Roosevelt High Marksmen Shine in Rifle Club Faces
Roosevelt High School rifle club showcases three top shooters Henry Stark John Sweeting and Lewis Newman. Stark holds pro marksman and numerous medals, Sweeting earns up to bar eight, Newman reaches bar seven. Medals awarded by the National Rifle Association, with Lloyd George as club instructor.
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John Sweeting
O. B. Sweeting
Second Street
Lewis Newman
C. H. Newman
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Lloyd George
Federal states waive conflicting traffic laws for war effort
The United States and the 48 states adopt uniform motor carrier standards effective immediately. The agreement sets limits on vehicle dimensions and weights including 96 inch width and 35 foot single vehicles, with higher limits for combination rigs, plus reciprocal licenses to speed interstate transport during wartime.
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Secretary of Commerce
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Simon Lake Pursues New Concrete Pipe to Offset Submarine Threat
POTTSTOWN PA AP Simon Lake 75 says he is developing a new type of concrete pipe able to withstand high internal pressure for cross country oil and gas lines. He believes a cargo submarine could solve the nation's ship problem and counters that a military sub differs greatly from a fuel carrier. Lake notes his latest invention remains military sensitive and is being tested by a large producer.
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Krueger Named Socialist Head for National Party
Dr. Maynard C. Krueger, University of Chicago economist, elected national chairman of the Socialist party succeeding Norman Thomas. Krueger, a 1940 vice presidential nominee, was chosen unanimously as Thomas declined another term, with Thomas calling it a great sign the party has capable leaders.
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Maynard C. Krueger
University of Chicago
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Norman Omas
Thomas
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Retailers Must Follow Brand Price Ceilings, OPA Says
Washington report says retailers who sold identical goods under different brand names at different prices must observe the price ceilings set for each brand. The Office of Price Administration announced the rule on Tuesday.
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Office of Price Administration
Refugees Describe Cologne Devastation After Massive Bombing
Refugees arriving from bomb torn Cologne spoke of unprecedented air attacks on Saturday night. From a river boat nearby, they watched cranes and warehouses burn as the Rhine harbors and Deutz industrial area were reduced to flame. A Cologne submarine crew furlough celebration gave way to sirens and destroyed nightlife while the great cathedral survived unharmed.
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Deutz
Europe
Vote Boost for Disabled Vets in World War I Pension
The Senate voted to raise the pension for World War I veterans with non service connected total and permanent disabilities from 30 to 40 dollars a month. The measure returns to the House after striking a 40 dollar proposal the House approved last year for all WWI veterans at age 65.
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