Pocket battleships may be new U S Navy weapon
Naval experts at Washington speculate on a 15000 ton pocket battleship as a response to Japan’s naval build up and Britain’s Pacific defenses. The craft would mount ten to twelve inch guns, raid commerce, and threaten smaller cruisers while avoiding true battleship ranges.
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London
United States
Great Britain
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Britain
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Pacific
Group votes for TWOC at Draper sheet mill
Gordon L. Chastain of the Textile Workers Organizing Committee announced that workers at Marshall Field and Companys sheeting mill in Draper near Leaksville voted 310 to 196 in favor of TWOC as their bargaining agency, CIO affiliate.
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Leaksville
N. C
Gordon L. Chastain
Textile Workers Organizing Committee
Marshall Field and Company
Draper
Here
TWOC
Chastain
CIO
State Senator J H McDaniel Seeks renomination
Concord reports State Senator J H McDaniel announced he would seek renomination in the June Democratic primary. He aims to continue his legislative work and represent his district.
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Concord
J. H. McDaniel
Used Car Exchange Week Planned in North Carolina
North Carolina will observe Used Car Exchange Week from March 5 to 12. Governor Hoey urged cooperation to improve business by moving used cars and stimulating new car purchases, noting the automobile industry touches the state’s life and broad commerce.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Hoey
Tobacco warehousemen back crop control provisions
Winston Salem tobacco warehousemen voted unanimously in favor of the crop control features of the farm bill. They will help explain the March 12 referendum to farmers and urge participation in the voting and understanding of the new provisions.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Congress
Fresh sausage shop advert uses apron in Germany
A clean apron hangs over a Chew street storefront advertising fresh sausage today in Germany.
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Germany
Gray Gull's stealth prize on English coast
In wartime 1812 era tale Polly Chelsey and Jerry Whitfield command the privateer Gray Gull. They stalk a large British merchantman off Bristol, debating a stealth boarding with 12 sailors while Cabell worries and Polly awaits news. The crew faces danger as the war darkens the Atlantic.
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Polly Chelsey
London
Jerry Whitfield
Cabell Banks
Cabell
Jerry
Madison
Wilmington
Boston
Baltimore
New England
Polly
France
Sea Girt
England
Bristol
Land's End
Channel
Bill Gill
Remarkable Defenders Foil Slam In Tough Bridge Hand
In a challenging hand, Dr Louis Mark of Columbus and his partner repelled a small slam. South gambled on a second ace slam cue, but West and East coordinated to thwart the contract as Mark declined to cover the dummy’s nine. The defense, led by Mark and his partner, showcased sharp cooperation.
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Fast
Dr. Louis Mark
Columbus, C
Middle West
North
Mark
West
East
Dr. Mark
South Opens in Six Spades Despite West’s Four Trumps
In a bridge problem, the South player faces six spades with four trumps in the West hand. Through careful play the declarer can still make the contract. The opening hand distribution shows QJ108 in one suit and KQ10 in another with balanced support in the rest.
Penn Relays invitations extend to thousands of colleges
Philadelphia reports that invitations to compete in the Penn Relays have been sent to 940 colleges, with 500 more expected to receive notices soon. The piece blends editorial tone with a note of anticipation as athletes prepare for the relay event.
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Bib
Philadelphia
Penn
Headache Relief Products BC BE Describe Quick Aids
Advertisement extols BC prescription type ingredients for headache relief and rapid recovery after a bad night. BE is claimed to work fast without opium or derivatives, relieving headaches neuralgic pains and nervous tension in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes.
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