Battle of Crete Defines War Aims and Naval Pivot
The piece argues the British navy is the war’s hinge, citing Crete’s battle as proof. It notes Britain’s blockade and oil losses threaten Hitler’s plans, while Germany hinges on air power to seize Crete. It contends Britain can outbuild Germany in aircraft, but ships require time, shaping the conflict’s outcome.
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Crete
Hitler
John Bull
Dunkerque
Europe
Ecu
Rete
Mediterranean
Germany
Royal Air Force
Alfies
Britain
Candia
Malemi
Wrong Way Flight Lawrence golf score miscue
Mirs E. E. Leasure made a hole in one but it increased her score. She teed off for the second green and struck the ball that plopped into the cip on the No 12 green nearby.
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Lawrence
Mirs
E. E. Leasure
Cip
Weather Update for Carolinas Georgia and Virginia
Noon today 94 high yesterday 100 low last night 62 rainfall 16 100. Fair and cooler tonight and Sunday for North and South Carolina Georgia and Virginia. Winds Block Island to Hatteras northwest fresh to strong diminishing tonight. Hatteras to Jacksonville northeast to moderate shifting northeast Sunday over extreme south portion. Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday.
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Reich Conflict Report From Night Action Near Docks
The account describes a nighttime naval engagement in which German forces fired with rifle and machine gun. A sweep reveals many Germans in the water clinging to lifebelts and wreckage, with E-boat threats preventing rescues. By 3 a.m. Thursday the action ended, Nazis dead or fleeing.
Union Strike Notice Amid Auto Worker Tensions
Workers at Pontiac local of the CIO United Automobile Workers filed with the Michigan Labor Mediation Board to strike over alleged anti union activity. Three GM locals accepted a new wage raising contract at Oldsmobile Lansig Grand Rapids Fisher Janesville. In San Francisco 1700 CIO AFL machinists’ strike has paralyzed ship building. navy may complete some ships in navy yards but won’t force reopening of struck yards.
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War report voices air mastery and naval operations
A wartime update states Western forces damaged many enemy ships and gained air supremacy across the battle area. It notes general operations continue and addresses Churchill’s Crete landing claim as untrue. It warns of possible reprisals against British POWs if German parachutists violate humane rules.
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Churchill
Crete
New Zealand
Thomasville residents attend district Rotary convention
Several Thomasville people attended the district Rotary convention at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst on Thursday and Friday. The local group included Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. George Finch, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hawthorne, Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Neilson, Dr. O. R. Hodgin, Julius Green, Rev. Charles R. Patterson, N. C. English, Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Boyles, Mrs. Charles.
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Carolina Hotel
Pinehurst
Charles F. Phillips
George Finch
Joe Hawthorne
J. A. Neilson
O. R. Hodgin
Julius Green
Charles R. Patterson
Bismarck and Hood Compared in World War History
A historical comparison details the German battleship Bismarck and the British battle cruiser Hood. It lists measurements, armament, armor, displacement, speed, and crew complements for both ships, highlighting their design differences and estimated protective plating.
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Bismarck
Hood
British RAF claims air superiority over Crete with long range fighters
The RAF reported bombing Crete targets from Malemi and Alalemi destroying at least four large troop transports and burning many aircraft. Junkers transports are described as carrying 47 passengers and possibly more. The article notes British air activity over Crete, speculating bases on Cyprus or Alexandria and possible use of US built long range fighters, over 350 miles from Crete.
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Malemi
RAF
Alalemi
Crete
Churchill
Cyprus
Alexandria
Egypt
Two youths arrested for theft in city
Two white youths were arrested on theft charges, each held on a $500 bond. John Deaton, 17, of Clay Street, and Fred Williams, 19, of Smith Street, are charged with stealing a mixing device from W. M. Burris and a pistol from C. H. Hammer. Police expect the arrests to help clear other larceny cases.
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Clay Street
Fred Williams
Smith Street
W. MM. Burris
C. H. Hammer
Chilean Nazi figure captured after pre-dawn clash
In Santiago on May 24, Jorge Gonzalez von Muarees, 41, leader of the Socialist Popular Van guard Party, allegedly plotting a putsch, fired about twenty shots at police before being overwhelmed by tear gas. He was taken to an asylum for observation. No injuries were reported.
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Santiago
Chile
Jorge Gonzalez von Muarees
Gonzalez
Socialist Popular Vanguard Party
Look and Learn quiz by C Gordon answers
Historical questions and answers covering Sitting Bull base distances 90 feet genesis term ending Joseph in railroad parlance a roundhouse houses locomotives and a riot requires three persons.
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Modern Etiquette Q A on godparents hosts and seating
The article discusses etiquette questions about asking someone to be a godparent as an honor, whether to send a hostess card for tea cancellations, and seating a man between two women in a car. It ends with a note that vehicle taxes in 1940 reached a record total.
Crete Battle Rages as British Hold Western End
British forces control the western end around Maleme on Crete amid continued German air landings and shelling. Reports say paratroopers and troops remain, with some artillery and mortars brought in. A British naval strike reportedly sank a convoy, with 3,000 German troops drowned. fighting continues near Candia and Retimo.
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Crete
Malemi
Greece
Malenii
Candia
Retimo
London
Britain Seizes French Tanker Sheherazade for Security
London reports Britain seized the 13,467 ton tanker Sheherazade amid fears of a break in relations with Vichy and oil reaching Germany via unoccupied France. The move secures about 15,000 tons of oil and prompts questions about U S consent and the vessel’s port of Casablanca.
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Fascists Bid For Sea Fame
Rome reports Italian high command says four British cruisers sunk and three damaged in four days of eastern Mediterranean combat. Dido class cruisers and Leander class ships cited, with details on armament. Italian submarine also claimed to sink a 12,000 ton merchant ship in the Atlantic amid Axis naval actions near Crete.
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Mediterranean
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Graf Spee
Montevideo
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Crete
Ceiling prices fixed for combed cotton yarn at 20 percent cut
The Office of Price Administration set ceiling prices for combed cotton yarn about 20 percent below recent industry quotes. The 36s single ply ceiling is 42 cents per pound, reflecting higher raw material costs. Leon Henderson said the lowers may influence textile and finished goods pricing nationwide. In Crete news, British and Greek forces tighten a ring around Malemi, with air support lacking and Luftwaffe activity mounting.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Léon Henderson
Fire Destroys Attic and Roof at Elm Street Apartments
A fire swept through the attic of a two story frame apartment house at 217 15 Elm Street early this afternoon, destroying the roof and attic. Firemen estimate losses could reach 52000. Owner W Chase Idol and several families occupied the building. the rest of the structure suffered water damage, with the second floor ceilings spared.
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U S Mother and Child Shot After Zamzam Sinking
Survivor Mrs. Elmer Danielson of Lindsborg Kansas recounts being aboard the Egyptian motorship Zamzam when Nazi raiders attacked in the Southern Atlantic April 17. She and her six children were on a lifeboat and machine-gunned as they fled. She swam with life preservers and was rescued by lifeboats from the raider Themesis. The vessel, flying a Norwegian flag, had been mistaken for a troop ship. The incident occurred as survivors aimed to reach Tanganyika Africa to join a missionary husband.
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Bordeaux
RAF Attacks Cologne Boulogne and French Coasts
British air forces bombed Cologne last night in Western Germany's first raid since Sunday and hit Boulogne along the French coast. Overnight strikes hit docks at St Nazaire and ports in Northwestern France, with a large merchant ship set afire off the Netherlands coast and a tanker damaged off France in daylight. German reports claim weak RAF raids caused little damage.
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Coastal Command
St. Nazaire
France
Netherlands
England
Rev Worth Grant Called To Liberty Baptist Church
Thomasville May 24 Rev Worth Grant a young High Point minister has accepted a call from Liberty Baptist Church near here He will preach his first sermon as pastor tomorrow at 11 am He has served as supply pastor for two months and will graduate from Furman University June 2 with a BA degree He previously studied at Mars Hill Junior College two years and has led youth revivals including one at Appalachian State Teachers College The report notes average weekly wages for automobile body and parts plant workers at 38 13 and that nearly 4 000 000 of Argentina 13 000 000 people are Italians
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Liberty Baptist Church
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Grant
Liberty Church
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Appalachian State Teachers College
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