Nation in Crisis Shapes Postwar Manpower Plan
The piece argues Britain and France suffered in the last struggle and old leaders dominated Europe, prompting the Munich Pact. It describes U.S. plans to conserve manpower, rotate frontline troops, and keep recovered soldiers for civilian life or noncombat roles, while a screening system in hospitals gauges fit for peacetime roles. It warns of political risk from returning soldiers and notes Roosevelt’s influence on Congress after World War I.
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Britain
France
Flanders
Chamberlain
Daladier
Europe
United States
New Jersey
Florida
California
Armed Services
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Lodge
Hyperinsulinism explained and treated in questions
A reader from Hammond asks about hyperinsulinism, a rare sugar utilization disorder. Dr Clendening explains insulin's role, pancreas islets, and how excess insulin lowers blood sugar with spells of symptoms, possible tumor removal, diet guidance, and practical management during attacks.
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Hammond
Indiana
Pancreas
Islets
Langerhans
R. R
Erosion, Muscle Types, and Arable Land Basics
This item asks three definitions on erosion and land use: the wearing away of earth by weather and water. voluntary and involuntary muscles. and arable land definition. It also includes a Bacon quote about revenge and etiquette advice on restroom cleanliness.
Soil erosion and muscle control quiz items
A brief item lists three points: soil erosion, voluntary versus involuntary muscles, and land suitability for plowing and cultivation. The notes reference that voluntary muscles are controlled by the mind while involuntary muscles operate automatically and mention soil erosion concerns.
Pleasants Re-elected NC Hairdressers President
Mrs A F Pleasants of Greensboro was reelected president of the North Carolina Hairdressers and Cosmetologists association at its 10th annual convention in Winston-Salem. Officers named include M L Johnson of Sanford as first vice president and Miss Roberta Laton of Albemarle as second vice president, with Mrs Jean Cude of Winston-Salem as secretary-treasurer. The conference presented an ambulance to the army medical corps.
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Winston-Salem
A. FE. Pleasants
Greensboro
North Carolina
Radio Schedule Highlights War Era Programs
Eastern War Time radio lineup lists programs and corrections for February 8. Notable items include Captain Midnight serial repeats, news blocks, dramatic skits, variety shows, and concerts across CBS NBC and mutual networks with scheduled comments on the war and daily updates.
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Captain Midnight
Cbs
Nbe
Blu Quincy Howe
Mbs
America
Tim Healy
Blu Edwin
Hin
Cbs Dancing Music
Jack Armstrong
Blu
West Dack Smith
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Wortney Hurd
Lowell Thomas
Newscoast
Henry J. Taylor
Fred Waring
Nice
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Hiarry James
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Arthur Hale
l—Lum
Abner
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Gabriel Heatter
Bob Ripley
Blu Eekly
Nation
Cbs the American Forum
Raymond Gram
Chester Bowles
Red Skelton and Company
Nbe Congress
Washington
Cbs National Radio Forum
San Quentin
Dancing Music Orchestra
cbs @ blu
Nbc
State Gas Coordinator to be Appointed in North Carolina
Raleigh Feb 8 A State gasoline coordinator will be appointed by Governor Broughton to handle reports of gas shortages and liaise with federal officials on relief. The governor said the appointee would come from current state payroll staff as shortages near critical levels. A crisis emerged in the Wilmington area yesterday.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Sovernor Broughton
Alrady
Wilmington
Japanese Admiral Killed In Action Reported By Tokyo
Tokyo radio said Vice Admiral Teruo Akiyama was killed in action on the southern front with no further details. The broadcast praised his meritorious services in a night attack that crushed the enemy fleet last year, captured by the U.S. foreign broadcast intelligence service.
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New York
Tokyo Radio
Teruo Akiyama
U.S. Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service
Excessive talk sets exchange abuzz injuring service
Washington Court Fe ICUse reports too much talking overloaded the telephone exchange. Superintendent Fred Rost said eight switches serving 243 farm subscribers burned out due to the overload.
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Washington Court FE Icuse
Fred Rost
Rost
FDR Sign Battle Could Delay Revenue From Tax Bill
Washington Feb 8 The conflict over a 1 051 300 000 excise tax rise and social security payroll tax change threatened to delay the measure. President Roosevelt may let it become law without a signature only if revenue loss over 87 million dollars is avoided. The bill raises income and excise taxes and raises postal rates with added levies on liquor cosmetics and amusements.
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Francis J. Kelly Ashington
Roosevelt
Roonevelt
Doughton
DNC
House Ways and Means Committee
President
Treasury
Three to Face Murder Charges in Sears Death
Solicitor Avalon E. Hall announced bills of indictment drafted for presentation to the jury today against Mrs. William Everett Dean Woodrow Lane and Early Vernon Sears in the death of William Everett Dean of East Bend last December 18. If returned, witnesses would be questioned to determine trial readiness in the current court term. Dean, a Winston-Salem machinist, was found dead in his pickup near his home. investigators initially cited a traffic accident but later posited he was struck with a heavy instrument and the body moved to the scene.
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Yackinville
Avalon E. Hall
Aneyne
William Everett Dean
Woodrow Lane
Early Vernon (Honey) Sears
East Bend
Hall
Dean
Winston-Salem
Whiskey Ration Book Case Is Appealed
Durham report: magistrate orders return of whiskey ration book taken from D. D. Lewis by liquor store clerk W. W. Childress. Childress appeals claiming the book was issued to a Camp Butner soldier, not Lewis, as court considers claim and delivery action.
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Durham
Superior Court
E. H. Chappell
D. D. Lewis
W. W. Childress
Lewis
Childress
Pastor B. G. Whitley Dies at 61 in Bessemer
The Rev. B. G. Whitley, 61, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, died at his home in Bessemer yesterday after a heart attack. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Bessemer
B. G. Whitley
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Klondike Trophy to be awarded at NC Guernsey meeting
The Klondike Trophy for the Guernsey cow with the highest milk and butter fat production will be presented at the North Carolina Guernsey Breeders Association annual meeting in Winston-Salem tomorrow.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Lincoln Day dinner set for Greensboro March
Local Republicans will attend the Lincoln Day dinner at the King Cotton Hotel in Greensboro Monday at 7 p.m. Horace Haworth is the local committee representative. Charles Stores, Inc. plans to open a store here around March 15 and predicts it will be among the finest Charles Stores in the state.
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High Point
King Cotton Hotel
Greensboro
Horace Haworth
Committee On
Charles Stores, Inc
Charles
First Reformed Church Forms Men’s Club
Twenty years ago and eight Friday in 1974 the men of First Reformed Church met Thursday evening and organized a men’s club to foster fellowship and fuller cooperation in church affairs.
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Men of
First Reformed Church
Duke and White Phantoms Meet Thursday Night
Duke and the University of North Carolina White Phantoms clash in a Southern Conference game at Chapel Hill. NC State posted a 42 22 victory over Catawba, while Catawba had earlier won 48 36. Cameron plans a third game in Durham if tied.
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Davidson
University of North Carolina
White Phantoms
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
N. C. State
Catawba
Eddie Cameron
Duke
Blue Devil Cagers
Durham
Tar Heels
Cameron
Stokes County Surpasses War Bond Quota
Stokes County has sold 244430.75 in war bonds, topping its $100000 quota. County chairman Carlos E. Davis announced the achievement, noting the county is among the first in the state to go over the top in the current drive.
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Danbury
N. C
Stokes County
Carlos E. Davis
Penetro Vapor Rub Promises Quick Cold Relief
Mothers rely on Penetro to ease cold pains and congestion with a gentle vapor rub. The ad claims fast relief without blistering or burning and offers refunds if not satisfied, pricing 25 cents single and 35 cents for a double supply.
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