War oilline surges east as Big Inch flows through Texas
The Big Inch pipeline pumps oil toward eastern refineries and ships. It will take about 14 days to fill 1388 miles of 24 inch pipe before any oil exits at Bayway or Philadelphia. The line carries about 300000 barrels daily and costs 95 million, built by War Emergency Pipelines with public funds and no profit.
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Ay Nea
Philadelphia
Texas
Bayway
N. J
Longview
Tex
Phoenixville Junction
Ickes
Washington
War Emergency Pipelines
WEP
Phoenixville
Seaboard
Wilson's Weekly Beef Tips on Extenders and Ham Flavor
The columnist notes some meats taste mild when extenders are used unless boosted by a meat extract. Ham preserves its strong flavor and aroma and can be stretched with extender while keeping the dish enjoyable.
Ham and Vegetable Pie With Cheese Biscuits
Nutritious ham combines with potatoes carrots and green beans topped by baking powder biscuits for a hearty four serving casserole. A note highlights vitamin A thiamin protein and iron content with additional recipe ideas and a playful closing from George Rector.
Used Trucks Black Market Emerges After Price Ceiling
A National Automobile Dealers Association survey says the OPA used truck price ceiling sparked a large black market shift. Dealers report May volumes 76 percent below March, with sales now between individuals at inflated, illicit prices and legitimate trade nearly halted.
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OPA
United States
National Automobile Dealers Association
Three Army Bombers Set Record of 42 Missions
Three U S Army Air Forces B 25 Mitchell crews reached 42 bombing missions in the North African theater the War Department disclosed. The pilots are Capt Frank Gshwandter Milwaukee Wis on Flak Happy Capt C J Helsbeck Walnut Cove NC on The Reluctant Gradon and Capt Arthur Canhan Mill Valley Calif on Shanghai Lil. Shanghai Lil also shot down two fighter planes.
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Washington
U. S. Army Air Forces
War Department
Frank Gshwandter
Milwaukee
Wis
Gradon
C. J. Helsbeck
Walnut Cove
N. C
Arthur Canhan
Mill Valley
Calif
Man Drives With Stars And Ice In Cabin
John Towbery outfits his car interior in bright blue with numerous stars and an insulated ice bucket air conditioner. An auto record player in the glove box runs 10 polkas nonstop, but he faces a shortage of gasoline.
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Philadelphia
John Towbery
John
Wishful Thinking and War Reflections by W A Bivins
W A Bivins weighs hope against reality as World War II drags on. He cites Secretary Knox on Axis progress and notes plans for a six year war with Japan, while urging resilience. He recalls Mussolini's folly and Italy’s war weariness and the need to resist tyranny.
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Knox
Japan
Germany
Orient
Italy
Strutter Il Duce
Benito Mussolini
Albania
Balkans
Italian Labor and Local Notices Mixed in City Chronicle
A column describes Italian workers in New York and a Sicily incident with a German officer. Gratitude is extended for condolences on a brother's death. The page then lists township property transfers in High Point area including Davis, Ballance, Porter, McKnight, De Lappe, Ritch, and Pennington among others.
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New York
East Side
Sicily
Italain
Gilmer Township
A. G Davis
C. H. Slater
East Lee Street
Bessie A. Ballance
A. G. Davis
H. G. Porter
Lois Porter
W. P. Sox
Phillips Road
Thomas E. A. McKnight
Robert C. Honeycutt
Yanceyville Road
Jamestown
Lizzie Pennington
Fred B. de
Guilford County Realty Transfers Highlights Local Deals
Equitable Life Assurance society transfers a Hillcrest Drive lot to Mrs. Dosia L. Cecil. L. A. Riser and wife deed property on the Greensboro High Point road to Virginia Drum. Trustees of First Baptist Church Greensboro transfer West Gaston Street property to Luther H. Butler. T. M. Friesland and wife transfer Overland Drive and Beulah Street tract to C. P. Smith and wife. L. H. Sellers and wife transfer A Schiffman sub parcel to Cullen L. French.
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
Dosia L. Cecil
Hillcrest Drive
Pickett Street
Moehead Township
L. A. Riser
Virginia Drum
Greensboro- High Point Road
First Baptist Church of
Greensboro
Luther H. Butler
West Gaston Street
T. M. Friesland
C. P. Smith
Overland Drive
Beulah Street
L. H. Sellers
Cullen L. French
A. Schiffman
Wilmington to Build 87 C-2 Type Vessels for Navy
Wilmington officials announced that the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company began construction of 87 C-2 type merchant ships for the U S Maritime Commission. The keel was laid for the first ship, part of contracts totaling 126 Liberty ships, with the 116th vessel launched last Sunday.
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Wilmington
North Carolina Shipbuilding Company
U. S. Maritime Commission
Commission
Ferris Wheel Debuts at Columbian Exposition 1893
George Washington Gale Ferris created the Ferris wheel in 1892 and it first appeared at the Columbian Exposition in 1893. The invention sought to rival the Eiffel Tower as a thrilling landmark.
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George Washington Gale Ferris
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Nation
Wilson’s Weekly
Wilson & Co
George Rector
WiLson +g
W. A. Bivins
Gill's
Gill
The
Times
GILLS
High Point
Division
High Point Road
Third Street
Rosa Alice White
E. L. Jones
Carlson
Lawson
Greene Township
Byron O’briant
Vernon H. O’briant
John Holt
J. E. Greeson
Jefferson Township
Cynthia Rostan
P. G. Flemming
McConnell Road
Friendship Township
Josephine L. Rhoades Davis
Dr. T. S. Morrow
Guilford College
Guilford Station
America
California
Campbell
Aberwine Collord Greens
Leo
Great Northern
Gerber
Croakers Ib
Skinner’s
Bran
Simonize
Sete
P & G Soap
Swan Soap
Northern Towels
Colonial Stores Incorporated
Jer
Clorox
Guilford County Realty
High Point Township
Perris
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