Draft Lottery Draws Nine Million Men Into Pool of Reserve Power
A May 1 1940 report details the U S draft lottery revealing an order for 700 numbers drawn at Hershey to determine callups from 30 to 46 year olds. Officials mention 38 to 46 year olds and World War I registrants, with 1.7 million men classified under the selective service act and 6.3 thousand in various statuses.
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Hershey
Tiana
Australia
Japan
Pratt Harbor
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Rhein
Henry Emad
Aimeerogram
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Ape
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Calif
Mare
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Astaire
Attacks Off New Guinea Herald War Update
Reports from WADSHINGSUN indicate combined American and Australian air forces sunk or damaged 23 Japanese ships near Salamua and Lae, with warships and motor boats hit. One Allied plane lost. submarines and sea lanes disrupted as MacArthur consolidates grip on northern New Guinea against Japanese advances.
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Lae
New
Australia
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Tulet
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Bora
Macarthur
Bates
U S Army Plans Large Scale Desert War Training
Washington March 19 The U S Army announced a broad program to train troops for armored ground air and joint operations under Lt Gen Lesley J McNair and Brig Gen Mark W Clark High level officials described expanding to 32 new corps and adding three new infantry divisions this year aiming to reach 3 600 000 men by summer The plan includes task forces and rapid deployment capabilities with expanded mechanized units and armored warfare training across several theaters.
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Geet Martare
Bomber Grows: Bond Drive Sees Strong Effort in Victory Stamps
A chaotic but readable report describes a local drive to fund war efforts with Victory Bonds and stamps. It notes mothers organizing bond pledges, bankers and post office staff engaged, and a push to reach the goal as sales surge. Corporal Glenn D. Pike and others are mentioned in family support contexts, with references to pay, bonds, and treasury pledges amid a wartime mobilization mood. The piece captures community participation, test runs, and hopes the drive will top the target even as checks are planned.
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Enildeen
San Jacinto
Amari
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King
Glenn D. Pike
Br Chambers
Kentucky
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Treasury
Uncle Sam
Sim
American plane production figures spark urgency in radio address
Plane output claims by Donald Nel son suggest production could exceed 2800 planes this year based on an 80 percent quarterly rise since October. President Roosevelt's push for rapid expansion aims to arm both army and navy, with Congress expected to appropriate funds for about 148 000 planes and broader production targets outlined by military and propagandist campaigns.
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Nel‘Son
Pearl Harbor
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Fontan
Vale of Time
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Army
Feyoet
Allie
Omar
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Congress
Navy
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Neon
Amerie
Bye
Inada
Russian Battering Ram In Kharkov
Reports from The Associated Press describe Marshal Semeon Timoshenko's forces advancing into Kharkov suburbs amid surrounding German positions west of Moscow. Soviet sources claim parachute drops near Smolensk and large encirclement efforts to trap German garrisons, with heavy casualties stated on the German side. A separate notice notes a Good Friday city observance planned in Amarillo with a church meeting and church leaders urging participation.
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Ukraine
Kharkov
Pittsburgh
Stockholm
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Reuters
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Rzhev
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Tass
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Eadgarters
Danger at Sea Near Spanien Coast Signals Mine Zone
Fragmented OCR notes warn of danger at sea along the Spanien coast and areas of the Atlantic southeast of England. The notice implies a mined zone or British unrestricted submarine warfare. Signals reflect tension over potential naval actions and risk to vessels in the defined waters.
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Spanien
Atlantic Ocean
Nglana
Deager
Roosevelt asked to meet on wage dispute with McNear
The text reports George McNear seeking a personal conference with President Roosevelt regarding a wage dispute involving 14 employees on a strike bound line. McNear wires Roosevelt proposing an in person or letter response to the prior letter and asks for a convenient meeting time at the White House.
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Howe
George 8. McNear
Toledo, Proris and Western Railroad
Roosevelt
Smith
Wat” Labor Board
McNear
Bere
Washington
Salt Lake City Scene Seeks Clarity In Odd Report
Salt Lake City dispatch dated March 18 notes a chaotic town scene with fragmented lines about a car incident, a deer issue, and references to the state fish and game department. The garbled text mentions deer browsing, winter mountains, and a patrol or report from Lowndes.
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Salt Lake City
State Fish and Game Department
Weather forecast note with mixed conditions
Weather summary reports temperatures shifting from mild to cool tonight across Texas and New Mexico. Warmer conditions expected this afternoon in Panhandle and other areas with generally mild lows tonight. Data mentions hour ending temperatures around 6 30 and a 60 degree reading today with light precipitation and varying extremes in the region.
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Texas
Panhandle
New Mexico
Minna
Moon
Water plans and city upgrades proposed by Amarillo officials
An Amarillo plan recommends water system extensions and major improvements led by city manager Marvin Nichols with input from A. P. Hancock and local engineers. The program aligns with a forthcoming bond issue to fund a new water line and land purchases, while police cars and sewer trucks are added. War-time censorship limits details. continued preparations are noted.
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A.P. Hancock
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