Investigation outlines limits of NC hospital probe
The inquiry into North Carolina mental hospitals will exclude Dix Hill Raleigh and Morganton Negro hospital despite officials hoping for a full statewide view. Governor Broughton says committee can expand if needed. Dr Watson may testify on how Morganton compares with others while the cost of living and wages draw attention to state budgets.
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Invasion Fear Is Still Alive
London, March 24. Sir John Anderson warned that Germany may try to overrun the British Isles in the spring and urged Britons to stand firm to prevent refugee movements seen in France. He said the government expects united opposition and citizen duty to hinder the enemy by common sense and ingenuity. Invasion committees have been formed nationwide to survey local problems and meet needs.
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London
John Anderson
War Cabinet
Germany
British Isles
France
Slump Seen In North Carolina Tourist Trade This Summer
Enterprise Bureau notes Florida’s winter tourism fell 40 to 50 percent, signaling a possible NC summer drop. Convention traffic shrinks, teachers’ meeting attendance declines, and young shoppers spent less after taxes. Transportation rationing and war worker priority loom. Alcohol affects nerves, cigaret laws touched on, and local politics show weak voter interest with Pitts predicting a light election.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Florida
North Carolina
Pull the Trigger on Constipation with Ease for Stomach Too
Advertises Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation and stomach discomfort. Claims the combination wakes lazy bowels and soothes the stomach, appealing to adults and children, with directions to use as directed by a physician.
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Caldwell
Former Prison Warden Horizonta 1 6 Pictured
A clipped OCR style entry shows a photo caption about a former Sing Sing warden. The garbled text lists scattered clues like Flowers Lubricated giant king Bashan and various crossword style hints, with several misread numbers and fragmented phrases. The full context and names are unreadable, leaving only a caption fragment.
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Sing Sing
Bashan
War Production Board aims to convert vehicles for worker transport
Raleigh March 24 The War Production Board begins organizing industry based transport by surveying 424 truck firms for passenger conversion. Irving Hall reports enough vehicles exist to move thousands of workers if investment is made, with routes arranged and regular service planned. Some operators may double as freight carriers.
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Raleigh
War Production Board
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North Carolina
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Destructive Insects Threaten Half World Death Toll
Destructive insects are described as mankind’s greatest foe, with annual damage claimed to be enough to feed 200 million people and responsible for about half of global deaths.
Numbered Beefsteaks: Amsterdam Eatery Marks 150 Years
A historic Amsterdam restaurant has numbered every beefsteak served since 1870 and surpassed 4 335 000 steaks sold. The tradition highlights the long running dining milestone as patrons continue to savor its signature cuts.
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Amsterdam
Movie Center and Br oadhurst Schedule Notes
Film listing shows Women of the Year at Movie Center with times 12 55 3 05 8 15 and 9 48. Br oadhurst features Look Who's Lash mr with times 1 15 2 55 4 30 4 10 2 9325. Paramount Week End In Havana at 12 80 2 50 4 20 60S. Rialto Hit the Road with VLAG times 1 20 3 05 4 4 6 28 8 65 9 48.
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Dr Vernon Nash to Speak to Thom asville Rotary
Thomasville March 24 Dr Vernon Nash renowned advocate of world government will address Thom asville Rotary members at the regular weekly meeting Wednesday at 12 15 He is executive director of the National Peace Conference and a noted speaker on international affairs Nash will discuss After the War What following an early week career he became a Rhodes scholar from his native state of
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Vernon Nash
Navy Subs Bay 3 Jap Vessels
The Navy announced three more Japanese merchant ships sunk by American submarines in Japanese waters. A destroyer or anti-submarine vessel was probably sunk and two 2,000-ton freighters damaged. The tally of ships destroyed or damaged reached 118 since the war began, with Allied and Dutch/Australian losses noted.
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Washington
U. S
How Can I by Anne Ashley Shoewear care and cleaning tips
A reader asks ways to lengthen shoe life. Advice: stuff shoes with tisue after wear to absorb moisture rather than use shoe trees. this helps shape and dampen perspiration. Also answers cleaning floury sieve by brushing with ammonia water, not soap. And making a cold cream using oatmeal, borax, rosewater, and alcohol after standing.
Shorten Gunboat Wreckod Near Rodanthe Civil War Site
During the Civil War the U S S Shorten was wrecked near Rodanthe North Carolina. Its boiler may still be visible above the waterline at the wreck site.
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Rodanthe
N. C
Missouri native linked to British Army and journalism legacy
A Missouri figure served with the British Army in India and East Africa during 1917 to 1918, worked in China from 1924 to 1936 where he founded the first school of journalism at Yenching University, and was a visiting professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 1932, authoring several notable books.
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India
East Africa
China
Yenching University
University of Missouri School of Journalism
Women For War Work Advocated In Capital
Washington reports that Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt proposed registering women for war work to fill skilled labor needs in munitions plants. Senate leaders favor voluntary registration to boost morale and avoid Britain style compulsion. Senator Bilbo urged broader adult registration, but leaders doubt such scope now. Barkley notes April 27 men 44 to 64 will yield usable data via new selective service questionnaires.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Utah
Senate Labor Committee
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Modern Etiquette Q and A by Roberta Lee
A column on envelope return addresses suggests placing the return address in the upper left corner or on the back when space is tight. It explains en tree as a dish served between courses with pronunciation and accent. It also advises women to respect a friend's business hours when socializing in public.
Lessons In English by W. L. Gordon
A compact column on proper usage pronunciation and vocabulary tips. It highlights correct grammar for phrases such as Either Robert or Donald is going and explains Alma Mater pronunciation. Includes a word study defining resplendent and notes a population figure for the Mari Copa Indian reservations in Arizona.
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Donald
Alma Mater
Ice Age Alaska Lacked Ice Sheets Due to Low Snowfall
The article explains none of the major ice sheets grew over Alaska during the Ice Age because insufficient snowfall prevented glacier formation. It notes that limited precipitation hindered long term ice accumulation in the far north.
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Alaska
Perfect Balance in Lincoln Man Handles 96 Teaclips Daily
William Snyder of Lincoln Nebraska works in a china factory. He balances 96 teaclips on his head while carrying them up and down stairs as part of his daily labor without a break.
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Lincoln
Nebr
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