Navy escapes trap in longest Aleutian battle
US Navy forces fought off a Japanese effort to reinforce Attu and Kiska in a daylight torpedo attack. A lead destroyer and a heavy cruiser repelled multiple Japanese ships while enduring heavy fire from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Five crew members on the destroyer were killed or wounded as the Americans pursued the fleeing Japanese.
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San Francisco
Attu
Kiska
12Th Naval District
Aleutians
James M. Clute
Richmond
Staten Island
New York
States
Roy Jones
Clifton Forge
The Public Tory of Harold Ickes War Time Record
Harold L. Ickes, once derided as the Great Grouch, shows wartime influence in hydro power drives at Bonneville and Grand Coulee, coal negotiations with John L. Lewis, and mineral and oil shortages warnings, earning respect from both miners and operators as the war effort hinges on steady production.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine
Ickes
War Mobilizer Byrnes
James Francis Byrnes, veteran lawyer and former Supreme Court justice, now serves as economic stabilization director. The 64 year old Charleston native must coordinate conflicting war effort plans, curb inflation, and manage production imbalances with trusted White House backing.
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Maury King
NEA
James Francis Byrnes
Supreme Court
White House
Charleston
First Aid Training Editor Cautions For wartime Health
Wartime first aid courses have improved basic prevention and response but reveal common errors. Many responders neglect full inspections, misjudge fractures, overuse splints or tourniquets, and rely too much on artificial respiration. Focus on keeping victims warm and calm, manage shock, and practice fundamentals to save lives before medical help arrives.
New York Doctor Reflects on Navy Service amid Battle
Medical officer Lieut. Richard S. Meredith of New York City recalls his pre Navy obstetrics practice but says he has little use for that specialty now as flying shrapnel from a whaleboat alerts him his ship is struck.
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Richard S. Meredith
New York City
Navy
Rationing Roundup Updates Stamp Validities and Rules
The notice lists Blue Stamps K L and M valid until July 7 for certain foods while Coffee Stamp 24 covers one pound through June. Gasoline A book No 5 coupons last until July 21 in North Carolina. Red Stamps J K L M valid to June 30 with N becoming June 20. Shoes Stamp 17 in War Ration Book One valid to June 15, Stamp 18 valid June 16 for one pair. Sugar Stamp 13 good for 5 pounds through August 15, plus Stamps 15 and 16 for 5 pounds each through October 31 for home canning. Supplementary sugar rations available via local boards if essential. Loose stamps are worthless except for specified mail orders and change. Also notes about Indian Affairs administration for Indians in Canada and a stray line about golf clubs by number and an old saying.
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North Carolina
Trial Resumed In Dempsey Divorce Case
White Plains New York June 14 1930s trial resumes in the divorce action by Jack Dempsey former heavyweight champion against Hannah Williams Dempsey The ex champ accuses his wife of infidelity with Lew Jenkins and Benny Wood while Hannah denies the charges The couple attended their daughter Barbara s first Holy Communion from opposite sides of the chapel and the ninth day of testimony continues
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White Plains
N. Y
Hannah Williams Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Coast Guard
Hannah
Jack
Lew Jenkins
Benny Woodall
Dempseys
Barbara
Moulage Life Mask Used to Aid Battlefield Surgery
Moulage or life mask uses paraffin and plaster to record facial injuries for surgeons. Ambassdors Davies and Stalin met five years ago during Mission to Moscow. Malignering means feigning illness to gain pity or alms. Ocarina made from sweet potato, plastics used in army gear. Long distance calls restricted to five minutes on busy lines.
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Joseph Davies
Joseph Stalin
Joes
Moscow
Federal Auto Stamp Sticker Now On Sale
Postmaster S. C. Clark urged High Point motorists to buy federal auto stamp stickers now before the rush. They cost $5 and are sold at stamp windows 8 a m to 6 p m weekdays and 8 a m to 1 p m Saturdays through June. No credentials are needed and the stamps must be affixed to cars before July 1.
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S. C. Clark
High Point
Clark
Church of God marks 6th anniversary on Burger Mountain
A 12 hour ceremony near here observed the sixth anniversary of the Rising Church of God. Bishop A J Tomlinson 77 of Cleveland Tenn led the exercises as over 2000 people attended the program on Burger Mountain yesterday.
Radio Schedule Preview With War Time Adjustments
Radio program listing shows time-shifted Western and Eastern hour changes for war time. Various serials, news segments, music, and commentaries are scheduled through midnight including Captain Midnight and The Vonasen Family.
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Wbde
Cbs
Shrednik
Nbo News
Henry Taylor
Quincy Howe
Duncans
Cbs-Basie
Mary Small
Cbsa Disie
Lulu
Joe Kines
Biu Wencing Music Orchestra
Nbe
Dack Papezeee
Jeri Sullivan
Bill Stern
Lowell Thomason
Dia-basic
Midnight
Biu-Weat World
Fred Waring
Vic Borge
Coast Guard
Blu
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Ceiling Unlimited
Cba
Vonasen
Nhe
Cbs-East
Cbs-Weat Mystery Hall
Kaltenborn
the Cavalcade of America
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Marl Godwin
Voorhees
Billu
Cecil B. de Mile
Gabriel Heatter
Doe
Bilu
Harry Wismer
Biu
Fielding Ellot
Blu Screen Guild Players
Paul Sullivan
Gracie Fields
Dean Pardue
Alec Templeton
Iuy Lombardo
Orchestra
Blondie Dag
Investigation of Detroit Bank Collapse Faces Suit and Probes
A stockholders suit targets federal officials who supervised the Detroit First National Bank liquidation and reorganization. The action accuses receivers of poor accounting, excessive fees, and asset dissipation, with General Motors cited as a large beneficiary. Congressional probes and political commentary follow in a broad sweep of postwar finance policy and war-era leadership questions.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Detroit First National Bank
Preston Delano
Mr. Roosevelt
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
General Motors
Robert S. Marx
Frank E. Wood
Cincinnati
Marx
Brain
Washington Post
Warren G. Harding
Congressional
Detroit
Winning the War Umbrella
Air power joins escort vessels and electronic detection as pivotal factors in the anti submarine fight. The Luftwaffe has been weakened by Allied raids on bases and airfields, reducing the threat of long range German aircraft to Atlantic routes. Submarine captains must rely on periscopes and radiolocators while Allied Coastal Command can muster fighters to disrupt Berlin reconnaissance over the ocean.
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Murmansk
Malta
Luftwaffe
Goering
Bay of Biscay
Berlin
Ocean
Supt A L Jones of Water Street Mission Dies in New York
A Luther Jones longtime Water Street Mission superintendent died in a New York hospital after a week long illness. He was uncle to Edgar A Hatcher of 243 East Washington Street and brother to the late Mrs Edwin D Steele. Surviving is his widow Florence White. Jones visited the city several times giving talks on the mission work. Funeral services will be held at the Mission this afternoon.
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A. Luther Jones
Water Street Mission
Jerry Mel Auley
New York City
New York
Edgar A. Hatcher
East Washingt Street
This City
Edwin D. Steele
Florence White
Jones
Water Street
Southern Railway
Optometric Meet Held in Raleigh On Wartime Practices
The 36th annual convention of the North Carolina Optometric Society will convene in Raleigh on Wednesday and Thursday. Wartime problems and practices of the optometrist will be the main topic, guiding discussions and sessions.
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Optometric
Raleigh
North Carolina Optometric Socie
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