Army May Lower Physical Standards for 4-F Review
Congress leader May said selective service may lower physical standards to reclassify some 4-Fs and defer induction of 1-A fathers. A new draft act creates a five doctor commission to reexamine standards. Hershey, the draft director, will implement the act with boards nationwide.
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Washington
Selective Service
May
D-Ky
House Military Committee
Army
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Congress
Lily Marlene as Allied Listening Ally Haunts the Nazis
The wartime column notes how Lily Marlene, once a German ballad, becomes an Allied symbol as the song crosses fronts. It details its origins, spread from Belgrade to Berlin, and how British broadcasts reframe the tune as a back‑and‑forth letter from Lily Marlene to a soldier, signaling morale and resistance. The piece ends urging steady war effort and rejecting pessimism while outlining ongoing Allied and Japanese fronts and strategic goals.
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Russia
Italy
RAF
Berlin
Switzerland
Sweden
Lily Marlene
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Balkans
North Africa
Emmy Sonnemann
Hermann Goering
Berlin Opera House
England
Lily Merlene
British Broadcasting Corporation
Jeep Names Split Army Arms in England War Zone
In England soldiers in armored force units debate jeep terminology with tank crews insisting on jeep for the three-quarter ton recon vehicle while calling the quarter-ton vehicle peep. The dispute stems from which model was named first upon arrival. In a separate note, a small Scottish terrier killed a dozen sheep in Oregon, ambushing them at night and injuring others.
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U. S
England
INS
Red Force
Ford
Willys Ich
Peep
London Gossip on a Faulty Telephone System
London workers describe chaotic phone service with unseen operators, supervisors, and inspectors struggling to fix a line that rings through to unintended conversations. Wrong numbers, dead lines, and overheard calls reveal a system in disarray as staff push for a reliable wartime communications upgrade.
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London
INS
Strange telephone interference spurs supervisor action
The narrator describes a strange experience causing concern over telephone security. After months of delays the chief supervisor promised immediate action, but the line remained quiet as engineers and inspectors worked to address the issue and reassure the writers.
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Grand Central Station
Navy expands fleet from 383 ships to well over today
Three years ago the navy reported 383 fighting ships. today the fleet stands at a number well over that figure indicating a renewed shipbuilding pace and strengthened naval capacity.
Christmas Window Shopping Amid War Time Optimism
Casual Christmas commentary notes two weeks to Christmas with shoppers seeking layaways and simple displays. The piece reflects on weather, war, and optimism, quoting Carlyle about applying human effort to creation and urging purposeful work to ban war.
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Santaland
Man Is Given Suspended Sentence For Non Support
Raymond Myers of Thomasville received a suspended six month sentence for non support of his wife and child, conditioned on paying 20 dollars monthly. He was also ordered to cover court costs for an assault on a female charge. The session included warnings and penalties for other defendants. The report notes a trivia line about congress and Mexican sombrero customs.
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Thomasville
Dee
Raymond Myers
Carl Wilson
Ville
Albert Paul Hunt
Wilson
Hunt
Fred Harris
Lemons and Ru-Ex Claim Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old home remedy promotes Ru-Ex Compound as a fast cure for rheumatic and arthritis pain. The recipe uses a quart of water, four lemon juices, and three tablespoons twice daily. It promises relief within 48 hours or overnight with a money-back guarantee.
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Mann's
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Kaynee
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