Local Boards Map Plan For Gas Rationing
Raleigh July 6 local rationing boards prepare registration for July 9 10 and 11 under OPA guidance. G L Bateman notes county variations and boards organize plans while following the official booklet. Car operators register at schools for A books. B or C coupons obtained from boards between July 9 and 22. Inboard boats get four gallons per horsepower for six months up to 250 gallons. outboard five gallons per horsepower up to 40 gallons. Small airplane owners must use coupons. registration with local boards starts July 9.
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Raleigh
G. L. Bateman
OPA
North Carolina
Bateman
CAA
Record Number Of Scouts At Opening Of Camp Uwharrie
Eighty four scouts from ten troops of Uwharrie Council arrived at Camp Uwharrie as the eighteenth season opened. With sixteen leaders, total in camp reached 109, a new record. Kiwanis Clubs funded a new all weather camping building expanding space and facilities. Leaders completed Civilian Defense drill and will teach about 500 campers and scoutmasters the fundamentals. Troops in camp include 54 Salisbury J C Eagle. 41 Salisbury W L Edwards Jr. 404 Dukeville E D Powell. 37 Advance R B Carpenter. 311 Rowan Mills Salisbury Pete Howard. 510 Cedar Falls Ben F Bulla. 231 Lexington Leo Leonard. 42 Salisbury Hoyle Ellenburg. 505 Randlem an James Harrell. 302 Liberty Dr W E Neal.
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Uwharrie Council
Camp
Uwharrie
Kiwanis Clubs
Salisbury
J. C. Eagle
W. L. Edwards, Jr
Dukeville
E. D. Powell
Advance
Flier Killed In Plane Crash Over San Pablo Bay
A pursuit plane crashed near Black Point on San Pablo bay Saturday killing 2nd Lieutenant Ernest McQueen Trice, 21, formerly of Prattville Alabama. His mother Mrs Lucille Thomas lives there, and his widow Mrs Shirley Kyte Trice resides in this city.
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San Raefel
Calif
Black Point
San Pablo Bay
Ernest McQueen Trice
Prattville
Ala
Lucille Thomas
Shirley Kyte Trice
Belt Airacobra Monoplane With Rear Engine Described
The Belt Airacobra is a single seat monoplane with an Allison liquid cooled engine mounted behind the pilot and a speed of about 400 miles per hour.
New CV-21B Interceptor Climbs Mile in Minute
The CV-21B interceptor from Curtis-Wright can reach a vertical mile in 60 seconds. It mounts four heavy carrier machine guns that fire through the propeller.
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Curtis-Wright
Murder in Ferry Command: Dawson escapes captors
Dawson awakens bound in a storeroom and frees himself after a violent struggle. He subdues a guard, recovers his weapon, confronts John Dexel, and orders him downstairs. A housekeeper is shot as Dawson phones federal investigators and a mysterious letter arrives from North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
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Dawson
John
Cutie
Skunk
Federal Bureau, of Investigation
Clyde Dawson
Canadian Intelligence Department
John Dexel
North Sydney
Nova Scotia
National Whirliain News Behind the News
A summary of international reactions to postwar proposals. British rulers, Indian leaders Gandhi and Nehru, and U S officials dispute the scope and intent of external advisory efforts. Roosevelt's approach faces skepticism, with fears of external meddling and economic motives across nations.
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Mohandas K. Gandhi
Pandit Nehru
Uncle Sam
United Nations
Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
Cripps
China
Peril Egypt News Grave says nation must face facts
A New York opinion piece urges the United States to face harsh wartime truths about U S ground and air forces in the Middle East. The author argues Washington must disclose full casualties and dangers to rally public resolve against Rommel and defend Suez as a keystone of British imperial power.
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England
Roosevelt
Downing Street
New York
New Delhi
Egypt
United States
Spain
Rommel
Washington
Middle East
Auchinfeck
East meets fate in wartime verse and oil fears
The piece surveys geopolitics from the Middle East to India as Axis influence and loyalty shift among Moslems, then shifts to wartime economics noting fats and oils shortages, German reserves, and a bungled War Damage Insurance Act causing a late-night rush by brokers to fix forms and coverage.
Aviator Honored In Mil Way Victory Parade
Elizabeth City tribute honors Francis Jennings a young naval aviator shot down in the Battle of Mil Way. He rode in Saturday’s victory parade beside Major Al Williams, a noted aviation authority, after returning home Friday.
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Elizabeth City
Francis Jennings
Mil- Way
Jennings
Alajor al Williams
Rate Down Roxboro by Six Pi A Tentative Tax Rate
A tentative tax rate for Person County in the current fiscal year is estimated at 1.25 dollars, nine cents less than last year. The report notes the slight reduction and outlines the fiscal overview for local budgeting.
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Roxboro
Person County
North Carolina peanut crop outlook improves in July report
Raleigh dispatch notes nearly ideal growing conditions have boosted North Carolina peanut prospects. Dr E R Collins of North Carolina State College extension says crops benefited from recent patterns, signaling stronger yields this season.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
E. R. Collins
North Carolina State College
Helium Found in Radium Mines and Volcanic Gases
Helium occurs in all mine sources of radium, in mineral waters, and in volcanic gases.
BC Relieves Headache and Neuralgia Quickly
Ad promotes BC medicine claiming quick relief from headaches neuralgic and muscular pains and periodic pains. It advises keeping a package handy for prompt relief and using as directed while consulting a physician if pains persist.
German Leader Calls Sevastopol Battle Unparalleled in History
In Bern on July 6 German Major General Schultz described the Sevastopol battle as unparalleled in severity and bitterness. He said the campaign began June 2 with a five day bombardment, German infantry attacked June 7, and 50,000 tons of metal were hurled at Sevastopol fortifications over 25 days, with heavy Russian fire holding line.
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Bern
Switzerland
Sevastopol
Schultz
Fritz Erich von Manstein
Newspapermien
Berlin
State Baptist Training Union Holds Session at Ridgecrest
More than 800 delegates attended the State Baptist Training Union session at Ridgecrest today. Dr. Forrest G. Feezer of Raleigh, president of the state convention, said the war is a judgment upon nations and that righteousness must be America’s defense. The piece notes Santo Domingo’s 1538 founding as context.
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Ridgecrest
State Baptist Training Union
Forrest G. Feezer
Raleigh
State Baptist Convention
America
Efficient War Effort and Morale at Koonts-McGhee Drug Co
The Koonts-McGhee Drug Co at 308 S Main St promotes war support by selling stamps and bonds and seeks high service to boost morale. It promises timely delivery amid shortages and maintains close contact with distributors to keep stock full and prices fair.
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Koonts-McGhee Drug Co
S. Main Street
Konts-McGhee
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Attleporo
Tie
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Martine Po
American Legion
National Headquarters
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Bees and Stripes
Albert N. Leman
Suez
Levant
Africa
India
Anis
Wenya
Palestine
Noxzema
Asia
Pakistan
Allah
George
Heil Hitler
Iraq
Lawrence of Arabia
Hved
Ceylon
East Africa
Goering
Reich
Western Hemisphere
I Santo Domingo
Montreal
High Point Firms
Santo Domingo
Lewis
High St
City Fuel CO
C. F. Blake
High Point
Mrs. Paul Richardson
Hamilton St
Asheboro, N.C
Charles DD. Stanter
West Green St
Richmond, Va
EB. HL. Sessoms
Lexington Ave
Greensboro, N.C
Quality Furniture CO
Main St
Vth
Dixie
North Main St
City Shoe Shop
Commerce Street
Blue Bird Cab
Anderson
West End
Baker's
Esso Service
America’s
AIR Force
Weill
Marietta
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Quality Dry Cleaning CO
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