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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1941

Page

6

Navy ships launched in Liberty Fleet Day ceremonies across the U S

Fourteen ships were launched including the battleship Massachusetts and three mine sweepers Summit Guide and Ideal plus the submarine chaser PCS15. The Navy announced 15 British and Free French warships in U S ports with 12 more already left for repairs or supplies. Treasury chief Morgenthau said the Soviet government has repaid just over half of the 10 million dollars advanced.

Navy Baltimore Los Angeles Calif Richmond Portland Ore Quincy Mass Chester Kearny N. J Pascagoula Miss Seattle Wash Wilmington Del Massachusetts Summit GUIDE IDEAL Britain Russia Navy Department United States U. S War Department British Armored Corps Army Armored Force School Fort Knox Treasury Morgenthau U. S. Treasury Arnold Yosemite

Haltering State War Talk and Economic Measures Reported

A wartime briefing covers air ground coordination, factory shortages, and new production targets in Louisiana. It notes anti Axis lists expanding with 300 South American names, Britain’s looming food needs, and SPAB aid for dairy expansion. It reports rising food prices, eviction actions, and Fed reserve and profit limits proposals as war economy policy.

Louisiana U. S Priorites Nelson SPAB State Department Air France Lati Geman Transocean

Service Postponements for Students in World War II

The Department in New York urged ending pity for soldiers and urged welfare provisions. Selective Service HQ asked local boards to postpone college students not likely to be called before mid semester, and defer those in essential defense occupations.

New York Selective Service

Mon Night Bridge Club Hosts Eight Guests In Eloquence

The Monday Night Bridge Club met with Miss Ruth Transon as hostess. Twelve players took part in five progressions. Mrs. Allen Zollicoffer won the top score and received a prize. A salad plate was served. Guests included Mesdames Carroll Wilson Julian Allsbrook Ned Manning Frank Hawley Howard Pruden Allen Zollicoffer H S Loy Scott Benton John Dunn and Miss Elizabeth Griffiths Miss Winnie Beckwith and Miss Elizabeth Clark.

Monday Night Bridge Club Ruth Transon Allen Zollicoffer Mesdames Carroll Wilson Julian Allsbrook Ned Manning Frank Hawley Howard Pruden H. S. Loy Scott Benton John Dunn

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