Weather Report Shows Minor Tonight Changes Across Regions
Official records indicate slight temperature shifts tonight with minor rainfall in some areas. Cotton belt cities report varied highs and lows, including Atlanta 65 and Charlotte 60, while Birmingham shows 52 and 0 and New Orleans 60 and 4 as part of the 24 hour rainfall data. Weather notes cover North Central and Mountain districts with general trend of light, localized precipitation.
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Max
Min
Rifaiheville
Tami St i
Orleans
Few York
A Forfolk
Vannah Ae
Ampa
Japanese air raid claims and later reassurances amid fires
Reported Tokyo bombing by large force of low flying planes stirred fear as broadcasts said 1000 casualties and fires raged. After 48 hours officials urged prayers for rain to quell blazes while asserting only military targets were hit with light damage. Later updates questioned such claims of enemy losses. In Japan a 4000 year old statue’s lacquer preserved inscriptions during temple restoration in Shiga.
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Tokyo
Winter Front News From World War II Battles
Soviet forces reported heavy losses for Germany in the north and behind the lines as guerrillas increased activity near Smolensk. A unit behind German lines west of Moscow claimed to wreck two trains with over 1,000 German casualties. Balkan tensions flare as Romania and Hungary clash near the Vienna award zone, with Romanian forces crossing into Hungary and attacking barracks.
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Germany
Italy
Romania
Hungary
Transylvania
Churchill and Hitler decried in wartime speech excerpts
Speech excerpts describe Hitler’s invasion of Russia as his great mistake, British air superiority, and plans to strike German factories and ports. It notes American bombing as a future main feature and hints at a forthcoming second front, with Churchill praising British resolve.
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Germany
Russia
German Reich
Europe
Atlantic
Largest Volcano Eruption Shocks Japan Activity at Asa ma-Yama
London May 13. The largest active volcano in Japan, about 100 miles NW of Tokyo, Asa ma-Yama, erupted with great violence Saturday night. Berlin radio cites Japan dispatches saying it is the worst eruption in years and notes substantial damage amid German-controlled cautions.
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Asama-Yama
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Tokyo
Berlin Radio
War continues with battle in the Coral Sea area
The article discusses ongoing combat in the Coral Sea, noting a temporary halt may be a breathing spell. It cites heavy blows to the Japanese fleet, including the sinking of one aircraft carrier and the disabling of another, and contemplates future Allied offensives from New Guinea and Rabaul as Japan threatens Australia and allied lines.
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New Guinea
Rabaul
Australia
Tax Plans Duel Over Revenue and Bonds Purchase
The piece compares Roosevelt’s plan to limit after tax income to 25 000 for bond purchases with Senator George’s 5 to 10 percent withholding tax. George argues the treasury tax-cut exemption plan burdens the poor and favors withholding or a sales levy. He prefers a withholding tax.
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Congress
Senate debate on auto seizure to enforce rubber rationing
Senators discussed government purchase of cars and possible auto seizure to curb rubber use as gasoline rationing begins May 15. Senator Byrd urged action, while Senator Hill pressed for seizure bills to show war urgency and Senator Herring warned against unnecessary public fear. Also noted: Lincoln 1860 and Wilkie 1940 vote contrasts, Brussels ash rain, and Japan’s Asama-Yama volcano history.
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Hill
D-Ala
Herring
D-Town
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Loss of Trick Ways a Dividend
In the Mas ters' Individual Championship a cross-ruff misleads with a killer lead. West opens jack of spades and dummy plays low. Boone of Grenada Mississippi as East signals a swindle by queen play, South gains ace, then expert analysis follows a trump finesse that costs a trick.
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America
West
L. D. Boone
Grenada
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Boone
Martinique Demands Prompt U.S. Demobilization Pack
Berlin reports say the United States pressed for French warships to demobilize in Martinique and allowed U S garrisons. It cited demands to surrender tankers at Fort De France and to hand over control of strategic points. The Bearn and two cruisers remained in harbor since France fell.
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United States
Martinique
U. S
Caribbean
High Commissioner
Fort de France
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France
DNB
Paris
le Matin
Britain
Madagascar
Chinese force reverses in Burma near Mandalay and Lashio
Chinese troops push toward Mandalay and Lashio amid heavy Japanese shelling. Reports claim outskirts reached on both sides and aimed to recapture Sinwan and Buinma. Chinese losses cited include 1 000 Japanese killed northeast of Chefang and 500 killed in a satellite action. Flying Tigers strafed motorized Japanese columns while RAF from India damaged enemy aircraft at Magwe.
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Lashio
Mandalay
Sinwan
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Hatte
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Tokyo
Townsend Dies In Advance After Long Illness
James P. Townsend 52, a former Thomasville resident, died at home in Advance after extended illness. Born April 8 1890 in Hickory, he spent early life there and worked 11 years as a superintendent with Thomasville Chair Co. Survived by wife Willie Alla Hendrix Townsend, previously married to Lona Nora James, two sons Frank J. Townsend and Nes A Townsend, two daughters Alice Jane Townsend and James P Townsend Jr, one daughter Mrs Joseph Stein, sister Laura Townsend, five sisters and one brother. Funeral at Advance Methodist Church with interment in City Cemetery Thomasville.
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James P. Townsend
Mr. Townsend
Hickory
A. L. Townsend
Alice Huffman Townsend
Thomasville Chair Company
Lona Nora James
Joseph A. Stein
Charlotte
Frank J. Townsend
Baltimore
Nes A. Townsend
Willie Alla Hendrix
James P. Townsend, Jr
Alice Jane Townsend
Claude Townsend
Laura Townsend
Grady. Haynes
Gastonia
Robert Icard
Esley Bowmen
Katie Hinson
J. C. Green and Sons
Advance Methodist Church
Allies Battle Developments in Coral Sea Continue
Allied reports indicate plans damaged a Japanese sea plane tender and a tanker in the Coral Sea as heavy fighting persists. MacArthur’s headquarters offered few specifics, noting no new naval contact since Saturday and awaiting confirmation from Washington on potential resumed operations.
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MacArthur
Ceasjed
Paris
Washington
Navy Department
Louisiade Islands
New Guinea
Louisiades
Port Moresby
John Curtin
General MacArthur
Burma-India Front Seized as Allied Retreat Blocked
The report states that Allied resistance in Burma nears collapse as Japanese forces capture key points along the Burma India frontier and tighten a surrounding ring around British and Chinese troops, cutting off all possible retreat to Assam.
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Burma
Assam
Burma-India
Submarines Sink Three Jap Vessels
U S submarines in the western Pacific sank a Japanese destroyer and two cargo ships, one a naval auxiliary. Navy communique No 8 reports these three sinkings, not yet in prior releases, bringing total Japanese ships sunk to 42, probably sunk 12, and damaged 71. Earlier, on May 7, submarines were credited with sinking three commercial vessels including a tanker.
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Navy
United States
Western Pacific
Navy Department
Far East
U. S
Coral Sea
N Jarvis Burge Claimed By Death
N Jarvis Burge 61 died of a sudden heart attack at work in Camp Uwharrie. Born August 21 1880 in Stokes County he lived in Randolph County then moved to this city two years ago. Survived by wife Ida Hall four sons Arthur and Bill Burge and two others, three daughters and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements incomplete with time and place to be announced.
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Mary Jane Smith Burge
Randolph County
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Snow Creek
Primitive Baptist
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G. G. Davis
Annis Burge
Irene Burge
Arthur Burge
City
Bill Burge
U. S. Army
Camp Gordon
J. O. Burge
Sam Burge
Winston Salem
Tom Burge
Pilot Mountain
Elmer Burge
Georgia
Maggie Wood
Docie Simmons
Virginia
Koonce Funeral Home
Tuesiday
Funeral Rites for Lt William J Fraley Jr Held
Funeral services were held at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church for Lieutenant William J Fraley Jr of 311 Ardmore Circle who died in a Waco Texas airplane crash. Rev C Excelle Rozzette and Rev Julian Lindsey led the service with Miss Mary Sue Briggs singing The Lord's Prayer. Interment followed at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery with pallbearers named. The deceased was mourned by a host of friends.
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Tom Pitts
Stanton Sherrod
William Hayes
Lyndon Wilson
William Price
Henry Millis
Jc. T. Ingram Jr
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Former Resident Fatally Injured in Wilmington Tragedy
Joe Allen, 10 year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles P Alen former city residents now in Greensboro, was struck by an Army truck in Wilmington yesterday while returning from Mother's Day Sunday School with his cousin. He died yesterday afternoon. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington tomorrow at 11. He had been a pupil at Ray Street School before moving. His parents survive.
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Charles P. Alen
Greensboro
Wilmington
Joe
First Presbyterian Church
Ray Street
One-Family Town Venitosa Traces Matto descendants
In Venitosa a Portuguese village is inhabited entirely by descendants of Maria de Mattos. The population includes 14 children 39 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. The town’s unique lineage creates a single extended family across generations.
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Venitosa
Maria de Mattos
Oil and Texas lead in crude imports and exports
Texas is the largest producer among ten states and imports the most crude from others. In 1940 Texas exported 142,888,000 barrels and imported 76,252,000 barrels.
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Ipper
Lit
Voters Registering For School Vote At Registrars Homes
Voters registered at the homes of election registrars for the June 2 special school election, with registrars on duty at their homes daily through Friday. Meanwhile, High Point trails state cities in per pupil spending, reporting 347.80 per pupil based on 1940 figures, behind about 37 counties in county systems and behind the state average for city and town systems.
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High Point
Glen Alpine
Enfield
Navy Relief Fund Grows As Navy Strength Expands
A Navy Relief Society bulletin notes growing public responsibility as naval numbers rise after Pearl Harbor. With 200,000 new enlistees and more in service than ever, the 500,000-man Navy means 500,000 families needing loans gifts and medical care. In two weeks post Pearl Harbor more than $50,000 was paid for emergencies. local High Point contributions include L. M. Ingram H. A. Cecil and E. B. Gamble with James W. Poole coordinating at Security Bank.
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National Navy Relief Society
High Point Committee
Pearl Harbor
Marines
Coast Guard
Society
James W. Poole
Security Bank
High Point
L. M. Ingram
H. A. Cecil E. B. Gamble
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