Billion Dollar Camp Construction Program Revealed
Washington June 5 The army announced a new billion dollar camp construction program prompting speculation that the War Department plans to double field forces to 2.8 million men. Brigadier General Brehon Somervell testified that orders to rush contracts totaling about 1 billion dollars had been issued, with the international situation cited as justification.
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Washington
Army
War Department
Congress
Brehon Somervell
House
Shipping pool push advances toward Roosevelt tonnage target
The Maritime Commission nears a 2,000,000 ton goal by directing Atlantic and Gulf coastwise operators to join a defense pool. About 125 ships totaling 750,000 tons are in service, with plans to divert more coastwise tonnage to carry strategic materials on nearby and long routes. Refugee shipping adds roughly 500,000 tons counted toward the pool.
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Maritime Commission
Roosevelt
Atlantic and Gulf Coastwise
Coastwise
Washington
Revitalize with S.S.S. Tonic promises renewed vitality
A vintage advertisement touts S.S.S. Tonic as a remedy for sluggish digestion, underweight, and low red-blood cell count. It claims to rebuild stomach juices, restore red color to cheeks, and provide mineral matter in soluble form, urging daily use for quicker results.
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S.S
S.S.S
S.S.S. Co
Drunken Driving Increases In North Carolina
Raleigh reports a surge in drunken driving revocations by the state highway safety division. April saw a record 756 licenses revoked, May reached 698, with Forsyth Cabarrus Mecklenburg Guilford Randolph New Hanover Watauga and Robeson counties among the highest. The rise is blamed on drinking and heightened law enforcement vigilance.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Highway Safety Division
Forsyth
Cabarrus
Mecklenburg
Guilford
Randolph
New Hanover
Watauga
Robeson
FORESTS AND FORTIES IN North Carolina CAPTURES
Capital Shorts from Raleigh reports on North Carolina forest management issues amid fires and aging stands. State foresters urge aggressive conservation to sustain timber production, stressing regeneration and protection, plus leadership from landowners for future returns. Also brief items note Marshall Kurfees on the fifth district ballot, Clyde Hoey’s wife aiding at Greensboro, Wake Red Cross totals rising to 7,026, and May highway fatalities expected to exceed 100 with year-end figures around 10.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Department of Conservation and Development
South
J. S. Holmes
Four REA Projects Approved For N C
The Rural Electrification Authority in North Carolina tentatively approved four projects totaling 580000 after talks with federal REA officials. Listings include Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Cooperative 330000 for 33 miles serving 102 customers in four counties. Caruso Electric Membership Cooperative 250000 for 230 miles serving 1000 customers across five counties. French Broad Electric Membership Cooperative 225000 for 200 miles serving 600 customers across four counties. South River Electric Membership Cooperative 73000 for 85 miles serving 275 customers across eight counties. Approval also covered Blue Ridge Electric Association lines in Clay and Cherokee counties, 45000 for 30 miles serving 291 customers. A 1941 statute allowed tax exemptions for out of state cooperatives operating in this state.
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Surry-Yadkin
Ship Cooperative of
Marshall
Buncombe
Maylison
Yancey
Mitchell
Avery Counties
South River Electric Membership Cooperative
Stedman
Cumberland
Sampson
Johnston
Bhamett, Hoke
Wayne, Robeson
Bladen Counties
Clay
Cherokee Counties
Blue Ridge Electric Association, Inc
Young Harris, Ga
Georgia Cooperative
Tomers
Colonial Cows Reflect Early Plymouth Colony Wealth
In Plymouth colony’s early days cows were highly valued with a single cow often owned by six or more men due to the scarcity of cattle and the need to share ownership among settlers.
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Plymouth Colony
Lighthouse Killers Loom Over Sea Walls
The lighthouse beacons have caused hundreds of deaths as ships crash into rocks while birds collide with glowing lights. The contrast between lifesaving aid and deadly lure haunts coastal communities and wildlife alike.
New Chief Kinston Appoints Police Chief
June 23 in Kinston George Canady was named chief of police succeeding eight years of service by Jease Brown. Brown becomes building inspector for the city.
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Kinston
George Canady
Jease Brown
Brown
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Banks Poston
Polecat Creek
Randolph County
S. S S Helps Build ‘Op
N. C
Capital Shorts
Marshall Kurfees
RED Cross
Wake County
American Red Cross
Celeste
Beautiful Shoes
South Main St
N.C
State Rural Electrification Authority
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Epsom
Iowa
Metal Gulf
Fletchers
Castoria
Aman Min
Dr. Lyon
Probak, Jr
Lydia E. Pinkham
Woodbury’s Almond
Rose
Enal
With Vitami
DR. Scholls Zinno
Teel
PAL
Yao Atae
Mennen
Lux
Lifebudy
Takamine
Phillip
Fasteeth
Ame
Lode
Molle
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