Starvation Pressures Mount in Japanese China Amid War and Floods
In Chinese territories under Japanese control, three years of war and severe floods drive starvation and suffering. Despite bumper crops in some regions, transport limits and currency controls block relief for East China. Prices soar, wages lag, and deaths from starvation mount in Shanghai and Tianjin as authorities target profiteering.
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East China
Shanghai
Associated Press
North
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Chiang
Free
Hopei
Peiping
Tientsin
Shantung
Shansi
Yangtze Valley
Wuhu
Yangtze
Japan
Dutch Trawler Protinus Sunk by Mine in North Sea
The 220 ton Dutch fishing trawler Protinus sank today after striking a mine in the North Sea. Eight crew were rescued by a British warship and landed in England, while four remained missing.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Protinus
North Sea
England
Regional meeting speaker announced for Patriotic Order Sons of America
Winston Salem March 26 Huch G Mitchell national president will be principal speaker at a regional meeting of the Patriotic Order Sons of America Thursday night. Chinese will promote the sale of Shanghai products in the Straits Settlements.
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P. C. S. A. Winston-Salem
Huch G. Mitchell
Statesville
The
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Shanghai
Straits Settlements
Cleaning Woolen Toys and Sealing Envelopes Trick
The article explains making a paste of white starch and cold water to clean woolen toys and brushing away dry starch afterward. It claims sealing with egg white makes envelopes resistant to steam opening and suggests adding salt to flour before thickening to prevent gravy lumps.
Lessons in English Daily Word Study
Summary of daily vocabulary lesson notes on proper usage misused words pronunciation and spelling. Includes guidance on words like metropolitan and almost year usage with practical examples and exhortations to build vocabulary.
Modern Etiquette Q and University of North Carolina Reopens
A reader asks about party calls after attending a social event and whether stirring coffee is needed to cool it. Answers stress courtesy and patience. The piece notes the University of North Carolina reopens classes in Chapel Hill after a 10 day spring vacation on March 26.
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Ut. N.C
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
North Wilkesboro to mark 50th anniversary plans
Civic and municipal officials meet Thursday night to plan the celebration of North Wilkesboro's 50th anniversary. The meeting aims to outline events and community participation for the milestone observance.
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North Wilkesboro
Revolutionary general second to Washington in ability
The query asks which Revolutionary general ranked just behind Washington in ability, and seeks the title of the presiding officer of the U S House of Representatives. It notes a bid by Boyd and Goforth Inc of Charlotte for a post office building with a low bid of 44 900 in Brevard on March 26.
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Washington
U. S
House of Representatives
Wins Post Office
Brevard
Boyd and Goforth, Inc
Charlotte
Allies to Get Latest American Warplanes Under New Policy
The army and navy will release about 600 planes now under construction to France and Britain. Orders totaling around 1 billion dollars for Franco-British aviation are encouraged. Secretary Woodring to testify on the policy before the House Military Committee.
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Washington
France
Britain
Army
Woodring
House Military Committee
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Europe
A World In Destiny Unfolds In Minute by Minute
Fragmentary text describes rapid global activity from government printing and travel to wartime shortages and disease efforts. It notes U S printing distributing literature, citizens traveling, fuel imports, refugees, and mass handling of papers and foods, with various minute by minute counts.
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