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J. OLIVER WHITE
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Else where In this world millions of peoples
will not enjoy the blessings of Christmas but
here in America, at least, the occasion will be
observed with reverence and happiness and
good cheer. Christmas in America is tradition
al and it will remain traditional because it is
a p?-t of the American way of life.
And so, as you gather with your loved or .
at this glad season of the year, please ha. 1 a
thought for us. We will be thinking about .
and wishing for you and yours all the god
things we can think of, happy in thelcrowk . 'z
that in the not too far distant future brighter
days are ahead.
May. the Yuletide be filled with h-ppine1--;
and the New Year be one of health and g-jc J
cheer.
J. C. BiMARD & CO.,
"BLANCHARD'S" SINCE 1832
HERTFORD, N. C.
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; - The aroma or Tule logi burning gay holly wreaths -..tinseled Christ
r .; - mat tree hy the fire place . , beribboned gift and whispered conferences . . .
'V" , Christmas it citfags UVtht eag
. the Christmas dinner in all Its traditional glory . ' the associations el loved
J ' T ones . . . the greetings of friends and the goodwill of all the feeling of deep
contentment and satisfaction brought about by the combination of these pleas
ing thoughts i . . that's Christmas, American stylev ,
f , - liny it foftver bo so and may this Christmas bo the type of Christmas
'; '' yon faeasnro so rrecloasly, this Is ont Yuletide wish.',' ?'
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LOOiO ATMSIIIHGTOII
By HUGO S. SIMS, Washington Correspondent
5,758 Merchant Ships Lost By
Allies Up To End of 1943
A complete tabulation of war-time
shipping losses has . been released by
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the British government, through the
OWL It reveals that 6,758 Allied
and neutral merchant vessels, aggre
gating ,22,160,000 gross tons, have
been lost from all causes, from the
beginning of the war in September,
1939, to the end of 1943. ,
American ships, included in this
total, number 753, . representing
8,311,000 gross tons. This covers
loss from enemy action and from
marine risks over the fifty-one month
period.
Here is a tabulation of Allied ship
losses, in gross tons, by years to the
end of 1943:
Year
1939
1940
1941
1942
Ships
323
1,345
1,419
1,859
Tonnage
935,000
4,549,000
4,693,000
8,338,000
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Offsetting these losses was the
construction of merchant ships in the
United States and Great Britain in
the same span of years. The Mari
time Commission reports 19,507,016
gross tons of shipping constructed
from September, 1939, through 1943.
British shipbuilding amounted .to
4,717,000 gross tons for the same
period. The combined total was
24,224,016 gross tons, or some two
million tons above shipping losses
The shipping situation has been
improved by new construction during
1944. While losses have been low,
the Maritime Commission reports,
through October, the construction of
9,037,648 gross tons. British con
struction for 1944 has not been dis
closed. U. & And British Differ About
Italy And Greece
The flare-up between the United
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In u .u torn asunder with
strife and unhappiness the one
outstanding event of the year
: which remains unchanged is
Christmas. On this notable oc
casion most of us can gain
refuge from the burdens of the
day.
The beauty of Christmas is
matchless! Home, loved ones,
gay festivities, loya friend
ships, the thrill of remember
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twelve months
make Christmas
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this year something
more than just a hollr
day Americans have
been drawn closer to
gether and the ties of
mutual understanding
are greater now than
ever before.
Americans every
where are grateful to
those who have given so
unselfishly toward pro
tecting and defending
the homes of our nation.
Whether they be on
home soil or in distant
points, their part has
been magnificent and
worthy of commenda
tion. Let us not forget
what they have done.
Our greeting this year
is especially with the
thought in mind that
without the fine youth
of this land America
could not celebrate
Christmas In the tradi
tional spirit.
I. EMMETT WINSLOW
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BEAUTY OF
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the host of other beautiful
things that ore enthroned in
the true spirit of Christmas.
On no other occasion is there
such a feeling of contentment
and happiness. It is priceless!
Let us enjoy n to the fullest
extent. May the spirit of the
event remain with you
throughout the 365 days of the
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