Hitler sees no second front risk to Russia
The piece argues Hitler fears Allied Mediterranean and French fronts as U S and Britain push toward a two hemispheres offensive. It notes Germany must defend Mediterranean, English Channel, Atlantic coasts, and Italy weakens with advancing Allied forces. It praises Roosevelt strategy and critiques Churchill’s Atlantic Charter stance amid wartime aims.
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United States
Africa
Russia
Hitler
France
Mediterranean
Germany
Europe
English Channel
Atlantic
Italy
United Nations
Winston Churchill
Roosevelt
Budget notes on state bonds and agency funding
The article reports North Carolina agriculture employees have purchased war stamps and bonds with out of state funds totaling $12 284.25 since April 1 plus earlier purchases. It notes payroll deductions and federal contributions affect the total and that the budget commission is reviewing memos for a formal report to the general assembly. It discusses a looming surplus in the general fund, anticipated revenue declines, and expected allocations for mental health and natural resource protection, with reductions planned for nonessential agencies. BY LYNN NISBET Enterprise Bureau Sir Walter Raleigh
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North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Drs
Feders
Agriculture Department
Budget Commission
General Assembly
Commission
War Talk From Citizens On Danger And Resolve
Eyewitness and officials comment on war outlook and domestic fires during a wartime week. Fire Chief Ingram warns unthoughtful action endangers workers and plants. Patrolman Bail expects Europe to turn the tide with French resistance. John W. Clinard Sr discusses Petain and Vichy who may negotiate to stall occupation while Allies act.
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Marshal Petain
France
Campaigne
North Africa
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Vichy
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Admiral Darlan
Churchill Gist on Empire Holds Its Own, India as Major Issue
A London lord mayor dinner remark by Winston Churchill sparked concern that Britain would not surrender any empire. The piece argues India remains Britain’s primary colonial problem, urging concessions consistent with self determination under the Atlantic Charter while warning against interpreting the hold-your-own stance as a liquidation.
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Britain
United Nations
Winston Churchill
London
Churchill
Great Britain
Canada
Australia
India
United States
Armistice Day Silence Message From 1918 Teletypes
Amidst world war news, at exactly 11 a m on Armistice Day the Associated Press issued the two minutes silence message across thousands of teletype machines in the United States. The period marked by 11 on the clock echoes the 1918 Armistice signing and global conflict updates continue to stream from the fronts.
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Hitler
Low Countries
France
Associated Press
North Africa
Eighth Army
Rommel
Stalingrad
United States
The Kingfish Hubert Olive to speak at Armistice Day event
Hubert Olive of Lexington, famed as The Kingfish, will deliver the Armistice Day address to World War I veterans in High Point. A former State Commander of the American Legion and Superior Court judge, Olive earned respect for persistence and fair play during North Carolina politics.
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High Point
Hubert Olive
Lexington
American Legion
Judge Olive
Olive
Raleigh
North Carolina
Clyde R. Hoey
Ralph McDonald
Sandy Graham
Hubert Oliver
Mrs Roosevelt on work travel and duties raises debate
An English journalist questions Eleanor Roosevelt about relaxation and duties. She replies she has not slept late or forgotten obligations. The passage notes ministers’ likely indifference to uprooting American workers, and mentions a law restricting printing certain items.
Walter Winchell on Broadway and the African front
Walter Winchell comments on Roosevelt's leadership during the second front landings in Africa. He praises FDR's restraint in politics, notes mixed poll results, and mocks critics. The column blends war news, Hollywood satire, and public figures like Cohan Jessel and Norma Talmadge.
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Cend
Reeters
Reced
Cohan
Jessel
Plaza
Norma Talmadge
Mexico
Hollywood
Speechmaking and politics toward party HQs tonight
Excerpts from The Enterprise 1932 note party activity at Laval News- Speechmaking at headquarters of both parties. Health Night sponsored by YWCA. Short briefs on local incidents and notable visits. Civil war in Manchuria referenced. Containing a mix of personal notes and public notices with dates and names such as Roosevelt Garner and Dr Everett Case.
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Laval
Yawclal
Ring Drug Store
English Street
High Point
University of North Carolina
Collier Cobb
American Legion
Roosevelt
Garner
Dixie
Manchuria
Samuel Insull
Armistice Day Helpers Noted In Local Thanks
Local news recalls Armistice Day decoration contributors IWL Freeze RB Terry and 8 Clark. Judge Royal presided over numerous trials today. A Pied Piper figure has vanished from Main Street drawing many children.
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Iwl Freeze
Terry
Clark
Judge Royal
Main Street
Contingency Funds and Dairies Mixed in Wartime Notes
The governor will receive broader emergency spending power with council advice. Kerr Seait notes United Dairy Farmer, linked to United Mine Workers Local No. 50. Wartime blackout confusion prompts wardens to act on mixed signals while households cooperate. A state official links nine new Republican senators to possible impacts on peace treaty ratification. Lancashire weavers seek extra tea ration due to workload.
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E&c
Council of State
Kerr Seait
United Dairy Farmer
The
Dairymen’s Union
John Lewis
United Mine Workers Local No. 50
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