First man drafted amid peace time army years yearned for home
Private First Class John Edward Lawton 22 of Everett Massachusetts, the first man inducted into the postwar selective service army a year ago, says he longs to return to civilian life as a commercial artist. He details his varied duties at Devens including sign painting and yard work, and notes he would not want a lifetime military career. He lives in a barracks with fellow service members and describes Army life as healthy and educational though not glamorous.
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John Edward Lawton
Everett
United States
Devens
Uncle Sam
Lawton
20 Carloads Of Tools Arrive At Ordnance Plant
Des Moines AP report says the first 20 freight carloads of machinery and tools for the $30,000,000 Des Moines ordnance plant have arrived. Major Oliver B Brown states the machines will be installed for training at the receiving end of the first phase.
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Des Moines Ordnance Plant
Davenport Dubuque Baking Firms Merge Plans
DES MOINES AP plans to merge White House Biscuit of Dubuque and Independent Baking of Davenport under the Independent Baking name starting Dec 1. The company operates branches in Mason City Des Moines and Keokuk Iowa as well as St Joseph Missouri and Salina Kansas.
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Mussolini to Join Parley Between Hitler and Petain
Rome radio reported Mussolini will take part in upcoming conferences to be held soon somewhere in France with Adolf Hitler and Marshal Petain, according to NBC short wave listening post readings.
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France
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Marshal Henri Philippe Petain
President to Proclaim 150th Anniversary of Bill of Rights
Washington reports the Office of Civilian Defense said Roosevelt will issue a proclamation designating December 15 for the Bill of Rights observance. Archibald MacLeish urged the OCD to lead the nationwide event with state and local councils and agency support. La Guardia urged local councils to form information committees to promote facts about total defense and arrange speakers and programs.
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Past Matrons circle selects new officers in Wyoming OES
Mrs Klaude Dick was named president and Mrs A W Peck secretary of the Past Matrons circle of Wyoming chapter OES at the annual meeting Monday. Before the business session the group enjoyed luncheon hosted by Mrs Lyle Tompkins, Mrs W W Bronson and Mrs L M Koch.
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A. W. Peck
Matrons Circle of Wyoming
Lyle Tompkins
W. W. Bronson
L. M. Koch
City Briefs in Cedar Rapids Area News Highlights
Numerous short items cover hospital stays and visits in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. The notes include Adele Bradley at Mercy hospital, Joe Robinson undergoing a major operation, Colette Smith recovering from appendicitis, and Mrs Shirley welcoming a daughter born October 17 in Long Beach. Community activities feature a Cedar Staff club gathering, a Kiddie party, Hanford post American Legion dinner, and Rotary luncheon with a Thanksgiving address. A midwest game dinner for dealers is announced by Rapids Gas. The moth Thysania from Guatemala is noted.
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Long Beach, Calif
Shirley
Beulah Slocum
Cedar Rapids
Midwest
Chamber of Commerce
the Rapids Gas Corporation of
Ernest W. Curtain
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Isolationists Press Navy for Submarine Sinkings Report
Three non interventionist senators Wheeler Van Nuys and Nye urged public disclosure of German submarine sinkings by U S naval forces arguing the American people have a right to know. They criticized Secretary Knox for withholding such information as lacking trust in the public and Congress. Pepper urged caution saying naval authorities assess risks before announcing sinkings.
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Hitler
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Berlin
Stubborn Champagne Bottle Delays U S Growler Launch
In Groton Connecticut the Navy sub Growler valued at six million dollars faced a stubborn champagne bath. Sponsor Mrs Robert L Ghormley swung the bottle twice before it shattered as the submarine slid into the Thames River despite three efforts to save the christening.
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Thames River
Robert L. Ghormley
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U.S.N
London
Frank B. Bentley
Boat Company
George A. Quinn
Cedar Rapids PTA Study Group Leaders Meet Tuesday
Cedar Rapids group leaders from the PTA and study groups will meet Tuesday at 2 pm in the YWCA. Attendees are asked to bring enrollment cards.
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Cedar Rapids
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