Weekly War News Digest Envisions Broad Age Limit for Draft
Swing through the latest army policy discussions shows General Crozier noting boards favor raising the age limit for selective service. Estimates suggest expanding to 45 for unmarried men could open 4.26 million qualified draftees. other items cover Liberty theatre crowds, victory bread rules, Navy optics drives, and school led Treasury campaigns promoting War Savings and civic duty.
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General Crozier
Crozier
Ignorant or Designing America in the War
A wartime exhortation declares all Americans are in the conflict. Citizens of all ages and groups are urged to contribute, support, and sacrifice. The message condemns German sympathizers and urges vigilance against disloyal voices while urging collective effort for victory and peace.
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America
Take Care of Your Horse Advice for Thorough Horse Care
Guidance on horse care emphasizes three meals daily, ample water, proper shoes, daily exercise, and a blanketed stall. Warns against hot shoe seating and ignorance in feeding, watering, and supervision. Recommends regular shoeing every four to five weeks and two weeks vacation yearly.
Duty in War Time War Bonds and Stamps Call for Calm Duty
The piece urges Americans to keep normal life and productivity during wartime while buying bonds and thrift stamps. It warns against self punishment or hysteria and stresses financial stamina as essential to support the war effort and future global stability.
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United States
America
Hershey Department Store Plans Birthday Price Cut
The Hershey Department Store announces a sale to commemorate George Washingtons birthday with reduced prices on select items. The event aims to attract shoppers by offering notable discounts in stores.
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George Washington
Hershey Department Store
Central Girls Defeat Hershey in Close Battle
Central High girls beat Hershey Big Five 14 to 13 on Hershey floor. Emanuel scored all Central’s points, besting Stuckey who led Hershey with 13. Shupp’s passing aided Emanuel while Stuckey starred for Hershey with 13 points. Referee Wert.
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Central High Girls
Hershey
Central
Miss Emanuel
Miss Stuckey
Miss
Chocolate Girls
Big Five
Central Zerbe
Emanuel Stuckey
Shup Holtz
de Watts Garman
G. Maurer
Longsdorf
Emanuel
Stuckey
Olivets Defeat Tech Seniors In One Sided Game
Hershey Olivers routed the Tech Seniors 60 to 22 on the Hershey Men's Club floor Tuesday evening. Scoring featured Strine 5, Clarke 6, Elliott 9, Holland 1, Frock 2. Strine 8 of 15 and Holland 16 of 25. Hershey prepares for Ben Hur of Steelton Friday February 15.
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Hershey Olivers
Tech
Hershey
Hershey Tech
Clarke
Miller Stine
Holland Eliott
Frock Purcell
Stauffer Henry G Brough
Henry
Strine
Elliott
Holland
Frock
Steelton
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War Trade Board
Canada
Newfoundland
Treasury
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Central Girls
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Elizabethtown
Caracas Avenue
Palmyra
H. M. Hartz
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