Hollywood stars rally for conscription day registrations
Andy Devine and Laird Cregar registered but not likely to be called. Mischa Auer, age 36 next month, Joins a long list of attendees including Robert Taylor Lew Ayres Lee Bowman John Carroll Tony Martin John Shelton Robert Young and many more. Erroll Flynn expected from Honolulu by nightfall. Vera Vague to host a “Conscripter” at five P M while sex appeal remains notably absent.
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Laird Cregar
Devine
Cregar
Mischa Auer
Robert Taylor
Lew Ayres
Lee Bowman
John Carroll
Tony Martin
John Shelton
Robert Young
Bob Crosby
Kent Taylor
Tim Holt
Richard Carlson
Smiley Burnette
Don Ameche
John Carridine
Honolulu
Vera Vague
Hollywood
Registration for first peacetime conscription under U S press
United Press Highlights report today the registration of 16 040 000 men under the Census Bureau estimate for men aged 21 to 36. Exceptions apply to active and reserve service, public health, and other officials. Registration runs 7 A M to 9 P M at about 125 000 places with penalties for evasion. About 3 280 000 are expected to be Class 1 A, with a lottery to determine order for classification and training.
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Census Bureau
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Navy
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Coast Guard
Coast and Geodetic Survey
A-Day Appeals Hear Registrants on Draft Board Rulings
The article notes that A-Day will hear registrants appeals from draft board rulings. Appeal board personnel will be named later. The governor praised responders as enthusiastic and fitting of the state's tradition.
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Appeal Board
Not Draft Dodgers We’re Really In Love Auto Sign
On draft day in Chicago a newlywed couple sped by with a sign proclaiming they are really in love, not draft dodgers, capturing a lighthearted wartime moment.
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Chicago
French-born Count Enlists in U S Army Here
Lafayette New York October 16 Count Rene De Chambrun a 33 year old descendant of Lafayette registered for army service today Although born in France he is a U S citizen by statute He previously served six months ago as a captain in the French army fighting on the Maginot line and in Belgium.
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U. S
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Maginot Line
Belgium
Hollywood Draftees Mix Fame with The Draft Call
Hollywood stars join the draft registrations as opponents of age claim top names like Gary Cooper and Clark Gable left out for being over 36. Many registrants are married with dependents, while others travel to register away from home. Kay Kyser and his band, Orrin Tucker and Paramount crews march to polling places near studios to sign in.
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Gary Cooper
Spencer Tracy
Ronald Colman
Cary Grant
Bill Boyd
Buck Jones
George O'Brien
James Stewart
Orson Welles
Cesar Romero
Broderick Crawford
Gene Autry
New York
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Big Bear Lake
Cal
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Seattle
Kay Kyser
R-K-O Studios
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Hollywood
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Deanna Durbin
Relieve Cough Fast With Simple Home Syrup and Pinex
A home remedy promises quick cough relief using a sugar syrup mix and 2% ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle. It claims fast action unspoiled longevity and kid friendly taste, with money back if not satisfied.
Nazi Silent on U.S. Draft Reg registration and Roosevelt Speech
Berlin sources refused comment on the U S draft registration and on President Roosevelt’s radio address. A spokesman said United States conscription is an American matter and not their concern. They added no position on arguments used to enact or support conscription.
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United States
Youths Turned Away at Austin Registration Site
Registrars at an Austin polling place refused several 20-year-olds seeking registration for selective service. Officials commended the youths and advised them to wait for a future registration day.
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Austin
Market report and global war developments mix in Oct issue
Kansas City livestock prices slip with hogs mostly 10c lower. top at 6.35. Across Europe and Asia, German and Soviet troops face off near Galati while Turkey and Bulgaria move toward a Russian Turk pact. Roosevelt expands control over defense materials as Japan vows to block China supplies.
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Rites for Joe Sneed Held Tomorrow in Amarillo
Tributes pour in for rancher Joe Sneed who died early yesterday. Services set for 10 a.m. at the family home 2123 Harrison Street with Dr. C C Grimes delivering the funeral sermon. Interment at Llano Cemetery directed by Blackburn-Shaw.
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Miles Bivins
Ray DeBoice
Charles Fisk
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Jack Adkins
Hermon Pipkin
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Southwest
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Cattle and Sheep Market Report Shows Mixed Demand
Cattle salable 5 500 total 6 500 calves salable 800 total 1 000 killing classes generally steady with some grass strength stockers and feeders little changed fed steers and yearlings around 12 25 Kansas steers 9 50 7 10 9 50 grass steers 6 50 to 8 50 choice heifers 12 10 top 10 50 sheep sales light range lambs steady weak natives up to 9 00 top 4 00 two loads Colorado range lambs 9 25 best natives to 9 00. FINANCIAL SECURITY FUND SALES liquidating price 1 54 offering 1 69.
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Art Institute Opens Course in Camouflage
The Kansas City Art Institute added a camouflage course with 37 students enrolled under director Keith Martin. Students will mix experimentation with instruction as they study making objects resemble different things to confuse an enemy. Industrialists have given permission for camouflage of their plants.
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Plastics Used Widely in New Automobiles
A report notes about 50 uses of plastics in the latest car models. The article highlights the material's role in reducing weight, cutting costs, and enabling complex shapes. It also discusses consumer and industry perspectives on durability and recycling implications.
Jack Davis Predicts Continued Dry Weather
Weather report notes a dry October day with a 10 to 12 mile southwest breeze. Jack Davis predicts ongoing dryness for today and tomorrow, as temperatures hover near 75 during the day and fall to around 45 tonight.
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Jack Davis
U. S
France declares war on Bulgaria in 1915 setting media tone
On October 16 1915 France declared war on Bulgaria as global tensions persisted. British General Hamilton was recalled from Gallipoli. In Italy the 1940 41 season aims to convert thousands of pounds of sugar beets into alcohol.
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