Churchill Shift and War Cabinet Changes Spark Debate
The article notes Churchill's broadened leadership as the smaller war cabinet forms to accelerate Britain's war effort. Chamberlain becomes lord president, joining a revamped body as critics warn of excessive authority. Allied air and naval actions include raids on German targets and the recapture of Rotterdam s airport by Dutch forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Privy Council
Tot
Churchill
Ted
House of Com
Ime
Urchill
Simple Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain
An inexpensive home recipe claims to ease rheumatic or neurite pain quickly. Mix Ra-Ex Compound with a quart of liquid and the juice of four lemons. Pains should lessen within hours or overnight. the product is advertised as sold by Eckerd's Walgreen's and other stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckerd's
Walgreen's
Third Term Proposal Introduced by Cam Morrison
A third term measure was introduced by Cam Morrison, former governor and United States Senator, with a list of counties and officials associated. The move signals renewed interest in extending term limits and shaping state leadership, prompting debate among lawmakers and local leaders.
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Son
Duplin
Durham
Edgecombe
Forsyth
Gaston
Gates
Graham
Granville
Greene
Guilford
Halifax
Hartnett
Haywood
Hyde
Iredell
Johnston
Jones
Lee
Lenoir
Macon
Madison
Martin
McDowell
Mecklenburg
Mitchell
Moore
G Nash
New Hanover
Northampton
Onslow
Orange
Pamlico
Pasquayank
Pender
Perquimans
Perso Pitt
Poke
Richmond
Rockingham
Rowan
Surry
Tyrell
Vance
Warren
Washington
Wilkin
Yancey
Jeckienburg
Cam Morrison
United States
Rival Greensboro High Point clash shapes North Carolina Democratic tilt
Delegates at a Greensboro convention reelect Wal ter Crissman as chair and name Edna Martin and W T Whitsett to key posts. Paschal supporters gain a string of victories in precinct contests while the executive committee settles credential disputes and names 129 delegates to the Raleigh State Convention.
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Gates
Walter E. Crissman
High Point
Edna Martin
W. T. Whitsett
Paschal
Greensboro
Mr. Hoyle
Mr. Paschal
E. D. Broadhurst
Shaw
Maj. Ridge
Mr. Hines
Waynick
C. C. Wimbish
Renfrew
Wade P. Renfrew
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Joe T. Carruthers, Jr
Guilford
Greensboro No. 3
Morehead No
Stoksdale
Hoyse
Louis J. Fisher
House
Frank Brooks
N. L. Eure
Louis J. Fisher, Jr
Stokesdale
Morehead No. 6
Hoyle
Fisher
Ha D. Scott
D. B. Pegram
Morehead No. 5
Wimbish
Scott
D. C. MacRae
Clay
Center Grove
Gibsonville
Gilmer
Greene
Jamestown
South Jefferson
North Jefferson
North Madison
Morehead
North Washington
South Washington
Whitsett
Bruce, Fontress
Friendship
South Madison
South Monroe
North Monroe
Oak Ridge
Sumner
Raleigh
Arch K. Schoch
J. F. Jones
O. A. Kirkman
I.S. Ingram
Herman Burrows
J. Mec Dowell
Bunn W. Hackney
T. J. Gold
G. T. Royals
T. H. Elder
Kk. T. Amos
W. C. Cribbs
C. A. McCain
Wade P. Renfrow
H. A. Wood
H. D. Stout
C. M. Waynick
B. E. Poston
J. B. Lovelace
Ben L. Herman
W. E. Crissman
J. P. Williamson
L. P. Howell
Frank Hart
Joe F. Hoffman
A. J. Myatt
Mary Conklin
L. J. Fisher
Reprisals Rise as Fascists Target Diplomats in Rome Incident
In Rome a clash pitted Blackshirts against two American correspondents John Whitaker and Miss Virginia Cowles and British officials. The attack followed disputes over a souvenir poster, while police stood by and then escorted the party to their cars. Cavagnari reported 857 Italian ships halted at control points as retaliation for unclear motives.
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Myron C. Taylor
Roosevelt
Vatican
Cavagnari
John Whitaker
Rome
Chicago Daily Times
Virginia Cowles
Alliance
Whitaker
Miss Cowles
George la Bouchere
Rodd
I Noel
la Bouchere
Major Battle Looms as Allied Forces Reinforce Belgians
British troops moved up to reinforce Belgian forces while others advanced north to support the Dutch. France reports civilian deaths rising to 147 from two days of air raids and tallies 36 German planes shot down in France and Belgium. German losses in France and Belgium reach 80 and Dutch losses exceed 100, with fighting near Luxembourg and renewed German diversionary moves.
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France
Reims
Epernay
Chalons-sur-Marne
Belgium
Holland
Maginot Line
Luxembourg
Freiburg
DNB
Germany
Liege
Brussels
Berlin
Frieburg
Black Forest
Brussels Under Blackout as German Assault Intensifies
The Belgian defense info cites raids along the Albert Canal and Meuse while British and French troops concentrate near Belgium. Brussels endures air attacks and a first wartime blackout as civilians flee border areas. casualties reported near Rizensart and surrounding towns.
German Forces Seize Eben Emael Fort Near Liege
German forces claimed the Eben Emael fortress near Liege fell after a week long assault. The seizure gave control of bridges over the Maas and Albert Canal, key routes from Maastricht toward Antwerp. Dutch, Belgian, and Allied defenses were pressured as air raids and ground fighting continued along the frontline.
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Hitler
Danzig
Eben Emael
Liege
Limburg
Maastricht
Dutch Limburg
Belgium
Maas River
Albert Canal
Nylon Hosiery To Be Available Here Next Wednesday
Nylon hosiery, a new synthetic from minerals, will go on sale next Wednesday in High Point with limited supply. Stores restrict purchases, no exchanges, price at least 1.35, sale timed for morning. demand high as silk stock fears grow.
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D. E B. Harllee
Harllee’s, Inc
Harllee
Milady
E. I. du Pont de Nemours Corporation
High Point
Harkee
Dutch Recapture Battle Report from Frontline Areas
Reports say Dutch forces and Allied aircraft and river fleet attacked along a frontier line near Nijmegen and Velp. Arnhem was reportedly captured by Germans while Waalhaven airfield south of Rotterdam remained in German hands after four hours of heavy fighting.
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Liege
Belgium
Netherlands
Rotterdam
England
Nijmegen
Pennerden
Velp
Arnhem
Dordrecht
Waalhaven
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War Ministry
Air Ministry
Rhine
Meuse
Ine
Wesel
Furinuis
Akkerke
Gelgern
Rees and
Jorays
Bergen
Admiralty
Norway
Fleet Farm
Royal Air Force
Netherlands West Indies
Curaco
Aruba
Panama Canal
George VI
Wilhelmina
Leopold
Charlotte
Gold
Thomas J. Gold
Fascists
English Street
South Main Street
Rhyne College
Hickory
Herman Cauble
Salisbury
Joe Griffin
Rural Hall
Lois Rimmer
Troutman
Frances Gilbert
Catawba
Catinach
Ardennes Mountains
Low Countries
Rizensart
Havas
Villebrug
Eben
Belgian
London
High Command
Calais
Dunkerque
Narvik
the Hague
Amsterdam
Schiphol
Dordrecht Island
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