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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1940

Page

7

Gibraltar Strait as a Strategic Target in War Times

Uncle Ray explains how control of the Strait of Gibraltar could tilt naval power between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. He notes the strait’s dimensions and artillery reach, recalls historic sieges, and asserts the Rock of Gibraltar would endure a modern siege, even under land sea and air bombardment.

Europe Africa Spain Strait of Gibraltar Atlantic Ocean Mediterranean Sea Mussolini Franco Gibraltar Ceuta Rock of Gibraltar Empire State Building Ray

Derby Victory Fosters Love Between Sherry Bond and Paul Wharton

Sherry Bond wins the Kentucky Derby aboard Pepper Boy after a dramatic finish with Castanets and Red Soldier. Paul Wharton provides crucial guidance and support, and a public celebration follows, with Sherry realizing her true feelings for Paul as they face a future together.

Sherry Bond Pepper Boy Paul Wharton Sherry Shep Grant Willee Bond Paul Red Soldier Grant Shep Castanets Mann Sheridan Bond Miss Bond Miss Sheridan Bond Elijah Miss Sherry Mr. Grant Sam Willie Ted Kentucky United States Miss Bondladies and Gentlemen of America America

Believe It Or Not In Addition To Diploma She Holds A State Certificate

A school report notes a student earning a College Preparatory Diploma while also holding a state certificate. The achievement showcases dual credentials and academic versatility. Further details on the issuing bodies and program requirements are not provided.

Ripley Receives All Mail and Keeps Reserved Seat

Robt Ripley receives all mail addressed to him and occupies a reserved seat at all ball games, reflecting his prominent status and habitual attendance.

Notable World Figures Quiz Cranium Crackers

A reader quiz lists prominent names including Farida James J. McEntee Winston Churchill the Earl of Athlone and Christian X asking to identify them highlighting famous figures in world news.

World News Farida James J. McEntee Winston Churchill the Earl of Athlone Christian X

Telegraph inventor Samuel Morse and related prompts

Answers provided include Samuel Morse as the telegraph inventor, Louisiana as the home state, aurora australis as the southern sky illumination, Peter as the biblical figure who walked on water, and South Africa as the land of the veldt.

North Polar Samuel Morse Louisiana Peter South Africa

How Can I Care for Cut Flowers Properly

Read guidance by Anne Ashley on extending cut flowers life. Tips include trimming stems daily, changing water, removing submerged leaves, using a suitably sized vase, and adding an aspirin tablet to water.

Anne Ashley

Crossword Puzzle Horizontal Clues From a 1920s Page

Puzzle lists clues across for a historical crossword. It includes entries such as President of France and Zodiac like terms with various lengths and common abbreviations scattered through a vintage newspaper segment. The theme appears to be general knowledge questions typical of era crosswords.

France

French Statesman Puzzle Clues Across Northwest Sesame

A compact clue list mapping terms from a crossword style puzzle includes entries such as French statesman, Northwest, Sesame, and various vertical hints like Yeast and Fine muslin. The page presents a mixed set of definitions, word lengths, and cross references for a historical puzzle.

Swain's precise play nets sole ace of clubs in Raleigh

In Raleigh North Carolina a duplicate bridge event featured William E. Swain. After West starts with a club lead Swain uses dummy's king to win the trick and refashion the hand. Despite West's strong hand Swain makes only the ace of clubs and two trumps.

Raleigh N. C William E. Swain West Swain South

Kernersville Township Sets Registration Record

Kernersville township closed registration on May 11 with 1 322 names. Registrar J Linville says this is the township’s latest register. An estimated 500 voters did not register for the upcoming primary. More than 150 cities debate installing street parking meters.

Kernersville Kernersville Township Staureau J. #. Linville Linville

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