Food shortage forecast for 194*, Wickard warns
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard told a Senate appropriations subcommittee that the United States and its allies will face insufficient food this year. He warned production may fall short of last year, even with efforts like student field labor, and that belts may need tightening if skies do not cooperate.
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Administration continues to face nomination fallout and legal appeals
Attorney General Biddle told a Senate panel there is no foundation for claims that James V. Allred’s Fifth Circuit nomination stemmed from political deal making. Viereck’s Foreign Agents conviction was reversed by the Supreme Court, with the Justice Department seeking a retrial after a year’s custody and release.
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Soviet Drive Advances Across Central Russia In World War II
Translated dispatches note Soviet forces forming a steel horseshoe around Olenino and advancing from there capturing 10 towns along the railway. Red Star reports large river crossings southwest of Rzhev and pursuit of retreating German units. Pravda cites the seizure of Sevsk and Sudzha, clearing Kharkov Lgov rail lines for operation.
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Allied air and ground actions in North Africa and Europe
Allied forces reported heavy air raids sinking ships and damaging transports along with successes against German and Italian aircraft. In North Africa missions targeted Tunisian fronts near Djedeida and the Mareth line while Russian reports claimed 600 Germans killed at Rostov and further losses near Vorositolgrad.
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New York Stocks Scan Amid Mixed Trading
New York stocks slipped and rose in late trading on March 5 as investors chased gains in several major names. Tech and industrial issues showed uneven results while financials and utilities helped stabilize the market. notable movers included Packard, Sears, Studebaker, and Shell among others.
Weather Summary North and South Carolina March Weather
Weather reports show rain in North Carolina tonight with south and west areas seeing afternoon rain and snow in the mountains. Warmer temperatures except in extreme west and north regions. South Carolina experiences rain this afternoon and tonight with warmer conditions. Official records cover 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. B.W.T.
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Poole Infant Dies in Denton Funeral Set
David Lee Poole three months old died Thursday at the parents home in Denton. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:00 PM at Central Methodist Church Denton. Interment in Baker Spring Cemetery. Survived by parents two sisters Evelyn and Genieve and brother Johnny.
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Six Year Old Dickie Laswell Wins Treasury Citation
In Springfield on March 5 six year old Dickie Laswell fighting lymphatic leukemia and the Axis earned a Distinguished Service Citation from Henry Morgenthau Jr. for his penny war stamps drive. The nationwide campaign to raise pennies swelled toward $1,000 as letters and pennies poured in from students, service members, defense workers, and even Camp Beale soldiers. Dickie also received a stamp gift and an invitation from U S Army finance office workers in Denver.
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Miss Lula Parrish Dies at Sister's Ramseur Home
Miss Lula Judith Parrish aged 54 died suddenly Thursday morning at the Ramseur home of her sister Mrs. Lloyd Black. Her body returned to Thomasville for burial after services at Tabernacle Methodist Church Randolph County. She is survived by four brothers and four sisters including Mrs. Reid Hughes Mrs. J. O. Bunting Mrs. Ernest Blake of Thomasville and Mrs. Lloyd Black of Ramseur. Funeral set for Saturday at 2:00 PM with interment in the church cemetery.
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Charred Battle Over Convoy Costs Allied Victory
American fliers formed the backbone of the Allied force as American and British aircraft pounded targets in Burma. The RAF raided Akyab and nearby positions while US bombers hit the Patundaang bridge, Ahlone docks near Rangoon, and railroad yards near Maymyo. Heavy smoke rose from dockside yard hits.
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Pork price ceilings vary by zone cause market distortions
The report notes pork and pork products show slightly higher maximums for large chains and independents, with ceilings differing by zone. In New York City the grade A bacon ceilings are 47 and 46 cents. Brown cites regional ceilings pushing pork to areas with highest March prices, fueling black market meat operations.
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Movie Clock Schedule Highlights of Theaters
Center shows Meanest Man In Town with showings at 1 18, 3 02, 4 46, 6 30, 8 14 and 9 58. Broadhurst offers Lost Canyon at 12 50, 2 37, 4 28, 6 11, 7 58 and 9 45. Paramount presents Palm Beach Story at 1 16, 3 18, 5 20, 7 22 and 9 24. Rialto screens Westward Ho at 11 59, 1 36, 3 13, 4 50, 6 22 and 8 04 and 9 41.
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Australian trapdoor spider changes home with season
An Australian trapdoor spider spends the dry season on the ground and moves to a tree during the wet season, where it climbs and digs a hole in the bark to serve as its home.
City Council Backs Civil Service Staff But Stands Against Mandatory Legislation
Mayor Kirkman affirmed the council’s stance reiterating they oppose mandatory legislation but do not oppose the Civil Service Commission hiring a full time secretary. The opposition centers on the compulsory nature of such legislation.
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