Senate Set to Hear Facts on British Aid Ships
As the Senate weighs the House convoy bill, Maritime Commission chief Emory Land is summoned to testify on ships sunk carrying aid to England. Nye and Willkie push opposite convoy views amid calls for action and warnings from Navy Secretary Knox and Viscount Halifax. Only eight of 205 lease ships sunk in early 1941, figures show, prompting debate over America’s role in Europe’s war.
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Outbound Ship Sinkings Reported for England Trip Year
A Maritime Commission official said the reported ship sinkings apply only to outbound vessels to England. He noted sinkings were heavier on west-bound trips, with many ships lost in the period from January through March.
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Defense slams into jury amid war hysteria debate
The jury spent 48 minutes before returning a verdict as Captain Adriana Merlano Bersia and nine crewmen admitted wrecking motors. They said they followed orders from the Italian embassy and faced possible fines up to £10,000 and 20 years in prison. British air forces claimed 89 German aircraft down in eight days of May with raids on Brest and other targets as Dover and Liverpool suffered heavy night bombardment, while moonlit skies aided fighter interception.
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French German Armistice Terms May Be Modified
A semi official source in Vichy says negotiations in Paris may alter the French German armistice terms after Vice Premier Admiral Darlan returned. Reports say Paris and Berlin agreed on a 100 million franc cut in the 400 million daily subsistence charge to support the German army of occupation. Nightly raids by German bombers continue with new totals and British fighter successes noted. King George VI visited a British fighter squadron airdrome for supper and encouragement ahead of further air battles.
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Bombardment report from Tobruk and Dover fronts
German and Italian forces claimed to shell Dover and Ramsgate areas while Nazi and Italian artillery dispersed British concentrations near Tobruk and scouts retreated south of Salum as reported yesterday. The English answered with four shots, all harmlessly exploding in a field, per German accounts.
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Night raids intensify as Luftwaffe damages vital ports
RAF night fighters failed to stop heavy damage in vital waterfront zones, including Liverpool, on a clear night that enabled easier interception. British officials cautioned against overoptimism, noting heavier casualties and the need for refined tactics as moonlit skies aid defenses and raiders press western targets like Clydeside and Merseyside.
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Rev. Thomas Bynum Laid To Rest At Greenhill Cemetery
Local minister Rev. Thomas Bynum was laid to rest at Greenhill Cemetery after services at St. Stephen A M E Zion Church. The rites were led by Rev. C W Lawrence with former pastors of St. Stephen in attendance and assistants including Dr. Howard Rev J F Dunn and Rev A M Jones.
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Burford Delivers Graduation Address at Ellerbe School
William Penn High School principal S E Burford spoke at the Ellerbe Colored High School commencement on Tuesday evening. His address titled Graduating For What urged graduates to consider life purpose and future goals.
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Boy Scout Court of Honor to Be Held
The Negro District Committee of the Uwharrie Council will hold its first Court of Honor of the year at William Penn High School on Tuesday evening May 13 at 7 30.
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Church of God Missionary Meeting in Greensboro
The Central District Missionary Society of the Church of God will meet at Mt. Zion Church of God in Greensboro from Friday through Sunday. Mrs. Jane Willoughby of this city is president.
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Henley Corp Stockholders Meet Evening at Henley Building
J C Henley corporation holds a stockholders meeting this evening at 8 15 PM in the Henley Building with Rev J E Melton pastor of Calvary Baptist Church as principal speaker on Our Failures and Success In Corporations All stockholders urged to attend.
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Scott Fights Higher Levy on Tobacco Taxes
Raleigh May 8 Scott, commissioner of agriculture now in Washington to oppose proposed tax increases on tobacco and products says further taxes will depress consumption. He notes taxes on tobacco have risen since 1901 and emergency levies have been removed from other taxes, while farmers and consumers bore the load. He is set to appear today.
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Tobacco tax plan debated by House committee
A House committee reviewing plans to raise about 33.5 billion in national revenue heard remarks arguing that loss of export markets for flue-cured tobacco and the current tax burden on tobacco products make higher taxes unfair to farmers and consumers. The speaker insisted additional taxes would be unjust given existing market strains.
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Banks to Observe Holiday May 10 in High Point
High Point banks will close for the entire day Saturday May 10 to observe Southern Memorial Day as announced by the High Point Clearing House Association. The notice states all city banks will be shut for the holiday.
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