Harrison Endorses Teacher Program in Guilford County Bid
Keith Harrison of High Point Democratic candidate for the legislature pledged support to teachers and the 15 point program amid endorsement from Guilford County educators. He spoke at Bessemer High School Greensboro before the classroom teachers association and plans to address the High Point Parent Teacher Council tonight. Adult male eagles are smaller than the females.
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Keith Harrison
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Besseer High School
Greensboro
Achors
Harrison
Particul
High Point Parenteacher Council
Allied Allies Land Troops At Bjerkvik During Norway Operations
A British dispatch quotes Norwegian high command that additional Allied troops have been landed at Bjerkvik south of Narvik as Allied forces besiege a German garrison. Netherlands officials report Queen Wilhelmina and government staff evacuated to England aboard a British warship, with German forces aiming to isolate the Netherlands. Royal family members and refugees move toward safety while Britain and Allied planes bomb coastal German positions and claim substantial air victories including forty plus planes shot down. The RAF reportedly used novel aircraft such as a Bristol Beaufort in operations near Rotterdam.
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Bjerkvik
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Narvik
Netherlands
Pieter S. Gerbrandy
England
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Beatrix
Irene
London
Michiels van Verduijnen
Holland
Germany
Wilhelmina
North Sea
Belgium
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Low Countries
Luxembourg
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Waalhaven
Rotterdam
Death Claims Manuel Gray at 70 After Declining Health
Manuel E. Gray 70 of High Point died at his home 922 Randolph Street last night at 10 45 after years of ill health. Born October 15 1869 in Randolph County he was the son of George W. and unknown. He married Nancy Myers who died December 5 1924. Survived by two sons Joe of High Point and Fred of Greensboro two daughters Minnie Mitchell and Maudie Eller both of Greensboro two brothers John of Sanford and Charles of Bear Creek seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He lived in High Point 45 years and worked for Continental Furniture and Snow Lumber. Funeral arrangements were incomplete this afternoon with services planned at Union Cross Church near Yadkinville Thursday afternoon and a short service at the residence Thursday before removal to Sechrest Funeral Home tomorrow morning.
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Randolph Street
Randolph County
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Nancy Myers
Joe Gray
High Point
Fred Gray
Greensboro
Minnie Mitchell
Maudie Eller
John Gray
Sanford
Charles Gray
Bear Creek
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Continental Furniture Company
Snow Lumber Company
Union Cross Church
Yadkinville
Yadkin County
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Germans Cross Meuse in Ardennes War Drive
Berlin reports German troops crossed the Meuse pushing toward Sedan as they continue a rapid advance through Belgium and Holland. British and French sources dispute Liege losses with Eben Emael as the only Liege fort captured. Nazi leaders promise a clash overshadowing the Marne, relying on seasoned infantry and air power.
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Ardennes
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Meuse
Sedan
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Holland
Belgium
Marne
French and German Fronts Battle Across Western Front
Allied air forces shell German lines as French and British pilots strike rail yards and airfields. German armor and paratroopers press in the Ardennes while Liege and Dinant endure heavy fighting and civilians flee.
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German Air Losses Declared Small as Invasion Presses
German air losses were described as small despite large Allied claims of over 1,000 enemy planes in three days of fighting. Reports cite German advances through Belgium and Holland, Liege Citadel breaches, Dordrecht penetration, and Moerdijk bridge concerns. Dutch captives and Norway actions noted. Antwerp fall speculation denied. An unrelated note urges home use of farm eggs amid low prices.
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Sears Helping In Livestock Program
A Sears program aims to boost youth farming with 40 purebred pigs 2000 chickens and a dairy cow across five counties. County agents supervise. winners receive animals and chicks with finals in Greensboro featuring prizes and a grand champion earning a purebred heifer.
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O. Henry
H. E. Hutto
Sears, Roebuck and Compyan
Hutto
North Carolina
Greensboro
Dutch Defenses Hold While Nazi Forces Press Toward Amsterdam
Dutch high command reports a German thrust on the 16 mile Zuider Zee dam repulsed after an hour of artillery. German planes attacked ships along the North Holland coast. five planes were shot down near Den Helder. Queen Wilhelmina broadcast a defiant pledge to reclaim territory as Britain notes no failure in inundation defenses. Nazi troops push toward Amsterdam from the IJsselmeer and advance through Brabant toward Rotterdam with rapid blitzkrieg moves.
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U.S. Consents to Joint Protest Over German Invasion
The United States said it would join Uruguay Panama and other American republics in a joint declaration protesting Germanys invasion of Holland Belgium and Luxembourg. The State Department expressed agreement with the draft text prepared by Uruguay for the statement.
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Former anarchist leader Emma Goldman dies in Canada
Emma Goldman born June 27 would have been 71. Ill since a February stroke she died today in Toronto. survivors include brother Dr. Maurice Goldman and niece Mrs. Stella Ballantine of New York, and sister Lena Cummings of Rochester. Her career echoed a half century of radicalism including WWI era imprisonment and deportation.
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Weather outlook and cotton replant concerns across states
North and South Carolina face fair skies with clouds, rain and cooler air later. Virginia shows partly cloudy skies with scattered showers NW portions tonight and Wednesday. Winds vary from moderate southwest to fresh along coasts. Spring cold weather reduced cotton stands in several communities, prompting replanting advised by J A Shanklin of the State College Extension Service.
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South Carolina
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Hatteras
Jacksonville
Sandy Hook
J. A. Shanklin
State College Extension Service
Administrator’s Notice in Guilford NC Estate
C C Moran administrator of John Dawson estate in Jamestown North Carolina calls all creditors and claimants to present claims by April 10 1941 or be barred. Debts should be paid promptly as of April 8 1940.
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Guilford
North Carolina
Jamestown
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C. C. Moran
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