Brasserts Report Expands North Carolina Mineral Study Plans
Governor Broughton announced the Brassert organization will conduct the most comprehensive study yet of NC mineral potential including coal iron magnesium and other minerals. The project will cover extraction methods, plans for development and will examine Deep River Cranberry and Avery County sites with forecasts spanning five to six months.
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Lynn Nisbet
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
North Carolina
Herman A. Brassert
Broughton
Brassert Organization
Furnish
Brassert
Chatham
Lee Counties
Deep River
Cranberry
Avery County
Brasset
Bassert
Madame Chiang Kai Shek invited to help launch Liberty ship
Governor Broughton weighs inviting Madame Chiang Kai Shek to North Carolina for the Wilmington Liberty ship launch as part of China aid talks. A Chinese embassy letter suggests she may visit, aiming to bolster U S support for China. The piece notes shipping shortages hinder aid.
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Lynn Nisbet
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Motel
Kai Shek
Chiang Kai Shek
North Carolina
United States
Wilmington
Governor Broughton
China
America
Dr. Soong
Methodist Church
Trinity College
Duke University
The Terrible Eye meets the Channing Estate
Jonah Logan and Mahoney approach Henry L. Channing's French chateau estate to pitch his invention The Terrible Eye. After scaling a wall to meet the gatekeeper, Jonah tumbles into a private scene where he encounters a striking woman, revealing his plan is at risk of exposure.
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Jonah Logan
Mahoney
Jonah
Henry J. Channing
P*y
Connecticut
Henry L. Channing
Channing Place
France
Onah
Mr. Logan
Bermuda
Shanghai
Marlene Dietrich
Tarzan Mahoney
Savold KOs Franklin and targets Mauriello
Impression CHICAGO reports Lee Savold from Paterson NJ left a mark on ring victims. He knocked out Lem Franklin last night, while Tami Mauriello’s nose was broken in a prior NY fight and an X ray check followed for Savold.
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Chicago
Lee Savold
Paterson
N. J
New York
Tami Mauriello
Lem Franklin
Cleveland
Rebound Count Captivates Indiana Fans
Indiana basketball followers track the rebounds of Dick Wittenbraker, a 6 foot 4 inch junior guard from New Castle, in fast breaks. Coach Branch McCracken praises his strength timing and judgment as fans tally his rebounds at home games with statistical zeal.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana
Dogs in Congress Spark A Canine Law Debate
Rep. Fredrice Bradley of Rogers City Michigan loses his Springer spaniel Curley then recovers the dog after a dramatic confrontation in Washington. Bradley proposes bills to curb dog theft and to make canine trafficking a federal offense while Rep Jed Johnson questions the time and focus of such debate in the House. The episode highlights political squabble over animal rights during wartime.
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Washington
Fredrice
Bradley
Rogers City
Mich
Curley
Congress
District of Columbia
Jed Johnson
Oklahoma
Michigan
Johnson
House
District Commission
John Holmes former Goldsboro mayor dies at 82
Goldsboro obituary reports John Holmes aged 82 who retired as mayor in 1941 after 14 years in office died after an extended illness. Funeral is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. He is survived by two sisters. The report notes Holmes’s era and a brief historical aside on wine popularity following Roman Gaul invasion.
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Goldsboro
John Holmes
48 Hour Minimum Schedule Not Actual Hours
Washington reports the 48 hour minimum work week applies to scheduled hours at first with potential to rise to 52 hours or more. War Manpower Commission notes most shortages are in 32 critical areas and says extending the plan could affect 500,000 transfers. Paul V. McNutt indicated the schedule may be lengthened to cover 48 hours of actual work if shortages persist.
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Bell
North Carolina
Washington
War ManPower Commission
WMC Bureau of Program Planning
Paul V. McNutt
Repo
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Miami
Mahoneys
Rommel
London
Reuters
North Africa
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Germany
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Berlin
Hoosier
The
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
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Mayon Pablo
Philadelphia
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WMC
En Perma
Firestone War Tire
Firestone
Richard Crooks
Margaret Speake
Firestone Symphony Orchestra
Alfred Wallenstein
N.B.C
Firestone Stores
North Main
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