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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
7
City draft officials urge all 18 to 25 year olds to register promptly with the local board. Many previously registered in 1940 or served in WWII, while others fail to register and face penalties. Citizens must confirm address on file to determine jurisdiction and comply within five days of birth.
A new trustee, T. O'Keefe, along with director Raymond P. Dry, has taken positions in the railroad’s management. Dry, elected judge of the municipal court, faces guidance from Federal judges on whether to stay on or resign. Objections to the oath and final report from O’Keefe are due by a set date. The article also tangentially mentions unrelated notes on lawn mowers and magnesium casting strength.
Georg Inokestawerk notes a plan requiring a minimum turnout, such as one third, for bond or tax vote validity. The Bloomington Pantograph warns such rules can deter opponents from voting, while suggesting a revised threshold that ensures a forced turnout by supporters and opponents alike to validate the election outcome.
The Selective Service headquarters reported postponements of draft inductions scheduled for December 17 as Washington orders pause inductions during the Christmas season. Colonel Paul G. ATRCORE said several hundred Minnesotans slated for January induction will be held over to the next cycle, while the January quota was reduced to 182 men, about half the planned total. Colonel Armstrong confirmed the quota cut and its effect on January inductions.
A brief catalog note describes sport shirts in flannels broadcloths and western and bright plaid styles from sizes 2 to 14 plus wool sweaters in rich solid colors and bright woven patterns offered in the sale.
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