National Whifs On Axis War Effort Report
The piece argues the United States must disclose wartime mobilization realities, detailing a renewed armada to Algiers and Casablanca, Soviet grain demands, and Roosevelt era policy clashes. It highlights leadership debates, O P A criticisms, and praise for Allied unity with Churchill and Stalin in the fight against Germany and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darke
U.S.S.R
Moscow
Democracy
United States
Berlin
Uncle Sam
Hitler
Ukraine
Caucasus
Reichswehr
Kremlin
U.S.A
Stalin
Britain
Roosevelt
Churchill
Japan
Vladiviston
Tokyo
der Fuehrer
Tojo
Hirohito
Salomons
New Guinea
Colin Kellys Outfit Are All Heroes After Year Of War
A detailed portrait of the U S Army 18th Heavy Bombardment Group in the Pacific chronicling its year of continuous action. The piece recalls battles from the Philippines to Java, the loss and recovery of crews including Colin Kelly, and the group’s role in key campaigns such as Milne Bay Guadalcanal and the Solomons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Kelly
Japan
Pacific
James Cullinane
NEA
Washington
U. S. Army
Philippines
Java
Air Force
Tojo
Don Strauther
Richard H. Carmichael
Austin
Tex
Hawaii
Australia
Luzon
Mindanao
Douglas MacArthur
John E. Dougherty
Minneapolis
United States
Coral Sea
Milne Bay
Solomons
New Guinea
Tondelaro Harbor
Guadalcanal
E. L. Daniels
Carmichael
Maj. Dougherty
19Th
Port Moresby
Mrs A D Brown Honors Husband On Birthday
Mrs A D Brown entertained husband A D Brown and friends at their home 104 East High Street on his birth day Friday evening December 18. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sarah Fall Mr and Mrs T W White Mr and Mrs Linnel Brown Mr and Mrs M B Byrd and Billy Byrd Miss Nelle Hinton and Mrs Lula Harris. Brown received many gifts. Florence Whitaker and daughter-in-law left for West Palm Beach Florida to spend Christmas with Charles Whitaker. Whitaker's mother and wife plan to return to High Point early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chips
Madeira
United States
Ole College
A. D. Brown
East High Street
Sarah Fall
T. W. White
Linnel Brown
M. B Byrd and Tittle
Billy Byrd
Nelle Hinton
Lula Harris
Brown
Florence Whitaker
Charles Whitaker
West Palm Beach
Florida
Whitaker
High Point
Circle No 2 of W S C S St Mark Church Officers Elected
Circle No 2 of W S C S St Mark Church elected officers at a Sunday 4 p m meeting. Officers include chairwoman Flora Woodruff and vice chair S B Davis with secretary J W Ballinger and treasurer Daisy Williams. Next meeting set with Mae Allen at 1204 Rivette Drive on Tuesday December 29. Visiting parents Mr and Mrs Harrill William were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 2
St. Mark Church
S. B. Davis
Washington Street
Flora Woodruff
J. W. Ballinger
D. Rice
Daisy Williams
E. P. Wilson
Emma Foushee
Mae Allen
Annie Bostic
Mesdames
V. Turner
E. Foushee
F. Woodruff
D. Williams
I. Baldwin
Rivette Drive
Untidy fragment on bombing run and fighter pursuit
Fragment mentions preparing for a bombing run and Zeros pursuing, noting fear and urgency as someone considers timing and danger while in flight.
Thomasville Taxi Driver Is Bound Over For Fraud
Ross Barnes former local taxi driver bound over to the January term of Superior Court on a false pretense charge for allegedly taking gasoline from Penny Profit station claiming authorization from Paul Benner. Bond set at $500. Other cases include John Martin sentenced to one year after a 1940 abandonment and non-support conviction. Lee Floyd probation terms. Marvin Steth two drunk charges and resisting arrest. Daisy Mae Cunningham four months for disorderly conduct. H B Clinard court costs for assault on a female.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Ross Barnes
Thomasvile Court
Moengsy
Barnes
Paul Benner
John Martin
City
Winston‘Salem
iCourt
Lee Floyd
T. D. Stokes
Marvin Steth
Daisy Mae Cunningham
Ore
H. B. Clinard
Parachute scraps repurposed into scarves for flyers
Parachutes taken out of service are cut up and made into scarves for the flyers, while milkweed floss is being used to line flying suits.
Canton Family Holiday Visit By Williamson Kin
Harrill Williamson, son of Canton Ohio, is spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. G H Williamson at 106 Beamon Street. He is the oldest son and has not returned home for 21 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
G. H. Williamson
Beamon Street
Harrill
Williamsons
Christmas Tree Program At Pilgrim Church
Pilgrim Congregational Church presents a Christmas tree program on Christmas night at 8 o clock at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Congregational Church
North Carolina Gas Supply Likely Safe From Rationing
Raleigh December 22. There is no need or immediate prospect of rationing illuminating and heating gas in North Carolina. Edgar Womble a former expert with the State Utilities Commission writes to Herbert S. Marks acting director of the War Production Board’s power division that most gas plants in moderate size towns keep gas for essential uses and no shortage or curtailment is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Edgar Wemble
State Atrlities Commission
Herbert S. Marks
War Production Board
Womble
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Dressings Leader Fact
Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest maker of surgical dressings, dominates the market with extensive production and distribution across health care facilities. The firm’s scale underscores its pivotal role in hospital supply chains and surgical readiness during global health events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson & Johnson
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Henri Giraud
Algiers
Orar
Casablanca
America
Mediterranean
Dieppe
Leon Henderson
Capitol Hill
D.R
Leon
Henderson
Prentiss Brown
Michigan
W.P.B
Albert N. Leman
Wall Street
O.P.A
Atlantic Seaboard
Office of Price Administration
White House
New York
Sorensen
Sloan
Imvin
du Pont
Manhattan
Germany
LAIR
Herr Hitler
Goering
Alpine
North Seameat
Burma
India
Douglas
Ith
Atlantic
Bermuda
Tom Girdler
England
Yesiterday
Channel
United States Air Forces
R.A.F
Atl
St. Ives
Dave Carefully
Attonal Safety Council
Circle
Mr. and
Mrs. Harrill
William
N. C
Johnsons
RED Cross
F.F.W. Saltine
Kraft’s
Ces
West End
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