New Branch Postoffice Unit Numbers Speed City Mail
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker oversees rapid adoption of postal unit numbers for large city branch offices to accelerate sorting and delivery. With many clerks new to war work, mail now moves faster as residents add unit numbers to addresses and inform correspondents.
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Frank C. Walker
Albany track may reopen as DeWitt weighs war impact
Racing promoter Slip Madigan seeks army permission to reopen the Albany track after it closed six days after opening. He needs DeWitt approval, liens payoff, and Santa Fe ownership consent, with a projected August 24 meeting and a $200,000 renovation estimate.
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Edsel Ford Leaves Estate Worth About 200 Million
MT CLEMENS Mich The bulk of the late Edsel B Ford s estate is bequeathed to the Ford Foundation a charitable body and thus not subject to taxation The will filed before Macomb County Probate Judge Edward V Trombley valued at about 200000000 includes 41 percent of Ford Motor shares and a majority of stock in Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit May 27 death.
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Disturbing the Peace Case Aired in Court
Carl Sundberg appeared before Judge George E. McCauley charged with disturbing the peace. The case is continued until June 29 at 4 PM and he was released on his own recognizance.
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Allied ships sink three enemy vessels off Sardinia
Allied destroyers sank two supply ships and a torpedo boat and drove a destroyer ashore in flames off the southern tip of Sardinia Tuesday night. The small force reported no casualties or damage. Airmen blasted Pantelleria for the 26th time, with medium and fighter bombers strafing the island.
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Sardinia
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Sicily
Summer Vacation Program urged for children
Los Angeles officials urge local communities to start summer programs to keep mothers working in war plants from quitting. Manpower housing chief R. W. McCanlies notes about 1000 children aged five to 12 have mothers in war work and warns of production impact if care breaks down. Officials anticipate 100000 more women needed in essential jobs as drafts rise.
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Liberty ship George Gershwin launched in Los Angeles
The Liberty ship was launched in Los Angeles and named for composer George Gershwin. Mrs Ira Gershwin, sister in law to the composer, served as sponsor for the launching ceremony.
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Los Angeles
George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin
Cradle to Grave Social Security Plan Offered by Wagner
Senator Robert F. Wagner unveiled a bill to create a unified postwar social insurance system. It would expand benefits to about 15 million people including farm workers domestic servants nonprofit employees and independent farmers with coverage for unemployment illness disability and old age plus medical and hospital care.
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Robert F. Wagner
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Great Britain
William Beveridge
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Lieutenant Garton Transferred to California Post
Lt. Ralph Garton has been transferred from Tucson Arizona to Salinas California. His wife and daughter plan to join him in the near future.
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Pegler Blames Roosevelt for Coal Strike
Westbrook Pegler, in Cheyenne, says President Roosevelt is responsible for the nationwide coal strike and claims the president built up the unions and laid down the labor policy. He predicts Roosevelt’s possible fourth-term re election and notes his visit to discuss Jackson Hole national monument plans.
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Westbrook Pegter
Roosevelt
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Salute Reform Urged Over Nazi Gesture in San Jose Schools
San Jose officials urged a change in flag salutes after letters from School Superintendent Walter L. Bachrodt and Lewis H. Britton noted the current salute resembles a Hitler salute. Pupils should place the right hand over the heart during the Old Glory salute.
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Walter L. Bachrodt
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City Issues Two New Building Permits
City Building Inspector John Cubley issued two permits. Mary Klore of 806 Ramona St received a permit for a new roof and repairs totaling 320 dollars. C A Vaile of 125 East Kendall St received a permit for additions and alterations totaling 200 dollars.
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Mary Klore
Mona St
C. A. Vaile
Kendall St
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