Curbing Strike Measures Backed in House Strong Support
In Washington on June 4, lawmakers voiced strong support for an administration plan to curb strikes in government run industries led by an expanded labor bill. The Ramspeck drafted proposal targets strike leaders with a 5000 dollar fine and up to one year in prison, while reinforcing the War Labor Board and presidential seizure authority. It applies broadly but focuses on coal mine disputes and stops short of denying workers the right to quit or refuse to return.
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House
Ramspeck
Georgia
War Labor Board
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Davis
Mississippi
Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Con
John C. Calhoun
United States
South Carolina
Thomas Jefferson
South
Union
Fort Sumter
Montgomery
Ala
Richmond
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Grant
Albert E. Johnson
Joseph E. Johnston
Sherman
Fort Monroe
Ulysses S. Grant
John Wilkes Booth
Ford
Fire damages Thomasville hosiery plant on West Main Street
A Thursday afternoon blaze at the McDonald Hosiery finishing plant on West Main Street caused considerable damage to the building and shipment. Origin undetermined, the brick frame structure belonged to Zeb Grubb of Lexington and the equipment to Raymond McDonald. Firemen confined the flames. a separate small blaze at Thomasvilleing Company on Taylor Street caused minor damage.
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Thomasville
McDonald
West Main Street
Ville
Zeb Grubb
Lexington
Raymond McDonald
Thomasville Ing Company
Taylor Street
North Carolina Sets War Fund Goal at 1 880 681
North Carolina's National War Fund target is $1 880 681, approved by the state board of directors during a meeting in Raleigh. District meetings will occur in late June to appoint county chairmen and establish local goals, said R M Hanes of Winston-Salem.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
National War Fund
State Organization
R. M. Hanes
Winston-Salem
Churchill Vision of German Defeat in 1940 Blitz Crisis
Churchill described Britain’s near defeat during the 1940-41 blitz as Germany bombed London Coventry and Southampton. He warned of a possible land invasion, praised the spirit of resistance, and noted the US stance on lend-lease as Canada and Britain debate future roles and strategy.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Great Britain
Germany
Winston Churchill
London
Coventry
Southampton
Churchill
France
Low Countries
United States
England
Luftwaffe
Britain
Hitler
Dunkirk
Berlin
Winning the War by Albert Leman
An analysis argues that the Luftwaffe's weakness is offset by strong Italian naval power. It notes Admiral Bergamini commands several battleships and many cruisers and destroyers. The Littorio class dreadnought and possible sister ships Rome and Impero could threaten Allied convoys unless countered by air or surface forces.
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Tunisia
Navy Department
Rome
Cape Bon
Mussolini
Japan
Bay of Bengal
Uncle Sam
John Bull
Alexandria
Hirohito
Luftwaffe
Italy
Il Duce
Taranto
Bergamini
Pearl Harbor
Suport
Littorio
Doolittle
Cunningham
Dempsey Divorce Case Reveals Party Tension
Testimony in White Plains shows Jack Dempsey, the Manassa Mauler, throwing Benny Woodall over his head after discovering Woodall fleeing Mrs. Dempsey's Los Angeles bedroom. Detected by Ned H. Peterson, the case names Woodall and Lew Jenkins as co respondents in the divorce suit from Hannah Williams.
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White Plains
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Benny Woodall
New York State
Peterson
Dempsey
Goodall
Woodall
War bonds sales in Davidson County report June total
Walter W. Rapp, chairman of the Davidson County Committee for the sale of war savings bonds and stamps, reports $103 385.50 in stamps and bonds sold in the county for June, below the May quota.
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Thomasville
Walter W. Rapp
Davidson County
Powerful searchlights could read a newspaper 12 miles away
Anti air craft crews use 12 mile range searchlights with such brightness that a newspaper could be read at a distance of twelve miles, illustrating the strength of wartime illumination technology.
Remember to water your Victory Garden for best results
If weekly rain comes, no hose used. Otherwise soak thoroughly with a rotating arm sprinkler to protect roots. The American Business Club offers War Bonds and prizes in a six bracket Victory Garden Campaign. Register now with 50 cents or war stamps to Victory Garden Committee High Point.
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American Business Club
Victory Garden
P. O
High Point
Washington murals and gardens in a wartime note
The column recalls Lehman’s first flight to England and back and lampoons Washington officials who curb Victory Gardens. It notes 90 feet of street frontage owned by the District, forcing many front yards into public space and mandating removal of gardens planted after April 21 while allowing those planted earlier to harvest.
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Washington
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation
England
Radio Program Schedule Adjustments and War-Time Programming
Radio program listings show time adjustments for war time, network corrections, and a dense roster of dramas serials quizzes and musical programs. Notable items include Portia Faces Life Just Plain Bill Captain Midnight and War Commentary segments with figures like Walter Cassel Bill Stern and Fred Waring in varied blue network slots.
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Portia
Nice Vick Tracy
Kineast
Quaker City
Plain
Bill
Dramatico
Chicago
Cbe Basic Highway Patrol
Front
Farrell
Nbe
Cba
Hollywood Orchestra
Nbe News
Hendry Taylor
Blu News
Cbe
Lulu
Joe Rines
Blu
the Duncans
Cbs-Basic
Nga Coetho
cbs-Dime
Mbs
Paul Lavalle
Nbce
Dack Armstrong
Walter Cassel
Singers
Cle
Basic War Overseas
Ex Stout
Johnson
Cbs
Lucille Manners
Karl Godwin
Kate Smith
Cbe Cal Tinney
Dancing Music
Dbs
Sherlock Hisizaee
Dr. Watson
Pone Coe
Dunphy
Abe
Yemen
Playhouse
Cbs- West
Dancine Music Orche
Brewster Boy
Harry Wismer
Tommy ' S
Betty Lou
Jono Gunther
Hollywood Caravan of Variety
John Bo Hughes
Gracie Fields
Blu Dancing Music Orches
Bill Stern
Alec Templeton
Korn Kobblera
Paul Schubert
Elmer Davis
Nbc-East
Fred Waring
Nbc-Weat
Nbc
Moonless February Across Years Noted in History
Records show February 1866 1915 and 1934 lacked a full moon. Analysts say another month without a full moon may not occur until 1961.
Jefferson Davis and Lincoln anniversary reflections
The column marks the 135th birthday of Jefferson Davis and contrasts his secessionist stance with Abraham Lincoln. It notes Davis in Mississippi and Lincoln in Illinois, their wartime choices, and outcomes. It praises their legacies and ends with neutral musings on shared heritage and courage.
Final Rites Held For Rev. T. B. Johnson
The funeral service for Rev. T. B. Johnson a retired Methodist minister who died in Winston-Salem hospital was held at Main Street Methodist Church in Thomasville. Rev. Lee F. Tuttle led the service with Dr. C. C. Weaver assisting. Active pallbearers included Clyde Tesh George D. Finch Wade Floyd J. C. Floyd R. L. Pope and FE. S. Harrison. Honorary pallbearers were all city ministers and local Masons. Music featured the church choir with Rev. J. A. Palmer John R. Perry and L. W. Hansell assisting. Floral tributes were carried by friends.
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Thomasville
T. B. Johnson
Winston-Salem
Main Street
Lee F. Tuttle
C. C. Weaver
Clyde Tesh
George D. Finch
Wade Floyd
J. C. Floyd
R. L. Pope
FE. S. Harrison
Masonic Order
J. A. Palmer
John R. Perry
L. W. Hansell
Mrs. Keller Woods 43 Dies. Rites Sunday at Friendship Baptist
Mrs. Keller Woods died Wednesday at her home 506 Loflin Street at 8 30 in the morning. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 3 p m at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. S M Frazier officiating. She is survived by her husband John Woods a daughter Mrs Maggie Johnson a son John Woods two sisters Miss Marie Kearse of Bamburg N C and Miss Eunice Kearse Cartersville S C and two brothers Otis Kearse Augusta Ga and Britton Kearse Orangeburg S C Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
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Keller Woods
Loflin Street
Friendship Baptist Church
S. M. Frazier
John Woods
Maggie Johnson
Marie Kearse
Bamburg
N. C
Eunice Kearse
Cartersville
Tennessee Presidents Attributed to State Origins
Three U S presidents are linked to Tennessee Andrew Johnson Andrew Jackson and James K Polk. The note highlights Tennessee as the source region for these national leaders.
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Tennessee
United States
Andrew Johnson
Jackson
James K. ‘Olk
Ocean levels must drop ten thousand feet for even ecological spread
A researcher notes that lowering ocean levels by about 10 000 feet could restore even distribution of habitats for marine and terrestrial life by rebalancing available territory across seas and lands. This concept highlights dramatic implications of oceanic volume on biodiversity and geography.
Covington Family Interment at Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs. T. J. Covington headed the burial arrangements with interment following in the family plot at Oakwood Cemetery, Statesville. The lines indicate a traditional honoring in a local cemetery setting.
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T. J. Covington
Oakwood Cemetery
Statesville
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