O Connell's Deep South Raiders Are Mostly Irish
ANZIO April 27 Delayed report describes Captain Lon O Connell of County Kerry Ga leading a night scouting company of the Gl-Com in Ireland themed American division operations near German outposts southwest of Corsna. The unit includes Irish veterans, scouts and volunteers from Washington Spain and Canada noted for stealth and ruthless efficiency as they press night patrols and raids.
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Anzio
No Man’s Land
Sonny Eb
Cisterna
Doctor Freud
United Army
Lon O'Connell
County
Ker. Ga
Valera
Cork
Dublin
Dunkirk
Frank W. Connor
Ebro River
Hamilton Avenue
Silver Bap
Washington
Lincoln
Spain
Tech
University of In
Evansville Red Cross Canteen Feeds Servicemen Nonstop
Evansville's Red Cross Canteen keeps trains detained 20 to 45 minutes for hungry servicemen and women. Since June 1942 it has served almost a million travelers at the Evansville rail station. Mrs. Carl Fischer, chairwoman, notes home cooked meals and paper service support, with charity from the Indiana Illinois Kentucky area. The canteen emphasizes hospitality and a sense of home for troops passing through.
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Central Press
Evansville
Ind
Red Cross
Indiana
Carl Fischer
Army
Navy
WPB
Indiana-Illinois-Kentucky
Fischer
Magnetic metal besides iron and vacuum sound questions
A one minute test asks for a magnetic metal other than iron and whether sound can occur in a vacuum. It also inquires about Chile noted for natural chemical properties. The statement emphasizes the hostess duty to ensure each guest is comfortable and enjoys the party atmosphere.
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Republic of Chile
Words of Wisdom From a Philosopher’s Life
A compact reflection on philosophy urging living by wisdom, not merely thinking. The note cites Thorau on loving wisdom enough to align life with its dictates.
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Thorau
Horoscope Advice For May Birthday
A May birthday foretells devoted parenting, patience, and strong likability. The reading warns against risky investments, favors military matters, and predicts much activity in the coming 12 months. A child born this date is strong, clever, intuitive, courageous, and persistent, with many journeys and possible financial doubts.
Physicians Meet Pinehurst North Carolina Medical Society Session
The North Carolina Medical Society opened its 91st annual session at Pinehurst. The house of delegates met with afternoon and night sessions planned. the first general session is set for tomorrow and the convention closes Wednesday.
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Pinehurst
The
North Carolina Medical Society
House of Delegates
Funeral directors to meet in Raleigh May 9 10
A joint meeting of the North Carolina Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association and the North Carolina State Burial Association will be held in Raleigh on May 9 and 10. The event gathers leaders in funeral service to discuss industry matters and standards.
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Funeral Directors
Raleigh
North Carolina Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association
North Carolina State Burial Association
New Fighter Range Expands Invasion Prospect
London notes a greatly extended range for American long range fighters boosts invasion options from Britain. With western Europe now reachable by air cover, the Allies face limits from German rail networks and coast defenses, making tactical surprise crucial while land movement favors the Nazis.
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London
Western Front
North Africa
Norway
France
Balkans
Italy
Britain
Salerno
Ithin
Berlin
England
Europe
Denmark
Spain
West Wall
John W. McCain Dies Unexpectedly in Lancaster South Carolina
John W. McCain age 82 died at his daughter’s home in Lancaster after a period of ill health. Funeral services will be at Waxhaw Presbyterian Church with burial in Waxhaw Cemetery. He was a veteran real estate and insurance man and former Waxhaw postmaster, survived by four daughters, one son, and other relatives.
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Lancaster
S. C
John W. McCain
Carl Bennett
Waxhaw Presbyterian Church
Waxhaw Cemetery
McCain
Jackson Township
Union County
Col
William Johnson
Mary Jane Walker McCain
Mamie A. Belk
Waxhaw
W. R. McCain
High Pont
H. W. McCain
Madeline McCain
C. N
J. Harmon Linville
Baseball doubleheaders spark early season rallies across leagues
Savage and Metheny spearhead the Mets as New York tops Washington twice with key RBIs and three hits. Boudreau, Hosteller produce decisive plays for the Indians and Tigers. Schalk and Gutteridge supply late-inning runs for the White Sox and Browns. Johnson homers to split with Harris’s Athletics. Weintraub drives in 11 for the Giants and Schultz. Strincevich and Waiters square off in a Reds-Pirates set. Lanier and Musial power the Cardinals to two wins. Covington and Nieman lift the Braves in a 14-inning opener before curfew ends the second game.
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Don Savage
Had Metheny
Yankees
Savage
Metheny
New York
Washington
Lou Boudreau
Indians
Chuck Hosteller
Tigers
Boudreau
Hosteller
Leroy Schalk
White Sox
Don Gutteridge
Browns
Schalk
Gutteridge
Bob Johnson
Red Sox
Sam Harris
Athletics
Johnson
Harris
Phil Weintraub
Giants
Howard Schultz
Dodgers
Weintraub
Schulte
Brooks
Nick Strincevich
Pirates
Bucky Waiters
Reds
Strincevich
Walters
Max Lanier
Stan Musial
Cardinals
Lanier
Musial
Redbirds
Evory
Cuba
Chet Covington
Phillies
Elmer Nieman
Braves
Covington
Nieman
Puerto Ricans On Verge of Revolt, Says Commissioner
Washington dispatch reports Bolivar Pagán, Puerto Rico's resident commissioner, warning in Congress that Puerto Ricans are almost on the verge of revolution amid tensions over self government and the status of the island.
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Washington
Bolivar Pagan
Congress
Guy Tu
Puerto Rico Protests Under Governor Tugwell Reported
Thev enterprise in High Point reports Pagan condemns Tugwell’s rule as dictatorial comparable to Hitler and Mussolini. He cites armed acts by Puerto Ricans and calls for reestablishment of organic law and removal of Governor Tugwell to restore government by the people.
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Puerto Rico
Pagan
Tugwell
Hitler
Mussolini
White House
Inspector Seized at Defense Plant in Jamestown
Guards at a defense plant in Jamestown New York detained a man spotted with binoculars at the facility He turned out to be an inspector of smoke stacks and was released after verification of his credentials.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Defense
Chubby Dean Shuts Out Opponents in Augusta Double Victory
Chubby Dean and Pete Center, ex Cleveland Indians pitchers, held the Parris Island Marines to seven hits in 18 innings as the Daniel Field Fliers won twice in Augusta. Dean blanked South Carolina 10 with five hits, and Center followed with a two hitter for the nightcap win.
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Chubby
Dean Ad Pete Center
Cleveland
Three North Carolina Sailors Dead Missing
The Navy Department released casualty lists listing three North Carolina sailors. Billy Arthur Davis of Charlotte is missing, Paul L Mishoe of Tabor City is missing, and Francis Parker Summers of Salisbury is listed as dead.
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North Carolina
Washington
Navy Department
Davis
Billy Arthur
USNR
Arthur
Lee Davis
Kentucky Ave
Charlotte
N. C
Mishoe
Paul L
USN
At Stevens Mishoe
Tabor’ City
Summers
Francis Parker
Aviation Ordnanceman
Charles Cephas Summers
N. Long St
Salisbury
Marine base changes commanders at Camp Lejeune
Maj. Gen. John Marston assumes command of Camp Lejeune in succession to Col. Samuel A. Woods Jr who served as acting commander after Maj. Gen. Henry L. Larsen moved last month. The text notes a coal to synthetic gasoline conversion fact.
Union Buffalo Mills President Fren W Symmnes
Fren W. Symmnes is named President of Union Buffalo Mills Company, signaling leadership change at the mill. The notice notes his appointment and the company’s continuing operations under the new executive.
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Fren W. Symmnes
Union Buffalo Mills Company
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William B. Gunter
Richard Kenyon
Kenyon
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Evansville Red Cross
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Financial Statement of American Mutual Liability Insurance Co
Connecticut Insurance Department
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Guaranty Us
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
American Mutual Liability Insurance Company
Berkeley Street
Boston
Mass
South Elm Street
Greensboro
First American Liability Insurance Company
Carolinas Advisory Board
Writar J. Barry
Clinton Cotton Mills, Inc
S. R. Broyhill
Lenoir
J. & Comer
Sonaco Products Company
J. Hoymes Davis
Spofford Mills, Inc
Chester E. Haren
Brandon Mills Corporation
Ellis M. Johnston
Woodside Cotton Mills
Easley Cotton Mills
Arcuma
M. McLaurinn
American Cotton Manufacturers Assocation
James E. Millis
Adare Millis Corporation
William Muirhead
Witham Muirhead Construction Company
Laurens D. Priors
Industral Cotton Mills Company, Inc
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