4000-Foot Mountain Becomes Monument To Battle In China
In a pivotal World War II engagement at Hweilungshan near Wanting China the 400 Japanese defenders fell to a coordinated air and ground assault. On January 10 P-51 P-40 P-38 and B-25 aircraft teamed with Chinese infantry to capture the mountain, turning the site into a symbol of Chinese and Allied resolve.
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China
Clyde A. Darnsworth
Hal Boyle - Paosha
Hweilan
Chefang
Hwerlungshan
Tians
U. S. Ith Air Force
Hweilung
CEF
United States
John C. Habecker
30Th
West Pointer
John Sells
Lompo
Calif
Pakula
Sells
Paukia
Habecker
Hweilungshan
Stodter
Web Wilder
Cherokee
Okla
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a natural kidney remedy that increases urine flow and reduces acidity to relieve bladder irritation. It claims 16 herbs and promises fast comfort without habit formation, offering free samples from E Kilmer Co Inc of Connecticut.
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T E. Kilmer & Co., Inc
Administratrix Notice for Estate of Robert G Cloer
Lillian Cloer named administratrix of the estate of Robert G Cloer of North Carolina seeks all creditors to present claims by January 23 1945 or be barred from pleading thereafter. Creditors should settle accounts promptly with McAnally and Gold attorneys. This notice dated January 20 1945.
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Robert G. Cleer
County
North Carolina
Lillian Cloer
Robert G. Cloer
McAnally & Gold
Administrator's Notice of Estate Claims Deadline
Security National Bank of Greensboro as administrator of the J. R. Carson estate notifies all creditors to present claims by February 19 1946 or be barred. Debtors must promptly pay amounts owed to the estate. Issued February 19 1945 by Security National Bank Greensboro as administrator of J. R. Carson deceased.
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Security National Bank of Greensboro
J. R. Coo
High Point
Guilbrod County
North Carolina
Security National Bank Greensboro
J. R. Carson
City Civil Service Commission Notice Opens March 3
The High Point Civil Service Commission advertises an inspector exam on March 5 at 7 30 p m in City Hall. Applications must be filed by 2 00 p m Saturday March 3 at 808 Security Bank Building. office telephone provided.
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Manoa
M. Lace Cou Ae
Ie Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Office
Scurity Bank
Imes B. Lovelace
High Point Civil Service Commission
Prisoners Escape From Camp in Great Smoky Mountains
Fourteen long term inmates escaped last night from a state prison camp near Whittier at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A total of 27 state prisoners were being sought in a regional manhunt as guards and patrolmen search mountain terrain. The escape involved chiseling brick from a wall with tools carried into the cell block hidden in leatherwork projects. Names listed include Floyd Moore Leroy Cook Benjamin O Kelly Hallie Lee Kelly Robert Sergeant Jimmy Vaught Charlie Mooney John Dobbins Vasco Robinson Daniel Coley Fred McCoy Brum Robertson Tim Willis Floyd Buckner.
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Whittier
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Craggy
Asheville
Stewa Meadows
Wain
Jackson County
Aes
Meadows
Floyd Moore
Leroy Cook
Benjamin O'Kelly
Hallie Lee Kelly
Robert Sergeant
Jimmy Vaught
Charlie Mooney
John Dobbins
Vasco Robinson
Daniel Coley
Fred McCoy
Brum Robertson
Tim Willis
Floyd Buckner
Distinctions and craft in Words of Wisdom by Washington Alliston
The questions probe Aida’s nationality, a chryselephantine statue, and Michelangelo’s last name. Aida is Egyptian by opera setting, chryselephantine means a statue of gold with ivory parts, and Michelangelo’s surname is Buonarotti.
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Aida
Michelangelo
Washington Alliston
Hints on Etiquette at a Receiving Line
A woman precedes her escort in the receiving line during a reception, demonstrating proper decorum as guests pass through. The scene reflects social norms of polite interaction and orderly introductions at the event.
Horoscope Focuses On Study And Travel
The reader is described as intellectual and spiritual, valuing study and religion with an analytical mind. Mercury and Uranus bring adverse vibes, urging gentleness with family to avoid domestic upheaval. Will power can help manage the challenging period.
Ethiopian soothsayer illusions and gilded sculpture
The lines present a trivia prompt with three items. First item refers to Ethiopian origin. Second item describes something made or covered with gold and ivory. Third item attributes to Buonarotti.
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Buonarotti
Mountaineer nets 76 in Asheville league tilt
Jim Patton, 17, six foot three Swannanoa High alumnus, scored 76 points on 35 field goals and six fouls as his grade 6 team defeated Morgan Candy Co 122 to 44 in the Asheville City Basketball league. Patton previously set a 49 point single game record last season.
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Asheville
Jim Patton
Morgan Candy Co
Swannanoa High School
Asheville City
Shackelford Graduates From Naval Training Center
James P. Shackelford son of Mr and Mrs C B Shackelford Rt 2 graduated from the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Norman Oklahoma on February 17 He is now an aviation metalsmith with the rank of seaman second class He is the husband of Mary Irene Shackelford.
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Shackelford
James P. Shackelford
C. B. Shackelford Rt. 2
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Norman
Oklahoma
Mary Irene Shackelford
Hanson Tops Nation In Scoring With 505 Points
Vince Hanson of Washington State crossed the 500 point mark to lead national college scoring with 505 points this season. He boosted his total to 505 on 208 field goals and 89 free throws and could set a new PCC northern division record with two games left. The U.S. Department lists North Carolina soldiers killed in the European area, naming many families and towns across the state.
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New York
Vince Hanson
Washington State
Hanson
U. of Washington
Galen Jack Perrault
Eastern Washington
Fritz Nagy
Akron
Nam ed High Point Vets Honored With Gold Star Certificates
The American Legion and Auxiliary plan half mast flags at the Chamber of Commerce to honor local servicemen who gave their lives. Gold Star certificates will be delivered to families during the week, with engravings to follow after death reports, listing Neal Gregory Alton C Hardee Odell Harvey Darrell Hill and James C Hussey along with their parents and spouses.
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Chamber Commerce
American Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
High Point
Neal Gregory
W. G. Gregory
T Street
Alton C. Hardee
Ual Blanche P. Hardee
Ca Avenue
Odell Harvey
Erin Harvey
Lexington
N. C
Grady Cox
Darrell C. Hill
Numa Hill
Tomlison Street
Ruth Hill
James C. Hussey
J. A. Hussey
Amusement Venues Close At Midnight Curfew Across Nation
The War Manpower Commission ordered all amusement and night spots to close by midnight nationwide, exempting only non profit events and select all night restaurants serving food. Police and area directors will enforce with penalties including power and fuel withdrawal and wage cuts. In New York, venues like the Stork Club and Times Square spots saw sparse crowds as actors and servicemen marked the curfew with small gatherings and a new song about the rule.
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Washington
Byrnes
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Office of Defense Transportation
New York
Manhattan
Olsen and Johnson
Times Square
Gil
East Side
Joy Hodges
Arleen Whelan
Powers
Conover
Stork
Lana Turner
Peter Lorre
Robert Walker
Peter Donald
Leon Henderson
Ann Sheridan
James A. Farley
Tin Pan Alley
Harry Donnelly
Irving Caesar
E War Manpower Commission
San Francisco
Nevada
California
Hollywood
Elm Street Clinches Elementary Loop Pennant Over Blair
Elm Street won their second straight game over Emma Blair 22 to 19 to capture the Elementary League pennant for the second year. Lee and Gregory led Elm Street with 11 and 7 points, while Robinson and Preddy starred for Blair. In another matchup Ray Street defeated Elm fifth graders 28 to 1.
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Elm Street
Emma Blair
Lee
Gregory
Robinson
Preddy
Ray Stree
Elm
Finn Street
Fmma
Sterilization Proposal For Japanese Aliens Sparks Debate
Rep Johnson proposes congress authorize sterilization of Japanese aliens held in segregation camps. He urges an appropriation to sterilize the whole outfit as the House Appropriations Committee reviews plans to close enemy alien camps and resettle about 112,000 Japanese residents. Tule Lake camp would remain under army jurisdiction.
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Washington
Rep
Johnson
D-Okla
Congress
U.S
House l Appropriations Committee
Oklahoman
War Relocation Authority
Tulelake
Calif
Pearl Harbor
Grubb Serves With Fifth Army In France
PFC J C Grubb son of Mr and Mrs A R Grubb Greensboro road Rt 1 is with the Fifth Army somewhere in France. Grubb has been in service since December 6 1942 and has been overseas eight een months. He has seen action in Anzio Beach Head Rome and France.
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Pfc
Grubb
J. C. Grubb
A. R. Grubb
Greensboro Road
Rt. 1
Fifth Army
France
Veda Ag Anzio Beach Head
Rome
Rance
Can't Keep Grandma In Her Chair Reliefs Backache With Kidney Support
A fragmentary ad copy promotes a kidney and bladder relief product claiming it helps backache and energy by aiding kidney function. It asserts benefits like fewer nighttime awakenings and reduced pains. It urges readers to ask a druggist for the product used by millions.
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Nature
Tve
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Autry
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Woodrow W
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Henderson
William
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Marshall
Hunter
Clyde W
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Fannie EF. Newton
Hillside St
Rutherfordton
Nobles
Herman P
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Chadburn
Oglesby
Hermon L
Morehead City
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Olive. Taylor
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Betty W. Taylor
McGrady
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East Laurinburg
Underwood
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Wadesboro
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Norlina
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Murphy. Ward
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Guilford
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Pizrces
Jake
Mr. X
Mrs. X
Wachovia Trust
Wachovia
Raleigh
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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