Fathers Facing Draft In October Near Bottom Of Manpower
An unofficial survey shows only a few states can meet October quotas without drafting fathers. McNutt lifted the ban on induction of fathers born before Sept. 15, 1942, but boards must call only as absolutely required. Estimates place 300,000 family men likely to be inducted this year, with 450,000 to induction centers to reach that target.
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Borowy leads Yankee wins in war bond drive gains
Hank Borowy pitched two wins and added several hits as the New York Yankees star boosted his sponsor by 57,500 in bonds. The league total to date reaches 128,277,500 since starting June 15, with Borowy costing 50,000 the previous week.
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Hank Borowy
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Pirates edge Braves on Gustine ninth inning single
Frank Gustine drove in the winning run with a ninth inning single as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Braves 5 4. Haefner and Moore led a double win with Haefner six hits allowed and Moore driving in two runs in the 4 3 victory over the Browns. Roger Wolff and the Athletics stopped the White Sox 5 3 on nine hits. A note reports living costs in India rising 11 to 15 percent since the European war began.
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Roger Wolff
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India
Baruch proposes flexible wage price rise in new inflation plan
Washington reports Bernard Baruch has drafted a new inflation program urging wage and price flexibility after Pearl Harbor. He suggests raises for white collar and government workers, followed by a full economic freeze, while administration moves cautiously toward his approach to appease both producers and buyers.
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Bernard M. Baruch
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Balkans
Giraud
Chiang Kai-shek
Davis
Roosevelt
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Office of Facts and Figures
Lowell Mellett
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Congress
Radio Schedule Amid War Time Programming Changes
A detailed radio listing shows hourly programs across networks with corrections for time changes. It lists news, music, serials, dramatic skits, and war commentary from 6:00 p m to late night including Fred Waring's Time, War News, Cantor-like features, and various orchestras and talk segments.
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Lowell Thomas
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George Hicks
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Harry James
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NBC String Trio
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Arthur Hale
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Leo Cherne
Thorace Heidt & Orchestra
Noah Webster
Dudy Canova
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Che Gabriel Heatter
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Harry Wismer
Spore
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John B. Hughes
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Johnny
Blu Dance Music Orchestra
Blu Congress
Paul Schubert
Ore
Ted Husing
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Rationing Complaints Highlight Rural War Effort
In Dooly County Georgia Senator Walter F George notes rural residents blame Washington wartime rules for rationing ceilings and price controls. He cites gasoline limits on eastern borders and argues some restraints suit cities but not small towns while residents remain cheerful and focus on supporting the war effort.
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Increase of Wool For Civilians is Predicted
The War Production Board reports civilians may see more wool fabrics while prewar varieties decline. Production of civilian apparelnool is near 240 million yards annually. colors and yarn counts are being streamlined to boost staple items and reduce the need for rationing. The government holds a 700 million pound wool stockpile as a wartime safeguard.
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Police Seek Recovery of $3850 Stolen From Geer Store
Rutherfordton August 3 Officers attempting to recover 1000 in cash 1600 in US government bonds and 1250 in postal savings securities reported stolen Sunday from Cecil Geer s store filling station The valuables were in an oval three foot long iron box Bonds were made out to his daughter Frances Armide Geer
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Italy Seeks Quick Factory Refit With Export Tilt
Out of the clear sky comes a demand to retool Italy's shattered factories. Officials say the initial exports will likely be secondhand equipment as part of a broader industrial overhaul.
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Italy
Adapting to War Time Stresses and Mental Strain
A discussion on the psychological effects of wartime life, the stresses on military and home fronts, and how rest, environment change, and understanding help mitigate anxiety, sleeplessness, and fatigue while preserving capacity to work and support the war effort.
Radio Schedule Highlights Busy August 5 1945
Daily lineup lists numerous programs across morning to late evening on WSJS including The Guiding Light News World Morning Reveille and musical hours featuring Johnny Mercer Ginny and Dance Orchestre with upcoming segments and special guests noted for the day and into tomorrow morning.
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