U S Now Faces More Problems Than Ever Before
The piece marks 19 months and five days of U S involvement in World War I versus today. It notes Armistice Day parallels, American forces abroad at many fronts, and the Navy's evolving role from submarine fighting to broader convoy and innovation. The author, Thomas M. Johnson, contrasts experiences and outcomes across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunisia
Navy
Marine Corps
France
Gem
Pershing
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Paulo
Brazil
Peru
United States
Oroyo
Minasragra
Camana
Piura
United Nations
U.S.A
High Seas
Hitler
Germany
Schepke
Kretschmer
Prien
Berlin
Paying Father Time July 12 1988 local notes and war reminiscence
Local notice page records include Postmaster General Farley appreciation for a city visit during a post office dedication and notes on hosiery code shifts. Personal items list visits to Philadelphia Mexico City and Chapel Hill. A broad General section discusses industrial codes and Lindbergh air plans. The page shifts to wartime reflections comparing 1918 and Pearl Harbor losses, naval battles, and Allied versus German forces, ending with a teaser: The Navy in two World Wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Dalton
Farley
Firpo Willard fight reports expected in Jersey City
The Enterprise will carry reports from the Firpo Willard fight tonight in Jersey City. Greensboro will send Southern Railway agents to High Point tomorrow after their conference. Kiwanis Club plans a Pageant of Progress in the city next September.
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Enterprise
Jersey City
Southern Railway
Greensboro
High Point
Kiwanis Club
Greensboro and Asheville Visit Notices
Miss Vera Farlowe was in Greensboro today. Mrs Wilbur Jones visits Asheville and Atlanta. Mrs Molly Lyons of Greensboro was guest of Mrs J W Johnson yesterday. Miss Helen Muse returned yesterday from Wilson where she visited Miss Helen Banks.
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Vera Farlowe
Greensboro
Wilbur Jones
Asheville
Atlanta
Molly Lyons
J. W. Johnson
Helen Muse
Wilson
Helen Banks
Decree Brought Into Effect During 1922 Rail Strike
General A decree proposed in 1922 as a temporary injunction prohibiting interference with railroad operation has been signed and is now in effect. The Elks convention ended in Atlanta with a big parade. Gov Peay left for his Tennessee home after spending last night at the Sheraton in High Point, having studied the state highway system.
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Elks
Atlanta
Gov. Peay
Tennessee
Sheraton
High Point
Baby Carrier Vital Factor In Attu Attack
The navy disclosed that a small auxiliary air craft carrier dubbed carrier A played a crucial role in driving Japanese forces from Attu. Its Wildcats stalked dugouts and cave dwellings in fog, delivering strafing and bombing runs led by Lt Cmdr Lloyd K. Greenamyer, who is listed as missing.
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Washington
Attu
Aleutians
Lloyd K. Greenamyer
Corpus Christi
Tex
Navy
Living costs rise in June for wage earners nationwide
The National Industrial Conference Board reports that living costs for wage earners rose 0.1 percent in June and were 7.1 percent higher than June 1942. Food prices led the advance with a 0.1 percent increase as the NICB notes ongoing inflation pressures.
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New York
Division of Labor Statistics
National Industrial Conference Board
NICB
Washington
Victory
Treasury
Henry L. Morgenthau Jr
United States and Britain face off over alliance idea
In Washington a blunt Tom Connally parried a proposed six nation club with Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. He warned the U S would not join a one vote to Britain system in a League of Nations style body, then urged unity to win the war.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Tom Connally
United States
Great Britain
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
M. P
Tom
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Lone Star
Mr. Connally
Britain
League of Nations
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
World Organization
Concord
N. H
George H. Moses
Industrialization drive in South America aids war effort
Observers note South American industrial vigor could boost postwar trade. A hardheaded survey by New York businessmen highlights above isthmus activity, rejecting the notion of "backward republics." Five Sao Paulo companies referenced amid growing regional development.
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South America
New York
United States
Sao
War Time Health Swimming Precautions For Safe Recreation
A wartime health article warns that swimming carries dangers from currents under tow and beach-related risks. It urges swimmers to know personal limits, avoid diving with ear infections or allergies, and to wait at least two hours after meals to prevent cramps, stressing simple precautions to reduce illness and injury.
Radio Program Schedule with War Time Adjustments
Radio schedule listing CBS NBC and Mutual programs for wartime Eastern War Time with hour shifts. Includes news, dramas, musical variety shows, serials, and comments by Julius Howe Fulton Lewis and others. Highlights include Front Page Farrell, I Love a Mystery, The Cavalcade of America, Lum and Abner, Alfred Wallenstein concert, and Dancing Music Orchestra segments.
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CBS
Farrell
Nbe
Archie Andrews
Shrednik
Henry Taylor
Biu Quincey Howe
Duncans
Cbs-Basic
Golden Gate
Cbs Dizie
Lulu
Joe Rines
Bdlu
Dancing Music
Jack Armstrong
Jeri Sullavan
Cbs War Overseas
Bill Stern
Lowell Thomason
Red Waring
Nbc
Barie
Ann
Dramatico
Cbbs
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Jas. Hilton
Dinning Sisters
Cbs-West Mystery Hall
Kaltenborn
the Cavalcade of America
Voorhees
Cecil B. de Mille
Gabriel Heatter
Blu Alexander
Harry Wismer
Raymond Gram
Blu Screen Guild Players & Guests
Raymond Clapper
Blu Dean Pardue
Alec Templeton
Blu Gay Lombardo
Eaast
Biondie
WSJS
Tomcheon
Therese
Mieth
Madness
Balen Orchestra
Hkeverly Mahr
Ere
Tarey Longmire
the Guiding Light
Lowely Women
Funny Money Mae
W. W. Chaplin
Alice Cornell
Portia
Life
Hiso
Shrednic
Waring
Carol Sisters
Cavalcade of
Americs
Voice of
Firestone
Piedmont Farm
Hubert St Jona
Sam
Betty Brown
Inshel Shaffer
Questions and Answers From a Curious Lecture Diary
A reader posed multiple questions about historical topics. Answers cover Eire leader Eamon De Valera, pre World War II incendiary bombs, rhodium and its use in poison gas manufacture, the composer Johann Strauss and the operetta Rosalinda, and a note on mounted mail-carriers in Amsterdam around 1400.
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Claire Trevor
Evelyn Keyes
Margaret Thompson
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George Matton
Mexico City
Mr. Matton
Louisville
Julia Hart Doub
Charlotte
W. H. Gibson
Leona Muse Holton
Chapel Hill
Charles A. Lindbergh
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Labrador
Greenland
John J. O'Connell, Jr
Catskill Mountains
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Gaines
Susan Hayward
Appro
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Dis Orchesdea
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Eed
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Soviet Union
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Alaska
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Albert Leman
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Bay Orme
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SOA
Alto
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NEA
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Eire
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Rosalinda
Amsterdam
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