Metal Shortage Drives Changes in Demand on Wood Industry
RALEIGH Sept 24 North Carolina's wood working and furniture industry the second largest in the nation is swinging swiftly into war production as metal shortages force provisions The industry may surge from the war with greater opportunities than ever James E K ad secretary of the Wood Endus Coordination Committee of the Department of Conservation and Development said millions of dollars in impacts recently placed with wood shops as military procurement agencies are really beginning to keep the possibilities of substituting wood for metals In fact he said the swing to plywoods or other wooden substitutes has begun
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War time aviation and diplomacy blitz in Whirliab news
Reading from the wartime column, the piece reports on advanced bomber speeds and German fear of armor in B 17 models, plus a U.S. stance toward Vichy France. It covers Allied air power, naval patrols, and the strategic implications of Brazil and Tokyo as global players, with discussion of Left Wing sentiment and calls for a second front to defeat Hitler.
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Daily Worker
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Willkie Tours Front Near Moscow With Red Army Leaders
Willkie returns to Moscow after a Jeep tour near the German and Russian fronts. He travels with Maj. Gen Follett Bradley, Col. Joseph Michelis, and Gardner Cowles among others, observing Russian troops at work and urging a second front. Japanese plywood price cuts in Mexico cited.
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Highland and Container Seek Finals in Playoff Twinbill
Highland and Carolina Container slug teams meet in a doubleheader at Highland Park starting 1:20 PM as they chase a spot in the finals. Carolina’s Chick Cagle and Wayne Hoover powered a 0-2 win over Triangle, while Highland rode Sam Pugh to an 8-3 victory over Pickett. Managers consider pitching plans, with Boots Carter weighing Luke Jones versus Francis Harris for Highland and Cagle or Austin Brown possible for Carolina. The series follows last week’s tight playoff openers and hints at close games ahead.
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Wayne Hoover
Triangle
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Hightan
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Thighhind
Paige Dennis
Joe Warner
Pickett
Boots” Carter
Luke Jones
Francis Harris
Carolina Container
Austin Brown
Jack Cecil
Reg Dawson
Wil
UNC Opens Fourth War Time Session For Enrolment
Sept 25 UNC opened its fourth war time academic year as the nation remains at war. President Frank P Graham who serves on the War Labor Board spoke to the new student body. About 3 200 students had registered for the fall quarter and enrollment to date matched last year’s level.
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University of North Carolina
Nation At War
Frank P. Graham
War Labor Board
Washington
Ereship
Double Header Set in Municipal League Playoffs
The Municipal League first round continues with a Saturday doubleheader at Highland Park starting at 1 30 pm The winners of the opening games meet in the nightcap Highland will face Picket in game one and Triangle will meet Carolina Container in game two, both held at Highland Park.
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Highland Wins Regular Series as Playoffs Near
A large crowd attended the match with a bigger turnout expected tomorrow as the series advances to the final round. The first round uses a two out of three format, and the championship finals follow the same rule. Highland dominated the regular schedule by sweeping fourteen straight games.
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Wood industry pivots to wooden war products in North Carolina
North Carolina wood workers and manufacturers pivot to plywood and wood based war goods. Contracts include wooden gliders and planes, trucks, trunks, hospital tables, dormitory furniture, slings for the armed forces, and speedboats with dozens of NC firms repurposed to supply the Navy Army and Marine Commission.
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