonight at 7 30 PM and worshipers are urged to arrive early.
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Christ
Isaiah
City of Bethlehem
Charles McAnally
J. Gurney Briggs
Dust Less Dusting Cloth and Oyster Plant prep
How can I prepare a dust less dusting cloth The cloth is soaked in hot suds of pure soap with a few drops of turpentine for an hour then dried This treated cloth will hold dust How to prepare oyster plant Wash the egg plant boil it then peel cut and serve with cream sauce How can I remove blood stains from linen Rinse under cold running water.
Ad error corrects Philco radio price at $14.95
The Enterprise clarifies a Clemmons Furniture Company advertisement misstated the Philco label model radio price as $12.50. The correct time price is $14.95.
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Clemmons Furniture Company
Philco
Fire trucks rush to chief’s home in Edenton blaze
Firemen lead by Chief R. K. Hall race through Edenton streets to a chimney fire at the chief’s residence. No injuries reported.
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Edenton
R. K. Hall
Modern Etiquette Advice for Social Interactions
Roberta Lea Q explains etiquette for addressing a social equal’s husband, recommending “my husband” or “John” rather than “Mr. Hill.” It also notes preferred venues for after-theatre suppers such as restaurants, clubs, or homes, and confirms engraving rules align with visiting cards.
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Hill
John
Christmas Seals Appeal Across Genders in 1939
The piece explains how red and blue Christmas Seals attract women and men differently based on advertising psychology. It notes a blue emphasis for men and red for women, plus a double-barred cross and an angel in red. The design aims to fight tuberculosis.
Thomasville Illuminates Tank With Neon Star Sign
Thomasville’s million gallon water storage tank shines for Christmas with a large neon star. The lights will stay on through New Year’s Day as residents commend the fire department for decorating the tank.
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Thomasville
Asheville Auditorium to Open January First or Second
Asheville announces that the city’s new auditorium convention hall will be formally opened on January 1 or 2. The ceremony will mark the completion of the latest civic project and will involve city officials and local residents.
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Asheville
Can an airplane bomb a tank tested by aviators
Aviators from several nations tested bombing tanks before World War II, noting that diving attacks threaten pilots with anti aircraft fire and possible blackouts from rapid turns. It requires hitting a moving tank from height, while sustaining controlled speed and avoiding sudden maneuvers.
Monroe Lawyer Named to Senate Labor Probe
J. M. Vann of Monroe accepts appointment as attorney for the Senate committee investigating labor conditions in the maritime service.
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Monroe
J. M. Vann
Senate Committee
Maritime Service
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