Lebanon uprisings reflect postwar diplomacy and near east turmoil
The piece discusses postwar promises, the Versailles settlement, and tensions in Lebanon, Turkey, and surrounding regions. It notes European powers and the United States failing to apply Wilson's points, mentions oil and strategic interests, and warns that Britain, Russia, and Axis tensions shape the Arab Israeli dispute and future interventions.
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Ray Tucker
Lebanon
Navas
Jes
Versailles
Europe
Asia
Africa
Germany
Turkey
Palestine
Mediterranean
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Mosul Oi
Propaganda leverage and tensions in Middle East World War II era
The text discusses Abdul a Likely Japanese influence and Western tensions in the Middle East, noting Arab resentment under Western rule and strategic importance of oil, railways, and routes to Russia. It highlights wartime diplomacy between US officials and Soviet leaders and hints at cautious American conduct in meetings with Stalin.
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Japan
George
Occidentals
Lebanon
Syria
Iran
Iraq
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Hitler
Russia
Arabian Desert
Sabota
Kremlin
Donald Nelson
Josef Stalin
United States
WPB
Volga
Mr. Nelson
Red Army
Tonis
Sears i Roebutk
Emily Post
Uncle
Grange Seeks Crop Adjustment Substitute
National Grange closes its 77th annual convention in Grand Rapids with a resolution criticizing the Agricultural Adjustment Agency for bureaucratic political acts and seeking a crop adjustment substitute. Delegates discuss pruning drains on the treasury and consider abolishing the AAA, which has paid billions in benefits since 1933.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
National Grange
Farm Organization
AAA
Grange
Treasury
Last Signal Flare Rescues RAF Men From Greenland Rock
Three Royal Air Force officers rescued after ten days marooned on a Greenland rock cite their final signal flare sighted by a U S army officer aboard a steamer en route to Greenland. Coffman Greenway and Ronald agreed they had come back from the dead after a perilous voyage ashore.
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Montreal
Greenland
Royal Air Force
Robert E. Coffman
Baton Rouge
Norman E. Greenway
Camrose
Alberta
Ronald E
Columbia
Coffman
John T. Crowell
Isle Haut
Pastor Rev A M Jones A M E church assigned in Durham
The 51st western North Carolina district African Methodist Episcopal conference met November 10 to 14 in Durham at St Josephs church. Rev A M Jones was appointed to Pear Memorial A M E Church for a sixth year. attendees included Dr L Flowers Duke University president and Dr Frank S Hickman Duke Chapel dean. Local delegates from High Point included W M Carter and Mesdames Reese Adams Smith Williams Beatty.
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A. M. Jones
Pear Memorial A. M. E
Durham
Johnes
North Carolina
African Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Joseph's Church
Ers
L. Flowers
Duke Univerisity
Frank S. Hickman
Duke Chapel
C. C. Spaulding
N. C. Mutual Life Insurance Company
High Point
W. M. Carter
Mesdames
Sarah Reese
Elizabeth Adams
Margaret Smith
Jessie Williams
Carrie Beatty
Pee Dee Baptist Association at Temple Memorial
Rev Fisher R Mason announced the Pee Dee Baptist association program at Temple Memorial church on Taylor street. The event runs November 17 to 20 with an introductory sermon by Rev J P Capel, guest choir from Friendship Baptist Thomasville Southmont, and events led by Rev Walter Brooks as moderator. Sunday features include 3 pm sermon by Rev W F Elliott and a closing session at 6 30 pm with reports.
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Fisher R. Mason
Pee Dee Baptist Association
Temple Memorial Church
Taylor Street
J. P. Capel
Greensboro
Friendship Baptist Church
Thomasville
Southmont
Happy Valley Association
Conference Peace of Pearson Memorial A. M. E
J. C. Crawford
Walter Brooks
W. F. Elliott
First Baptist Church
O. E. Simmons
Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Brevard in 1943 Birth
Mr and Mrs Abraham Brevard announce the birth of their son John Franklin on November 13 1943. Mother and child are reported doing fine.
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Brevards
Abraham Brevard
John Franklin
Fire Endangers Hotel at Southern Pines
Fire swept through the South land hotel in Southern Pines around 9 a m, forcing more than 125 guests to evacuate and endangering the three story frame structure. Fire crews from nearby Pinehurst and the town fought the blaze through mid-morning with all guests reported safe. The origin appeared near the roof of the hotel, which has housed army personnel and families recently, and is owned by J E Harrington of Bethlehem New Hampshire. Sea lions reach a weight of 1200 to 1800 pounds.
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Southern Pines
Southland
Pinehurst
J. E. Harrington
Bethlehem
N. H
Walker
Farley
Democratic Party
Ican
Barricaded Recluse Shot In Gun Battle
In Graniteville South Carolina on November 19 an elderly recluse Jamie L Quimby aged 58 shot two officers before state constable Joe Hinton fatally wounded him from an upstairs window. His wife was seriously wounded and removed to hospital. Police found multiple pistols and rifles in the house while a doctor was summoned but could not treat the man.
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Graniteville
S. C
Jamie L. Quimby
Quimby
Joe Hinton
J. C. ‘Pearce
James P. Howard
Sethe Eee
Consta
W. P
No Increase Seen In Butter For Civilians
The OWI reports civilian butter supplies will not rise in the coming months despite stopping government purchases until April. A key hurdle is feed shortages, with the War Food Administration asking processors to prioritize milk production. Milk diversion to dairy products already strains supplies for evaporated milk ice cream and cheese. The final option to boost butter would be further cuts in whole milk sales, risking a costly rationing program.
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Washington
Office of War Information
OWI
War Food Administration
Band Concert at Main Street School Auditorium
A band concert and community sing will be held at Main Street school auditorium tonight at 8 o clock sponsored by the local Sea Scout troops and the High School band. The 50 piece High School band will lead the program with popular numbers sung by attendees. Admission is small with proceeds going to the band and Sea Scout troop.
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Thomasville
Main Street
Sea Scout
Economic Men Go Ahead On Subsidy For Bread Prices
Washington reports backers of Roosevelt administration subsidies push to rally public support as House and Senate debate government price controls. A new 9 million dollar monthly subsidy aims to hold bread prices while allowing higher wheat costs to mills.
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Washington
Congress
van Home
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Senate
Halleck
R-Ind
Roosevelt
Horan
Wash
Rep
Patman
D-Tex
The
Republic
Pat
Steagall
D-Ala
House Banking Committee
Thomasville War Fund Drive Exceeds Local Quota
Thomasville’s war fund drive raises 11474.10 dollars, topping the local 10000 dollar target. Walter W. Rapp reports additional receipts from an office group, Main Street School, and other industries. Davidson County’s quota of 25000 dollars is oversubscribed by at least 3500 dollars.
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Thomasville
Walter W. Rapp
Rapp
Main Street
Davidson County
Protests Grow Over Mosley Release Amid War Strikes
London reports a nationwide protest by war workers against the plan to release Sir Oswald Mosley from detention for alleged medical reasons. Delegations from over four million workers protested Home Secretary Herbert Morrison as disruptions to the home front’s war effort intensified during the worst strike year since the conflict began.
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London
Oswald Mosley
Herbert Morrison
Home Front
Radio Program Schedule for Friday November 19 Eastern War Time
A detailed radio schedule lists programs from 2:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. including Portia Faces Life, The Jack Armstrong Serial, Captain Midnight, World News and Commentaries, Fred Waring's Time, Tropicana, The Lone Ranger, Amos and Andy, Gracie Fields, People Are Funny, and other serials, comedies, dramas, and musical acts with varied networks and time slots. It notes corrections by networks and changes in programs and repeats from Kiddies Serial to Captain Midnight and World News segments.
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Portia
Life
Dicky Tracy
Blu
Pan-America
Black Hood
Plain Bill
Jack Armstrong
Nbe
Tim Healyey
Lyn Murray
Kestra
Che
Pfred Waring
Nbe-Basice
Archie Andrews
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Nhe Dateline
Che the Johnson Family
Tropicana
Chicago
Lone Ranger
Cbhs
cs-Dixie Navy School of Music
Kaltenborn
Mr. Keen
Cbhe
Keyrboard
Dixie
Lucille Manners
Dr. Blac
Riis
Warner
Gracie Fields
Brewster Boy
Harry Wismer
Amos and
Andy
John Gunther
Blu Gacry Moore
Jimmy Durante
Cbs
Rob Montgom
Bil Stern
Gueste
Abe
Vie
Ges News V. A & Die Comment
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Tax Returns Due Before Year s End
Internal Revenue Commissioner Robert E. Hannegan reminds taxpayers that several million have another deadline before year end. Debtors may receive bills, while others must decide if they must file original or amended declarations by December 15 under pay as you go rules.
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Washington
Robert E. Hannegan
Internal Revenue
S. Hannegan
Egypt's Hieroglyphs Began Dynastic Use About 3400 Years Ago
The article notes that hieroglyphics are believed to date to the early Egyptian dynastic period around 3400 years before present. It discusses their emergence as a formal writing system and mentions key phases in early Nile civilization.
Farley’s Exit Leaves Democrats With a Leaking Fence
The piece laments Jim Farley’s departure as a void in Democratic leadership. It argues the party lacks a guiding sentinel, notes the White House’s preoccupation, and warns that without a new Farley the party risks electoral collapse as momentum wanes and rivals gain ground.
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