Battleships Close Range Assault at Truk raid noted by U S Navy
Eyewitness accounts describe U S battleships closing in on Truk in mid February to sink a Japanese cruiser as Air opposition was light. Lt Cmdr Harrison and Lt Cmdr Ingersiew recall accurate bombing and anti aircraft bursts while carrier planes disabled enemy ships and hit a transport area in the lagoon.
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U. S. Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Truk
United States
Caroline Islands
Selfeet
Harry W. Harrison
Miami Beach
Fla
Donald B. Ingersiew
Trenton
Heri
Wham
Wiliam G. Privette
Chapel Hill
N. C
Ingerslew
Harrison
Privette
Torpedo Squadron
Ingerstew
Marianas
Mid - Pacific
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
Marshalls
Taroa
Maloelap Atoll
Admiral Nimitz
Three Days Cough Warns of Danger and Creomulsion
An old advertisement warns that a three day cough signals risk of chronic bronchitis if untreated and promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy that soothes inflamed bronchial membranes. It urges asking druggists for Creomulsion with a money back guarantee and ends with a war bonds pitch.
Smallest Continent Quiz Snapshot
A quick Q and A page lists questions on continents and regional terms. It answers Australia as the smallest continent and notes England calls Indian summer St Luke's summer, while Michigan is the U S state touching four Great Lakes.
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Continents
England
Great Lakes
Australia
St. Luke's
Michigan
Lakes Michigan
Superior
Huron
Eric
Horoscope for the reader born today offers guidance
The passage predicts entertainment value when self forgetfulness occurs and notes the reader as intellectual yet sensitive. It advises cultivating self confidence, being careful, and highlights affection. It foresees gains in love, marriage, and business, especially in engineering or military fields, with elder support and future mechanical skill.
Etiquette Hints Emphasize Courtesy Toward All People
Courtesy means a kindly, considerate attitude toward every one you meet regardless of social position, economic standing, race, or creed. Train yourself to be courteous even under trying circumstances, and you need no rules on conduct to guide you.
Astrological Birthday Forecast for Today
The reader is told of a birth day today with traits of acquisitive talent and leadership. It predicts a restless yet methodical nature, strong family devotion, and potential fortune and inheritance in the next year with business success ahead. The newborn is described as exceptionally talented, energetic, and happy throughout life.
Alumni Meet Promotes Scholarships and Unity at W S Teachers College
Winston-Salem Teachers College alumni gather with Mrs. Helen Cole to plan a scholarship for the top English student at Wm. Penn High School and outline a unity meeting for March 10. A Valentine dinner follows business sessions and hosts present. Founders Day program led by Rev. F O Bass slated for Feb 28. Public invited.
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Winston-Salem Teachers College
Helen Cole
Hew
Wm. Penn High School
Mesdames
Allie Holmes
Melvons Barnhill
Magnolia Hart
Kayte McAdoo
Willie Mae Boyd
Virginia Perry
Zoja Black
Marie Carter
Cora Lee Robinson
F.O. Bass
Gospel groups to perform in Winston-Salem contest
The Heavenly Gospel Singers the Silver Trumpet group and the Jubilee Kings of Winston-Salem will appear in a contest March 10 at William Penn High School. A prize of 25 dollars is awarded. Everyone is invited to the program.
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Heavenly Gospel Singers
Silver Trumpet Group
Jubilee Kings of
Beauticians Club Meeting at 803 Fairview Street
Miss Elizabeth Moore hosted the Beauticians club Monday night at 803 Fairview Street with vice president Mrs. Mar gie Cousar presiding. President Mrs. Hattie Leach led the session and hostess serving members and guests after the business meet. An H P N I alumni social followed at the Youth Center with games music and refreshments.
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Beauticians
Elizabeth Moore
Fairview Street
Beauticians Club
Margie Cousar
Hattie Leach
Mesdames Hattie Leach
Magie Causar
Annette Champlain
Mamie Best
Connie Tyson
Etta Harriss
Annice Parks
Clara B. McLean
Muriel Harris
Irene Kirby
Ruth Harriss
Laura Kirby
Bernice Phifer
H.p.n.&i
Choir rehearsal at St Stephen AME Zion church
The St Stephen AME Zion church choir conducts a rehearsal at the home of Mrs Lottie Legrand. The event emphasizes community music making and church fellowship.
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St. Stephen
Ame Zion Church
Lottie Legrand
Jubilee Kings and Master Singers at William Penn High
The Jubilee Kings of Winston-Salem and the Master Singers present a concert tonight at William Penn High School at 8 p m. The public is invited. Sponsored by church organizations. Rev S M Frazier to lead service at Bethel Holiness Church Sunday at 3 30 p m with choir and congregation.
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Winston- Salem
William Penn High School
Bethel
S. M. Frazier
Bethel Holiness Church
William Penn High to Close Season with Burlington Double Header
William Penn High School hosts a season finale doubleheader Tuesday February 29. The boys and girls teams face Burlington, after recent split results where the girls won and the boys lost. Local interest runs high as teams seek home victories.
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PENN
William Penn High School
William Penn Gymnasium
Burlington
Whale sighting stuns Delaware coast crowds
A lone whale travels up the Lewes Rehoboth Canal near Rehoboth Beach drawing cheers from onlookers and boaters as it glides toward the ocean. Nearby in Durham a wartime labor hearing opens on a potential strike threat by 2200 workers at American Tobacco's Durham plant. In Hickory a family learns their son Ensign Perry Eugene Deveney is missing in action in the South Pacific.
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Rehoboth Beach
Del
Delaware
Lewes-Rehoboth Canal
Durham
Regional War Labor Rd
American Tobacco
Red Cades
Hickory
J. S. Deveney
Con‘over
Here
Navy Department
Ensign Perry Eugene Deveney
Naval Air Corps
South Pacific
Passage Through Bays Near Hoboth and Indian River Inlet
Bridge Tender John Warrton noted the vessel entered on yesterday's exceptionally high tide. Earlier doubts about making the passage were not continued by reports, suggesting the craft successfully passed through Hoboth and Indian River bays.
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Hoboth
Indian River
Indian River Inlet
John Warriton
Ration Roundup for stamps and fuel quotas
The notice lists validity dates and allowances for ration books and coupons including stamps V W X through Feb 26, book four green stamps through March 20, sugar stamps through March 31, airplane stamp indefinite, gasoline 9 A 3 gallons through May 8 and 10 A three gallons through March 31 with regional variations, B and C series up to five gallons, and fuel oil periods through Sept 30, detailing units per coupon and area differences.
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Far West
Rocky Mountains
Midwest
Cheaper Taxes in Community Property States
The Internal Revenue Bureau recognizes eight community property states Arizona California Idaho Louisiana Nevada New Mexico Texas and Washington where half a man's income is his wife's. In these states a married man may get a Victory tax exemption of 1248 instead of 624 if income exceeds 1248. The bureau is contesting Oklahoma and Oregon for similar treatment.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Arizona
California
Idaho
Louisiana
Nevada
New Mexico
Texas
The
Revenue Bureau
Oklahoma
Oregon
John Tyler in Pacific War Zone Finds Calm Home Ties
In a Hibiscus Island war dispatch from the Pacific theater, Army engineer John Tyler stays unflustered, tending to routines and sending home notes about scenery and how to keep tools in good shape. Fellow soldier “Horse Thief Burke” returns to civilian life with lingering injuries and racing plans. Red Cross appeals loom as cattle ranch sizes span from 2,000 to 100,000 acres.
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Johnny Tyler
Little White House
Little White Island
Biscayne Bay
Dade County
Florida
John Tyler
Texas
Hibiscus Island
Pacific
Lylabelle
Lulabelle
White House
Hibiscus
Burke
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Tim
Jon
Old Castle Theatre
Rudy
DOD
Tenny
Clredham
Raisin, Ib
Weiners, Ib
Seward’s Market
Fast Commerce
EB. Yorkely
Issac Simpson
Roosevelt Simpson
Winsboro
D. C
Damon Runyon
Cat
King Peatuces
Oy International News Gamiie
RED Cross
Muchas
Uae
Wagger
Venezuela
South America
Coke
Caracas
Cleveland
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling CO. OF
High Point
East
Washington Street
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