High Point Escapes Major Blow From State Supreme Court Ruling
High Point officials say the recent state Supreme Court decision on street assessments should not affect their city. The ruling validates the ten year statute of limitations on delinquent assessments, but High Point’s 1931 special act allows ten yearly payments and enables the city to sue delinquents each November, effectively stalling the limit and preserving funds. The city cautions other municipalities, while the League of Municipalities weighs a rehearing.
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Everal
Charte
Cavanaugh
E. M. Knox
Sueme
Charlotte
High Point
High
Knox
League of Municipalities
Winston Man Named New President at Woodmen Banquet
Ray Terrell of Winston-Salem was elected president of the Winston-Salem district of the Woodmen of the World at a banquet last night, closing a district meeting. John T. Bruton of High Point became district vice president, and L. T. Cooper of Winston was named secretary-treasurer. Edgar O. Ianson of High Point was succeeded as president. About 100 people attended. the event featured an address by Miss Blanche Eakin and special entertainment by local acts.
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Ray Terrell
Winston-Salem Ag
Dan“Boone
Winston-Salem
John T. Bruton
High Point
L. T. Cooper
Winstonlem
Terrell
Edgar O. Ianson
IE. A
Sheraton Hotel
Favors
U. S
United Nations fight the ants and synthetic rubber talk
AYS page notes that the United Nations confronts rubber shortages as executives discuss American demand for synthetic rubber. The piece questions feasibility of reaching 800,000 tons of synthetic rubber by 1943, with Harvey Firestone Jr. casting doubt on rapid production.
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United Nations
Harvey Firestone, Jr
Pre-Flight School Commissioned at UNC Navy Base
Lieut. Commander Thomas J. Hamilton outlined aviation training aims as the UNC pre flight school is placed in commission. Governor Broughton spoke on training for peace while a wartime capacity to wage needed war was noted. Commanders O. Essing and W. S. Popham formalized leadership as athletics staff from Rutgers and Fordham joined to train future fleet sailors. Admiral King and Navy Secretary Knox sent telegrams praising UNC’s contribution to the war effort.
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Thomas J. Hamilton
Navy
Broughton
Broughlore
W. S. Popham
Sixth Naval District
O.essing
University of North Carolina
Wavy
Comdr
Harvey
Rutgers University
Jimmie Crowley
Fordham University
Knox
King
UNC
Kenan Stadium
O. O. Kessing
George Clark
William C. Clark
John P. Graff
John P. Sabo
Formosa in danger from air attacks and Japanese reach
The piece lays out the China Sea air war dynamic with Formosa as the key vulnerable target. It notes Formosa’s proximity to Shanghai and Foochow, the strategic value of the island, and how American bombing concerns could threaten Japanese control. The analysis links Doolittle’s raid to fears of expanding allied air bases inland and the potential for Formosa to become a major bomber target.
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China Sea
China
Shanghai
Doolittle
Formosa
Formosa Strait
Changa-Sha
Japan
Wippanese
Foochow
Big Island
Chungking
Malta
Mexico mobilizes for war and anti axis rally
Mexico reports troop movements to protect railways and oil fields as relations with the axis deteriorate. A wartime speech is expected in Congress and a swift declaration of war is anticipated with official backing. Survivors of the Potrero del Llano tragedy are set for a mass rally and a state funeral in Mexico City.
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Gulf
Pacific Coast
Axis
Curacao
South America
Mexico
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Tin
Leobardo Reynosa
Chamber of Deputies
Revolutionary
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Indecisive battle rages on eastern front in Kharkov area
In a continued clash described as indecisive, Germany and Russia exchange heavy offensives around Kharkov with each side claiming advances. Soviet reports say Red Army consolidates positions while German accounts claim enemy collapse as battle widens and losses mount. Moscow says several towns north of Moscow to Leningrad and four locations captured for future offensive potential.
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Kharkov
Red Star
Plannes
um-Batenkova
Fedor von Bock
Red Army
Minimum Pay Increases for Officers Approved by Committees
The committee backed a permanent pay raise for officers, replacing wartime measures. The Senate conferees noted a $42 minimum rather than $50 would save about 173 million annually based on armed service levels on Jan 1. Costs were estimated at 285 million yearly, with increases for rental and subsistence allowances across ranks.
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Johnson
Senate
Rohinson
Senate House Committee
Seven Floods Burst Across Valley Cities
Seven continued from page one describes streets in Carbandale and Lehigh ton flooded as water nears seven feet. The Schuylkill rises to a 22 foot crest at Reading, the highest on record. Towns along the route to Philadelphia flood, with train service halved in parts of the anthracite region and Jersey Den ports affected.
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Carbandale
Lehighton
Easton
Schuylkill
Reading
Philadelphia
Jersey den
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors H A Millis At Home
H A Millis, prominent citizen, was surprised Friday evening with a birthday dinner at his North Main Street home. The guests included surviving members of the Chattawka Club, once central to local social life, and P Ward Eshelman and E W Freeze attended as house guests. The seven course meal featured old fashioned touches and reminiscences of dances and banquets from 35 years ago.
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H. A. Millis
North Main Street
Millis
Chattawka Club
Belk-Stevens Company
W. A. Hayes
This
Atlantic States
P. Ward Eshelman
E. W. Freeze
J. H. Paylor
C. T. Ingram, Sr
J. E. Millis
C. A. Ring
Freda P. Ingram
H. E. Field
Chattanka Club
Weather North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia
Continued mild Sunday across North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia with light winds and no significant storms expected in the region. Temperatures remain comfortable for late spring with daytime highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 50s.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Army Ferrying Unit Evacuates Burma Casualties
The War Department communique reports the U S Army ferrying command evacuated 4,228 of 6,616 people from Burma by air, aiding soldiers and civilians including Indians Anglo Indians Burmese Anglo Burmese and Europeans, in cooperation with the Royal Air Force and China National Aviation Corporation. The RAF dropped 100000 pounds of food to refugees. There is nothing to report from other areas.
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Washington
War Department
India
Lewis H. Brereton
United States Army Ferry Command
Burma
Royal Air Force
China National Aviation Corporation
United States Army
Five Men Killed In Crash Of Big Army Bomber
At McChord Field near Tacoma this training mission ended in a bomber crash killing two officers and three enlisted men. The dead are Lieut. Col. Eugene Nall, Lieut. Charles E. Daly, Master Sergeant Delana A. Shephard, Corp. Guinn N. Murdock, and Pvt. Walter F. Rudell. The aircraft burned after impact, marking the sixth bomber crash in the Pacific Northwest this period.
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Tacoma
McChord ~ Field
Pacific Northwest
Ponte
Eugene Nall
S. Pensicola Ave
Atmore
Ala
Moter
Frank Sprague
Melrose Ave
North Arlington
Charles E. Daly
Ruth Daily
75Th St
Cleveland
Delana A. Shephard
McChord Field Corp
Guinn N. Murdock
Denton
Texas
Walter F. Rudesill
Hot Springs
Ark
Air Power Sinks Japanese Ships Near Salamaua Lae
A U S Pacific Fleet air strike on March 10 destroyed or damaged at least 10 ships at Salamaua and Lae in New Guinea. Two cruisers and five transports were sunk or left blazing, with one auxiliary listing and a destroyer lost. The only U S loss was one scout plane. The raid delayed Japan's southward drive toward Australia, as pilots described a bold surprise attack carried out with careful planning and fearless precision.
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William Hipple
United States
New Guinea
Salamaua
Lae
Navy
Washington
Macassar Strait
Coral Sea
U. S
Snrake
Australia
Port Moresby
U.S
Memorial Service Plans For Memorial Day
Plans for the Memorial Day observance announced that The Rev. Bryan M. Crosby former North Carolina Department Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will deliver the memorial address. The ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery begins at 4 p.m. following a Main Street parade with 1000 participants and anticipated multiple bands. A memorial committee meeting at City Hall is set for Monday at 3 p.m. to discuss arrangements and a tribute to World War I veterans.
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Bryan M. Crosby
North Carolina Department
Veterans ‘of Foreign Wars and Row
Vz Faw
Crosby
High Point
Oakwood Cemetery
Main Street
V. F.W. Imemorial Committee
Defense and
City Hall
North Main
Washington Streets
Fighters Repel Japanese Attack Near Lae Harbor
U S fighters strafed enemy positions as anti aircraft guns near Lae ceased fire. A light cruiser and destroyer retired from their guns while American planes strafed and the Japanese seaplane pilot fell in flames after meeting four fighters. Torpedo planes pressed home their deadly cargoes amid heavy anti aircraft fire and the battle line held against the carrier attack.
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Lae
U. S
Pledges Jobs When War Ends For Returning Soldiers
Washington May 23 Eric A Johnston president of the United States Chamber of Commerce pledged that business and industry will provide jobs for returning fighting men. He said conversion to peace must be swift and emphasized civilian job opportunities provided by business, warning against economic stagnation after wartime. The radio address was broadcast over CBS and shortwave to forces in China Iceland England and Australia.
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Washington
Eric A. Johnston
Spokane
Wash
United States Chamber of Commerce
America
Johnston
CBS
China
Iceland
England
Australia
Repatriation Liner Serpa Pinto Brings German Italian Returners
Lisbon May 23. Some of 84 German diplomats and civilians aboard the Serpa Pinto from Brazil looked back toward South America and shook their fists in rage while most of 74 Italian allies said they were sorry to leave and hoped to return soon to resume their "happy" life with the Brazilians.
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Lisbon
Serpa _ Pinto
Brazil
South America
Population Leaves Fighters Little To Do In Skirmish
The passage notes that the local population remained passive as fighting continued, with Americans declining to machine gun innocent natives to avoid harming civilians.
Land Reallocation After Evacuation Near West Coast Farms
San Francisco May 23 drought era report shows over 98 percent of former Japanese farmland on the west coast now operated by a diverse group including schoolboys veterans white collar farmers Mexicans Chinese and Filipinos. The Wartime Civil Control Administration notes established farmers and new corporations manage most parcels while volunteers from Fallbrook high school and others cultivate crops. Veterans Home sees a $10000 nursery gift from the Nishis as land leases shift to Chinese Mexicans and Filipinos with some week end farmers and migratory workers taking up plots. Don Ash a former Oklahoma resident leases 26 acres near Bakersfield with local adviser Hide Miwa guiding operation by mail.
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San Francisco
Civil Control Administration
WCCA
Future Farmers of America
Fallbrook
Calif
Ans
Sawtelle
Kuichiro Nishi
Nishis
Veterans’ Administration
Farm Security Administration
California
Don Ash
Oklahoma
Bakersfield
Hide Miwa
Miwa
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