Revision of Classifications under the Selective Service Act
Washington orders a nationwide reassessment of draft classifications after low Class 1 registration in many boards. The initiative, led by Provost Marshal General Crowder, targets moving thousands from Class 4 to Class 1 or 2 and reclassifying married men with sustaining incomes. A special Class 1 week in June will examine doubtful cases and tighten standards to raise army numbers.
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Washington
General Crowder
Prince William weakness cited as battle tolls rise
The Temps military critic analyzes the war office statement noting that while we have retired, enemy fatigue may allow a favorable center battle reaction. The piece argues that delaying engagement preserves strength and tests our soldiers' resolve and valor.
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War Office
Nonpartisan Leaguers Defy Safety Commission in Red Wing
In Red Wing Minnesota on June 12 nonpartisan league banners urged voters to vote for Lindbergh as seventy automobiles carrying league members and families paraded despite a county safety commission order. Police and sheriff attempted stops at Vasa and city limits but the march continued in a grim silent show with no protests or tooting the horn. The convoy proceeded toward Zumbrota and Pine Island.
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Red Wing
Minn
Nonpartisan League
Lindbergh
County Public Safety Commission
Vasa
Zumbrota
Pine Island
Bulgars Expect Germany to Back Their Claims
London reports Germany and Austria pledged support to Bulgaria in its war with Greece. Premier Radoslavoff, in an interview, said Sofia has received assurances covering Drama Seres and Cavalla. Central powers would back all Bulgaria's claims.
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Germany
London
Amsterdam
Radoslavoff
Bulgaria
Greece
Austria
Pershing Reports U S Casualties Total 7315
Washington reports the American expeditionary forces tolls through yesterday totaling 7 315 with 2 927 deaths and wounds 4 046 wounded and 342 missing including prisoners in Germany. The War Department says weekly casualty summaries aid public understanding after France landings last June. A Marine corps list lists two dead and ten wounded, with Marines fighting near Chateau Thierry.
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Washington
Pershing
War Department
Germany
France
Department
Marine Corps
War Objectors Get 20 Years in Prison
Forty five conscientious objectors to the military draft were found guilty of attempting to evade the draft law and sentenced to life imprisonment. Brig Gen J P O Nell reduced the sentence to 20 years each and designated Fort Leavenworth Kansas as the confinement site. They will be sent immediately. Most hailed from Oklahoma and were Mennonites.
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Dallas
Texas
J. P. O'Nell
O’nell
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Oklahoma
Army
Camp Travis
Leavenworth
Townley Leads Nonpartisan League Picnic Incident
A June 12 report from Laverne Minnesota states A C Townley president of the Nonpartisan League and two candidates were forced to cross the state line to reach a planned picnic with speeches. Deputies, under sheriff orders, ordered the crowd to disperse and move on.
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Laverne, Minn
A. C. Townley
Nonpartisan League
Chicago grain and market report summary
Chicago market report lists corn prices for No 2 and No 3 yellow at 1.67 and 1.60 to 1.61 dollars. Oats No 3 white and standard quotes at 77 to 78 cents. Rye and barley priced nominally from 1.10 to 1.45 dollars, with timothy at 5 to 8 dollars.
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Chicago
United States to Build Its Own Airplanes
John D. Ryan urged Congress to authorize one or more government owned corporations for aircraft production. A bill with emergency fleet corporation precedents was sent to House and Senate committees. The plan envisions up to 100 million dollars in government capital and may include building railroad branches into spruce forests in the West to source timber for frames.
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Washington
Congress
John D. Ryan
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
House
Senate
Baker
Chamberlain
Senate Committee
RESLA SHORTHAND Free lesson offer by mail at post offices
The advertisement offers a mail taught shorthand system named RESLA SHORTHAND. It promises free lessons and a special offer to the first student who enrolls at each Beaverhead county post office or anywhere in the United States. Address D. T. Rettig Keysville Missouri.
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Beaverhead County
United States
D. T. Rettig
Keysville
Chicago Livestock Market Report Hogs and Cattle Prices Trend
Chicago Livestock market on June 12 shows hog receipts at 37 000 with prices mostly 15 cents below yesterday’s averages. Hogs include bulk 16.35 to 16.55 and packing hogs 16.00 to 16.35. heat pigs and rough hogs listed. Cattle receipts total 17,000 with slow trade and declines of 15 to 26 cents for most grades. beef cattle range 12.50 to 17.90 with various classes priced, canners and cutters 7.25 to 8.60, stockers and feeders 11.75 to 13.60.
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Chicago
Omaha Livestock Market Report June 12 Hogs Cattle Prices
Hogs receipts 11 200 head market 110 to 25c lower Heavy 16.30 16.40 mixed 16.35 16.45 light 16.45 16.60 pigs 12 16 bulk of cages 16.35 16.45 Cattle receipts 7 600 market steady to 10c lower Native steers 12.50 17.75 cows and heifers 8 14.50 western steers 9 14.75 Texas steers 9 12.25 range cows and heifers 7.75 9.50 canners 7.75 10.50 stockers and feeders 18 calves 8.18 bulls stags etc 8.50 13.
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Omaha
Texas
Mountain of Pure Gold in Form of Income Tax
Washington reports the largest federal tax outpour in U S history with over two million dollars in income and excess profits taxes due by next Saturday night. Combined with prior payments this year's receipts are expected to reach about 2 775 000 000 dollars from individuals and corporations.
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Washington
United States
Italian Torpedo Boats Attack Austrian Fleet Near Dalmatian Coast
Italian torpedo boats bold attack two Austrian battleships and ten destroyers off the Dalmatian coast on Monday. Two torpedoes struck each battleship while a pursuing destroyer suffered severe damage. The Italian vessels returned safely to base.
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Rome
Dalmatian
Compromise on Wheat Price Refused in House
Washington reports failed efforts to fix the government's wheat price in the agricultural appropriation bill. A proposal to set $2.50 at the primary markets and apply to No. 2 spring wheat was rejected by the house conferees, keeping the No 1 northern standard intact at $2.20.
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Washington
Senate
House
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