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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1941

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2

British Sea Security Relying on Allies as U Boats Grow

The article warns that Germany and its U boats threaten Atlantic shipping as weather improves. It notes Britain’s weak escort fleets and convoy vulnerabilities while urging U S aid under Lease-Lend to bolster patrols, destroyers, and merchant shipping to sustain the blockade.

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For America Buy Cottons Promotes Cotton Week Sale

The 1941 National Cotton Week runs May 16 to 24 with the slogan For America Buy Cottons. The campaign urges buyers to purchase cotton goods to support the Cotton Belt economy and related industries, stressing benefits to ten and fourteen million workers tied to cotton and manufacturing.

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Fire prevention as national duty in wartime call

The nation is urged to unite in a continuous fight against fire as a vital component of national defense. The campaign stresses personal responsibility, community effort, and prompt action to prevent waste, delay, and destruction, warning that time is irreplaceable and urging results by year end 1941.

National Board

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