U S Answers Nazi Threat With New War Weapons
Washington reports on American innovations in weaponry as a response to Nazi threats. The Army Air Forces reveal 75 mm cannons mounted on B-25 Mitchell bombers, plus improved recoil systems. The Navy touts new secret weapons comparable to German tech, including radio controlled devices and acoustic torpedoes.
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Washington
Hitler
U. S
Army Air Force
Navy
Army
U. S. Rs
Russia
South Isi
North American Aviation Inc
W. H. P. Blandy
Ance Bureau
Naval
Peru tomato resists disease aids global breeding efforts
Agricultural scientists report that the wild currant tomato of Peru in South America shows strong disease resistance. The find is helping plant breeders develop improved crops to enhance world food supply.
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Peru
South America
Coal supply outlook grim but not yet critical
Interior Secretary Ickes reports a serious coal situation driven by strikes but not yet critical. Production lags behind 1942, with 1943 targets unlikely. households face about 10 percent less coal, while bituminous fuel moves east to cover shortages and oil supplies are deemed adequate for rationing.
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James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
Ickes
Ministers' Wives Alliance to Meet at West Street Home
The Ministers' Wives Alliance will convene at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Blanketship, 1506 West Street, Thursday December 2 at 4 p m. Members are urged to attend promptly.
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Ministers’ Wives Alliance
Troop 16 Presents Mr. Smith Has A Date Play
Boy Scout Troop 16 stages a play titled Mr. Smith Has A Date tonight at 8 15 at Leonard St School. Public invited to attend.
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Boy Scout Troop
Mr. Smith
Leonard St. School
Miss Edna Carver Visits Mother Here Before Dayton Return
Miss Edna Carver daughter of Mrs. Ethel Carver 1031rd Street spent the weekend visiting her mother here and has returned to Dayton Ohio where she is employed in the Signal Corps.
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Edna Carver
Ethel Carver
Christmas Seals Sale Progresses with Bangle Day
A Christmas Seals drive advances with a special Bangle Day on December 10 at Leonard St Fairview and Wm Penn Schools. Children will be urged to wear a bangle. Guides are Mrs M J Simmons Mrs J K Williams and Mrs E P Wilson. Mrs L S Merritt leads the Small Gift Committee and will place Seals in public spots this week.
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Leonard St. Fairview
Wm. Penn
M. J. Simmons
J. K. Williams
E. P. Wilson
L. S. Merritt
Edith Tyson Hosts Grover Tyson Birthday Party
Mrs Edith Tyson entertained her son Grover Tyson at a birthday party in his honor recently. He was visiting from Richmond.
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Edith Tyson
Daniel Frocks Homes
Grover Tyson
Richmond
WSCS Circle No. 1 Meeting at St Marks Church
WSCS Circle No 1 of St Marks Church will meet this evening at the church. The agenda includes prayer, discussion and fellowship as members gather for their monthly circle meeting.
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WSCS
St. MarksChurch
Social circle meetings listed at Underhill Avenue homes
At 8 o'clock Mrs Anna Hyath hosts at Mrs Mary Elliott 200 Underhill Avenue Circle 2 meets at Mrs Janie Brower also on Underhill Circle 4 hosts with Mrs Jonell Harps 522 East High Street and Brotherhood No 2 at Sam Boss 114 Underhill Avenue.
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Anna Hyath
Mary Elliott
Underhill Avenue
Janie Brower
Underhill
Jonell Harps
E. High Street
Brotherhood No
Sam Boss
Fair View School Boosts War Bonds and Stamps Drive
Teachers and pupils at Fair View School lead a 100 percent war bond and stamp effort with Grade levels listed among top buyers. A bulletin board chart shows three months totals of 329.80 dollars, including 95.30 by teachers and 234.50 by students, aiming for a 100 percent participation and the minute man flag.
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Fairview School
J. K. Williams
M. G. Williams
M. M. Hart
L. E. Flowe
L. E. Fione
Leroy Jones
U. S
Pilgrim Congregational Church 52nd Anniversary Opens
The 52nd Church Anniversary began last night with Rev. F. R. Mason as guest speaker. Tonight Rev. J. B. Mason of Bethelhem Baptist Church and his congregation will join worship at the Congregational Church. Rev. J. B. Jones extends a cordial invitation to all.
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Pilgrim Congregational Church
F. R. Mason
J. B. Mason
Bethelhem Baptist Church
Congregational Church
J. B. Jones
Rev Lizzie Lindsay to preach at St Matthews Church Sun
The Rev Mrs Lizzie Lindsay evangelist from Winston Salem will preach at St Matthews C M E Church on Sunday during morning and evening services. She substitutes for Pastor Rev W N Williams who attends the C M E annual conference.
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Lizzie Lindsay
Winston-Salem
St. Matthews C. M. E
W. N. Williams
C. M. EF
Szumachkowski wins Newark cross country meet headline
Local high school cross country results note Steve Szumachkowski of Schenectady led all runners at Ranch Park Newark N J. Thanksgiving services planned at First M P Church and local social updates follow with brief personal notes and regional happenings.
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High Point High Comer
Ranch Park
Newark
N. J
Steve Szumachkowski
Schenectady
N. Y
First M. P. Church
D. B. Carrick
Main and
Montheu
Roosevelt at Warm Springs and whiskey shipment curbs
President Roosevelt visits Warm Springs Georgia and announces policy to curb foreign whiskey shipments. The state reports business at a standstill amid a holiday, as ciaoaan plans to say goodbye Tuesday.
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Roosevelt
Warm Springs
America
Ciaoaan
Local News Briefs from November 30 1923
District staff of leged era of automobile tires or meters and clothing are being tried before Judge Horace Haworth today. The Deep River Friends quarterly meeting will be at Main Street Meeting House tomorrow. The community Thanksgiving service at the Municipal Theatre was largely attended last night.
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Horace Haworth
Deep River Quarterly Meeting of Friends
Main Street
Municipal Theatre
Irene Castle Weds Frederic McLaughlin in Chicago
Irene Castle widow of Vernon Castle and member of the Castle dance team married Frederic McLaughlin in Chicago on Wednesday eve ning. The ceremony linked two prominent names, aligning her dance legacy with McLaughlin’s wealth in the coffee trade.
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Iirene Castle
Vernon Castle
Castle
Chicago
Ill
Frederic McLaughlin
Southeastern Conference May Lose Conner
The Southeastern conference may face losing its $10,000-a-year athletic commissioner Martin Sennett Conner due to insufficient funds after December 31. With eight of twelve members suspending football this year, only four schools remain in competition and future relations with the commissioner will be discussed at the Nashville meeting on December 10.
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Atlanta
Southeastern Conference
Martin Sennett Conner
Conner
W. D. Funkhouser
Kentucky
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Tulane
Louisiana State
Nashville
Jackson
Miss
Rufus Harris
Carolina Motor Club
Carolinas
Definitions of Earth Spheres and Bertillon System
Lithosphere is the land and solid part of the earth. Hydrosphere is the earths water. Atmosphere is the air surrounding the earth. Bertillon system refers to identification by measuring and classifying fingerprints. In the United States the sun is never directly overhead.
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United States
Etiquette Hints for Loyal and Cooperative Businessmen
Guidance on loyalty to your firm during staff shortages. Emphasizes cooperation and unselfish attitude as signs of intelligent business practice in challenging times.
Words of Wisdom: Obstacles Brighten Virtue in Triumph
A moralist quote frames challenges as maids of honor that highlight virtue, asserting that greater obstacles yield greater glory when overcome.
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Moliere
Horoscope for December 1 Born Leader in Business and Society
This reading labels December 1 natives as natural leaders in business and society. It highlights optimism generosity trustworthiness and foresight with a strong family devotion. It notes an attractive sense of existence at 3 33 this afternoon and urges progress in business and the arts and serene cheer at home this evening.
Fights Last Night Report From Various Cities
Bout results list in multiple cities with winners by knockout or points. Joe Baksi defeated Buddy Walker in Baltimore. Frankie Wills outpointed Ernest Robinson in Washington. Lilly Wester stopped Johnny Thomas in Atlantic City. Mike Williams beat Willie Cheatum in New Britain. Julie Kogan edged Bobby McIntyre in New Haven. Mike Delia defeated Bobby Gunter in Trenton. Bill Weinberg beat Eldridge Batman in Providence. Tony Riccio outpointed Marry Garry in Newark.
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Baltimore
Joe Baksi
Kulpmont
Buddy Walker
Columbus
Washington
Frankie Wills
Ernest
Cat) Robinson
New York
Atlantic City
Lilly Wester
Philadelphia
Knoc
Johnny Thomas
New Britain
Conn
Mike Williams
Trenton
N. J
Willie Cheatum
Newark
New Haven
Julie Kogan
Bobby McIintyre
Detroit
WN. J
Mike Delia
Los Angeles
Bobby Gunter
Providence
Bill Weinberg
Chelsea
Mass
Eldridge Batman
Bridgeport
Tony Riccio
Bayonne
Garry
Fire insurance rates in North Carolina exceed national average
Justice official George P. Comer said North Carolina premiums averaged 81 cents per $100, higher than national rates, with losses near 40 cents per $100 and southern states showing high dividends. He cited an “arbitrary system” of rate fixing and noted pending legislation to exempt insurers from Sherman Act rules. Six other southern states’ premiums and losses were listed, illustrating regional disparities.
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Washington
George P. Comer
Justice Department
Anti-Trust Division
North Carolina
Comer
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Southeastern Underwriters Association
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Trumpeter Swan comeback in U S waterfowl populations
Washington dispatch reports a revival of the trumpeter swan, America's rarest large waterfowl. Once down to 73 birds in 1935, numbers rise to at least 221 due to protections, with Red Rock Lakes refuge in Montana key to conservation efforts and nesting sites.
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Washington
America
Ira N. Gabrielson
Fish and Wildlife Service
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Montana
German ban on moving vans across Germany except bombed districts
The German government prohibits furniture van use for moving in all districts except those heavily bombed, a decree according to the Cologne Zeitung. The measure aims to regulate civilian movement during wartime.
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Madrid
Germany
Cologne) Zeitung
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