German Propagandists Hint At New Offensive Action
British and Allied sources report German propagandists shifting from defense to offensive language. Berlin broadcasts hint at a new offensive line four days before the June 11, 1942 anniversary, with speculation on Allied invasion plans and strategic surprises.
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Final Rites Held For J. W. A. Mock
The funeral for John William Arthur Mock a Lexington route four farmer who died in a Winston Salem hospital was held at Good Hope church in Davidson County. Rev H J Woodie and Rev W R Jenkins officiated with Grange pallbearers L W De i Joe DeLapp S L Shoaf B E Weaver R E Phillips and S A Perryman. Church choir provided music and burial followed in the church cemetery.
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B. E. Weaver
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Men and Women in Service at Camp Davis and Beyond
Service notices from North Carolina and nearby states list Lieut Elbert G Slaughter at Camp Davis antiaircraft artillery school and others promoted or stationed at Barksdale Field Flora Mississippi Camp Croft South Carolina Camp White Oregon Mission Texas Fresno California and Kingman Arizona. Promotions include Robert B Tucker to sergeant William B Brown to corporal Raymond F Farabee to sergeant Henry R Hall to sergeant. Furlough ends for Pte Perle L Searce. Julian D Willoughby advances to final phase of cadet training at Moore Field Texas. James C Borland recent gunnery school graduate from High Point NC.
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Julian D. Willoughby
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William E. Willoughby
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Johnson promoted to corporal at Flora ordnance unit
Wade H. Johnson is promoted to corporal at the ordnance unit training center in Flora Mississippi. He is the son of Mrs.
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Ordnance Unit Training Center
Flora
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Bank cashier warns merchants on payroll check forgeries
Walter W. Rapp, cashier of the First National Bank in Thomasville, warns local merchants to beware of raised payroll checks. He notes about 10 such checks have been cashed by area merchants in recent weeks.
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Dorazio and Galento Score Wins in Philly and Chattanooga
In Chicago the 1952 bout saw Gus Dorazio outpoint Lem Franklin in Philadelphia. Jackie Wilson defeated Jimmie Phillips in Pittsburgh. Tony Galento stopped the Golden Terror in Chattanooga, delivering a knockout in the 2nd round.
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Jersey City
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Negro Appeals Sentence From Thomasville Court
Thomasville, June 8 Albert Mock, a local Black man, was sentenced to eight months after a trespassing conviction involving a peeping charge. Mock gave notice of appeal to the superior court and bond was set at 300 dollars. Robert Blackburn was given a hearing on drunken and reckless driving with prayer for judgment continued until June 11. His bond remained at 400 dollars.
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America’s 18 Months of War Chronology October 1942–May 1943
A compact chronology of World War II events from October 1942 through May 1943. American troops arrive in Liberia and North Africa, Casablanca and Oran fall, Japan and Germany suffer setbacks, and Allied advances continue in the Pacific and Africa. Includes key pledges and strategic moves shaping the war effort.
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Casual Comment By W. A. Bivins Reflects on Heat and Calm
The columnist notes record heat around June first with jokes about staying cool and a headache. He recalls childhood brooks and rivers, laments weather, and urges calm and sane thinking during current world events.
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May Act urged by county commissioners in Guilford
Greensboro June 8. County commissioners in regular session urged federal enforcement of the May Act in Guilford County amid rising prostitution concerns. No action was taken.
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Frazier Speaks At Jamestown Memorial Service
Clifford C. Frazier Greensboro attorney delivered the Jamestown Memorial Service address at James town Methodist Church. He reviewed Jamestown history before the Civil War noting early industry including a law school medical school and hat factories.
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Smith Commissioned as Army Pilot at Moody Field Georgia
Manece C. Smith son of Mrs Maggie Smith of 119 Steele Street graduated from the Army Air Forces advanced flying school at Moody Field Georgia and was commissioned a second lieutenant with the rating of army pilot. Cadets were sworn in as flying officers by the cadet commandant. A fox sheds fleas by submerging with a wood piece in its mouth and releasing it when fleas take refuge on the wood.
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Maggie Smith
Steele Street
Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School
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Perry Elected Thomasville Lions Club Head
John R. Perry was elected president of the Thomasville Lions Club at a meeting at the Woman's Club building. Other officers include Claiborne Pennington first vice president Walter Lanier second vice president and Keith Williams third vice president. The group reported raising 75 during May via city cigarette fund containers.
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Walter L. Lanier
Keith Williams
Harold Harrison
Curtis M. Fields
Bill Mack
Charles Kearns
Thomasville Jaycees to Attend Navy Ship Christening
The Thomasville Junior Chamber of Commerce led by Mayor R L Pope will travel to Boston July 2 for the christening of the U S warship William C Miller named in honor of a local Pearl Harbor casualty. Officials will reserve seats for interested attendees and the group will participate in the yard ceremonies.
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Lions Club drives aid with cigarettes to North Africa
The Lions Club sponsors a container drive raising funds to buy three cases of cigarettes for Lieutenant R. W. Thompson in North Africa. Thompson, a local club member, will distribute the cigarettes to men in his unit.
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