Weather report notes showers in the Carolinas and cooler mountains
The forecast shows occasional showers this afternoon and tonight for North Carolina with little temperature change and cooler conditions in the mountains. South Carolina has scattered showers and thundershowers with little temperature change. Charlotte area weather records list temperatures and rainfall for 24 hours ending 6:30 a.m. EWT.
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Government seeks AP access to all papers in 1942 press study
The government reports that 108 morning English papers in 1942 mostly carried AP news, except the Chicago Sun. It notes nearly 16 million daily readers among AP recipients and alleges many papers not receiving AP had small circulations. The motion seeks to break AP by laws and void exclusive agreements with Canada and others. A three judge court was set up for public interest.
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Chicago Sun
Associated Press
Justice Department
Associated Press Reports
Washington Times-Herald
Anyother
Biddle
U S Lends Aid Scope Broad Amid War Supply Flows
The report outlines lend-lease exports to Britain and priority shifts toward food shipments to Russia to sustain its army. It notes aid to China India Australia New Zealand totaling 875 million dollars, with Canada supplying a billion in military materiel and reciprocal aid from Australia and New Zealand. It highlights French troops aided by lend-lease weapons and Soviet help in repairing American ships in Russian ports.
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New York Stocks Mixed in Midday Trading May 25
New York May 25 AP Stocks show varied moves with firms like Adama Exp 11 percent, Alleghany 2 percent, Am Car Fay 41.5, Am Por Pow 76, AT&T 153, Anaconda 28, and Atlas Power among listed movers.
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al Chem & Dye
Alleghany
Allis
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Aviat Corps
Brand Names and Fractions in Radio Trade Panel
A fragmented OCR snippet lists brands and stock markers such as Sears Shell Socony Vae Sou Pac Sou Ry Sperry Sta Brands Ltd Ol Cal Ltd Ina Sta OU N J Stewart Warner Studebaker Swit with percentages and numbers interwoven. It reads like a catalog or chart of radio product brands and shares, but the exact context and values are unclear.
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Reynolds
Sears Shell
Socony
Sperry Sta Brands Ltd
Ol Cal Ltd
Ina
Stewart Warner Studebaker
Union Walkouts Hit Goodrich and Goodyear Plants
About 14 000 union workers at Goodrich and a similar number at Goodyear walked out after the WLB reduced its proposed eight cent hourly raise to three cents. WLB said average straight time pay was 1.15 to 1.20 per hour, while Goodrich workers earned about 1.31 including overtime and 853 weekly. The strike, described as spontaneous by union leaders, began Saturday amid distrust of the WLB.
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Goodyear
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Former Sheriff on Trial for Impersonation in OPA Case
Carlos Rector former Greenville County sheriff faces federal trial on impersonating an OPA official. Testimony from taxi driver C T Bennefield and passenger Mary Frances Castles describes Rector and Mrs Gertrude Randall Leclerc seeking to stop a car to abduct Eunice Randall. Government expected to finish its case that afternoon.
Veterans urged to wear poppies on Poppy Day
John King commander of Andrew Jackson Post of The American Legion calls veterans to lead by wearing memorial poppies on the upcoming Poppy Day. He recalls 1917 1918 service and sacrifice and urges Legion members to set example as war veterans and neighbors donate poppies on the streets.
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Andrew Jackson
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America
King
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American Legion Auxiliary
Attu Battle Continues As U S Forces Press Japanese
Secretary Knox announced no new information on Attu Island fighting. He said American troops remain pressing pockets of Japanese resistance on the peninsula and that enemy positions have been neutralized. He could not identify the origin of the 15 bombers that raided Attu on Saturday and 16 on Sunday, suggesting they may have come from the Kurile Islands. The Kuriles lie about 630 miles north of Attu.
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Butter and Eggs Steady in Chicago Market
Chicago on May 25 reports butter receipts 903,733 and eggs receipts 22,962 both steady with prices unchanged as per the Chicago price current. Local traders note demand remains steady amid stable market conditions.
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Civilian Guard to Meet Wednesday Night
Notice calls all regular members and new recruits to attend the regular drill at the armory Wednesday night at 7 30.
Allied raiders strike harbor as ships set afire
A warfront dispatch reports Allied aircraft hitting targets at Arbatax and Iglesias with ships, bridges, transformers, and military installations damaged or destroyed. Captain Herbert C. Ross led a strike, claiming a large supply ship hit. The Italian communique notes damage but calls it mostly minor with larger effects at Reggio Calabria. Gasoline demand insight includes east coast consumption.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Iglesias
Associated Press
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Reggio Calabria
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