Marines Vanish When Marines Arrive In North Carolina
In Onslow County the town of Marines will lose its identity as a $14.6 million Marine base and a Marine air station are built nearby. More than 700 families face relocation as residents plan moves or jobs tied to the construction project. The town’s old general store center and farming life will fade as evacuation and compensation efforts proceed.
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Marines
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Onslow County
New River
Uncle Sam
Leathernecks
New River Inlet
Atlantic
Jacksonville
Paradise Point
Hurst
Onslow
Snead’s Ferry
Duck Creek
Gillett
Bear Creek
Montford’s Landing
Willis
Graham Barden
Third District
North Carolina
W. N. Marine
Lewis
E. B
Frank Smith
F. S. Smith
Flags and puzzles honor a Philadelphia flagmaker
A historical crossword style tribute highlights a Philadelphia dame famed as the maker of the first US flag and her role in sewing expert seams. The list enumerates clues across horizontal and vertical entries, naming objects from tree ducks to flag materials and era themes.
Rialto Theatre Roof Condemned and Ordered Replaced
The Rialto Theatre roof was condemned for sections bogging down and must be replaced. Inspector E. K. Ingram said the theatre may stay open during repairs and the roof will be removed promptly after a check by Sherwood Brockwell of the State Insurance Department.
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Rialto Theatre
E. K. Ingram
City Buildings
Ingram
Sherwood Brockwell
State Insurance Department
Raleigh
Cranium Crackers Identify News Couple Highlights
From thumbnail descriptions of public figures four profiles are sketched. A reemerging national defender, a nurse turned presidential son’s bride, a stern British leader dubbed Mr England, and a screen star who married an assistant producer. A prior Chicago publisher and early Roosevelt ally is also noted as guiding naval rebuilding.
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U.S
Britain
Brunet
Roosevelt
The
Admiralty
Atlantic Ocean
England
Big
Chicago
U.S. Navy
Change in Draft Act Seeks Age Exemption
Gen Hershey urged a revision to draft rules to exempt men over 30, arguing older draftees are less adaptable and slower to train for mechanized warfare. He cited higher dependency and more disabilities among 30s, forecasting 1,418,000 US troops by July with 60,000 to 75,000 inducted monthly. He spoke after viewing Independence Hall and the historic draft numbers process.
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Philadelphia
National Director of Selective Service
U. S
Lewis S. Hershey
Gen. Hershey
Independence Hall
Hershey
Selective Service Board
Dumping Of Trash At West End Will Be Investigated
West End residents complained to Mayor O Arthur Kirkman about wholesale dumping of trash in a vacant lot behind the 1500 block of English Street. The mayor ordered an investigation by the city health department to determine who is responsible and to address a health menace.
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West End
O. Arthur Kirkman
English Street
Kirkman
City Health Department
Judge F E Moss Fined Self For Parked Car
Salt Lake City police judge Frank E Moss fined himself fifty cents for illegal parking and noted on the ticket that the car was used while he was holding court. The incident highlights judicial immunity in a local parking offense.
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Salt Lake City
Frank E. Moss
Nolding Court
Believe It On Not by Robt Ripley
A quip notes biblical rule allowing a newlywed man a year at home to cheer his wife and avoid war or business duties. The piece frames the verse as a humorous observation on domestic vows and wartime service. The tone echoes Ripley’s light cultural observations on marriage and duty.
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Robt. Ripley
Olive Branch Petition and landmark facts brief
The Olive Branch Petition was an 1775 ultimatum from American colonists to England that was rejected. Queen Victoria has appeared on more postage stamps than any other person. The Yukon River is the great river in Alaska. A mile contains eight furlongs. The largest library in the world is the Library of Congress in Washington D C.
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Great River
Alaska
England
Yukon
Congressional Library
Washington, D.C
Lenoir Rhyne Choir to Perform at Grace Lutheran
The Lenoir Rhyne College a capella choir of 52 voices directed by Kenneth B. Lee will give a concert at Grace Lutheran Church in Thomasville Sunday at 3 PM. Rev. Charles R. Patterson announced the event, with many local residents expected to attend.
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Spters
Enterprise
Thomasville
Lenoir Rhyne College
National Whirlias warns of oil and food led victory
The article argues that the United States and Britain could secure victory or stalemate by leveraging vast oil and food reserves. It cites America producing 75 percent of world drilling and potential to double oil output, plus large wartime food surpluses, while noting Germany's gains contrast with Allied advantages. It also covers unemployment figures, industrial expansion, and London fire defense adjustments for a possible blitzkrieg era.
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Hitler
United States
South America
Europe
Britain
NAM Desires Broader Tax Base And Sales Tax Consideration
The National Association of Manufacturers urged Congress to broaden the individual income tax base to reach more low income earners and consider a general sales tax. Livingstone W. Houston told the House Ways and Means Committee that 83.5 billion in extra revenue is sought, promoting economy in expenditures and higher taxes on individuals and corporations while opposing stiff surtaxes on personal incomes as unfair to the white collar class. The group advocated widening the tax base without fixed limits, arguing those benefiting from defense spending could contribute a modest share.
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Washiington
May T
National Association of Manufacturers
Congress
Association
Livingston W. Houston
House
Ways and Means
The
Treasury
Joint Congressional Committee On Taxation
Manufacturers’ Committee
Australia Reaches 720 Miles of Electrified Rail
Australia has expanded its railway network with 720 miles now electrified. The milestone marks progress in modernizing rail infrastructure and reducing urban pollution.
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Australia
House committee pays tribute to A D Folger
Washington May 7 The House committee paid tribute to the late Rep Alonzo D Folger a former member who Chairman Steagall called one of the most lovable characters in the House Folger was killed in a recent automobile crash North Carolina sent many worthy men to Congress and none was more worthy than Len Folger The committee adopted a motion expressing sympathy to Mrs Folger Steagall asked Sacks Williams and Crawford to draft an appropriate message
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Washington
House
Alonzo D. Folger
Grandfather Mountain Snow Birds Build Homes South of Canada
Grandfather Mountain near Linville North Carolina is described as the peak where snow birds construct their nests. The article highlights the region as a southern enix spot for winter avian habitation.
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Grandfather Mountain
Linville
N. C
Canada
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