Tobruk Battles Continue as Axis Presses East
Gen Sir Alan Cunningham focuses on Axis troops east of Tobruk as fighting spikes in the desert. Axis columns clash with British forces near Gam and Rezegh while the Tobruk garrison links with Ed Duda. Royal Navy efforts aim to pour supplies into the Tobruk area as Britons seek to clear pockets and defend Bul Duda.
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Geermans
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British Forces Engage Axis Columns Near Tobruk Area
British communique reports Axis raiding column scattered after two hours of heavy fighting near Tobruk Rezegh. Reinforcements from German units were involved as British armor and air power disrupted Axis advances. Observers stress destroying tank concentrations west of Tobruk and countering an armored push across the Egyptian frontier.
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Middle East
Reyogh
E Adem
Tobruk-Rezegh
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Ed Duda
Rezegh
Sidi Omar
Second crop forms on St. Melson’s apple tree
Manteo report notes a second crop from St. Melson’s apple tree following July harvest. The November apples are of as great quality as those picked in July, indicating continued strong fruit yield for the season.
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Manteo
Nathan St. Melson
Pacifist aims cast shadow over Far East crisis
Reports say the United States seeks peace in the Pacific and will not take steps risking it while Japan increases military activity near Thailand. Senate leaders Connally and George doubt imminent war, framing Tokyo’s moves as potential bluffing.
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America
Pacific
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Britain
Australia
China
Netherlands
Hale
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Hull
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Spain
Portugal
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Connally
D-Texas
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House
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Youll Go Wild Over We and Phi Tae Yay
A playful note highlights the duo We and Phi Tae in a cheerful, energetic celebration. The brief item hints at upcoming buzz or event appeal without detailing exact activities or dates.
Price Bill Will Not Have Wage Control Measure
The House refused to add a modified wage control provision to the price control bill after major concessions to win votes. An amendment by Rep. Robertson would bar government approval of wage increases deemed inflationary, failing 102 to 105. Steagall announced the admin would shift price controls to be managed by a board rather than an individual.
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Washington
House
Rep
Robertson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Steagall (Dala
House Banking Committee
Note Continued On Page One Goverment Attitude Questioned
A government spokesman avoided committing to a stance on temporary arrangements. When asked if Tokyo and Washington failed to reach an agreement, Iichi Kishi the information official refused to provide an answer. He stated that such matters must be considered by the government but offered no comment.
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Tokyo
Washington
Iichi Kishi
Finnish policy seen aiding Hitler through pact signing
Washington warned that Finnish foreign minister's Berlin trip to join anti communtern pact signatories helps Hitler's conquest and threatens American aims of defense. The war secretary said reports confirm Finland cooperates with Hitler forces and stated the department is reviewing information to respond.
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Great Britain
United States
Russia
America
Berlin
War Department
Five Die in Louisiana Rooming-House Fire
Five members of an Omaha Nebraska family burned to death in a downtown Shreveport Louisiana rooming house fire early today. Two others were seriously injured including E R Wedgewood who escaped with severe burns. The dead are Melton Wedgewood 17 Virginia Wedgewood 13 Dale Wedgewood 23 Gary Dale Wedgewood 18 months and Mrs Dale Wedgewood 23. He was 48 and escaped, but his wife was trapped and condition undetermined.
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Omaha
Neb
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Dale Wedgewood
Gary Dale Wedgewood
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Youths Admit Slaying Washington Attorney in Bristol Case
Two 16 year old boys, arrested after a three day investigation, confessed to killing Ward Loveless a Washington attorney. They claimed he was alive when placed in a china closet after robbing him. The suspects, Hoback of Bluefield and Peters of Washington, gave details to Virginia authorities before being held in Bristol Jail. A Cumberland Ky informant helped trace the car used in the crime.
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Bristol
British Flyers Launch Large Scale Attack Across Western Germany
London reports a major aerial strike with railways and industrial targets heavily bombed. Docks at Ostend and German airfields in the Low Countries attacked as bombers advance into Germany. Berlin claims British planes dropped bombs over western and northwestern Germany causing minor damage and several casualties. In England smaller raids caused injuries and property damage in East Anglia and the southeast. Earlier communiques said four German ships were destroyed by RAF action.
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Deusseldorf
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Germany
Berlin
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England
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Plumbing and Heating Contractors Meet in Decatur
About 200 attendees are expected for the North Carolina Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors convention in Decatur on December 5 and 6. Speakers include W. H. Sullivan Greensboro J. E. McDougal Charlotte E R Harding Greensboro and R M Kerman Raleigh. Newport News VA Noland will be banquet speaker. Neil Hester Raleigh and J T Rogers Asheville lead organizers. Catholic midshipmen at the Naval Academy by special dispensation are not required to abstain from meat on Fridays.
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North Carolina Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors
W. H. Sullivan
Greensboro
J. E. McDougal
Charlote
E.R. Harding
Greens ' Pero
R. M. Kerman
Raleidh
J. T. Rogers
Asheville
Naval Academy
Store Windows Of State Are Ablaze Again
RALEIGH November 28 In North Carolina cities last night signs and store windows and the theater marquees glowed anew after the OPM lifted the blackout ordered to conserve electricity for drought relief in the southeast. Recent rains eased the power shortage, the blackout having been about 100 percent effective in the state.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
OPM
Welch Bible Class Presents No Account David Tonight
The Senior Young People’s class of Welch Memorial Church stages No Account David a three act comedy drama by Lillian Mortimer at the Cloverdale School tonight under PTA grade representatives. The play is being given tonight for the third time by popular request.
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Welch Memorial Church
David
Lillian Mortimer
Cloverdale
Parent-Teacher Association
Hull Examines French Policy
Secretary of State Hull initiated a broad review of U S policy toward Vichy France after Japan’s Pacific moves. He aims to avoid spreading war in the Western Hemisphere and will judge the United States stance by how Nazi pressure seeks to seize French empire sovereignty, including reactions to Weygand’s removal and potential Franco German collaboration.
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Reich
Hemisphere
Thailand Prepares for War Amid Political Pressure
Thailand moves to a wartime footing as the National Assembly approves a defense measure empowering the government to prepare for war and meet emergencies. Premier Luang Premyedi urges calm, notes potential to avoid direct involvement while acknowledging regional pressure.
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Thailand
Thailand National Assembly
Luang Promiyodhi
Luang Premyedhi
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Yomiuri
Japan
Songgram
Nichi Nichi
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