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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
13
Paul Manning follows British convoy truckers who brave bombs to distribute daily supplies after sea arrivals. The piece highlights how railroad and road transport keep Britain supplied with food, clothing, and essential goods during wartime.
In wartime London a five ton truck driven by Whitey speeds from docks to cities across Britain. The convoy of 700 trucks, patrolled by air raids and blackout, keeps moving with only breaks for rest. A direct hit is the only thing that stops them.
Miami hosts a massive influx of planes for the All American air maneuvers with over 250 tiny craft already at the municipal airport and hundreds more expected. An estimated 1 500 planes may assemble for the event as a 400 foot miniature city is built to serve as a target for Navy dive bombers. A twin engine plane crashed in Georgia yesterday injuring the crew, while several craft made forced landings along the route. The listings also note film showings at Paramount and Rialto theaters.
A Dallas motorist explained he ran a stop sign to catch the car ahead to tell the driver his tail light was out. Policeman L. O. Jones issued the ticket after the remark.
Ralph Rosenbaum, 40, a quick tongued auctioneer, told police a man demanded his money. He replied he was broke and only needed a dime. The robber escaped with two dimes.
In Danville Alabama police uncovered a car with 1983 license plates still attached to a vehicle bought second hand. The owner explained he could not remove the old plates despite efforts.
In Lincoln Nebraska Ruth Zimmerman 22 pursues a seat in the unicameral to fill the chaplain role once held by her father, expressing resolve despite a prior election defeat and campaigning among lawmakers for the position.
The text notes William Howard Taft as the first U.S. president to regularly use an automobile while in office, contrasting with Warren G. Harding who was the first to drive his own vehicle.
The Raleigh desk notes Wilkins Horton wobbling at the Senate opening before a swift session, while House Leader and Lieutenant Governor nominees shape a new leadership lineup with Kerr, Bryant, and Burgin favored for top chairs.
Legislative members in Democratic caucuses praised and debated nominees with flowery oratory. An observer quipped about the lofty compliments, noting much would be hard to prove once not under oath.
The Winston-Salem Journal ran an incorrect photo and name for Odus M. Mull in its first edition, prompting no protest from the new speaker. The error involved a handsome man mistaken for Mull, while John Kerr Jr. of War-…
Veteran observers note a rare event as a Madison County Republican backs Democrat Odus Mull for Speaker. The House witnessed cross party backing reflecting a possible shift in Tar Heel politics.
Reports say the House tally includes 114 Democrats and five Republicans with Pitman of Avery counted among the party. Pitman attends caucuses and offered his hat for ballot counting.
Eddy S. Merritt of Hickory is noted as the smallest in stature among Representatives, yet his political role continues to draw attention as the county dispatches its delegate.
The article notes New York state produced many U S vice presidents including Aaron Burr Daniel Tompkins Martin Van Buren Millard Fillmore Charles Wheeler Chester Arthur Theodore Roosevelt and John Sherman highlighting the state’s historical political influence.
City authorities in Buenos Aires move to suppress certain immortal shows and literature citing cultural regulation. Officials warn producers and writers of penalties for distributing material deemed subversive or offensive. The action signals a broader push to curtail public cultural expression in Argentina.
Back to his old post as assistant commissioner of paroles went Hatha way Cross today. He served for the last 10 months as Governor Hoey's secretary at a salary of 4,500 dollars. That salary will be continued.
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