North Carolina Soldiers Named in War Department List
The War Department released a list naming 2,249 States soldiers in Europe and the South Pacific, including North Carolinians. Entries include Allen Samuel J. and many others with service ranks, serial numbers, and next of kin addresses across towns such as Durham Brevard Conover Linwood Morganton Salisbury and Winston Salem.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
States
Allen Samuel J
Edna E. Allen
N. Holman
Durham
Owen
Harold F
Myrtle Blackwell
Pine St
Con Brown
Lester
J. L. Pic
Mary H. N
General Delivery
Brevard Bullins
Dobson
Willard L. Pic
Pauline A
Bessemer City
Clark Robert H
Josephine J.rk
Linwood Line
Jesse
Nellie S. Cline
Culhee
Clontz
Vance
Son
Vester H. Clontz
Rt. No
Morganton
Collins
Otha E
Rose M
Box
Shelbur
Leland H
Jessie R. Coe
Salisbury
Cutrell Latham
Saipan the Dog Patched Into Air Raid Duty At Base
At B-29 base on Saipan a dog named Saipan serves as an improvised air raid detector. Corporal William E. Cooke adopted her after a photo mission, and she warned of bombs by a quiet moan before sheltering with his bunkmate John F. McGlynn who later named her pup Garapan.
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Saipan
INS
William E. Cooke
Wadsworth Ave
New York City
Corp
John F. McGlynn
Averill Ave
Rochester
N. Y
Coke
Pfe
Clarence Note
Homestead
Frank Néavratil
Coaldale
McGlynn
Garapan
Isand
Cooke
Germans Kill German Officers In Small German Ambush
Lt. William J. O Connor of Milwaukee Wisconsin said his platoon moved in on a group of Germans when two officers lined up and shot each other causing the clash to end.
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Germany
William J. O'Connor
Milwaukee
Wis
International
Tokyo Rose taunts 14th Air Force. U S B-25s ambush
In a wartime dispatch from Atlantic City, Tokyo Rose is quoted boasting that her forces would wipe out the 14th Air Force near Kweilin. Staff Sergeant Paul Demarais of Atholboro Mass recounts that Allied troops had already evacuated and were in ambush, recalling how they routed the enemy on the roads.
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Atlantic City
N. J
INS
Tokyo
Rose
14Th Air Force
Kweilin
Paul Demarais
Attleboro
Mass
AAF
Moravian Marriage Proposals Drawn in Salem Court
In 18th century Salem North Carolina Moravian church members used a lot to decide if a proposal to a girl was approved. The method sounded formal with a communal decision process guiding marriages among parishioners.
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Salem
N. C
Moravian Church
More Comfort Wearing FALSE TEETH
A simple powder for upper and lower plates helps dentures feel firmer and more comfortable. It leaves no gummy taste or gooey texture and does not sour. It also helps control denture odor and can be found at drug stores.
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Wann Drug Company
Chemist Shortage Warned For Postwar Employment
Dr. Chester M. Alter, dean of Boston University graduate school, warns of a grave shortage of trained scientists after the war. He says the nation risks losing an entire college generation of chemists as new fields require employment.
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Boston
INS
United States
Chester M. Alter
Boston University
Cockroach Flies Through Seven Molts Before Maturation
An insect biology note explains that cockroaches shed their skin seven times during development before reaching maturity, a process tied to growth and metamorphosis in their life cycle.
Textile Strike Looming For Dixie Mills
Charlotte reports a looming strike by about 100000 southern textile workers after the TWUA directed immediate ballots under the Smith Connelly act. The dispute centers a 5 cent hourly raise delayed by the War Labor Board and awaiting Economic Stabilization approval. Roy Lawrence says union members favor a strike vote while Emil Rieve signals likely authorization. The WLB set a 55 to 90 cent wage band for skilled workers in 23 plants.
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Charlotte
Textile Workers Union of America
CIO
TWUA
War Labor Board
Office of Economic Stabilization
Roy Lawrence
Emil Rieve
New York
National
WLB
No Title Provided
Fakirs are described as religious mendicants across Indian creeds amid regulatory delays and labor directives. The text notes a 5 cent increase awaiting approval and mentions gaps between WLB directives and final rules.
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India
Aspiria Aspirin Ad Claims Fast Relief at Low Price
An advertisement urges readers to ask for St. Joseph Aspiria with bold claims of speed and strength. It touts a price of 35 cents for 100 tablets and cautions against paying more.
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North Carolina
Dancy
North Wilkesboro
Hebart Weaver J. Pic
Ruth E. Dehart
Bryson City
Deitz Coy U. S/Sgt
Lula Buchanan
Greens Creek
Dermott John B
Geneva Dermott
C-O
C. A. Hunt
Conover
Euart Billy B. Pfc
John R. Evart
RFD
Garren
Fred L. Pic
Marrie A. Garren
Andrews
Gooch
William R. Pic
Dora Gooch
Pratt Street
West Durham
Hagaman Woodrow
Jenkins
Earl G. Pic
H. G. Jenkins
Forest City
Kelly Ervin S
Lois C. Kelly
East Laurinburg
R Vy Baxter H. S
ASN
Zella Kepley
W. Depot St
Concord
Livingston
Bessie M. Millon
Lowell
Morton Cecil E
Fiona P. Morton
Albemarle
Nobles
Robert L
Bertha H. Nobles
Chadbgurn
Ogle
Peary L. Pic
Mattie Bell Ogle
Union Mills
Pettyjohn
Robert W. Pit
Robert H. Pettyjohn
Waughtown SV
Winston-Salem
Pittman Jasper E. Pic
Mary V. Pittman
Whitakers
Presnell Serdine R
Sinia Gillispi
Clinchfield Station
Marion
Rawls
Kermit A
Sen
Marshal H. Rawls
Fuquay Spring
Reid Ted L
Bro
Lester J. Reid
Taylorsville
Smith Eugene
Hazel A. Smith
East Bend
Smith Rufus R. Sr. Pic
Louise P. Smith
Maxton
Vinson
Hallie C. Pic
Mary C. Vinson
Lagrange
Wade William E
Lila Mae B. Wade
Saint Pauly
Walker
John F. Pfc
Hus
Helen S. Walker
Roxboro
Wall Lewis J. S
Mae H. Wall
Garner
Wheeler
Claris E
Mary E. Wynn
Williamston
Yeomans Fehnie Jr
Hos
Delois M. Yeomans
Harker's Island
B. F. Thomas
Fraley Field
High Point
Sruby
dJohns
Manville
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Downs
Hengecock Lumber CO
Ward Street
P. P
Agency
Nazi
der Fuehrer
West High Street
TM Bas
Ry Z
Dixie Mills
SEARS
Ross Country
Vera
Ord
Ford A
Chan
Vora
Ford
Rew
Port Oxford
INTEL
Pennsylvania
North Main ST
Nat Walker
Walgreen
Chilaren
North Main Street
E. Commerce ST
WM. F. Freeman Engineers
High Point Blue Printers
Love Cherry
Harry James
Tommy Dorsey
Glen Miller
Bing Crosby
N. Main ST
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