Elephant Bill and the Burma War Elephant Labor Unit
In Burma a unique army of over 200 elephants and handlers built roads and log bridges, evacuated the sick, and hauled loads. Led by Lt. Col. J H Williams known as Elephant Bill, the unit bridged streams, dragged bogged vehicles, and adapted to jungle warfare, with each elephant tracked by name, age, origin and brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Burma
Bill” Williams
J. H. Williams
Chindwin
Imphal
Sittaung
Tamu
Siam
Col. Williams
CHif@win
23Rd Indian Division
Kabaw
78Rd
Elephant Gang
India
Bandoola
Wil
San Inch
Roundup of military figures in sports and service mentions
Bob Feller returns from the Pacific as a skilled amateur mage with gear in his pockets. Lt Col Chester Cruickshank calls Dan Ferris about Feller’s AAU entry. Fritzie Zivic becomes honorary sheriff in Texas. Sam Oliver juggles a double shift before a potential Salt Lake City game after a no hit against Magna. Tulsa youth program funds boost Texas league dressing rooms. Everett M Yon commands the 63rd infantry. Francis J Corbin leads first infantry in the Philippines. Willard Marshall and Art Rowland, ex Dodgers, play on a Marine team in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pacific
Bob Feller
Bob
Suilor
Sicily
Salerno
Anzio
Normandy
Chester Cruickshank
Dan Ferris
Corp
Fritzie Zivic
Texas County
Texas
Sam Oliver
Salt Lake City
Oliver
Magna
Everett M. Yon
Florida
63Rd Infant Regiment
Francis J. Corbin
Montana U
V. O
First Infantry
Philippines
Willard Marshall
Giant
Art Rowland
Dodgers
Ferriss loses 1940 semi pro tourney game in Wichita
Dave Boo Ferriss pitched for Minter City Mississippi allowing 11 hits in a 6-5 10 inning defeat to a Natrona Pennsylvania mining team. Major league scouts failed to show interest in his performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Boo) Ferriss
Minter City
Miss
Wichita
Kas
Natrona
Navy
Texas Christian U
Exas U
The Big 5 Veto Fight In World Peace Debate
The piece explains the veto power of the Big 5 nations in the United Nations and its impact on world peace. It previews America's Town Meeting featuring arguments for and against granting veto authority to the United States Britain France China and the Soviet Union with speakers Kenneth Crawford and Senator Styles Bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
U .S
Britain
Méesia
France
China
San Francisco
Tassen
Marquis Childs
Kenneth Crawford
Newsweek
Styles Bridges
Reader's Digest
Weatherman and staff attend bureau picnic despite rain
In St Louis on June 21 a light shower accompanied meteorologist Harry F Wahlgren to the weather bureau annual picnic. Assistant meteorologist A A Reusch had his raincoat ready after choosing the date weeks earlier, but the sun broke through and no one got soaked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Weather Bureau
Harry F. Wahlgren
A. A. Reusch
Radiotelephone Service Opens to Public Between US and Britain
The state department announced that radiotelephone service between the United States and Britain will be available for public use starting Saturday, ending wartime restrictions that had limited the circuit to government and press calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEWS
Washington
State Department
United States
Britain
Radio Schedule Night Full of Serial Dramas and Music
Thursday June 21 Eastern War Time lineup features Jack Armstrong and Captain Midnight serials, House of Mystery, Tom Mix, Nick Carter, and Superman repeats. News, concerts, variety shows, and peak evening programs include Lowell Thomas, Bob Burns, Bing Crosby, Agatha Christie Poirot, and Abbott and Costello with diverse orchestral and dance segments through 1 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Nbe
Cimarron Tavern
Jack Armstrong
Cbs
Walter Kiernan
Abe-East
Terry
Chick Carter
Abe
Pan-America
Dick Tracy
Mbs-Weat
Mbs-West
Lowell Thomas
Basic
Captain Midnight
Tom Mix
Como
Jack Kirkwood
Cbs News
Abe Fuiuen Lewis, Jr
Abe Charry Prime
Monica Lewis
Raymond
Bob Burns
Comedy
Mr. Keen
Basic Dancing Magic Orchestra
cbs-Dixie
Benny Goodman
Abe Arthur Hale
Kaltenborn
Corment
Nhe
Godwin
Abe Frank
Mbs-East
Abner
Abe Curt Massey
Topper
Death Valley
Hasive
Dixie
Dinxie
America Town Meeting Forum
Mbs
Ebs
Bing Crosby & Music Hall
Abe Mortonski
Gabriel Heatter
Joan Davis
Variety
Abe Basic
Abe Corliss Archer
Dbs
Abe Simmer
Antoninimbs
Abbott & Costela
van Cleve
Larry Douglas
Chicaro
Gasoline Drums Speed War Effort in India Burma
In Calcutta the Fighting Fifty-Five gasoline drum project expands under air transport and supply command. A new mass production plant in jungle land now outputs 1,400 drums daily, fueling 14th Air Force operations and C-54 resupply over The Hump. Engineers adapt with improvised ground work, while Lt. Marten and Master Sgt. Smith praise the labor force helping field the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
INS
India
14Th Air Force
Air Transport Command
China
ATC
Chicago
L. F. Raffauf
Middle East
R. W. Marten
Fort Wayne
Ind
J. F. Jack
New York City
Lloyd Smith
Oakland
Calif
Federal oil shale research program under way in Rockies
Construction is underway on a five million dollar federal research program to develop oil shale resources in Colorado Wyoming and Utah. Researchers aim to find a cheap method to extract oil from the shale like clay substance found in parts of the Rocky Mountain states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RIFLE
Colo
INS
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Rocky Mountain States
High Point Property Transfers in Guilford County Records
A series of conveyances shows the City of High Point and individuals trading land across multiple plats and streets. Transfers include parcels on Sunset Drive Gray Street Park Street and West End Heights among others, with several buyers and sellers named alongside property descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
High Point
Pearson Landing Machine Company
Wrightenberry
A. B. Goodman
R. L. Hon‘barrier
Goodman
J. P. BH. McNatt
Hussey
G. W. Underwood
Hamilton
William Hail
Campbell
Blain Young and
Gurley
I. M. Donnell
City of High Point
Fairview Street
James Johnson
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
West End Heights
H. H.lemon
City of
Hobson Street
Claude R. McIver, Jr
Park Street
Nellie Garner
N. L. Garner
Sunset Drive
G. FP Williams
Charles C. Williams
Bennet
Carey Ogburn Jones
FE. &. Mendenhall
Jones Estate
W. P. Ellis, Jr
Real Estate Transfers from Jones Estate and Others
J D McCrery and wife transfer a Park place lot to B Roland Montgomery and wife. Mack F Davis and wife convey a Normal street lot to Henry Womble and wife. J W McGuinn and wife sell two Albion Hills lots to Cletus V Wiley. Carey O Jones and others transfer a lot in M T Cox to Raymond L Garrett and wife. John C Allred and wife receive two Pinnix lands lots from MT Cox. Janice A Swaim and husband convey three Bundy land lots to Mary E Edwards.
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Mary E. Edwards
Bundy Lan An
Rare eye injury twins revealed as nonrelated
In Springfield two men arriving at St. John's Hospital with eye injuries were initially thought to be twins due to matching ages and surname. Closer inspection showed they were unrelated despite same family name and close resemblance. Both men from Riverton, each aged 58, received emergency treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
St. John’s Hospital
Riverton
Cetti
Valentino
Olf John
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hal Boyle
Henry B. Jameson
Sol and Beauty
Maurice Seiderman
Anne Jeffreys
Hugh Fullerton, Jr
Tulsa
Okla
Chamber Sports Committee
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
WMFR
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Allwerks
U. S
Army
Robert McCreery
Breckville
Ohio
Quartermaster Department
Egypt
F B. Vance
Denver
Sancisco
United States Army
OLL
Kotex
Korey
Kotex Pre Ts
Efird's Department Store
Guilford County
R. B. Terry
Olile Singleton
Washington Terrace
Ragan-Harmon
V. A. Yow
Jack D. Copeland
Val
A. Ring
McKirk
Sion
J. F. Lambe
Margaret
McCain
Lambe
Eckerd’s
Able
High Point, N.C
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