Allied push delayed by aircraft and boat shortages
The article notes the United States cannot mount a major European or North African offensive for months due to shortages. Official War Production Board data show 48 000 planes produced last year, but many were trainers kept for student pilots, leaving insufficient frontline aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
North Africa
Sam
Official
War Production Board
OWI
Solomon
War Outlook and Home Front Struggles Across 1943
A survey cites shortages in equipment and food for troops, plus warnings that production and logistics must improve to meet a 1944 goal. Reports from generals detail unsatisfactory rations abroad and fatigue at home as experts warn of war neuroses among managers. Political analysts note veteran leadership in states and the growing role of military credentials in presidential prospects.
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North Africa
Guadalcanal
A. A. Vandegrift
Washington
Roosevelt
Times
Landon
Willkie
Public Administration Clearing House
G.O.P
Vivian
Colorado
Draft Board
U. S. Marine
Bricker
Ohio
Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Warren
California
Green
Illinois
Martin
Pennsylvania
White House
National Guard
Sewall
Maine
Schoeppel
Kansas
Baldwin
Connecticut
Stassen
Minnesota
U.S.N.R
Kelly
Michigan
Griswold
Nebraska
Blood
New Hampshire
Snell
Oregon
Sharpe
South Dakota
Civitan Club Holds Annual Business Session At Sheraton
The Civitan club held its annual business meeting yesterday at the Sheraton hotel. President Charles F. Ris ch presided. No action was taken at the session, but decisions are expected soon as members discussed ongoing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan Clubs
Sheraton Hotel
Charles’ F. ‘Risch
World’s first chamber of commerce formed in Marseilles
The record notes that the world’s first chamber of commerce started in Marseilles during the 15th century. It also mentions Debs Garris as the 1940 National League batting champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Marseilles
France
Debs Garris
Radio Schedule Loosely Corrected for Time Changes
A late correction note reflects network timetable shifts for Eastern War Time programs. Listings show varied shows across blue west blue east and CBS NBC schedules from 6:30 pm to 1:00 am with serials, bands, drama and news.
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Bill
Jack Armstrong
Chicago
Cbs
Farrell
Nbc
Nbec
Harry James
Christian
Cbs Mystery Hall
Buffalo
Mbs
Eddie Cantor
Dinah
Nbe
John Freedom
Lionel Barrymore
Gabriel Heatter
Morton Gould
Carnival
Mr. District Attorney
Bdlynton Berle
Dale Carnegie
People
Kay Kyser
Nbo
Raymond G. Swing
Blu
John B. Hughes
Gracie Fields
Corliss Archer
Alec Templeton
Radio Forum
Paul Schubert
Eddie Howard
N C Construction Falls in February Across Cities
North Carolina building activity in 26 cities over 10 000 population fell 43.4 percent from January and 76.4 percent from February 1942. Total spend 287 474 dollars. residential 81 075, nonresidential 46 027, additions and repairs 160 372. Goldsboro led with 68 802, Winston-Salem 64 165, Wilmington 60 529. Sanford led the 24 smaller towns with 45 000. Mount Airy and Belmont led small towns with 45 000 and ranking second and third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Forrest Shuford
Shuford
Goldsboro
Winston-Salem
Wilmington
Sanford
Mount Airy
Belmont
New York Boxers Seek Chicago Jinx Breakthrough
New York's Golden Glovers aim to win at Chicago for the first time in their intercity feud, hoping to make it two consecutive eastern victories. Alfred La Brecque and Clifford Smith highlight the NY plans as three other matches end in ties. Trinidad hosts a new U S Navy base with a diverse population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Hitler
Gestapo
Laval
General Confederation of Labor
Catholic Union
Committee On Socialist Action
Communist Party
Liberation
Combat
Franc-Tireur
de Gaullists
London
Chicago
New York
Golden Glovers
Alfred la Brecque
Clifford Smith
Charlotte
N. C
Robert C. Epps 59 Taken by Death in High Point
Robert C. Epps 59 of 1311 Long Street died at home Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Halifax County Virginia September 24 1884 he lived in High Point 17 years. Survived by wife Annie Clayton four sisters nieces and nephews. He belonged to Dan River Missionary Baptist Church. Body returned home plans set for Thursday funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Epps
Long Street
Halifax County
Virginia
Robert Linthicum Epps
Martha Walthall Epps
High Point
Annie Clayton
Lester Bonham
Richmond
Mary Atkins
Petersburg
Margaret Arrington
Chiefland
Florida
C. L Elliott
Halifax
Epps
Dan River Missionary
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Hollywood
Chester Morris
Richard Lane
Damon Et NY
Disney Cartoon
Eddie Albert
Anne Shirley
Victor Jamboree
Rial
Tripoli
John Payne
Maureen O'Haran
Randolph Scot
State Theatre
Salem Street
Thomasville
Paulette Goddard
Ray Milland
Ritz Brothers
Jane Frazee
Robert Page
U. S. Army Air Forces
NEA
Alaska
Albert Leman
Caromel
Carter
STEEL
THE
Lloyd Nolan
Tim Holt
Ray Whitley
More & Spy
George Brent
Brenda Marshall
U. S
Army Signal Corps
Office of War Information
Warner Bros Pictures, Inc
War Activities Committee of
Civitan Club
N.C
N. Y
Trinidad
Naval
Cey
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Blue Network
Coca-Cola
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East
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