Salvation Army Graf ton reports busy November among transients
Captain Charles C. Robey, Graf ton local commandant, says November brought heavy relief and outreach. Transients requesting aid totaled 33. 58 lodgings, 129 meals, and clothing for six individuals were provided, including two women. Family relief distributed 195 garments, 35 pairs of shoes, plus emergency grocery and fuel orders. Open air and evangelistic meetings drew hundreds, with 22 services at the Citadel and 341 attendees across programs. Transients ranged from 19 to 52 years old, hailing from 15 states and covering trades such as carpenter, painter, cook, miner, farmer, machinist, and more.
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Crisis rhetoric and wartime notes from a 1940s era report
The text blends political speeches on national duty and economic support with a wartime update. It mentions unbinding activity for America, unity among industry agriculture and labor, and the government's social obligations. It also reports a Russian casualty event near Livramari and Finnish defensive positions, plus evacuation of foreign workers from the Petsamo district heading to England and Canada.
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America
Republicans Weigh Convention Timing After Dewey Speech
The Republican National Committee weighs a January to July convention date as New York district attorney Thomas E. Dewey criticizes the Roosevelt administration. Party leaders praise the address while urging timely action to present their message to voters.
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Rohde Island
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Daniel E. Pomeroy
New Jersey
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
House
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West Virginia
Russian advances and supply lines reported near Finnish border
The dispatch notes Russian troops pushing toward the Finland border, with reports of Red forces advancing along the narrow neck north of Leningrad and across peat forests north of Lake Ladoga. Claims include a cut railway linking the large Ladoga water system to Finland and a crossing near Nurmes and Joensuu, amid harsh winter conditions.
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Dewey Seeks Faith Over Immediate Farm Solutions
In a large auditorium speech, Dewey argues against quick fixes for agriculture and labor. He says the nation faces a crisis of faith in itself and its traditions and that solutions must consider the whole economy rather than isolated problems. He notes the need to decide whether growth or limits define America's future.
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City Manages
Mayor says town is handling governance with seven or eight sheriff deputies stations and a state police detachment. He asserts readiness to deputize locals if needed and vows not to let anyone take the town.
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Myles
Weather aids limited air activity during raid alert
Fog and poor visibility hindered flying as no planes were sighted. A Russian departure was expected tonight from Mostow, while a Finnish Russian front line near Petsamo saw patrols clash briefly in Arctic darkness with Finnish automatic rifles noted for their advantage.
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Mostow
Telinti
Bowlin
Fier
Petsamo
PUMP PRIMING AND A HUGE NATIONAL DEBT
The piece notes Conewood Pak’s spending surge over two years far surpassing its 111 year past total and warns the present government debt as a mortgage on future generations. John H. Van Deventer of Iron Age cites fear of growing political power hindering rapid development of electrical and mechanical power to create ten million jobs.
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Veterans Ad In Civil Service Test Bulletin
A bulletin from Taylor county announces civil service positions with veterans preference. Applications must be filed by May 11, except for ordinance bureau posts accepted until May 4. Openings include junior engineer, junior mechanical officer, projectionist, editorial clerk, and other classifications. Information and forms available at local post offices.
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Moscow Reports Finnish Defense on Isthmus Front
A Nordic dispatch cites heavy Russian losses and Finnish artillery stanching the Karelian Isthmus push. Finnish commander Beelblom claims frontline counts near 100,000 with reserves. Helsinki analysts estimate about 200,000 Russians engaged on all fronts.
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