Finland Moves Toward Axis Linked Government Formation
The discussion names former Premier Toivo Kivimaki and Georg Gripenburg as cabinet prospects as Finland pursues a total mobilization pattern with Axis alignment. Ryti aims to press on amid public war weariness and prior territorial gains, while Russia remains a decisive factor in policy direction. Karelia is cited among recent Finnish gains and northern operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toivo Kivimaki
Berlin
Georg Gripenburg
Vatican
Kivimaki
Gripenburg
Russia
Ryti
Finland
Karelia
Weather Forecast North and South Carolina Snow Chances
Occasional rain this afternoon and tonight for both states. West portions may see snow flurries tonight and temperatures turn considerably colder. In North Carolina snow flurries in the west tonight and in the east late tonight or early Tuesday. In South Carolina snow flurries in the mountains tonight with colder conditions in the northwest and in the east and south late tonight or early Tuesday.
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North Carolina
West Portion
East Portion
South Carolina
Northwest
East
South
New York Stocks March 1 2 P M Quotations
New York stocks moved through quiet trading as of 2 PM on March 1 with mixed advances and retreats across industrials and rails. Investors weighed small gains against declines in several blue chips as commodities and bonds showed modest shifts.
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New York
Lend Lease Details Show Massive US Aid to Allies
Secretary Stettinius described lend lease as a key weapon in the war effort. He cited hundreds of Spitfires, field guns, airfield runways, bombs, shells, mines, grenades, parachutes, and food sent abroad. He noted shipments to Russia outpaced Soviet needs but vowed to increase flows and aid to China despite transport hurdles. Total value of goods transferred reached about 8.935 billion dollars through January 31, with most deliveries reaching destinations despite submarines.
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United States
Stettinius
Russia
Soviet Union
China
British Isles
Allies Close to Salamaua as Japanese Bases Hold Fast
Reports indicate Allied forces near Salamaua while Japan maintains bases across the Northwestern Solomons New Guinea New Britain and the Dutch East Indies. For weeks air operation lists show rising Japanese targets as battles in the Solomons and New Guinea continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamaua
Solomons
New Guinea
New Britain
Dutch East Indies
Australia
Navy raids on Vila and Solomons push campaign progress
Navy reports describe heavy air strikes from Guadalcanal against Vila on Kolombangara and Strongly Held bases in the Shortland Islands area. The campaign totals show 60 ships destroyed or damaged in the Solomons with 11 sunk and 116 damaged, plus 187 total losses or damages in recent actions. Senator Greggram wins Senate approval for 75000 extra to complete a Belmont textile school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vila
Kolombangara
U. S
Shortland Island
Solomons
Kahili
Ballale
Guadalcanal
Munda
Cherry
Raleigh
N. G
Greggram of
Gaston
Senate
Belmont
Ribbentrop’s Papal Mission Reported in Rome Broadcast
The Rome radio said Count Viano presented papers to Pope XII as Italy’s ambassador. London observers saw Ribbentrop’s mission as a counterattack to Allied moves to push Italy from the war. The Berlin dispatch claimed the journey was at the Führer’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope XII
Italy
Vatican
Rome
Count Viano
London Daily Mail
Count Clane
Ebentrop
London
Berlin
von Ribbentrop
Fuchrer
Rationing Revives Some Staples in Baltimore Stores
With the rationing program beginning, several hard to obtain foods returned to shelves. In Baltimore a customer spent her entire month’s ration trying to buy baked beans after weeks of effort.
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Baltimore
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Mary Henderson 69
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Henderson 69 were held Sunday at 3 30 p m from the First Evangelical and Reformed Church with Rev Hoy L Fesperman and Dr C E Rozzelle officiating. The church choir provided music as friends and neighbors sent flowers. Pallbearers were R A De Santo Joe Kidd Clyde Lewis Bill Parham Vetra Williard and Mason Barrett. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Henderson
First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Hoy L. Fesperman
C. E. Rozzelle
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
R. A. DeSanto
Joe Kidd
Clyde Lewis
Bill Parham
Vetra Williard
Mason Barrett
Oakwood Cemetery
White House Peanut Peddler Dies of Heart Disease
Steve Vasilakos, 58, famed peanut vendor near the White House who served seven presidents, died after months of illness from heart disease. A Greek immigrant and naturalized citizen, he dotted his years with meetings such as King George II of Greece and sold about 350000 dollars of war bonds along with peanuts and popcorn.
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Washington
Mar
Steve Vasilakos
White House
Greece
Vasilakos
Executive Mansion
George II of
Our Men In Service Highlighted Soldiers at Cherry Point and Benning
Pvt. Albert Branson Russell is stationed at Cherry Point with the U S Marine Corps and is the son of Mrs Mabel Russell of 1815 North Main Street. Pvt Buell A Pless, Archdale, is at Fort Benning Ga with parachute troops. Pvt Earl J New has just graduated from Keesler Field Army Air Forces technical training command school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Branson Russell
Cherry Point
U. S. Marine Corps
Mabel Russell
North Main Street
Pvt
Russell
Pfc. Pless
Paratroops
Pfe
Buell A. Pless
J. R. Pless
Archdale
Fort Benning, Ga
NEW
Earl J. New
Keesler Field
Army Air Forces Technical Training Commund School
T. B. New
Redding Street
Mullen Transferred to Colorado College for Air Corps Course
Pvt. Ralph S. Mullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Mullen of 720 Chestnut Street, has been moved from Miami to Colorado State College Fort Collins for a special eight week U S Army Air Corps course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullen
Colorado
Ralph S.mullen
Miami
Fla
Colorado State College
Fort Collins
Colo
U. S. Army Air Corps
W. S. Mullen
Chestnut Street
Local World War II Enlistees Receive Training Updates
Pvt Hollis D Snipes is at Keesler Field Miss in a B 24 liberator bomber school. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J D Snipes 125 Adams Street. Baker J Shelton son of H W Shelton 708 Carr Street graduates Hospital Corps School at Great Lakes Ill now hospital apprentice second class. Cadet Robert F Clifton son of P A Clifton 719 Morris Street graduated Moody Field Ga and is now a second lieutenant. Pvt Charles A Michael son of Mrs A H Michael 1021 Ferndale Drive enrolled as airplane mechanics student in B 24 bomber school at Keesler Field Miss for 17 weeks.
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Pvt
Hollis D. Snipes
Keesler Field
Miss
J. D. Snipes
Adams Street
Shelton
Baker J. Shelton
H. W. Shelton
Carr Street
U. S. Naval Hospital
Great Lakes
Clifton
Robert F. Clifton
P. A. Clifton
Morris Street
Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School
Moody Field
U. S. Army Air Force
Michael
Charles A. Michael
A. H. Michael
Ferndale Drive
Hospital Stop Orders Jacksonville 50-Bed Project
Construction of Jacksonville's 50 bed hospital and health center was halted pending a written report from the War Production Board facilities committee. Dr H W Stevens district health officer said a ruling from Rep Graham A Barden conveyed the WPB committee refusal to grant priorities. The government financed project costing 57 000 had been under way for over a month.
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Jacksonville
Facilities Committee
The
War Production Board
H. W. Stevens
Stevens
Graham A. Barden
WPB
Roosevelt Starts Light Duty After Illness Recovery
President Roosevelt, recovering from an intestinal disorder, moves from inactivity to light duty with first appointments planned. He will meet Admiral William D. Leahy and George G. Winant as he survives a fever-free stretch and follows his physician’s approval. The White House notes he remains in residence at the White House.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William D. Leahy
George G. Winant
United States
England
White House
Ross T. McIntyre
Chicago dairy and egg market roundup shows steady prices
Chicago reports March 1 butter receipts at 502,867 pounds with firm quotes. Grade AA butter at 46 44, A 46 90, B 46 89, and cooking grade 44 90. Centralized carrots at 43 67. Egg receipts 21,466 with steady steady grades extra firsts and firsts. local and car grades at 37 percent. current receipts 335 with dirties 32 percent.
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Penney J
Penndix
Penn RR
Phillips Pet
Pitt
Soc NJ
Alaska
Firestone
Gen Foods
Charlotte
Weather Bureau
Reynolds
Gladden
Goodrich
Seab AL
Goodyear
Sou Pac
Anaconda
Chicago
Arm Nl
Hupp
Sperry Columba
At & Sf
Jacksonville Ai Fach
Til Cent
Louisville
Atl
Refa
Mimia
Mobile
Aviat Corp
Studebaker
New Orleans
Johns Man
Swift
New York SS
Baldwin
Ok B&o
Norfolk
Barnsdall Kennecott
Texas Co
Richmond A
Ite Kinney
Tex Gulf Prod
Savanah
Bendix Aviat
Kroger Groce Ab
Tex Gulf Sul
Tampa
Beth
Timken Det Ax
Washington
Boeing Airp
Transamer
Wilmington M
Borden
Libby OF
Trans & West Air
San Antonio
Borg Warner
Ligg & Myers
Briggs
Louis & Nash
UN Pac
Burl Mills
Mack Truck
Unit Corp
United Drug
Calumet & Hee Mont Ward
Murray Corp
U S Ind Alco
U S
Nash Kelly
U & Rub
Caterpil Trae
Nat Biscuit
U & Smelt & Ref
Ches & O
Chrysler
Nat Cash
Coca Cola
Colum Gé
Nat Dist
Comil
Nat Pow & Lr
Edis North Am
West Mart
Nor Pac
West Fl
Yell
T&c
Darison Chem
Packer
del Lack & W
Pac Millis
P. M. Stock
Youngs S& T
Packard
Doug Aire
President Johnson Worked as Tailor Before Alphabet
The note states that President Andrew Johnson spent seven years as a tailor prior to learning the alphabet, indicating an early career before his literacy era.
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Andrew Johnson
Soviet Counterattacks Drive Germans From Key Rail Hubs
Soviet communique reports heavy fighting near Kharkov Kursk and Lozovaya with eight enemy tanks destroyed and 500 tons of grain seized. German losses cited include 14,000 Russians killed in battles for Kramatorsk and Lozovaya, while Soviets recaptured Lozovaya and a populated place, taking prisoners and material.
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Red Army
Voroshilovograd
Kramatorsk
Lozovaya
Donets
Kharkov
Allied Advances and Raids Reported in Tunisia Battle
Headquarter bulletin notes continued Allied advances around Kasserine Pass with patrols moving toward Sbeitla and Beja. Northern attacks repelled with heavy losses. Allied air power hit Cagliari and targets in Sousse Sfax Gabes area with radar and rail yard strikes. Eight enemy fighters destroyed. 12 Allied aircraft reported missing.
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la Hencha
Sfax
Kasserine Pass
Tunisia
Sbeitla
Kasserine
Beja
Eighth Army
Mareth Line
Cagliari
Sardinia
Sousse
Gabes
Mateur
Jordan Named to Randolph County Education Board
Dr. H. W. Jordan of Cedar Falls was named to the Randolph County Board of Education, succeeding the late Henry I. Ingram. Supt. T. F. Bulla announced the appointment.
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Asheboro
Mar
H. W. Jordan
Cedar Falls
Randolph County Board of Education
Henry I. Ingram
T. F. Bulla
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