Plans to Aid Disabled Men in Reentry to Civil Life
Washington July 31 Completed and for the reconstruction and vocational education of disabled soldiers the general military hospitals announced today by Surgeon General Goranson contemplate the treatment of men disabled in service according to three classifications Those who can be restored to full military duty Those who can be fitted for limited military service and those whose disability necessitates vocational education for reentry into civil life The provisions for the third class have been worked out in cooperation with the board of vocational education which will continue the vocational education of disabled soldiers after their discharge from the army and navy.
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Washington
General Military Hospitals
Gor&as
Board of Vocational Education
Army
Navy
Hay Fever Relief Ad from Ascatco Laboratory
Advertisement promoting Ascatco as a trusted home remedy for hay fever asthma and bronchial complaints. Claims rapid relief and preventive use with no climate change required. Offers free samples from Ascatco Laboratory New York and lists Boston retailers Liggett's Riker Jaynes and other druggists.
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Ascatco
Ascatco Laboratory
West 47Th St
New York
Boston
Liggett’s Riker-Jaynes
U S Takes Telephone and Wires Under Federal Control
Washington July 31 The Post Office Department takes control of telephone and telegraph lines and places operation under a special committee led by Postmaster General Burleson. Companies to run normally with employees retaining duties. investigations to inform future changes. Theodore N Vail of American Bell urges loyalty to public service under government control. Cooperation expected after Washington conference with the Postmaster General.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Burleson
Koons
David J. Lewis
Tariff Commission
William H. Lamar
New York
Vail
Wonthelp Men In Draft Get Emergency Fleet Deferment
Washington July 31 The Emergency Fleet Corporation announced that only employees whose loss would slow ship production may retain emergency fleet deferred classification. Applications must be approved by division heads and finally by Howard Coonley, vice president. The order states the shipping board will not aid drafted men in obtaining deferred listing or delays in induction unless essential for ship production.
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Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Howard Coonley
United States Shipping Board
Haskins Named Director of New England SATC Division
Professor Charles Haskins of Harvard was appointed director of the New England division of the Students' Army Training Corps. Units will be set up at colleges with at least 100 able bodied men. President Maclaurin of MIT is educational director. Eleven divisional directors were named.
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Haskins
N. E
Washington
Charles H. Haskins
Harvard Today
New England
Students’ Army Training Corps
Maclaurin
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Funeral Services of Lt Charles Haines
Lieutenant Charles Haines army aviator killed while instructing students at Mineola Long Island was honored in a simple service at the Harvard Congregational Church Dorchester conducted by Rev T M Beale. The casket bore the American flag and he was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery following military rites in New York City.
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Charles Haines
Mineola
L. I
Harvard
Dorchester
New York City
T. M. Beale
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Bombing debate over Etaples Red Cross signs
In Parliament James Ian MacPherson said Germany used photos to argue the Etaples hospital lacked Red Cross signs on May 19. He noted German images were inconclusive and that the hospital was bombed again on May 31 despite signs shown on May 27.
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London
House of Commons
James Ian MacPherson
War Office
Etaples
France
Red Cross
MacPherson
Marine Corps Raises Enlistment Age to Forty
The Marine Corps has increased the maximum enlistment age from 36 to 40, expanding eligibility for potential recruits. This policy change affects applicants born after a certain date and broadens the pool of qualified volunteers.
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Marine Corps
Rumor Norton to Lose City Hall Post and Murphys’ Fate
A rumor says Joseph J. Norton supervisor of street cleaning and oiling at 3500 dollars yearly will resign. Another plan seeks to keep Edward Murphy in city service despite Civil Service rejection for a higher post. Bowes may be replaced as engineer in charge of sewer branch. Ham speaks on war’s impact on farming and national future.
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Curley
City Hall
Joseph J. Norton
Edward Murphy
Public Works
City Service
Civil Service Commission
Sewer and Sanitary Division
Public Works Department
Murphy
Thomas F. Bowes
Guy Ham Says Farmers Helping to Win War
Danvers report notes Guy Ham stating farmers are vital to wartime effort as communities mobilize support and resources.
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Guy Ham
Danvers
Otto Kahn Receives Legion of Honor Decoration
The French government awards American banker Otto H. Kahn the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for his services to the Allied cause.
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New York
Otto H. Kahn
Legion of Honor
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L. A. Shoe Co
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Men’s Dept
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Ladies’ Dept
Children’s Dept
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Scollay Sq
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