Hitler Move Signs Balkan Reoccupations Ahead of Drags on Turkey
Reports from Ankara say German reinforcements surged to Romania and Bulgaria, signaling stepwise reoccupation of the eastern Balkans. Turkish authorities fear the move aims to block Russians and threaten Thrace as الحرب advances.
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Rumania
Black Sea
Danube
Ankara
Germany
Hungary
Ubian Basin
Thrace
Balkans
Iimade
Associated Press
Istanbul
Romania
Bucharest
Bulgaria
Sofia
Hitler
Bessarabia
Paper Doll of Son Sent From Chicago to U.S. Pilot
Mrs John Nilson of 7346 Oakley Ave Chicago sent a paper doll of her five month old son Chip to her husband a lieutenant in Air Force intelligence in England. The brown wrapping paper child figure is life sized and includes a personal note about growth and manners.
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Deternational
Flying Fortress
England
Chicago
John ‘Ilson
Oakley Ave
Air Force
Nilson
Little Chip
Tim
Baby Chip
Sam
Chip
North Carolina Hatcheries Produce Fewer Chicks in Jan Feb
The January February output from North Carolina commercial hatcheries totaled about 6.1 million chicks, down 2.247 million from the same period last year, reflecting a sharp drop in production. The item also notes that peaches were introduced into England from Persia in 1562.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
England
Persia
Board Five Reclassifications Clear March Meeting
The board on March 22 approved numerous reclassifications under the selective service system. Individuals shifted between 1-A 2-A 4-F and other categories, with notes on HM suffixes and service eligibility definitions.
Fights Last Night Highlights From New Jersey to Philadelphia
AP reports Larkin stopped Stolz in Newark and Perry knocked out Manfro in Washington. Bartfield beat Garcia in New York while Mancini outpointed Richardson in New Britain. Valley-me Bi stopped Little Joe ta in Passaic and Billy Arnold fought in Philadelphia.
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New York
Tippy Larkin
Garfield
N. J
Allie Stolz
Newark
Aaron Perry
Washington
Joey Manfro
Danny Bartfield
Ruby Garcia
Puerto Rico
Highland Park
Lenny
Mancini
Youngetown
Ohio
Rudy Richardson
New Britain
Conn
Jerry Coursol
Valley
Little Joe Ta
Passaic
Philadelphia
Billy Arnold
NCAA Eastern Semi Finals Begin Tonight
New York March 24. Dartmouth Indians play in the NCAA eastern regional basketball tournament semi finals at Garden card two games Ohio State vs Temple and Dartmouth vs Catholic University in the other contest Temple making its NCAA debut and Catholic University led by Capt Dick Scanlon with 17 wins and 5 defeats Buckeyes 13 and 6 Temple 13 of 21 in the season.
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New York
Dartmouth Indians
N.C.A.A
Catholic University
Dick Scanlon
Don Grate
Arnold Risen
Buckeyes
Temple
Owls
Phillies Stay Phillies Despite Blue Jay Emblem
In Wilmington Delaware on March 24 observers confirm the Philadelphia Phillies will remain the Phillies in the National League despite adopting a Blue Jay emblem on shirts. Club officials deny any name change or linkage to past players Freddy Fitzsimmons Mer y Shea and Chuck Klein, noting the emblem was a publicity idea from owner Bob Carpenter and publicist Bill Phillips.
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Del
Phillies
National Loague
Philadelphia
Bob Carpenter
Bill Phillips
Phil A
William Perm
Blue Jay
Freddy Fitzsimmons
Mery Shea
Chuck Klein
England Bans Cloth Covered Buttons in 1721
In 1721 England prohibits buttons fully covered with cloth as part of regressive fashion and quality controls. The statute targets button makers and merchants while enforcing stricter garment standards across the realm.
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England
Celebrate 10th Birthday at 1018 Leonard Street
Doris Harris celebrated her tenth birthday with a party hosted by her parents at their home 1018 Leonard Street. A long list of guests attended and joined in games and refreshments.
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Leonard Street
Helen Steele
Annie Pinnix
Willie
Sallie Walker
Margaret
Ralph Williamson
Sherman McKenzie
William Simpson
Jean Harriss
Yvonne Parker
Mary Russell
Wadethia Cavelock
Eveneon
Erma Eccles
Delia Tryon
Jessie Davis
Donnie Little
Bertha Wright
Julia Hill
John Ballard
Iris Ann
Patricia
Juliette Harris
Mesdames Estella Kendrick
Lottie Lofton
Lizzie Brock
High Point Memorial Hospital
Hart County
Calvary Baptist Church
J. E. Melton
Tor
Calvary
Haizlip
Grayson Street
Charles Brock
Corry
Piez Crest
Toccoa
Greenhill Cemetery
Georgianna Odum
F. R. Mason
Christ the King Catholic Church
Bernardine
Grade Mothers Council
Fairview Street
Emma Porter
Vail Street
Missionary Circle
Missionary Circle of
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Greensboro
N. C
Wm. Penn High School
Silvertone Quartette
House of Prayer
Maggie Blair
Hattie Mae Feimster
Kivett Drive
A. Williams
Nancy Peaks
M. Foster
R. L. Mingo
James McNeely
Sherrod Gray
Five North Carolina Soldiers Wounded In Action
The War Department announced 366 U S soldiers wounded in action including five from North Carolina. The NC group lists Pvt Harry H Averette and relatives in Granite Falls, Pvt Harry M Barber with John Barber, Pvt Hubert E Hance with Mrs Annie S Hance, Pvt Arthur J Harvey with Mrs Maxine N Harvey, and Pvt Thomas D Morton with Mrs Rosa L Morton of Wadesboro.
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War Department
North Carolina
Harry H. Averette
Minnie Helms Averette
Varina
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John D. Barber
Granite Falls
Hubert FE. Hance
Annie 8S. Hance
Balsam
Arthur J. Harvey
Joan Berry Admits Intimacies With Chaplin in Court
In federal court Joan Berry testified she had intimate relations with Charlie Chaplin in mid 1941, saying they met in May 1941 and were together several times that summer. Prosecutor Carr pressed for details while defense argues about admissible evidence and prior sexual history.
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Bane
Rt Dramatic
Legest Chaplin
New York City
Aplin
New York
Jerry Giesler
Joan
Miss Berry
Hollywood
Pierre Hotel
U. S
Charles H. Carr
J. F. T. O'Connor
Hollyw
Carr
Beverly Hills
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Mexico City
A. C. Blumenthal
Mexico
Side Note on Voices and Humour from Damon Runyon
The author reflects on losing most of his voice and the social adjustments it requires. He notes friends struggle with his softer greeting and recounts how performers mock infirmities, while criticizing humor that targets bodily differences as in bad taste. He concludes that speaking less might spare others from his diminished sound.
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Weil
Runyon
Navy Releases Names Of Four N C Casualties
Navy announces four North Carolina servicemen listed as casualties. Sebren Hamilton Clark a boatswain’s mate second class USNR wounded. wife Mrs. Sebren Hamilton Clark of Asheville listed. Boyce Lassiter second lieutenant USMCR wounded. mother Mrs. Ebbie Lassiter of Lumberton named. Richard C. Norman corporal USMC wounded. mother Mrs. Hilda Davis of Lumberton named. James Taylor private first class USMCR wounded. father Hugh Taylor of Morganton named. The piece closes with a note about Paris Arch of Triumph construction.
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Navy Department
North Carolina
Clark
Sebren Hamilton
USNR
Sebren Hamilton Clark
Winthrop Rd
Asheville
Lassiter
Boyce L
USMCR
Ebbie L
Lumberton
Norman
Richard C
USMC
Buckley’s CANADIOS Mixture Featured for Asthma Relief
Asthma sufferers urged to buy Buckley’s CANADIOS Mixture at food stores. The ad promises immediate throat and bronchial relief, easier breathing, and a better night’s rest while stating it is not a cure for chronic bronchitis or asthma. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
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Canada
Buckley
Air Medal Awarded Posthumously to Lt W P Kephart
The Navy announces Lt Willam P Kephart USNR received the Air Medal posthumously for meritorious aerial combat against Japanese forces in the Solomons in October 1942. Son of Dr and Mrs Adam Pog of Browning Rock North Carolina he was killed in action over Guadalcanal October 14 1942. The destroyer escort USS Kephart was named for him and christened at the Charleston Navy Yard in January.
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Willam Usnr
Solomons Islands
Sixth Naval District Headquarters
Kephart
Adam Pog
Browsing Rock
N.C
Greensboro
Guadalcanal
Charleston Navy Yard
Broncho line Emulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief
An ad urges adults to seek Bron-chu-line Emulsion from their druggists for persistent coughs. It claims fast relief after the first dose and warns against cheap substitutes, promoting a 65 cent bottle from Mann Drug and other progressive druggists.
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Mann Drug
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