Four Programs Chosen for High Point Series
The High Point Co operative Concert Association selects four programs for the fall season at the Sheraton Hotel. Featured artists include Paul Draper and Larry Adler, Astrid Varnay, a two piano team Vronsky and Rabin, and cellist Piat Igorsky. Roger Donlon of Columbia Concerts coordinated with the committee.
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High Point Cooperative Concert Association
Sheraton Hotel
Paul Draper
Larry Adler
Draper
Ruth Draper
Adler
Astrid Varnay
Metropolitan Opera
Kirsten Flagstad
Varnay
Flagstad
Vronsky and
Rabin
Piat Igorsky
Roger Donlon
Columbia Concerts
High Point Community Concert Association
Free French claim raids on Libyan front amid Allied drive
The Free French report raids near Mur zuch and Cufra during the first British Libyan push led by Gen. Wavell. Camel and motorized columns moved by night to avoid air detection while Anis forces and Auchinleck's Eighth Army held the Tmimi El Mechili area west of Tobruk. Patrols prevailed, one Free French force seized an enemy post, RAF bombers hit Tripoli and Bengali, and Axis raids on Malta continued with a German plane shot down.
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Murzuch
Cufra
Fezzan
Libya
Archibald Wavell
Camel Corps
Anis
Eighth Army
Claude J. E. Auchinleck
Tmimi-El Mechili
Tobruk
Tripoli
Malta
Compromise moves on farm price measures in Congress
Monday a plan to sell surplus crops below parity for livestock feed surfaced in farm quarters. Lawmakers trimmed a 1.4 million cut for farm labor statistics and boosted tobacco inspection funds by 203,340, bringing total cuts to 2.3 million. Debate showed soil conservation funding cut by about 10.9 million, defeated 108 to 86, as Tarver urged the service’s value against ongoing soil depletion.
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Soil Conservation Service
Rep
Tarver
D-Ga
United States
Sahara Desert
Simpson Continues War Toll From Atlantic Submarine Attacks
The piece notes massed submarine operations in the Atlantic bypassing convoy routes to strike at oil and gasoline tankers. It states the disruption harms allied strategy in both oceans and is a matter known only to high command.
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Atlantic
Wreck Kills Four as Train Collision Rattles Missouri Line
Six coaches and five baggage cars of a military train were derailed with four dead 20 injured and many hurt. Medical teams from Monett Neosho Joplin and Springfield rushed to the scene as a special train ferried nurses and doctors to Neosho and eyewitnesses report cars crumpled like accordions near Granby in southwestern Missouri.
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Monett
Neosho
Joplin
Springfield
Monctt
Robert Pendleton
Lawrence Letterman
Will Rogers
Granby
Missouri
Juplin
Wife Defends Husband in Fight Lands in Jail
Mrs. Artie B. Harris of 420 Park Street was jailed after an assault on Joseph E. Priest, who police say was fighting her husband Charles E. Harris. She allegedly struck with a lead pipe, leaving Priest with a mild concussion. Charles E. Harris also faced simple assault charges. Priest was treated at Burrus Memorial Hospital and was expected to be released soon.
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Artie B. Harris
Park Street
Joseph E. Priest
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Harris
Charles E. Harris
Accidents Reported With Property Damage Injuries
A late note summarizes accidents involving property damage and injuries totaling 24 incidents with financial estimates of 2944 dollars. Authorities listed updated counts and locations, noting vehicle collisions and minor injuries across several intersections.
Allied push and Soviet urging shape global war strategy
Across the Pacific and into Europe, United States troops prepare for broad offensives while Soviet strategists in Britain press for a U S British European front. They cite Norway as a staging ground and seek intensified RAF strikes on German industry. In Java, Bandoeng resistance nears encirclement as reinforcements fail to arrive. Burma sees mixed fighting as air superiority shifts with new American volunteers. Mindoro's landing signals heavy resistance and Bataan holds under artillery. Honolulu monitors a 67 minute air raid alert amid anti axis moves from Tokyo.
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Pacific
United States
Britain
Europe
London Times
U.S
Ireland
Norway
Paris
Archibald P. Wavell
India
Dutch East Indies
Tokyo
U. S
Germany
Java
Bandoeng
Tjilatjap
Soereabaja
Indies
Batavia
Philipines
MacArthur
Mindoro
Bataan
MacaArthur
Honolulu
Japan
Girls join guerrilla bands behind German lines
Liola leads a group that has destroyed tanks and cars in a night raid. Volunteers trained before the war and after Stalin's appeal now use grenades mines pistols and sub machine guns learned behind German lines to fight. Liola and Katia say they will move to spaces behind German lines after saying goodbye.
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Liola
Katia
Marx Institute
Lioa
Alleged saboteur held without bond at arraignment
A civilian worker at Quantico said Weiss planted faulty rivets in a construction plane and failed to connect vital parts, risking a high speed crash. Weiss, described as a dangerous saboteur, was placed under FBI supervision at Vultee aircraft plant in Nashville before possible return to Alexandria.
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Bronday
Quantico Marine Base
Kuhnel
Weiss
Nashville
Vultee Aircraft Plant
FBI
Vultee
Alexandria
Germans urged to strengthen war effort under Goebbels
Propaganda Minister Goebbels calls Germans to greater war effort and claims German forces repelled several Russian assaults and killed 6,000 troops. He cites actions on the Central Front since March 5 near Staraya Russia, while Russians say they have encircled most of the 16th Nazi Army in a ring of steel.
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Paul Joseph Goebbels
Staraya
Russia
How Can I by Anne Ashley Roofing Tip
How can I make a satisfactory roof paint. Heat six to seven parts coal tar pitch till melted. Add three parts solvent naphtha slowly with stirring. For asbestos add one part asbestos fiber to nine parts paint. Also, dampen darning cotton end to prevent knotting.
Pacific War Update and Indian Question Tensions
A war briefing notes renewed clashes between Australian and Japanese air forces over New Guinea Timor and New Britain with Japanese attacks on New Guinea and Australian strikes on enemy bases. It cites a Muslim minority leader urging Churchill to protect India’s moslems as Cripps may be poised to lead. Japan claims heavy naval and air losses since the Pacific war began, while Java battles cost UN ships.
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Brazil
New Guinea
Timor
New Britain
Britain
India
Churchill
U. S
Thirteen Proves Unlucky: Hayworth Jailed
In St. 4X case Hayworth 38 year old veteran of the police blotter and Mie Morris Streetman were arrested for violating the prohibition law and conspiracy after officers found thirteen pints of whiskey in a trap behind 311 Centennial Avenue. Hayworth held in city jail in default of bonds on both charges. officers sought Harley Agner at the same address to charge him with violation and conspiracy. Officers earlier removed a metal trap from the yard but found no liquor then.
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Tude Hayworth
Morris
Centennial Avenue
Hayworth
Hadie Agner
Marine Hero Recovers From Johnston County Wreck
A deadly car crash near Johnston County drew rapid aid from local volunteers and nearby hospitals. Marine Bernat Rosenberg, hailed as a hero, carried out multiple rescues including pulling two children and Mrs Lewis from the blaze before succumbing to injuries. Highway Patrolman H C Bobbitt aided response as convicts cleared a road crater, and Coroner Becker vowed an investigation into possible negligence.
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Johnston
Goldsboro
Raleigh
V. A. Davidian
Ainty Hospital
Bernat
Rosenberg
Bethlehem
Ww River
Our- Wook Creech
Creech
Afr. Lewis
Mrs. Lewis
H. C. Bobbitt
Becker
Local girl on winning debating team at South Atlantic Forensic event
The South Atlantic Forensic Tournament concluded in Hickory with Lenoir Rhyne women’s team taking first place. Adz Gregory from Hickory, Rachel Conrad from High Point, and Malty Grothe from Washington, D C, represented Lenoir Rhyne on the championship squad which won seven of eight debates. Carson-Newman and Emory University’s men’s teams split first honors.
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Hickory
Lenoir Rhyne
Carson-Newman
Emory University
Adz Gregory
Rachel Conrad
High Point
Ahs
Malty Grothe
Washington, D. C
Camporee Group of Uwharrie Council Meets March 11th
The Uwharrie Council Boy Scouts of America Camporee committee from six districts meets in Lexington March 11 for dinner to finalize May events. The council's 10th camporee aims to promote patrol camping, leadership and citizenship, with district Camporees leading to the May 8 9 10 Camp Uwharrie event.
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Uwharrie Council
Boy Scouts of America
Lexington
New Hotel
Army of Scoutmasters
Camp Uwharrie
Davie
C. W. Young
E. C. Morris
Rufus Sanford
Salisbury
Oliver Rusty
B. W. Worley
Bill Kesler
John Heatherly
Vincent Kelly
Woodrow Medkay
Thomasville
Dick Hubbard
R. B. Carpenter
Trees and girdling roots cause tree death
Trees sometimes die from mysterious mala dies though soil, water, and feeding seem fine. Inspect large roots at the base for girdling roots that encircle the trunk, cut them off at the trunk to restore sap flow and prevent death.
Allen Jay Pt A TQ Presents Negro Minstrel March 20
The Lazy Moon Minstrels, a complete show, will be given at the Allen Jay School by the Parent-Teacher Association March 20 at 7:00 p.m. rather than March 13 as formerly announced. The minstrel is made up of the best talented teachers and members of the community. Mrs Lah Purvis of the English Depart-
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Allen Jay School
Parent-Teacher Association
Lalah Purvis
Minstrel show on Sun River caps dramatic evening
The Lazy Moon Minstrels unfold a drama with Mammy Washington and Pet Washington in a covert tale of a Negro family of 17 who leave home to become famous singers. Joe B. F. Nitt plays Pet while Mrs D Morgan directs. Sax solos by Tom Matney and Benne Wat add charm as leather from 300,000 head of cattle is noted in auto industry.
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Ment
Tom Matney
Benne’ Wat
War production training offered for workers
Classes are conducted to train workers in war product activities. Interested individuals should register at the local office of the United States Employment Service.
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United States Employment Service
UN States Employment Service
American Legion Meeting Set for Monday Night
The Andrew Jackson Post of the American Legion will hold a regular meeting at Blair Park Clubhouse Monday night at 7 30. Commander Chiff E Lehmann urges all Legennaires to attend to participate in discussions of important matters.
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Andrew Jackson
American Legion
Blair Park
Chiff E. Lehmann
Legennaires
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Anne Ashley
Camporee
Willie Loftin
W. C. Yow
Blake Thompson
Ed Mendenhall
Randolph County
George White
Cleve Thayer
E. W. Freeze
Bunn W. Hackney, Jr
Claude Kimrey
F C. Thomas
Allen Jay
Automor
High Point Civilian Guard
Defense Council
Major C. E
Mercury Athletic Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ficer
Home Guard
Guard
Major C. Lehmann
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