North Carolina mobilizes for war effort across state
From western mines to eastern waters, North Carolina expands defense production. Mica, chrome and feldspar mined for defense. bromine from Wilmington supports high test gasoline. Piedmont mills run full, Sanford plant gears for aircraft landing gear, Henderson truck factory ships army trucks, Waynesville rubber plant backs synthetic rubber plans, Wilmington shipyard builds freighters, seaside bases grow, Fort Bragg trains 76,000, Camp Davis hosts 20,000, Onslow Marines deployed, Charlotte hosts army air base, power and aluminum expansions surge, farms feed soldiers, universities reallocate research, and training accelerates across the state.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Wilmington
Piedmont
Sanford Motor Company
Henderson
Waynesville
Navy
Morehead City
Beaufort
Elizabeth City
New Bern
Manteo
Army
Fort Bragg
Camp Davis
Onslow County
Charlotte
Aluminum Company of America
Fontana
Badin
First Army
Fort Brage
State Marketing Service
University of North Carolina
N. C. State
Woman's College of the University
Duke University
State College
Naval Engineers
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Beirg
Murder in Paradise Lake Chapter 1
Mary O Connor and family at Paradise Lake face gossip and hidden tensions as Jeanie Morris copes with Herbert Cord’s engagement to Margie Dixon. When Cord is found dead among crushed mint, the scene hints at a deadly payoff and a rousing mystery to come.
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Paradise Lake
Finn McCool
Maudie
Scottie
Thomas
William
James O'Connor
Mary
Acis
Jeanie Morris
Miss Millie
Miss Morris
Cord
Jeanie
Herbert Cord
Round Lake
Margie Dixon
Margie
State Highway Commission Builds Military Defense Routes
Wartime policy shifts as the British railway allows farmers to gather hay along tracks. The state highway commission advances strategic highways while military and defense traffic is prioritized, shaping wartime infrastructure and rural access.
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State Highway Commission
Younger Men of Asheboro profile Howard Sprague leader
Howard Sprague of Asheboro since 1936 holds a top role at Randolph Underwear Company after moving from Chicago. He oversees factory operations from floor to packing, mentors younger workers, and enjoys hunting and fishing. Born in Texas, he studied at SMU and worked in Sterling Company. He is married to Mary Allman with a 13 month old son Frankie, participates in civic life, and is a Mason. The piece notes his limited time for community activities.
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Howard Sprague Haseen
Asheboro
Haward
Chicago
W. J. Armfield
Pinehurst Frock Co
Randleman
Randolph Underwear Company
Howard
Jimmie Croom
Ranchoman
Randolph
Tmadag
Texas
Daas
Southern Methodist University of Business
Sterling Company
Huntington
Mount Pleasant
W. Va
Armfield
Randolph County
Mary Allman
Frankie
Mam Howard
Directors of State College Agricultural Fair
Directors of the Ag Fair at the State College of Agriculture will oversee the display at the State Fair October 4 to 18. The exhibit, in the east wing of the Moral Hall, highlights western scientific agriculture and practical agricultural education.
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State College Students’ ‘Agricultural Fair
Raleigh
State College of Agriculture
Anitlles
C.K. Beaman
Ralei A. 1
New Bern
J.B. Culvera
Cam
National and economic strains shape wartime policy
The piece surveys tensions in wartime supply and policy. It notes Britain’s large cheese orders via Lease-Lend, ships lacking refrigeration, and small firms facing a credit squeeze. Roosevelt's crusade on anti religion and entanglements with Stalin shape U.S. stance, while isolationists fear fuel and materiel lag. Domestic press freedoms and New York publishing cautions surface amid defense needs and social security expansion debates.
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Britain
Anide
England
Agriculture
Bin
Agence
O.P.M
New York
S. Burton Heath
Ray Tucker
Roosevelt
Washington
Great Britain
Ruin
Communist Party
F.id. R
Cranium Crackers Poetic Puzzlers Second Line Challenge
A newspaper puzzle asks for the second line of famous poems and their authors. It lists four items including Bliss on thee little man and Oh, love is like a red rose, with a note on the one-hoss shay and lines about Franklin County liquor referendums.
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Hoss Shay
Louisburg
Franklin
Warren
Bertie
Vance
Thiman
Miuiima
Sea of Japan
Milk Mixture For Stomach Ulcers
A new medical discovery used by doctors and hospitals treats stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. A warm, tasteless preparation relieves pain almost immediately and also aids indigestion and heartburn from hyperacidity. Available as Tarvin from druggists, mixed in milk. inexpensive and money-back guaranteed.
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Lea
Poontails
Costa
Mann's End Drug Siures Eversenere
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