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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1941
Page
5
Today's word PROPENSITY means a natural inclination or bent. A quote from Hume notes a propensity to hope and joy as real riches, guiding readers to expand vocabulary by mastering one word each day.
The text states that driving at 80 mph yields 86 mpg while reducing speed to 10 mph increases mileage to 18.8 mpg. It presents two data points illustrating how speed affects fuel efficiency in cars.
Alexandria dispatch from Lar ry Allen in the Mediterranean describes a year aboard Britain's battle line. He praises courage, stamina, and the skill of officers and sailors as they press to dominate the sea lanes. The piece portrays confidence in achieving naval supremacy against Mussolini's forces.
A wartime reminiscence details Royal Navy strikes in the Mediterranean. British ships faced German and Italian air power as they bombarded Tripoli harbor and endured heavy anti-aircraft fire. The author recalls air raids, naval gunfire, and the dramatic attack that showcased fleet resilience and fighter defense.
Argentina halted a silk smuggling operation from Uruguay using an airplane. Authorities seized the contraband and detained suspected couriers, signaling a broader crackdown on cross border trafficking of luxury textiles.
A Q A on rising for elders, inviting heads of departments to lunch, and proper umbrella handling. It advises children to stand when an older person enters and to hold an umbrella by the handle to avoid injuries. The text notes concern about a commodity shortage.
Pains taking correspondence kept a local draft board up to date with one registrant a traveling auditor. He registered in Philadelphia received his order number in Worcester Massachusetts his questionnaire in Cleveland his notice to obtain a physical check up in Omaha Nebraska and his check up in Kansas City He volunteered in Nazareth Pennsylvania was at Bath Pennsylvania when ordered to report for service and was sent to Wilkes-Barre for physical examination and induction.
ICC reports show about 2,000,000 more passengers carried by 145 motor carriers in November 1940 than the same month in 1939, a national rise of 17.2 percent reflecting increased bus transit demand.
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