English War Bride Welcomed To New Home In Thomasville
Mrs Wyatt C Johnson, formerly Dora Helen Violet Aspinall of North Fleet Kent, arrived from England to join husband Wyatt C Johnson of 844 Trinity Street in Thomasville. A delegate led by Mayo R Pope welcomed her with flowers and an orchid corsage as civic groups extended a cordial reception. The couple married September 25 1943 while she served at an RAF base. An alert neighbor saved a near tragedy when her husband, sleeping at home, was awakened and raced to the station before the train arrived.
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Thomasville
Mayo R. L. Pope
Wyatt C. Johnson
England
Trinity Street
Green
Pad Chamber of Commerce
Johnson
Bill
Dora Helen Violet Aspinall
RAF
North Fleet
Kent
Red Cross
Pearl Harbor probe to begin hearings this week
Keefe said a full public report is idle until later while the Pearl Harbor story is completed. Al E. Ingersoll and the committee prepared to start sessions tomorrow to wrap up testimony this week with a February 15 report deadline likely extended.
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Keefe
Pearl Harbor
al E. Ingersoll
Naval Operations
Congress
British white paper tied to U S loan plan
Burns says the British white paper pairs a postwar trade pledge with a $ loan and UN backed collective action to free goods trade. He argues the agreement will strengthen US British economic cooperation and enable a future world trade conference.
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U. S
United Nations
Burnts
Congress
Rubber shipment arrives at Long Beach from India and Singapore
The first postwar crude rubber cargo, 24,000 bales, arrived in Long Beach, unloaded from the British ship Empire Wilson. The shipment is destined for the U S Commodity Credit Corporation.
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Long Beach
Calif
India
Singapore
Wilson
U. S. Commodity Credit Corporation
Crosby Returns to Hall in Charismatic Studio Reboot
Hollywood reports Bing Crosby walked back into the music hall at NBC studios for a rehearsal after months of disputes and a lawsuit. About 45 song pluggers pressed tunes as Crosby, in casual attire, greeted them and settled by his mic in Studio B while John Scott Trotter led the beat. Crosby’s unpredictable temperament, brushoff to autograph seekers, small acts of kindness to a lone ex-serviceman, and lazy charm define a storied, famous presence in entertainment.
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Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Bing
Music Hall
NBC
Studio B
John Scott Trotter
Tacoma
Crosby
Bob Hope
Shoulder insignia become blanket from patches
MARION Ill 4 inch Miss Helen Elliott collected World War II service patches as a hobby and has created a blanket from them Returning soldiers have given her patches including two from Japan and she may gift the quilt to a veterans organization
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Marion, Ill
Helen Elliott
Japan
Elliott
Australia Sees Mild Weather With No Extreme Cold
Report notes Australia experiences a wide range of weather but lacks the extreme cold seen in the United States and Canada.
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Australia
United States
Canada
Mrs Lookabill Dies After Illness in Thomasville Hospital
Elizabeth Andrews Lookabill 51 a Fisher Ferry Street resident died in a local hospital after several days illness. She was born April 28 1894 in Davidson County and survived by daughters Mrs. W F Campbell of Newport News VA and Mrs Walter C Bean of Thomasville, four sons including Petty Officer J F Lookabill in Jacksonville, three sisters two brothers ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements and service are pending with Walker funeral home and will be held at the First Wesleyan Methodist church Wednesday or Thursday.
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Thomasville
Elizabeth Andrews Lookabill
Fisher Ferry Street
Davidson County
Frank Andrews
Julia Jarrett Andrews
W. F. Campbell
Newport News
Virginia
Walter C. Bean
Walter J. Lookabill
A. D. Lookabill
H. Odell Lookabill
Asheboro
J. F. Lookabill
Navy
Jacksonville
Florida
C. Frank, Grubb
M. L. Leonard
Greensboro
Edward Workman
Lexington
M. I. (Mack) Andrews
M. C. Andrews
Washington, D. C
Walker Funeral Home
First Wesleyan Methodist Church
Widow of Werver Shoef Farm A Dutch Heroine of Hunger Relief
In occupied Netherlands a Dutch dairy farmer hid underground agents beneath her barn while she sheltered hungry hunger marchers. She fed up to twenty displaced people nightly, sharing what little she had. Her quiet courage aided the underground during Nazi occupation. The widow, praised as a symbol of Holland’s heart, waved from her farmhouse window amid her children.
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Amsterdam
Chaueffuer
Wervershoef
Aaymow
Aymow
Netherlands
Holland
Tax evasions probe reveals 39000 leads unfazed
W C O'Brien a post office department attorney told the committee the bureau has only scratched the surface since last summer's intensive tax evasion investigations and disclosed 39 000 leads remain unstarted. He warned the mails are flooded with schemes to profit from veterans and relatives including a supposed hero book listing all names. He called the fraud from beginning to end.
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W. C. O'Brien
Post Office Department
O’brien
UN opposition to New York Connecticut area as HQ site
The general HQ committee recommended a planning commission study to determine the exact location and size of the UN headquarters site for the next general assembly in September. Victor Broustra of France opposed the New York Connecticut region saying Westchester officials are unalterably opposed to the location to avoid legal complications.
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New York-Connecticut
General Headquarters Committee
Planning Commission
General Assembly
United States
Victor Broustra
France
Westchester County
State Revenue Office To Be Open March 1-15
The North Carolina state revenue office in the county building will be open March 1 through 15 daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help residents file state income and intangible taxes. J B Dodson notes eligibility includes resident professionals earning over thresholds and businesses with gross income over 5000, with rules on joint returns and exemptions for husband and wife.
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North Carolina
Contempt action filed over 1941 support order hearing set
Mrs. Carrie H. Shufelt sues to compel J. E. Shufelt to explain why he should not be found in contempt for missing 75 dollars monthly child and wife support. Hearing scheduled February 18. Judge MacRae also ordered Lucius G. Brown to support Vera Brown, pay home expenses, and cover attorney fees amid a pending action. Two divorce filings follow, Arthur Hart and Mozelle Vaden Crews, both citing two years of separation.
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Carrie H. Shufelt
J. E. Shufelt
D. C. MacRae
Lucius G. Brown
Vera Brown
Arthur Hart
Annie Mae Caldwell Hart
Mozelle Vaden Crews
John H. Crews
Scientists Strip Five Veteran Ships for Test at Bikini Atoll
In Los Angeles on February 12 scientists from the Manhattan project supervise stripping of five World War II vessels for a high profile May Bikini Atoll test. Nevada Arkansas Pensacola Salt Lake City Crittenden ships to be refitted as floating labs for operation Crossroads. Abemarle and Cumberland to join as seaplane tenders. Independence to follow.
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Los Angeles
Bikini Atoll
Nevada
Arkansas
Pensacola
Salt Lake City
Crittenden
Abbemarle
Cumberland
Independence
Gasoline Price Cut Announced by Standard Oil official
Charlotte report states a three tenths of a cent per gallon price reduction for motor gasoline in tank car and tank wagon prices. Announcement made by J Laurens Wright North Carolina division manager Standard Oil Company of New Jersey.
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Charlotte
J. Laurens Wright
North Carolina
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Hollywood gossip and personal moves swirl in early 1940s items
Susan Peters is houseless again and returns to Cedars of Lebanon hospital while Dick Quine finds new lodging. Victor Francen and family escape a smoky house from a motor in the heating system and Francen receives pulmotor treatment. Ann Dvorak plans a Florida yacht trip through the Panama Canal with two women. Buff Cobb pledges manuscripts to a Paducah museum and hints at selling the Indian relic collection. Mickey Rooney has 58 points and 22 months overseas. Marilyn Maxwell hunts an apartment. Paris club seeks Harry James for two weeks at 12000 dollars weekly. Red Skelton moves between hotels. Gracie Fields slated to return Feb 26. Betty Hutton to be VP of her husband’s camera company with Santa Monica factory site cleared for March.
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Harrison Carroll
King Features Syndicate
Hollywood
Susan Peters
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Dick Quine
Ann Dvorak
Florida
Panama Canal
Buff Cobb
Irvin
Cobb
Paducah
Buff
Anna
Mickey Rooney
Marilyn Maxwell
John Conte
New York
Paris
Chapeau Noir
Harry James
Betty Grable
Red Skelton
Betty Hutton
West Coast Camera Company
Santa Monica
Briskin Manse
Funeral rites for D. D. Overton in Greenville
Funeral services are held in Greenville for D. D. Overton 74 a retired businessman and former Greenville fire chief who served 25 years in that role.
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D. D. Overton
Greenville
Greenville Fire Department
Funeral for Two Month Old Briles Held at Walters Grove
The funeral for David William Briles two month old son of Harvey and Hazel Lambeth Briles was held Monday at Walters Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Will Hopkins presiding. Pallbearers were Clifford Grubb Jack Hill Billy Hill and Bobby Lee Grubb. Church choir provided music and Miss Texie Hill arranged flowers. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
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Thomasville
David William Briles
Harvey
Hazel Lambeth
Briles
Walters Grove Baptist Church
Will Hopkins
Clifford Grubb
Jack Hill
Billy Hill
Bobby Lee Grubb
Carlene Gallimore
Texie Hill
Injured Man Falls From Building At Gibson Plant
John J. Scott of 301 Louise avenue was injured about 11 AM when he fell from scaffolding at the Gibson ice cream plant under construction on North Main street. He was taken to a local hospital for emergency care. injuries not serious.
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John J. Scott
Louise Avenue
Gibson
North Main Street
Scott
Busy year rumors hint at Carmel holiday and industry moves
Joan Crawford plans a Carmel holiday with two kids after Humoresque. Anne Sterling travels with Joel McGinnis. Ben Cohn and Marion Shannon eloped to Las Vegas. Peter Lawford saw Beverly Tyter. Bill Lundigan and Rena write a screenplay Long Live Love. Jack Kirkwood insures his gag collection for 250000. Valley of Decision misses Oscar nods. Maxie Rosenbloom teased by Ben Blue after a tomato joke.
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Joan Crawford
Carmel
Anne Sterling
Joel McGinnis
Belita
Penny Singleton
Ben Cohn
Marion Shannon
Warner Publicity Department
Las Vegas
Peter Lawford
Billingsley
Beverly Tyter
Bill Lundigan
Rena
Boris Morris
Jack Kirkwood
Valley of Decision
Tay Garnett
Ben Blue Wired
Maxie Rosenbloom
Palomar Theater
Seattle
Ex-Doughboys Take Up Life In Australia
Sydney on February 12 reports 152 former U S servicemen arrived from San Francisco aboard the Monterey. They bring about $1000 each to start life in Australia and plan to seek jobs here. They cited lower living costs and a slower pace as reasons for choosing Australia. Most served in this continent during the war.
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Australia
Sydney
U. S
San Francisco
Monterey
Milk Consumption Surpasses 57 Billion Quarts in 1945
In 1945 the nation consumed more than 57,209,000,000 quarts of milk, a record level reflecting widespread dairy demand. The figure highlights the era’s robust agricultural output and consumer reliance on dairy products.
Flood warnings as Cape Fear and Neuse overflow in Dixie
Raleigh reports ongoing rises in the Cape Fear and Neuse rivers, swollen beyond flood stages after heavy rains. The Tar and Roanoke are also expected to rise slowly with predicted Cape Fear levels near 44 feet at Fayetteville and Elizabethtown, while Neuse at Smithfield may reach 18 feet after 15.5 feet the prior day.
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Raleigh
Cape Fear
Neuse Rive
Weather Bureau
Tar
Roanoke
Fayetteville
Elizabethtown
Flood Threat Lingers After Heavy Rains Across South
Reports show widespread precipitation and rising river levels from Georgia to South Carolina with the Oostanaula Etowah and Coosa crests near Rome at 35 feet. Homes and businesses flooded, hospital basements at risk, while snow blankets Dakota Minnesota and cold air invades the northern plains as the Mississippi valley warms.
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Associated Press
South
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Oostanaula
Etowah
Coosa
Rome
Dakotas
Minnesota
Plains
Mississippi Valley
New York State
Texas
Oregon
Civitan Club Luncheon Highlights and Announced Events
At the Civitan luncheon at the Sheraton hotel P J Neal announced the annual ladies night next Monday and no meeting next Tuesday. Eagle Scout Jimmie Raper spoke on the Boy Scouts work. Guests included Welch Tillson Morgan and others. former Civitan members were welcomed. Howard Hartzell's team won the attendance prize.
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Civitan Club
Sheraton Hotel
P. J. Neal
Betty Sue Coltrane
Thomas Strickland
Guy Leonard
Jimmie Raper
Jerry
Scout Movement
Boy Scouts
Welch
David Tillson
J. B. ‘Lorgan
Armed Service
Civitans
Charles Johnson
Ralph Rochelle
Herbert Lee
Howard S. Hartzell
New York to arbitrate tugboat wage dispute after all night talks
AFL tugboat workers leaders agree to arbitration following an all night meeting failed to resolve the dispute. About 16 workers in three eastern metros started strikes over wages and hours, with 3,500 tugboat employees idle. Government seizure of the tugboat industry affected fuel supply to New York City as nationwide strikes surged.
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AFL
New York City
Pittsburgh
McKeeseport
Duquesne
Clairton
Beaver
Beaver Falls
Homestead
Amebridge
General Motors
CIO Electrical
Detroit
CLO
United Auto Workers
Money minded service men profit from lines and waves
Service men in San Francisco found quick profit by scalping theater seats then refilling the line. Four sailors paid 8.50 each for permanent waves in a beauty shop, betting they could turn those curls into 50 dollars.
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San Francisco
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