Capt Carlson Like His Famous Father In War Valor
The piece profiles Capt Evans C Carlson son of Lieut Col Evans F Carlson of Carlson's Raiders. Capt Carlson earned the Silver Star for gallantry and meritorious service in a wartime action. Col Carlson recommended him for the award. Born Plymouth, Conn., Capt Carlson resided at 7633 Geary Blvd in San Francisco.
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South Pacific
Col
Evans F. Carlson
Carlson
Makin Island
Gilbert and Marshalls
Evans C. Carlson
Col. Carlson
Plymouth
Conn
Capt. Carlson
Geary Boulevard
San Francisco
Calif
Bonnie Baker to Appear In Person On Paramount Stage
Bonnie Baker headlines for one day only at the Paramount Theatre on Tuesday. The touring star will perform in person with her noted baby voice style and favorites including Oh Johnnie. The event comes amid wartime morale efforts as soldiers and civilians flock to camp tour appearances.
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Bonnie Baker
Paramount
Paramount Theatre
Wee
Miss Baker
Wee” Bonnie
Johnnie
Grand Slam themes in a 17-table duplicate hand
In a Detroit context Ralph F. E. Richards quip frames a detailed hand from a 17-table duplicate game. The North South pairs explore seven heart, seven spade, or seven no trump contracts. Commentary outlines slam invitations, control bids, and the impact of suit breaks on possible outcomes.
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Ralph FE. Richards
Detroit
North
South
Guard Ready For Any Emergency Declared By General Metts
RALEIGH July 31. The North Carolina state guard, fresh from 10 days of maneuvers at Ft Bragg, received high praise from Adpt. Gen. J. Van B. Metts who called the guard ready for any emergency it may be called to meet. He lauded enlisted aptitude and officer esprit de corps and doubted any scenario not covered by training could arise. Four companies Raleigh 12th Durham 13th Gastonia 28th and Shelby 30th were commended by the guard division of the War Department for overall efficiency after annual inspection before the Ft Bragg maneuvers.
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Raleigh
North Carolina State Guard
Ft Bragg
J. van B. Metts
Durham
Gastonia
Shelby
Guard Division
War Department
Ft. Bragg
Metts
Laundry Woes Prompt WWII OWI Call for More Workers
Washington reports a wartime laundry crisis with 28 shirts needed per day to avoid jams. OWI cites labor shortages as 600 laundries closed this year and 100 shut in three months. Home and commercial laundries shrink as workers move to war plants. grease makes clothes dirtiest yet, prompting advisories from San Diego to Hutchinson. Despite proposed fixes, reliance on women in laundries remains central.
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Washington
Office of War Information
OWI
San Diego
Naval Air Station
Hutchinson
Kansas
Late Post War Plane Price Targeted At Two Thousand
William A M Burden predicts postwar air plans cost about $2000. He spoke to the Los Angeles chamber of commerce detailing three main private aircraft types: a businessman's four to five seat model, a safety oriented rocking chair family craft, and a helicopter style craft capable of short takeoff and landing.
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Los Angeles
William A. M. Burden
Secretary of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Burden
Usinessman
Army
Navy
Wet Blanket On Post War Intentions By Roosevelt
President Roosevelt may dampen postwar planning as Taft and others push a Senate resolution to organize a peacekeeping machinery. Taft suggests the president disapproves the Ball resolution but favors limited debate to gauge public sentiment. Supporters signal action soon after the summer recess.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
United Nations
Taft
Ohio
Ball
R-Minn
Burton
R-Ohio
Hatch
Hill
D-Ala
House
United States
Senate
Guilford County Realty Transfers in High Point Areas
Real estate transfers across Guilford and Jefferson townships list numerous plots, streets, and subdivisions. Names include Ina D McGirk, David H Fitts, Metropolitan Life Insurance, Etta J Browne, Byron Hayworth, Evelyn Prendergast, J C Bostian, J E Hedgecock, David L Byrum, J W Johnson, O T Hall, D Shelton, B L Pierce, H J Hodgin, S D Roberts, W P Gordon, and others. Transfers cover Barbee Vine Centennial Smith Lake Burton Prospect Ward Hillcrest and surrounding parcels with significant activity in High Point and Molhead areas.
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High Point Township
Ina D. McGirk
David H. Fitts
Barbee Street
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
R. G. Ridge
Vine Street
Mint Street
Etta J. Browne
Centennial Avenue
A. T. Prendergast
Byron Hayworth
Smith and Lake Street
Byron Haworth
Evelyn Angel Prendergast
Smith and Lake Streets
John Peace
J. C Bostian
High Point
Thomasville
J.C. Bostian
J. E Hedgecock
Burton Street
David L. Byrum
J. W Johnson
Prospect
Ward Streets
W. P. Gordon
O T. Hall
Shelton, Hayworth
D. Shelton
O. T. Hall
MacArthur honors missing war photographer Thusgaard
General Douglas MacArthur saluted NEA Acme photographer Thusgaard who went missing in action over the Southwest Pacific aboard a Liberator bomber. Born in Denmark in 1904 he served in the Danish army before joining NEA Acme in 1925 and is survived by a wife and daughter. He had spent weeks on New Guinea fronts and previously excelled in sports photography.
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Thusgaard
Acme
Douglas MacArthur
Nea-Acme
Southwest Pacific
MacArthur
Australia
New Guinea
New York
Denmark
The Pinworm Threat In Wartime Public Health
Wartime health guidance notes pinworms infect 15 to 40 percent of people nationwide with higher rates in crowded areas. Transmission occurs via eggs laid at night on anal skin, then shed into bedding and dust. Eggs resist ordinary disinfection and can survive up to 10 days, making hygiene alone insufficient to suppress spread.
Anne Adams pattern 4522 offers easy se wardrobe for girls
Advertisement explains pattern 4522 for girls ages 8 to 16 with options in cotton print pique or rayon and long sleeves for cold weather. Size 12 needs 138 yards of 35 inch fabric. Order to The High Point Enterprise Pattern Depart ment New York for 16 cents plus 10 cents more for Spring Pattern Book. Also notes gentian violet treatment for pinworms, requiring family-wide, physician supervised use after identifying the parasite.
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Anne Adams
High Point Enterprise
West 17Th St
New York
Japs Claim Big Damage In Raids On Allied Bases
Japanese air forces raided advanced bases near American fields in China from July 26 to July 30, inflicting heavy damage on military installations and railroads around Hengyang and Hunan. The Tokyo radio report said 16 Japanese planes were shot down and four deliberately crashed into enemy targets, but the claim lacks allied confirmation.
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Associated Press
Tokyo Radio
China
Hengyang
Kian
Hunan
Delibately
Iceless drinks appear as ice is rationed in Denver
Denver imposes a two month ice rationing plan due to a surge in fruit and vegetable shipments and population growth. Perishables, military needs, and medicines get priority, likely 75 percent of prior supply. Housewives face shortages as more services cut back. Bartenders fear draught beer may vanish without ice.
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Denver
War Food Administration
Military Police HQ Burglary Report Stolen Watches
Chicago police report a break in at the military police headquarters with entry recorded and two wrist watches belonging to MPs taken. Police urge any witnesses to come forward and assist investigation.
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Chicago
Radio Program Schedule for Saturday July 31
Eastern War Time listed with corrections from networks too late for changes. The lineup spans 1:30 to 11:00 PM with various orchestras, news, dances, talks, and musical features including To Be Announced slots, American Eagle Club London, Grand Old Opry repeats, and late night variety shows.
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Victory
Orch
Che News
M. Beatty
Nbe
Welcome Lewis
Art Gentry
Blu
Highways To Health
Men & Books
Frederick
Cbs Dance Orchestra
Biu
Mbe
Chicago Concert Orchestra
Mbs
Geo. Hicks
Detroit
Marehall
bin Lyricw
Liza
Martinee
Nbc
London
U. S
Cbs
Pan-America
Horace Heldt
Dbs Navy Bulletin Board
Alex Dreier
Shrednik
Korn Kobblers
Blu Quincy Howe
America
William Ewing
Honolulu
Israel
Hawaii
Musicana
Chicago
Nbe World
Cbe
American Eagle Club
Nbec
Arthur Slale
Arthur Ilale
Hollywood
Sanderson
Haete Dancing Music Orchestra
Dave Elfman
Hobby Lobby
Dhs
Cleveland
Grand Old Opry
Nbe South
Theater of the Air
Edward Tomlinson
Harry Wiener Spors
Barry Wood Orch
John Vandercook
John B Hughes
Dancing Music Orchestra
Nhe
Marines
Victory and War Tone in WSJS Radio Schedule
Radio listing outlines afternoon to late evening programs on WSJS, featuring The Esso Reporter, For Victory segments, war broadcasts, music and variety shows, and news wraps. Notable items include The People's War, Roy Shield and Company, The Wilson Feature, and Grand Ole Opry style programs, with multiple time slots across 12:00 to 11:00 PM.
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Roy Shield and Company
the People's War
U. & Army Air Forces
Lime
Roytha
Wilson
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George Byron
THE
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Ans
Spade Cooley and His Boys
Faramount
Claude Binyon
Echnicolor
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N.T
Ali Vul
Robert M. Farrington
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Abe Stadiem
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P G Wilson
John W. Montgomery
Mary J. Gray
P Cummings
HL Cecil
Charlie Miles Johnson Gates
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Thomas D. Masters
O Adams
WSJS
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