Proposed School Change Backed By Judge MacRae
High Point leader argues for a single authoritative State Board of Education to replace duplicative ex officio and separate bodies. The piece cites 1941 amendment efforts, endorsements, and calls for voter approval to modernize North Carolina public school governance.
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Judge MacRae
Marsh
North Carolina
Board of Education
General Assembly
General Education Fund
Brooking Institute
State Education Committee
High Point Parent-Teacher Council
Junior Service League
High Point
Everett Marsh
Parent-Teachers Association
Winston-Salem Shut-Ins Air Raid Post Brings Hope
In Winston-Salem a cadre of nineteen shut-ins, mostly bedridden or disabled, are assigned to run the city’s air raid alert and defense notification system. Officials claim the volunteers can contact needed defense stations instantly when an alert sounds, and tests show reliable performance. Medical exams ensured safety and the program boosts morale. The piece also notes broader wartime topics on batteries and aviation accidents.
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Wide World
Winston- Salem
Winston-Salem
Secretary Eure Prepares Complete Candidate List
Raleigh Oct 12 Secretary of State Thad Eure is compiling a full list of party nominees in every district and county in North Carolina. He has asked county election boards for ballot samples and aims to finish soon, a move considered invaluable to party leaders and newspapers. Churchill declines further comment on Russia aid in reply to AP questions.
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Enterprise Bureau
Walter Hote
Raeligh
Thad Eure
Board of Elections
London
Churchill
Russia
J. M. Martin
Associates Press Bureau
Winter lawn guide for eastern North Carolina homeowners
The Tar Heel Gardener advises home owners to plant Italian rye for a year round lawn in eastern North Carolina. Plant in September or October, prepare a good seed bed, and cover with soil after sowing four to five pounds per thousand square feet. Some use old sod methods, rake seed in, and expect a green winter lawn with careful care.
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Bermuda
North Carolina
Raleigh
RAF losses and German raids report heavy night action
Fighters are reported to have flown high over northern France and the Netherlands with three RAF planes downed over the North Sea and the Baltic last night. German bombers struck an important harbor in northeast England during the night, according to the high command.
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France
Netherlands
North Sea
Ballic
Ingland
High Command
North Main Baptist Church Announces October Evangelistic Series
The North Main Street Baptist Church will host a 10 day evangelistic series from October 14 to 23 with nightly services at 7 30 led by visiting preacher Rev Roger R Jackson brother of the current pastor who has pastored in Harrelsville North Carolina for eight years.
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North Main Baptist Church
North Main Street Baptist Church
Roger R. Jackson
Harrelsville
N. C
Enterprise Raleigh Q A on Civilian War Effort
The Enterprise Raleigh bureau offers weekly questions and answers about civilians in the war effort. Official verification will accompany all responses. Submit inquiries to P O Box 1309 Raleigh NC.
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Enterprise
Raleigh
P. O
N.C
Fair sharing urged to supply meat and war materiel
The speaker states that more than we have must come from the civilian supply, which stands at 1715 billion pounds, plus a normal amount. The aim is fairness in sharing to ensure meat for soldiers and Allies. The Department of Commerce notes pen points and parts for tanks and airplanes are being manufactured simultaneously in some British factories.
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Department of Commerce
Berlin Admits Civilian Casualties in RAF Raids
German high command reported civilian casualties in daylight raids by small numbers of British planes over north and northwest Germany. The British claimed attacks centered on Hanover. A German communique stated five British aircraft were downed.
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Berlin
Hanover
Meat allowance guidance during wartime rationing
The Q and A explain civilian weekly limits on lean beef and other meats, stating a 2 pound weekly cut quota, bone in, with alternatives like poultry and fish. It covers eating out, feeding pets, and the basic rationale tied to wartime meat supply totals and military needs.
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America
Three High Point Men Complete Navy Training
Three High Point men who enlisted in the Navy five weeks ago are on leave at home in High Point after completing basic training at Norfolk Navy Base. They are John W. Byrd Walter L. McMahan and Clyde B. Wi, with James F. Deal of Franklin also finishing training. On returning to Norfolk they will be assigned to specific duties.
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High Point
NAVY
Norfolk Navy Base
John W. Byrd
L McMahan
Clyde
James F. Deal
Franklin
Norfolk
Transport trailers haul new autos to showrooms cann ed into buses
Transport trailers that carried new automobiles to showrooms have been repurposed in places to shuttle car workers, converting cargo haulers into passenger carriers amid shifting logistics and labor needs.
Army fivers in Hawaiian to Jury receive regular training
A unit of five soldiers in Hawaii undergoes ongoing training focused on rescue at sea. The program emphasizes teamwork and rapid response to maritime emergencies as part of standard military readiness.
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Army
Hawaiian
BC Headaches Eased Quickly by Quick-Acting Formula
Agonizing headaches and neuralgic pains yield to BC formula. Also relieves muscular aches and periodic pains. Acts as a sedative in nervousness. 10c and 25c sizes. Use as directed and consult a physician if pains persist.
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State Committee For Constitutional Amendment
State Board of Education
State Department of Public Instructions
State School Commission
the General Assembly
Twe
Ment
North Carolina Education Association
North Carolina School Board Association
North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers
North Carolina Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs
J. M. Broughton
John J. Parker
U.S
Circuit Court
Clyde A. Ervin
Fron
Clyde Hoey
Emery B. Denny
Supreme Court
Mrs. Everett Marsh
High Point Parent- Teacher Council and Junior Service League
Army Air Force
Solomons
Solomon Islands
South Pacific
Eure
Robt. Ripley
Onnel
Hale
Ioan
Columbus
King Fearon Syrdhcan
Jer
Tedd Nghte Tenes
Sir Walter Hotel
Marine Corps
South
Atlantic Company
Atlantic Ale
Ann Beer
Attaate Co
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