Government Urges Child Education Across Nation
National government sees looming crisis in shortage of technically trained workers. Payetteville notes universities receiving letters from high school graduates who dropped out seeking entry into the Students Army Training Corps, but stricter entrance standards endanger their plans. Officials urge keeping youths in school and expanding typhoid immunization in schools where the disease is prevalent.
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United States
Uversity of
Arkansas
Army Training Corps
Tr. W. Garrison
Garrison
Local Grib Gravette Area Crop Update and News Tidbits
The Gravette area reports most Jonathan ape crop sold at about four dollars a barrel equivalent. Prices noted for vinegar stock and evaporator stock, with various local names and places mentioned. Additional items include highway department seedings, license counts for 1937, a chicken feathering note, a police fish catch near Heber Speane, and a bull attack incident in Slut, Mallee county. A county fund collector canvasses Chakay district, dove counts rise to 1 564, tax books show 651 sheep and boats, and Bentonville Daily Sam suspends publication due to patronage. First bale cotton brought in near Mulberry, value cents per pound. War wives and mothers group meets at Methodist church for an inspection. Fourth loan campaign pledges noted, with storage and river county references.
Stabilizing Markets Debate on President Regulating Bonds
A Washington discussion centers on presidential power to regulate or prohibit bond dealings as a wartime measure to stimulate bond sales. Lawmakers debate exemptions, costs, and broader financial controls amid a looming campaign period.
British Steamer Torpedoed War Loss Taints Crew Deaths
The incident left several officers and many passengers dead or missing after the British steamer was torpedoed. Survivors reported bodies of victims recovered, crews shaken, and a rescue effort under way as the ship’s crew and passengers faced a long night. Engineers’ leader Roderick Mackay of Los Angeles was elected president of the National Association of Stationary Engineers at the convention.
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Ciniinna
Roderick Mackay
Tos Angeles
Cal
Strikers Arrested After Mine Disturbances in Butte
Police arrested 80 men in Butte after a strike at the metal mines led to disturbances. The detainees allegedly demanded an eight hour day pay of four dollars. In Massachusetts Camp Devens, Joseph H Quinn of Boston was sent to prison for five years by a court martial for refusing a superior's orders. He is described as a conscientious objector.
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Ayer
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Joseph H Quinn
Boston
Camp Devens
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Spain Seeks Military Supplies After US Talks
Madrid reports the Spanish war ministry held a long conference with the United States military mission. The session is said to indicate Spain is seeking military supplies.
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Spain
U. S
Madrid
United States
Spanish War Ministry
Americans push forward in St Mihiel offensive
Report from the front says American forces have captured many guns and advanced eight miles into the St Mihiel salient from the south. Hattonville ammunition dumps are being blown up as the front lines push deeper, with German resistance shrinking the pocket and retreat appearing imminent.
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London
St Mihiel
Agiemioaix
St Mihiel Salient
Hattonville
Fle Aalient
Amermaie
German Ane
Ano
Exemption for Railroad Men Delays Draft Classification
Regional directors of the railroad administration were directed to claim deferred draft classification for general railroad men essential to transportation. The list includes telegraph and telephone operators and skilled yard men. The War Department has taken over the Smith & Wesson Co. plant in Springfield Massachusetts to operate it. Switzerland and the United States will begin talks to extend their commercial treaty set to expire October 3.
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Railroad Administration
Washington
War Department
Smith & Weoon Co
Springfield
Masa
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Expect New Blow Against German Lines In Allied Offensive
Military officials anticipate a major new Allied breakthrough against the German lines as a response to the Central Powers peace proposal. The plan reportedly centers on several simultaneous attacks from Laon to the St Michiel salient, with American, French, and British forces concentrating near Cambrai and Verdun fronts. Observers note intensified British artillery west of Cambrai and expect coordinated moves toward Uratotty, The Brewiton area, and possible encirclement of Metz, while Pershing’s forces remain concentrated and under press scrutiny.
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Laon
St Michiel
Foch
Ypres
Dowai
Dora
Dowal Cambraist
Quentin
Cambrai
Uratotty
Gineral Pershing
Petphonig
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Beranimes
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Give a Bushel Movement Aims to Back Soldiers and Democ racy
A cleveland county Arkansas drive promotes a national Give a Bushel fund to aid wounded soldiers and families, encourage civilian sacrifice, and help veterans reestablish life. Led by Mss CG K Elliott from the state capitol Little Rock, the plan projects $100,000,000 annually and urges every district to join, with endorsements from national leaders and a push to extend to all states and allies.
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Cleveland County
Ark
Persora
State Capitol
Little Rock
Brough
C.klliott
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Gila
Wiley
Marejail
Clark
Obaby Ameuhure
Arkansas
Red Cross
Andere
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