UNC Trustees Propose Memorial Museum Between Duke and Carolinas
The UNC and Rollins College are named as next in line for a memorial museum, with trustees suggesting one replace Duke. The heirs of Ackland warn that a court ruling could cost about 300000 in estate taxes and devalue Ackland pieces if the building is used for unspecified educational purposes.
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Bia
Land
University of North Carolina
Rollins College
Duke
Jeanette A. Noel
Catherine A. Brown
Pauline A. Landis
Robert L. Acklen
Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Testator
Ackland
Queen Victoria
Aftermath Scenes From a City of Ruin
Descriptions of widespread destruction show little left intact from a recent attack. A lone hen searches for food among ruined trees and collapsed buildings. Seaplane ramp and planes lie burned. Numerous dead, eight attackers killed, Japanese casualties scattered along roads, ditches, and pig pens.
Three N. C. Marines Reported Casualties
The Navy released a casualty list listing three North Carolinians. Hodges Shelton E. USMCR woundeds. Stamey Jack USMCR Private First Class missing. Vanover Paul W. USMCR Private First Class wounded. Wives and families named include Millie Hodges, Shelton Stamey, and Mrs. Paul W. Vanover.
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Washington
Navy
Hodges
Shelton E
Compeenls
USMCR
Millie Hodges
Turner St
Beaufort
Stamey
Jack
Shelton Stamey
Belmont
Vanover
Paul W
Wile
Paul W. Vanover
Swannanoa
McDonald Outlines Postwar Employment Plan
Greensboro February 14 Ralph McDonald, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, proposed a postwar employment program focusing on private sector jobs for returning service members. He argued solutions should come mainly from private employment rather than public works.
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Greensboro
Ralph McDonald
War News and Boundaries in Europe and Finland
Report from the front notes possible bombardment of a historic monastery founded in 529 as Nazi lines hold a key hill post. Moscow celebrates a Finnish setback with Luga fall signaling pressure on Finland to seek peace or face worse terms amid shifting moves toward Stockholm.
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St. Benedict
Finland
Moscow
Luga
Russia
Hitler
Helsinki
Juha Paasikivi
Stockholm
Interior
Ehrenrooth
Erkkolg A
Victo
Baltic Sea
Narva
Estonia
London raids and Allied air losses tally across Europe
Allied bombers hit targets in Rouen and the invasion coast in a night of raids with Lib erators and RAF Mosquitos while British forces report 41 of 55 days of bombing. Four heavy bombers and two fighters were lost and six enemy aircraft were destroyed. The German raid on London caused destruction to churches a school and homes, and a cottage family perished in Southeast England. An East Anglian town endured heavy losses with stores, hotels, and a cinema damaged.
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Vichy
Rouen
France
Germany
London
England
Japanese cabinet prioritizes fuel oil industry
New York reports that Tokyo radio says the Japanese cabinet placed the fuel oil industry on a priority par with aviation coal iron steel and transportation. The decision aims to supply home front industry and air forces amid the accelerating air war.
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New York
Tokyo Radio
U.S
Swiss Cattle and Sheep to be Imported for Ashe Test Farm
A herd of brown Swiss cattle and 30 head of sheep will be imported for experiments at Ashe county test farm when operations begin March 1. Also 15 Herefords will be brought from the West and artificial insemination will be used to improve grade production, said F. E. Miller, director of state test farms.
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Raleigh
Ashe County
State Test Farms
West
Miller
War Food Administration Urges More Potatoes in 1944
Washington urged Americans to eat more potatoes in 1944 citing record last year’s crop and current stocks that exceed normal year end carryover.
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Washington
War Food Administration
North Carolina Weather Shifts From Snow to Freezing Rain
Cloudy conditions turn to freezing rain in the north and west, with rain in the southeast. Tonight remains cold. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies and a slight warming trend.
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North Carolina
German Nazi Retreat Near Korsun Faces Soviet Push
Soviet communique reports remnants of about 10 Nazi divisions within four miles of Korsun, with fierce battles as Germans try to break out. One unit repulsed seven enemy attacks while Russians clear fortified houses west of the city and press toward Pskov. Gvozdkov warns Germans withdraw when defeat looms as Soviets aim to prevent a stand.
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Ukraine
Korsun
Ain Whan
Pskov
Gerder Gvozdkov
Leningrad
Wartime Revenue Bill Reduces New Taxes and Social Security Hike
U S wartime revenue bill cuts new revenue to about one fifth of 10 5 million and includes a freeze on the social security tax that would have risen automatically on January 1. Departments study the measure as they perform technical checks on the bill.
Allied Infantry Division Moves Into Italy Facing Heavy Casualties
Allied infantry division hurried from Southern France to Italy and took heavy losses, depleting its strength while German attacks on the flanks grew ominous. Bad weather slowed air cover and ground movement, though patrols continued on other fronts. Spitfire pilots reported a newer singleengine Focke Wulf 190 entering the battle at Anzio beachhead, though weather limited heavy bomber operations.
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Inan
Italy
France
Anzio
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