Rural editors oppose peacetime conscription bill
The rural press survey shows broad opposition to a peacetime compulsory draft. Editors quote Senator Norris on democracy, warn of dictatorship, and call for nonmilitary buildup. Notable voices include Custine Standard, Malheur Enterprise, Wallace's Farmer, Inter-County Leader, and others criticizing Burke-Wadsworth measures and urging no emergency justifying conscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Norris
Custine Standard
Calif
Wisc
Congress
Burke
Nebraska
Remember When Do You Remember When 1910 1930
A compilation notes school year opening in 1910 with 254 pupils at the high and Washington schools and new hitch racks on East Mill. It also records the death of Fannie the post office dog and, in 1930, dedicatory services for a new Mays school building with Albert Stump as principal speaker and a baseball game with Center high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School
East Mill Street
S. L. Newsom
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fannie
J. O. Nelson
Enos Coffin
Mays
Albert Stump
Indianapolis
Homer Band
Center
Betty Henley
Earlham College
Fred Sims
Harold Phelps
Bloomington
Indiana University
Lindley Taylor
Clancy Nigh
Mary Ellen McCarty
DePauw University
Joe Michael
Milroy
Grace H. Porter
Bob Ripley
CBS
J. Thomas Clack
Wadley
Ala
Clack
B. A. Rolfe
Linda Lee
WLW
Jimmy James
Sylvia Rhodes
DeVore Sisters
Burt Farber
Virtuso
Marathon Men
Paul Jones
Bill Frost
Kay St. Germain
Meredith Willson
NBC
Bess McCammon
Granny
Nellie Revell
Helen Hayes
Larry Clinton
Kate Smith
Willie Howard
Civil Service Exams Open for Personnel Technician Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission advertises open competitive exams for personnel technician and related grades with salaries from 2,000 to 4,600 dollars. Applicants must hold a four year college degree and relevant research experience. age limits and application deadlines vary by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
Colorado
Secretary of the Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Washington, D. C
Men Wanted to Train for Army Air Corps Mechanics
The Fifth Corps Area was authorized to enlist 650 mechanics radio and ground personnel for the Second Provisional Detachment Air Corps Chanute Field Rantoul Illinois. High school graduates or journeyman mechanics accepted. Chanute Field hosts Air Corps Technical School and many recruits may graduate during three year enlistments. Also 80 enlistments approved for the Medical Department offering strong promotion chances and solid service for those suited to medical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Corps
Air Corps
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Ill
Lawrence W. Sherfese
Army Air Corps Technical School
Medical Department
Army
Charles James Steals Furnace As Heat Rises in Detroit
In Detroit, amid near 98 degree temperatures, Charles James, a Black man, is reported to have stolen a furnace. The incident highlights a possible heat influenced crime amid extreme weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Detroit
Charles James
Complete immunity against lockjaw possible for horses
Indianapolis September 12 A new method of preventing deadly tetanus in horses uses tetanus toxoid immunization given in two doses over months. The American Foundation for Animal Health says immunity lasts at least three years and can be maintained with three year booster injections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
First Arrest for Patrolman Moran in 25 Years
Patrolman Thomas Moran of Cleveland, off duty, surprised and arrested a burglar who entered a store near his home. It was Moran’s first arrest in 25 years on the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Moran
Cleveland
Moran
New Torpedo Cut Construction Time Seeks Faster Build
Naval experts aim to develop a new type torpedo that can be built quicker and at less expense, acknowledging that a standard torpedo typically requires about a year to complete.
Knox departs masthead as Navy secretary named editor emeritus
Since his appointment as Secretary of the Navy, Colonel Frank Knox has had his name removed from the masthead of the Chicago Daily News where he served as editor and publisher. He has handed management to three staff members while the Daily News backs Willkie.
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Carthage
ED E. Ely and
Alonzo L. Tuttle
Publishers
Telephone
Indiana
United States of America
Malheur Enterprise
Oregon
Wallace
Farmer
Iowa
Stead
United States
Peoples’ Voice
Montana
Belview
Minn
U. S. Senate
Hitler
N. D
Southern News Almanac
Alabama
The
Progressive
Bob LaFollette
National Union Farmer
Okla
John Vesecky
Oklahoma Union Farmer
Oklahoma Farmers — Union
Tom W. Cheek
Paris
New York
Hollywood
America
Carmel Snow
Harper’s Bazaar
Emil Alvin Hartman
Fashion Academy
People’s
Kentucky
Kentucky Hatcheries
Lexington
Penny Berrigan
Edward Bowes
Nan Grey
Donald Woods
Richard Cromwell
Bob Hope
Madeleine Carroll
Ralph Bellamy
Lux Radio Theater
We, the People
Robert O. Wright
Shelbyville
Nbc-Red
Whitely
Duke of
Pat O’malley O’ Lancashire
M. C
Little Albert
Alec Templeton
Smart Designs
VW Ale
England
Army Air Corps
Rex E. Sexson
Ray Botsford
Greenfield
Charlottesville
Jersey
Poland
China
Hampshire
DeLaval
Luther Bundy
the Greenfield Friends Church
Henry Nelson
Charlottesville, Ind
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