Keep Right on Knitting Says White Urges Naval Support
Harry K. White, former Massachusetts Navy League figure, urges women to knit for sailors and send garments to the navy yard. He notes wartime needs, advocates direct distribution, and appeals for funds to aid Chaplain Stone after a sailor’s death leaves a widow and four children.
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Harry K. White
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League
Navy Department
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Strike Over Free Beer Denied Sparks Quarry Work Stoppage
Canaan Connecticut August 23 quarry men and kiln tenders of the New England Lime Company went on strike after the firm could not supply beer to workers under federal law. Canaan is dry territory and the men insist they will not work without beer.
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New England Lime Company
Canaan
Exemption of Aliens Sparks Massachusetts Debate
Former Mayor John F Fitzgerald urges Massachusetts citizens to write or telegraph senators and congressmen to include aliens in the draft. He cites treaties with Japan Italy and Argentina and argues aliens benefit from U S freedoms while Americans die. He calls for executive action or new treaties and urges citizens to declare intentions to become American.
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A Plea for Alien Policy and Patriots in New England
The speaker urges two remedies to handle aliens in the U S during wartime abrogating European treaties and a presidential proclamation after allied arrangements. Citizens are urged to contact their Congress members to express support for action, praising Mr Fitzgerald for his public duty.
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