Sea-Going Greek Guerrillas Threaten Axis Clashes
The article notes escalating tensions as Sea-Going Greek guerrillas threaten Axis forces. It discusses U S labor policy options under Roosevelt and potential wartime measures to reopen coal pits. It also recounts internal OWI personnel shifts and clashes with the Food Administration over price policies.
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Ray Tucker
Rosevelt
F.D.R
Army
Navy
Biddle
United Mine Orkers Association
Selective Service Dior Levis B. Hershey
Organized
Guerrilla Sea Raiders Threaten Axis in Aegean Waters
Greek and Yugoslav patriots extend warfare from mountains to the sea harassing Axis merchant ships. Nazi papers show patrol boats and seaplanes patrolling the Aegean as villages are shelled and fires set by incendiary shells. The report notes growing Axis nervousness and steps to guard against Allied Balkan invasion. An accompanying High Point ordinance establishes two required loading spaces for trucks on Commerce Street and Hamilton Street.
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Stockholm
Axis
Balkans
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Die Woche
Aegean
Balkan
Mediterranean
Cyrus
Ninth Army
Syria
Palestine
Berlin
Russia
Commerce Furniture Exchange
East Commerce Street
Carolina Electric Company
South Hamilton Street
Council OF the
City OF High Point
Lots Welborn
New York
Lavpovo
Serbia
Jutland
Louvain
Gestapo
Celle
Belgium
City OF
High Point
Lois Welborn
New agricultural crisis looms as corn shortages hit industries
The nation faces a growing corn shortage caused by government price ceilings and policy choices. Bakers, baby food makers, canneries, textiles, and foundries warn closures without urgent action from Washington. Prices and supply distortions drive black market charges in multiple states as major starch producers shut down.
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Washington
Illinois
Manly
Kansas
Oklahoma
OPA
Brown
Vinson and
Byrnes
Chief Salutes Prohibition Falls as Sugar Shortage Hits Plant
Report notes chiefs have ceased operation due to inability to purchase sugar refined from cars. Beet and cane substitutes are limited to seventy percent of last year’s orders and many could not handle 1942 materials. Industry spokesmen fault a 1942 policy favoring hogs over corn. Observers warn of chaotic conditions within weeks as shortages bite.
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Department of Agriculture
Crucial Tests Of Radar Onboard U S Battleship New York
In 1948 tests on the battleship New York demonstrated radar as a pivotal naval tool. Admiral Johnson and Captain Griffin praised the radar after a night torpedo drill, with radar successfully detecting distant ships and coastal mountains alike.
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U. S
John M. Hightower
Associated Press
Washington
New York
Page
Atlantic
Alfred W. Johnson
Robert M. Griffin
Battlewagon
Bowen
Taylor
Navy
Guthrie
Pearl Harbor
Pacific Fleet
California
Puget Sound
Mare Island
Veterinary Medical AssociationConcludes Raleigh Convention
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association wrapped up its 42nd annual convention in Raleigh. Dr. C. C. Grinnell of Raleigh was elected president, with Dr. W. L. Stallings Forest City as first vice president, Lieut. C. L. Range Greensborough as second vice president, Dr. J. H. Brown Tarboro as secretary treasurer, and directors Dr. R. H. Stanton Rocky Mount and Dr. E. F. Bovette Smithfield among others.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Vetrinary Medical Association
C. C. Grinnell
W. L. Stallings
Forest City
C. L. Range
Greensboro
J. H. Brown
Tarboro
R. H. Stanton
Rocky Mount
E. F. Bovette
Smithfield
Well Hidden Whip Poorwills Camouflage Dusk Sightings
Whip poorwills remain rarely seen despite common calls as their camouflage and daytime inactivity keep them concealed. Observers note that nocturnal activity increases dusk sightings, aiding birders in locating these nocturnal species.
Only Walled City Quebec Stands In North America
The city of Quebec remains the sole walled stronghold in North America with its vast fortifications. Built about 130 years ago, the defenses reportedly cost 35 million dollars at the time.
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Quebec
North America
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