Deferment Rules Relaxed for College Students
Washington AP reports selective service headquarters authorized local boards to defer induction of college students when immediate induction would cause undue hardship. Students preparing for occupations can be deferred to finish work, provided a shortage exists. Those already half through a quarter may await the next term's end, with rules on advance knowledge of induction and options to volunteer or wait.
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Washington
Selective Service Headquarters
Army
Selective Service
Sidelights of U S Rearmament from a Reporter's Notes
W. W. Chaplin summarizes a British inspired naval medical tactic adopted by the U S Navy. Doctors leave the ship’s hospital at battle onset and post themselves to administer first aid while wounded are moved to the ship’s hospital for graded treatment. The Illustrious incident cited tests the approach as saving lives by rapid first aid and triage.
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United States Navy
Cub Pack 25 Picnic Highlights Pack Charter and Awards
The Cub Pack 25 fall picnic at Camp Waubeek drew 85 Cubs and parents. Reuben Smith presented the Pack charter, and awards included Wolf badge to George Beals, gold arrows to Donald Platt and George Beals, silver arrow to Jack Howe, and service stars to Jimmie Pauba, Jack Krebs, Donald Vejda, and Jack Funcke. Bobby Matteson advanced to Scouting. Afternoon events featured a father and son leap frog race, sack race, three legged race, and a clothes pin race with participants Duxbury, Swaney, and others.
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Cub Pack No 28
Camp Waubeek
Reuben Smith
George Beals
Donald Platt
Silver Arrow
Jack Howe
Jimmie Pauba
Jack Krebs
Donald Vejda
Jack Funcke
Bobby Matteson
Mr. Duxbury
John
Robert Swaney
Lynn Swaney
Robert
Mrs. Duxbury
NAM warns 3 Million to lose jobs in 3 months
The National Association of Manufacturers warned that about 3,000,000 workers could lose or have hours cut in the next three months if defense priority bottlenecks persist. NAM advocates a supply allocation plan that protects nondefense makers while keeping defense needs first. Iowa reports around 400 layoffs to date with about 20 plant shutdowns expected in six weeks.
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New York
NNL
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
Walter RB. Weisenburger
Na.m
Noel Sargent
N.A M
Iowa Manufacturers Association
Iowa
Albert Wiggam on living with yourself and others
Wiggam argues that self harmony is more crucial than relations with others. A person poorly adjusted with himself cannot get along with people, making peaceful coexistence unlikely.
Getting Back to Nature and Self Reflection
The article argues people rely on media to shape opinions and that solitude teaches living with oneself. It cites Alvin Harlow on nature, notes heredity and environment influence beliefs, and suggests Hitler and Stalin might differ if raised elsewhere. It discusses honesty in surveys and anonymity increasing truthfulness.
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Alvin Harlow
Hitler
Stalin
New York
Montreal
San Francisco
Boulogne Docks Bombed By R A F
London authorities announced an RAAF raid on Boulogne docks in German-occupied France during the night. A small bomber force conducted the attack and all aircraft returned. The air ministry also said British planes hit a large enemy supply ship off Norway.
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London
INS
Boulogne
Air Ministry
Norway
Eruptions pelt Batavia as Smerne volcano blasts ash
Java volcano Smerne volcano erupts with sudden explosions hurling rocks and lava into the air and blanketing nearby Maling with a thick ash rain. The event disrupts daily life in Batavia and nearby areas as authorities assess damage and hazards.
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Batavia
Netherlands
Fast Indies
Java
Smerne
Maling
Mind Your Manners Quiz on Social Etiquette
Answers cover overheard name mentions, ridiculing religions, hat raising when addressing strangers, women searching for fare on transit, and boarding a bus without delaying alighting passengers. The recommended responses favor politeness, unobtrusive behavior, preparedness, and restraint.
Navy recruitment surges as draftees seek Navy exemptions
Chief Carl Pierce notes many potential draftees prefer Navy enlistment to avoid the draft during the emergency. The Navy benefits from selective service as enlistments rise and youths inquire about programs that keep them out of conscription. The service works with draft boards to manage the flow.
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Navy
Carl Pierce
United States
Navy Recruits Eligible By Draft Status At Station
Chief M C Madson explains the local recruiting station will not admit men already called for induction. The navy may enlist draftees before enlistment or after draft questionnaires or physicals, offering a six year regular navy hitch or a naval reserve post to return to civilian life when the emergency ends.
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Army
M C. Madson
Navy
Regular
Naval Reserve
Cedar Rapids Group Wins Life Insurance Trophy
The Cedar Rapids General Agents and Managers association won one of three silver roving cups from the National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters at its Cincinnati convention. The cup goes to groups after three wins become permanent. Cedar Rapids is in group three and earned points for community prestige, programs, membership, ethics, legislative activity, and educational efforts. Oscar A Anderson, president, brought the cup back.
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Cedar Rapids General Agents and Managers Association
National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cedar Rapids
Cl.u
Oscar A Anderson
Cedar Rapids Association
Backache Relief Through Kidney Health
Many suffer with nagging backache believing it from the back, but tired kidneys may be the cause. Poison in the blood from impaired kidney function brings pains, fatigue, and urinary issues. Dean's Pills, used for over 40 years, claim to flush waste from kidney tubes and provide relief.
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Nature
Adua
He Should Have Finished The Job
Richmond Virginia AP report states 19 year old William C Cash planned an anti Hitler display on his car. He painted a swastika then stopped, drove downtown, and a crowd of soldiers and civilians damaged the windshield and nearly overturned the car before police intervened. steel is cheaper than many kinds of wood.
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Richmond
William C Cash
Tika
Ciuvilians
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U.S
W. W. Chaplin
International News Service
National Defense Expert
Julius Gilbert
Midwest Life
the Midwest Life Insurance Co
Lincoln, Nebraska
Albert E. Wiggam
R.A.F
Cedar Rapids General Agents Group
Life Ins. Trophy
ECS nemaNitas
General Motors
Pontiac
Kew
J Pontiager
Glacer
Culver Motors
Second Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
McLaughlin Pontiac CO
S. Cedar Street
Monticello
the Killian Company
Ular
Wiss Pinking Shears
Talon
NH An
Nottons
Natiansa—Street
Warren
The
Killaan
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