Navy's New Battleship Afloat City on the Sea
The North Carolina, a $70 million battleship, returns from gunnery tests and reveals life aboard as a floating city. Commander life, hospital facilities, galley operations, and crew routines illustrate a modern navy vessel with 35,000 tons, 1,000 rooms, and advanced equipment.
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Navy
United States
North Carolina
John A. Moroso
Associated Press
AP Special News Service
U. S
Pound Main
J. K. Gordon
Sparta
Til
Gordon
Igher
Black Gang
Cory
Bee In Her Blouse Causes Hasty Adjournment
In Indianola Miss the curbstone sitters club adjourned in extreme haste when a car approached. The driver fought to free a bee that had entered her blouse and stung her. The car rammed a corner building, then returned and she apologized as she drove away.
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Indianola
Miss
Curbstone Sitters Club
Notice to Contractors Clarke County school bid 1941
Sealed proposals will be received by Clarke County Virginia County School Board for Boyce Elementary School construction of eleven classrooms auditorium and auxiliary rooms. Bids due September 20 1941 at 11 30 a m. Plans available at Berryville and Richmond offices deposit 50. Bid bonds 5 percent and 6 percent. Right to reject any bids reserved. Archie P F Robertson superintendent.
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County School Board
Clarke County
Virginia
A. F. Robertson
Berryville
Boyce
Division of
State Department of Education
Richmond
County School Board of
General Con
Setis Lear Gorentindies
General Contractors
Archie FP. Robertson
Three Trucks In Route 50 Mishaps
On Route 50 Friday night three trucks were involved in wrecks near Blue Ridge Mountain, blocking traffic for about 30 minutes. Calvin Priest’s log truck overturned around 10 30 p m, a Boyer Grocery truck then rear ended it, and an hour later Noel Prillaman’s glue truck collided with the debris. State officers were on duty and warning flares were placed.
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Blue Ridge
Calvin Priest
Boyer Grocery Company
Wodestock
Priest
Noel Prillaman
Rocky Mount
Seven Months For Ex Postmaster
Winfred Orndorff former postmaster at Yellow Springs West Virginia received seven months in Mill Point federal prison for falsifying post office records. He pleaded guilty to three counts and was replaced by acting post master Cecil S. Long who has applied for permanent appointment.
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Winfred Orndorff
Yellow Springs
W. Va
Mill Point
W Va
Joseph Gibson
Federal District
West Virginia
Orndorff
Cecil S. Long
Gen Hugh Johnson’s Daily Editorial Comments
General Hugh Johnson’s daily comments appear on the editorial page, offering military and political observations. The column frames wartime policy, leadership decisions, and national defense issues with Johnson’s characteristic brisk style.
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Hugh Johnson
Will of Mrs. Allen Bans Hair Dye and Crimp After Death
In Philadelphia on September 8 a headline notes Mrs. Mary Allen who ordered in her will that there be no dye or crimping of her hair after death. A friend recalls learning of the request only after the funeral. The undertaker reportedly curled a small amount in front.
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Philadelphia
Mary Allen
Mabel Corgas
Old Viking Mule Retired With Full Military Honors
Fort Bragg at Fort Bragg North Carolina observed the retirement of Wild Root a 33 year old army mule who for seven years carried soldiers and earned full military honors. A formal review featured a retirement order read by a battalion adjutant a regimental band played and 687 mules and 117 horses passed in review under Lieut Col William Clarke Capt J O Seaman and other officers Major General Jacob L Devers had recommended the retirement as one of his final orders before leaving Fort Bragg for Fort Knox Kentucky to command armored forces.
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Fort Bragg
N. C
Wild Root
William Clarke
Fourth Field Artillery Battalion
J. O. Seaman
Jacob L. Devers
Fort Knox
United States
Dog Proves His Right to Stay
Eight year old Pat the German police dog was given to a New Jersey farmer after snapping at strangers. He traveled 30 miles and swam the Delaware River to return to Harry Keller's dye works and resume watchdog duties. Keller said Pat has earned a right to stay.
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Philadelphia
Pat
New Jersey
Delaware
Harry Keller
Keller
Not Etiquette Philadelphia-Douglas Miller Assaulted
A man in a Philadelphia restaurant met a young stranger who later knocked him down on a street and stole his wallet containing $50 and a diamond ring worth $1000 before fleeing.
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Philadelphia
Douglas Miller
Jle
Tung Oil Imports and Domestic Use in the United States
Last year nearly 100,000,000 pounds of tung oil were imported and about 5,000,000 pounds were domestically produced. The data reflect broad use, with imports dominating total supply for the period.
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United States
Jews In Germany Ordered to Wear Star of David
Berlin dispatch reports German police require all Jews over 16 to wear a yellow six pointed Star of David on the left coat sleeve whenever in public. The star must be palm sized and Jews need written police permission to leave their home community. The order covers Greater Germany and Bohemia as well.
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Berlin
Greater
Germany
Protectorate of
Bohemia
Police Case Leaves City, Child, and Wages Unresolved
A Chicago report notes a 1 year old girl faces eviction over mere rent arrears while Olga Lesiak wins a $10000 judgment after blindness from a police car strike. The city wage garnishment is blocked, and a police officer bears no attachable property. Omega meaning ends and God references appear on documents.
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Chicago
Olga Lesiak
Young Wisdom in Donora Sparks Reader Question
A 10-year-old Billy Johnson from Donora Pennsylvania asks his father about headlines like U. S. Destroyer Attacked and Le vi Flames as an example of challenging news. The piece notes curiosity in youth about current events and language.
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Donora
U. S
Levi Flames
Billy Johnson
Donora Publisher Quips About No War Headlines
Clark Johnson of the Donora Herald-American asks a playful question about how papers cover times without war. The remark spotlights newsroom mindset as editors seek impactful stories beyond conflict.
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Clark Johnson
Donora Herald-American
Home Newspaper Devoted to Local Community Intel
A local paper emphasizes serving the community with neighborhood news, updates, and practical information. It highlights community events, public notices, and local business highlights in a concise, reader-focused format.
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A. B. Clark
Cincinnati
Elza R. Flowers
Shelbyville
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George W. Kurtz
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Shengas
J. W. Grove Furniture Co
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Milton Untermeyer
New York
Frank Erickson
la Junta White
Mary Crawford
Morristown
N. J
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Kinnelon
Dog
Safti
Firestone Auto Supply & Service
Braddock & Amherst
Hel Ax Re Ronine
Anderson
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American Express
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Montgomery Ward
The
Pin Money Bank
Montgomery
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