Red Cross Man Glows Over Commute Between Hut and Trench
Port Moresby dispatch profiles James Stewart of Oneonta New York a Red Cross field director with U S forces here and one of the hottest posts He keeps a slit trench nicknamed Poohbah Palace close to his hut on Dogface Avenue amid forty mile distant Japanese raids He has lived through sinking ships escapes from German custody and service with the American China volunteers before finding Red Cross duty in the Pacific theater
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Port
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Australia
James Stewart
Oneonto
New York
Red Cross
U.S
Poohbah Palace
Betwen
Sam
Stewart
Oneonta
Libya
Flying Tiger
Orient
Pearl Harbor
Dogface Avenue
Slit Trench
Poobah Palace
Owen Stanley
Jimmie
Postwar buying power forecast by Chamber of Commerce
The United States Chamber of Commerce estimates postwar demand would surge, with 2.1 million autos and 1.2 million washing machines among items. It notes installment buying will persist and consumer finances vary, while the National Resources Planning Board outlines shifting to a peace economy.
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United States
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
National Resources Planning Board
H. P. Building For Past Week Totals $5,960
Building permits issued for the week total $5,960 with multiple projects. Notable items include Guilford Hosiery basement enlargement at 706 Grimes Street for $3,000 and repairs or new structures at several homes and businesses such as Blair's Dairy 911 Grace Street, Central Friends Church 108 West Green, and J. W. Harris and D. A. Stanton on N Main.
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Guilford Hosiery
Grimes“street
Emma Wray
N. Namilton Street
J. W. Johnson
FE. Green
R. O. Lindsay
W. Lexington
M. Armentrout
West Street
Grove
Park Streets
Blair
Grace Street
Ela Hutchinson
Hillcrest Street
J. A. Sloop
Grimes Streets
English Street
Central Friends Church
West Green
W. B. Shields
Orlando Street
J. W. Harris
D. A. Stanton
N. Main
E. Broad
K. Washington
L A. Falk
Randolph Street
FBI Raids Valdese Homes for Proclamation Compliance
In Charlotte on September 26 the FBI said 30 to 35 homes of Italian and German enemy aliens near Valdese were searched. Officers seized 2? and 12 gauge shotguns, short wave radio receivers, and cameras, but no short wave transmitters. Warrants were issued by W. B. Nicholson. The agency stressed that compliance with Roosevelt's order was the aim, not proof of subversive activity. Names of those raided were not released.
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Charlotte
FBI
Valdese
Roosevelt
W. BR. Nicholson
Lincolnton
U. S
Federal Employes Deferment Rule Tightened After Oct 6
Washington September 26 The War Manpower Commission chief Paul V McNutt announced no occupational draft deferment for federal workers after October 6 unless in a key war work position or for equally compelling civilian reasons. Deferments for those volunteering or seeking commissions will be denied if they remain key workers.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
The
War Manpower Commission
McNutt
Wartime pilots sought for noncombat roles nationwide
If you are in your thirties to mid thirties, in decent shape, you can become a wartime pilot. The Civil Aeronautics Administration seeks 18 to 36 year olds sound of mind and body for training to become flight instructors, service or airline pilots, or pilot couriers. Glider training and liaison work possible. Contact 600 CAA training centers or American Legion posts for details.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
C.A.A
ABC
C. A.A
American Legion
Postwar drills and campus service scenes at Kenan Stadium
Two days after Pearl Harbor the Carolina Volunteer Training Corps is shown in a student organized drill. A Naval ROTC color guard faces inspection before Governor Broughton and Josephus Daniels. Professors study a Polarigraph for defense work. Dean Spruill counsels a freshman while an Army Air Corps lieutenant offers service guidance.
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Carolina Volunteer Training Corps
Pearl Harbor
Naval Rotc
Kenan Stadium
W. S. Popham
J. Melville Broughton
Josephus Daniels
Corydon P. Spruill
Army Air Corps
Tank truck limits proposed to 100 mile hauls
Defense Transportation Director Joseph B Eastman urged tank truck owners to cap general operations at 100 mile journeys to aid efficient petroleum movement and conserve tires and equipment. He warned that noncompliance could trigger permits for any tank truck movements over 100 miles.
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Washington
Sept
Defense Transportation
Joseph B. Eastman
Eastman
ODT
Jap Transp Is Sunk Off New Gaines
Gen MacArthur reports Allied forces sunk a small Japanese transport off the Trobi lands east of New Guinea and bombed two other targets near Rabaul, with pressure easing on several posts in the Owen Mountains and Po Bay area. Allied planes continued sweeps against supply lines near Moresby and heavy bombers targeted a Japanese air base in New Guinea. Three enemy bombers conducted a Darwin night raid with no casualties. The report also notes the first heavyweight title victory in the United States by John L. Sullivan.
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Australia
Trobi
New Gui
Rabaul
New Britain
Owen Mountains
Po By
Guinea
Moresby
Atvasion
New Guinea
Darwin
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Mel Soderwno
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America
University
University of North Carolina At
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Naval Reserve
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Albany
Edward Loftus
Florida
Sea Panin
Brazil
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United S
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Geo
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Ray Swaim
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