Truck Load of Munitions Explodes Killing Five in North Carolina
ARLMA NC March 7 Five persons were killed and many injured when a burning army munitions truck collided with a car at a highway intersection. The blast destroyed a roadside hotel and Gurkin's Tavern, with debris injuring dozens more. Firefighters battled the blaze as the truck’s cargo detonated, creating a crater and spreading flames through nearby buildings.
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Arlma
N.C
Wir
Tefay Ahien
Dalla
A Woot
Padsenter
Ransit Fite
Malel
Talton
Themen
Ate
Peronne
Tallon
Ativers
del Carter
Raymond Oneill Avery
Avery
Weentall
Smithfield
Minnie
Lewis
Mateizh
Educators Attend Meetings For County Education Initiative
County officials announce attendance by Superintendent CA Gibbeneer and others at a state session in Columbus March 26 to 28 with costs paid from the county board fund. Topics include present emergency needs, intelligence, health, recreation, and family security. Gerald A M Frank to attend the Music Educators National Conference in Milwaukee April 1 with expenses covered by the benefited fund.
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Lawain
Cointy
C. Bac
Milwaukee
Emma Gleason
Ohi Civitian Participation Institute
Ohio State Uantvereais
Columbus
Bard's Advice Fund
Conte
Institute
Sizte Cene
Gerald AM. Frank
Matic Turmiser
Manh TA
Eneny Becteds
Weather forecast snapshot for today and tonight
Weather report notes Fredy winds and rising temperatures in central and southern areas while colder air moves into the northwest by morning. Occasional light rain expected tonight across regions.
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OWO
Fred
Ent
Columbus Minister to Speak at YMCA Father and Son Banquet
Dr Janes Thomas will address the fifth annual Father and Son banquet at the YMCA in Columbus on Thursday March 19 at 6 p m. The Broad Street Methodist Church pastor, a Michigan native and Albion College graduate, stresses weekday programs and leisure time as youth protection. About 200 to 250 fathers and sons are expected, with a musical program as part of the event.
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YM. C
Janes Thomas
Broad Street
Cruchany Columbuis
Thomas
Upper Michigan
Albion College
Tro
Colescadw
Denvers
St. Mark's Church
Hyde FP
Cincinnati
Columbus
Dr. Thyme
Thom. AS
Eight Spies For Germany Face Prison Terms
New York dispatch reports eight individuals convicted of aiding Nazi Germany face a minimum of 20 years in prison. The FBI ended wartime quarters early, avoiding military court and possible execution. Jury deliberated 2 hours 40 minutes. Names include Kurt Fred, Fan T. Borchardt, and Karl Victor Muchier. Sentencing expected after judge denies motion to set aside verdict.
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New York
Nazi Germany
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Germany
United States
T. Borchardt
Hleten
Pat Mayer
Wexteuffe
Lore
Beck
Germa
Citten
Trif
Gerethant
Karl Victor Muchier
Mar
Fredrtck
Edward
Schlacter
Tadwig
Maser
Samuel Inciardi
Ludwig
Freelich
Henry W. Goddard
Jana
Segondly
Goddard
FAI
Sending Men and Supplies to Australia in War Dispatch
London Daily Mail reports a massive convoy moving through the southwest Pacific to defend Australia and prepare an eventual assault on Japan. The dispatch cites American naval officers predicting hard battles as Allied strength builds for a counteroffensive from Australia and Indo-China, with India and China to play roles as supply bases.
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London
Atlantic
United States
Pacific
Australia
Japan
London Daily Mail
Americas
Snard
Shin
Verogeytine
Mainlaahd
United Nations
Indo - China
Mary
Tandon
Netherlands
Indies
Burma
Trillan Ocean
Red Sea
India
United
Pres Honotihe
Tokyo
Washlace
United Wales Navy
Wals Disfaith
Prisoners Offer Blood to Aid War Effort
Thirteen prisoners in the county jail volunteer to donate blood to support the national war effort while in custody. Jail officials reported requests to the Red Cross as part of wartime casualty relief.
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Mme Asittle
willis ta_tin
Marina
Shentt Faeren
Hed Craag
Passes Exams For Flying School
The article notes Serd Goure T born of J T Sohnien, 89 Mrooklyn Avenue, passed flying school exams and awaits air school approval. He enlisted January 2, 1900, rose to corporal, then sergeant, and completed training. He attended Bish school and worked at Fox Furnace Co.
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Laundana
Goure T. Dobawn
J. T. Sohnien
Mrooklyn Avenue
Beng
Eyera Bish
Fox Furnace Ca
Former Top Ranking Bicycle Rider Killed in Cleveland
George B. Collett, 67, once a top amateur cyclist and third in the marathon, was killed late yesterday when his motorcycle skidded into the path of an automobile. Medical examiner reports indicate trauma consistent with collision. Authorities investigate the crash location near the city outskirts.
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Cleveland
George B. Collitt
Hig Teyeke
Heroic Flight of Capt Colin P Kelly Jr and Death
Co pilot recounts the March 1942 Clark Field mission in the Philippines. Capt Colin P Kelly Jr led an aerial strike against a battleship, damaged ships and defenses, but the plane was shot down. Kelly died heroically, with his crewmen and the ship burning below as the mission ended.
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Colin P. Kelly, Jr
Fritor
Colin P. Kelly
America
Donald Robins
United Press
Conregidor
Manila Bay
Delavedi
Alor
Lingayen Gulf
Colin
Septadrnng
Luzon
Marthas Aze
Rame Atel Chensettett
Clark Field
Dean
Kelly
Cwell
Meare
Hawaii
Philippines
Dr Mynchenberg to report for duty at Ft Hayes Friday
George Mynchenberg of HI Denbon avenue, a World War I veteran with 13 months overseas, is called to serve in World War II. A former officer training corps member and medical student, he earned the Silver Star for bravery at Argonne. After studying at Willmetris College, he served in Liberia and Africa, then practiced medicine before returning home with his wife and three sons.
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Dr. Mynchenberg
Ft. Hayes
George Mynchenberg
HI Denbon Avenue
Service
Fiscrte
Mynchenders
Wat Department
st-Ft- Havee
Ft. Hases
FE Kno
Chicago
United States
Mynchenberg
Witlentris
Argonne
Liberte
Elytia
Former Elyrian Mother Of Twins In Toledo
Word was received today of the birth of twin daughters to Mrs Dean in Toledo at Robinwood Hospital. Mrs Dean, formerly Esther Marquis of Fistia, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles Marquis of Jackson road.
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Gibh Dean
Toledo
Robinweed Heepttal
Dean
Mise Esther Marquis
Fistia
Charles S. Marequis
Jacheon. Road
Japs Believed Inside City Of Bandoeng
Japanese troops broke through northern defenses near Bandong and pressed across western Java as battles intensified. Reports from Anita News Agency and Vichy radio described Bandong under attack from east and west and a siege atmosphere building. Dutch forces, though regrouping in the mountain region north of Bandong, faced sustained assault amid expanding Japanese control across Java.
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Bandgoeng
Java
Anita News
Aneta
Bandeeng
Bandneng
Bandoeng
Grent
Dandoeng
Madorra
Seerahaba
Mand
Vichy
Avis
Randoeng
Bertin
Tokyo
Indian
Ocean
Japs Land On Island Just South Of Luzon
A small Japanese force with tanks has landed on Mindoro just south of Luzon. Japanese naval units shelled Mindoro's east coast as part of a broader effort to subjugate the Visayas and nearby islands. The War Department reported calm on Mindoro with limited artillery and air activity in the last 24 hours as American forces remain in the Philippines.
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Washington
Mindoro
Luzon
War Department
Department
Mindom
War Departments
Zamboanga
Flataan
Nation's Fate Hinges On Shipbuilding Efforts Says WPB Chief
War Production Chief Vorald Nelson warned the nation’s shipbuilding program must meet goals this year as the country’s fate is at stake. He rejected any suggestion the 3,000,000 ton target might slip and pledged full cooperation from AFL and CIO leaders in Roosevelt’s industrial blueprint for victory.
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Washington
Vorald ‘Elon
William H. Harrison
WPB
Nelson
William Green
AFL
Mareau
GIO
Roosevelt
Ormsby Named General Counsel For Bendix Westinghouse
Le Morrison of Bendix Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Co announces attorney Andrey S. Ormsby as general counsel. He will oversee industrial relations and end private practice at Lorain County Savings and Trust building. Ormsby, long associated with Pittsburgh area, will reside at 218 Columbia Avenue, Elyria.
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FL le Morrison
Benedix-Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Co
Andrey S. Ormsby
Ormsby
Lorain County Savings and Trust Co
Bread
Cincinnati
We Is Revere
Elysial
Columbia Avenue
President signs order giving control of defense communications facilities
Washington March FTES i Fresident Macwerelt signed an executive order granting the defense communications burden authority over all facilities used for the government wire communication.
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Washington
Ftes i Fresident Macwerelt
Deense Communications
Rural Women Groups Adopt Six Projects in County Program
Rural Women's Community groups select six projects for the 1913-14 extension service program announced by the Women's Home Council. Projects include home made recreation, removal of sinth ling, relinking of furniture, and family relations, with specifics to be finalized. Frances Eckert reports preferences show interest in Today's Family and related activities, with an annual Achievement Day planned at Elimia First Methodist Church on March 24 and council delegates to state meetings in Columbus.
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Leeain County
Riveal
Enmundy
Women's Home Council
Thame Mats Christman
Ninetetra Commune
Itr Croup
Prestam
Vetious
Home
Firther
Elssia First Methodist Church
A. C. Norris
Pittsfitktehacman
Anyal State Home Council
Columbus
Blood Donations Postponed to April 13 14 in Elyria
Elyria Red Cross chapter announces a shift of blood donation dates to April 13 and 14 due to mobile unit scheduling. A Cleveland Red Cross mobile unit will visit Elyria on April 12 and 14 with medical and nursing staff to collect pints from donors in the city and nearby areas.
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Elyria
Red Cross
The
Unic Imm
Cleveland
Fir
Ohio
Congregational Church
Focal
Masonic Temple
War Updates Span Southwest Pacific and Allies
Southwest Pacific forces deploy grand U S ronvor with flanes tanks and men to defend Australia and wage offensive operations against Japan. Burma sees American tanks in bitter combat as Allied offensives are coordinated with Australia India and China under United Nations planning. Soviet troops report proximity to the Dnieper River as the front shifts beads of progress.
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Southwest Pacific
Gantic
U.S. Ronvor
Australias
Dnieper
Radio Production To Stop April 22
War Production Board orders radio and phonograph manufacturers to halt production by April 22. Plants may finish sets begun before the deadline under quotas. Replacement parts will be provided to keep radios in working order.
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Mington
War Production Board
Apel
Whein
Orden
Paris
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