Plastic Surgery Brings New Hope To War Wounded
A Central Press report describes postwar plastic surgery advances aiding burned tank drivers pilots and infantrymen. Techniques include skin grafts from donor sites dermatomes and use of tantalum implants to rebuild noses and faces, restoring appearance and function for servicemen once doomed to disfigurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roboz
Central Press
Washington
Red Cross
Robert Henry Aldrich
Harvard Medical School
Padgett
Earl Padgett
University of Kansas
France
Standing Army To Be Subject Of Hearings
Washington plan to hold hearings on a 5,000,000 man standing army with compulsory training or one year for all males at 17. High school deferral allowed. trainees join a reserve with periodic refresher periods. May projects 500,000 peacetime draftees yearly and argues a large force could deter aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Houseilitary Committee
D-Ky
May
Pacific Northwest For Roosevelt Says Ewing
Oscar R. Ewing, vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee, says his Pacific Northwest tour shows sentiment shifting toward Roosevelts re election. He cites awareness that the European war continues and support for rationing and civilian curtailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oscar R. Ewing
Democratic National Committee
Pacific Northwest
Roosev't
Eee
Northwest
Taxi Driver Farrell Dies in Gas Chamber at Prison
Andrew Wilson Farrell a 25 year old Durham taxi driver was executed in the state's lethal gas chamber after being twice convicted in Durham county for raping his eight year old stepdaughter. He denied the crime, saying the victim had been pressured to testify and that he drank whisky on the day. He stated he felt better than ever as he faced death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Andrew Wilson Farrell
Durham
Durham County Superior Court
Farrell
Lawrence A. Watts
Watts
Bootleg Whisky Trade Flows in Pennsylvania
A Philadelphia tavern association spokesman warned that bootleg, black market whisky is pouring into Pennsylvania in prohibition era volumes. Association president William J. Dunne said the liquor control board lacks enough enforcement agents to stop the traffic and bootleggers are thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Tavern Association
Pennsylvania
William J. Dunne
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
North Carolina Quota Exceeds War Bond Goal
Secretary Morgenthau telegram to Clarence Leinbach congratulates North Carolina for exceeding its fourth war bond quota of 126 million dollars. Leinbach reports sales through Wednesday totaling 148.9 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
Clarence T. Leinbach
North Carolina
Leinbach
Greensboro Flier Killed in California Plane Crash
Lt. John Daniel Chandler 21, USMC from Greensboro was killed in an airplane accident near Mojave Field California on February 15. Parents Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Chandler were notified. The piece notes a sperm whale’s head makes about a third of its body and compares it to a battering ram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
John Daniel Chandler
USMC
Mojave Field
Calif
E. E. Chandler
Partisans Stab Across Border Into Italy
Yugoslav partisan forces crossed the Slovene border into northern Italy and clashed with German troops south of Caporetto. The 30th patriot division reportedly crossed the Piave between Gorizia and Tolmino, occupying the right bank as heavy fighting raged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Italy
Caporetto
Josip Broz (Tito
Free Yugoslav Radio
Piave
Gorzia
Tolomina
Gorizia
Zagorjej
Ludberg
Koprivilica
Skoplje
Yugoslavia
Vranje
Kumanov
Belgrade
Salonika
Jewish Community in Holland Wiped Out by Germans
A smuggled document from Nazi occupied Holland reports that nearly all 180000 Jews in the Netherlands were exterminated by German forces. A few hundred are said to remain underground, while October broadcasts claimed deportations reached every Jew found in Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holland
Netherlands
Pieter S. Gerbrandy
German Claim of Allied Ship Sunk and Fire Report
German propaganda service claimed in an Associated Press broadcast that one allied ship was sunk and another set afire during a clash with British gun boats 14 miles north of Piombino off the Italian northwest coast. The claim lacked allied confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press Today
Piombino
Death notices for Mrs Fannie Gibsons Letheco in Lexington
Funeral services are set for Mrs Fannie Gibbons Letheco 84 who died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs Charles Byerly’s home in Lexington Route Six. The Jer sey Baptist Church will host the service at 3 pm with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include sons Robert Trexler Spencer A C Noah Charleston S C and Frank Letheo High Point and daughter Mrs Byerly plus 15 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie G. Lethoco
Lexington
Fannie Gibbons Lethco
Charles Byerly
Jersey Baptist Church
Robert Trexler
Spencer
A. C. Noah
Charleston
S.C
Frank Letheo
High Point
Byerly
Funeral plans set for J Roy Murphy Kernersville
J Roy Murphy 46 died at 1240 am Thursday at his Guilford County home near Sandy Ridge after six months of declining health and six weeks of serious illness. Survived by wife Lorene Winfree Murphy two sons James and Neal Murphy five brothers and five sisters. Body stays Linville Funeral Home Kernersville until Saturday 11 am then taken to Mrs Ed Meadows home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Roy Murphy
Kernersville
Guilford County
Sandy Ridge
Lorene Winfree Murphy
James
Ridgeway
Pfe
Neal Murphy
Italy
Will
Wade Mecum
Joel
High Point
John
Liberty
Monroe
Oak Ridge
Sam Murphy
Winston-Salem
George Hall
L. E. Moorefield
Ed Meadows
Clint Stevens
Raymond Pope
Linville Funeral Home
Vichy Says Pope May Ask Spare Eternal City
The Vichy radio reported that the pope plans a personal message to King George VI and may broadcast an appeal to all belligerents to spare Rome. The claim was recorded by the Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vichy Radio
George VI
England
Associated Press
Pennies by the Gallon Campaign Reaches Ball Creek
Ball Creek school students donated a gallon jug full of pennies for a campaign to boost copper coin circulation. A bank teller counted 3,600 pennies in the jug, confirming the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Ball Creek
White Cliffs and Empire Echoes in English History
W A Bivins reflects on Britain's naval power and imperial reach from the sea lanes of the past to postwar policy. He traces England’s rise, colonial ventures, and responses to Calderwood, noting Dominion status, Africa, the Americas, and Asia as pivotal theaters. The piece links Webster and Tennyson to a vision of a nation defined by sea power and gradual liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
England
Britain
Globe
Daniel Webster
Rome
Britannia
America
Aristocarcy
Canada
Africa
Western Hemisphere
China
Malaya
Burma
India
Asia
Tennyson
Stand by the English as they stand by us in a world redeemed
A Marine statesmen reflects on English sacrifice in World War II and urges Americans to support the Allied cause. He argues that English patriotism, though sometimes misunderstood by American troops, is essential to defeating tyranny and freeing the world. He stresses unity with Britain and the shared goal of liberty under the Stars and Stripes and the British flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ex-Ration Board Clerk Indicted By Raleigh OPA
Mrs. Kate B. Williamson former Chadbourne ration board chief clerk faces charges of embezzlement illegal possession and transfer of ration coupons and removal of board property in a Raleigh OPA warrant drawn by U S Commissioner Elsie M Garton The case arises from OPA probe into black market activities in gasoline and other rationed goods in eastern North Carolina Williamson has not worked at Chadbourn since last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Kate B. Williamson
Chadbourne Ration Board
Office of Price Administration
OPA
U. S
Elsie M. Garton
T. S. Johnson
North Carolina
Williams
Chadbourn
Indian Division Gets Aid After Being Cut Off
Calcutta February 18 The seventh Indian division made up of troops from across India had been isolated from its Burma supply base for two weeks. A fresh British column entered the Ngakyedauk pass battle as the division fights the Japanese on all sides. Over 1000 enemy troops were killed trying to close the allied supply road through the Mayu mountain ridge on the Arakan front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
India
Burma
Ngakyedauk Pass
Mayu
Arakan
Musical Pageant at WM. Penn High School
The drama and music department presented Sharing America to close the War Bond and Stamp Drive at WM. Penn High School directed by Mrs. E P Wilson and Mr. T Hughes. Narrator Dorothy Williams. Music by Mrs. E G Cobb, girls glee club and band under Mrs. G W Yokely. Total War Bonds and Stamps raised 263 55 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Penn
Wm. Penn High School
E. P. Wilson
T. Hughes
Amelia
Dorothy Williams
E. G. Cobb
G. W. Yokely
Master Singers to Perform at Emmanuel Baptist Church
The Master Singers of this city will present a program Friday February 18 at 7 30 p m at Emmanuel Baptist church. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honoring Rev Mason at Emanuel Church
A surprise birthday dinner for Rev D D Mason was hosted by the Emanuel Baptist usher board on February 15 at 1300 East Commerce. Guests included Rev and Mrs Mason and several local church members and families. Also noted are obituaries and funeral notices for several residents including Mrs Cunie Mae Davis of Lexington and infant James E Thompson of Camden with services planned in Andersonville and Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Mason
Emmanuel Baptist Church
C. Reid
East Commerce Street
J. B. Mason
E. D. Camp
Buster Mason
Charlie Mourse
Will Davis
Daisy B. Robinson
Mary Charlies
Jessie Harris
Credie Reid
Estelle Wright
Essie Dooley
Ida Mae Smith
Messrs
Herbert Robinson
Davis
Thomas Mason
Carolina Nurses Arrive in New Caledonia for South Pacific Duty
Three Carolina women lieutenants join a group of army nurses in New Caledonia for service in hospitals in the south Pacific theater. Lieut. Ann Odom of Honey Path South Carolina, Lieut. Annie Lee Turnmire of Le Noir North Carolina, and Lieut. Margaret Elizabeth Wall of Morganton North Carolina are among the first to pass through the sixth replacement depot where nurses chose their preferred station. The majority seek immediate front line duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Caledonia
Carolina
South Pacific
Ann Odom
Honey Path
S. C
North Carolina
Annie Lee Turnmire
Lenoir
Margaret Elizabeth Wall
Tokyo Reveals U S Attack on Truk Base
New York reports that Tokyo radio quoted Imperial Headquarters announcing that carrier based planes attacked the Japanese naval base at Truk. The communiqué spoke of fierce fighting as forces on both sides engage. Officials noted no clear evidence on personnel or precise strength of attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tokyo Radio
Truk
Imperial Headquarters
Iage
Sfore
Office of War Information
U. S
Tokyo
Imperial
Truk Islands
Noth
200000 Troops Return to U S From Overseas, Stimson Says
Washington February 18 More than 200000 troops excluding sick and wounded have been sent back to the United States from overseas duty since the war began. Secretary of War Stimson explained that rotation policy guides returns with those longest overseas service coming home first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Stimson
North African
Alaskan
Caribbean
North Carolinians Held in German Prison Camps
The War Department released a list of U.S. soldiers held as German prisoners. Among them are S. Sgt. John H. Turner of Pink Hill and T. Sgt. Hal E. West of Marshall, both North Carolina men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
U. S
John H. Turner
Pink Hill
N. C
Hal E. West
Marshell
N.C
Spalding Head Julian W. Curtiss Dies at 85
Greenwich, Conn. is the locale for the death of Julian W. Curtiss 85 retired chairman of A. G. Spalding Sons board and former Yale rowing coach. He led the sporting goods firm in New York and contributed to Yale athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding Head
Greenwich, Conn
Julian W. Curtiss
Greenwich
A. G. Spalding &Son of
New York
Sporting
Yale
Farm Leaders to Meet Officials on 4 Million Worker Drive
Southern farm leaders will meet government officials in Memphis on Monday to discuss plans for recruiting 4,000,000 additional farm workers needed to meet 194's increased food production goals this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Browns Trio Trade Brings Hayes Back to Athletics
Philadelphia notes say catcher Frank Hayes, 28, rejoined the Philadelphia Athletics after a trade with Louis Browns that sent Sam Zoldak and Bernie Lutz to the Browns. Hayes will share catching duties with Hal Wagner as Connie Mack rebuilds the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank Hayes
Louis Browns
Adelphia Athletics
Browns
Sam Zoldak
Pite
Bernie Lutz
Elmira
N.Y
Hayes
Connie Mack
Hal Wagner
Giants to train at Hubbell Field in Lakewood New Jersey
Jersey City Giants will train this spring at Hubbell Field Lakewood New Jersey secretary Eddie Brannick and New York reporters inspected the site where 70 major league and farm system players will train Carl Hubbell the club farm supervisor honored at the field named for him Carlisle Pa Benjamin James Dickinson College official reports in Harrisburg for pre induction physical examination
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City Giants
Hubbell
Lakewood
N.J
Eddie Brannick
New York Giants
Little Giants
Brannick
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Carlisle
Benjamin James
Dickinson College
Risburg
Bangor Falls to Portland in 49 39 setback
Bangor lost to Portland 49 39 in Bangor on February 18. The Bruins remain winless, extending their season record to a 52nd defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Bangor Ee
Portland High
National junior southeastern A.A.U. meet set at Emory University
Swimmers from several states will compete in the national junior southeastern A.A.U. championship tomorrow night at Emory University. Entries include the Goldsboro club from North Carolina, southern A.A.U. champions Patsy Van Zile now with Ambassador club of Washington D.C., Emory's men and women teams, and Georgia Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Emory University
Goldsboro
N.C
Patsy van Zile
Ambassador Club
Washington, D.C
Emory
Georgia Tech
Basketball Results From Various Colleges and Matches
The scoreboard lists several results including LaSalle 44 over Philadelphia Marines 29, St Albans 64 defeating Ellis Island C.G. 67, Western 61 over Marshall 48, M.U. 81 over Texas A and M 31, and A and T 69 defeating an unnamed opponent. The fragmentary text references Catawba and Fort Jackson games with inconclusive scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba
Ft. Jackson
Daniel
LaSalle
Phila. Marines
Ellis Island C.G
Cixian St. Albans
Western
Marshall
M.U
Texas A. and
Tus OF O'S Apeces L
Negro Colleges A. and
Navy Casualty List Includes Tar Heels
The navy released a casualty list listing North Carolina personnel. Corporal Eben A. Farrar U.S. Marine Corps is dead. Wounded sailors include Omas L. Lankford and others, with family names and family hometowns given as Fairview to Asheville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Tar Heels
Washington
North Carolina
Farrar
Eben A
U.S. Marine Corps
Emory Bseee
Grearest Voal
Ankford
Omas L
Corpor Usmcr
Pearl S. Lankford
Fairview
Asheville
Five to One in Air War Over Guadalcanal
Allied fliers in the South Pacific report a 4.9 to one shootdown ratio. Headquarters says Solo mons-based squadrons have destroyed 713 enemy planes for 146 losses since the Rabaul offensive began December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalcanal
South Pacific
L’eadquarters
Solomons
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Front Line Hospital
New Britain Area
Roosevelt
Ewing
Partisans
Vichy
Pope
W. A. Bivins
Ration Board
Raleigh Opa
George C. Marshall
William H. Rupertus
A. M
S. M. Reer
Kate Lee Hospital
Winstor-Salem
Cunie Mae Davis
Garfield Davis
Nellie Everett
Corene Evans
Pauline Davis
Massie Miller
Norfolk
Ray Davis
Andersonville
Hairlip Funeral Home
North Pegler
James E. Thompson
John Thompson
Grayson Street
Camden
Beatrice Richardson
Goldie Pate
Mocksville
Ada Clement
U.S
Cag
Virginia Union
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