Flame Thrower Nazi Secret Weapon of World War I Era
The article recounts the visiting fireman at Munich maneuvers who mocked the flame thrower as a joke yet traces the device’s origin in World War I. It describes German experimentation, early ranges, and adaptations for British and French use, including water gas mixes and portable pumps, leading to larger mounted versions and claims of use in French towns and the Eben Emael fort attack.
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Munich
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Noe
France
Anders
Flammenwerfer
Gian
Eben Emael al
Flames of War Spark New Flame Thrower Threat
A WWII era account describes German flame throwers capable of melting gun muzzles in Belgian fortifications and potentially targeting Maginot Line casemates. It speculates planes mounting flamethrowers and Stuka support to disrupt defenses, with ominous allusions to a mysterious figure behind the invention.
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Maginot Line
London
Paris
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Standards and Inspections Report 332 Visits in April
The Division of Standards and Inspections reported 332 establishments visited in April. There were 18 compliance visits and 183 conferences. total employees inspected numbered 6 606. Violations totaled 145 across six hour, 10 time‑card, 56 child labor, 4 drinking water, 40 safety code and 19 miscellaneous.
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Division of Standards and Inspections
State Department of Labor
J. R. Pierce
Department
Decoration Day Observances Amid Busy Raleigh Week
Banks and many businesses ignore Decoration Day as state employees work and radio updates air. The article notes Legion activities, bicycle ordinances in eastern North Carolina, and election reflections, along with traffic fatality statistics and local political shifts.
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State Highway Safety Division
North Carolina
Wilson
Roaring Waters: Niagara Falls Named Indian Tongue
Answers reveal Niagara Falls as the roiling wonder with an Indian name. Captain John Smith was saved by an Indian maiden in colonial lore. Solomon authored Proverbs. The typical horse lifespan is about 13 to 14 years. Harold Ickes served as interior secretary, though the anecdote ends with a faint and death shortly after. A bolt struck a school corner, crossing a teacher's desk, but no fire occurred.
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U. S. Secretary of the Interior
Niagara Falls
John Smith
Solomon
Harold Ickes
Modern Etiquette Q and Carolinas Ad Execs Meet
Practical etiquette Q A section on corsage gown harmony and bridegroom attire. Wrightsville Beach hosts the Carolinas Advertising Executives Association mid summer meeting on July 20 with details for attendees.
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Wrightsville Beach
Carolinas Advertising Executives Association
DeMolay to Elect Officers Tonight
The local chapter of the Order of De Molay will hold its quarterly election of officers at 7 30 this evening at the Masonic Lodge. Offices include master counselor senior counselor and junior counselor with all members urged to attend this important meeting.
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Order of DeMolay
Principal Dies After School Lightning Escape
In Lima Ohio on May 30 a lightning strike forced 300 pupils to flee from a school. Principal L L Weaver, 58, died of shock after guiding students to safety and re-entering the building.
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Lima
L. L. Weaver
Weaver
McKENNEY on Bridge warns against overcalling partner
In a sample deal McKenney explains how overcalling can place partner in a tough spot. South opens hearts, North overcalls with spades, and South bids three hearts. North should show strength, then choose a high-level contract such as six no trump or six spades. six no trump is ice cold.
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South
North
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