Embryo Sailors Get Anti Aircraft Training at Great Lakes
Great Lakes February 21 Navy Department authorizes a three inch five calibre anti aircraft battery for Naval Training Station to train men in gun manipulation. Guns to be mounted on lake front for balloon and kite target practice and day night aircraft attacks. A land battleship with submarine-destroying systems is planned with fire control and searchlights. Captain W A Moffett and Lt Commander Chester S Roberten oversee the project.
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How Germans Prepare to Resist Allied Assault
French report outlines German defense planning along the front. It stresses stockpiling ammo for mortars and artillery, gas shells, barbed wire, and grenades. It calls for rear staff communications, reconnaissance by regiment officers, and dedicated machine gun groups to counter Allied air support.
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Japanese Emigration Gathers on Pacific Coast Ports
In Manzanillo and other Pacific ports many Japanese are assembling to board steamers to San Francisco. They appear reticent about their reasons but it is learned they are answering a government call to the colors. Reservists are also being called from other American regions.
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Guilford Hotel Deal Links 25000 in Spring Upgrades
Greensboro March 21 An important deal is reported in which at least 25000 will be spent on reconstructing the Guilford hotel during the coming season. B H Merriman owner extends the lease for 10 years with a purchase option at about 1700 per front foot, the option remaining open through the lease term.
C. and Y. Railway timetable notice
Train schedule shows daily departures from High Rock and High Point with listed arrival and departure times. Southbound service includes connections to Thomasville with specified times, though some entries appear garbled or partial.
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