North Carolina Urged to Recruit 70 Marines for Week
Governor Bickett appeals to North Carolina to meet a 70 man Marine quota during national recruiting week June 10 to 16. He notes four cities—Raleigh, Durham, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte—must supply 15 15 20 and 20 recruits respectively, and urges swift action to fill the full quota in one day.
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United States Marine Corps
North Carolina
Thomas W. Bickett
Raleigh
Durham
Winston-Salem
Charlotte
Fic Marine Corps
Marine Corps
War council to guide charity conference in Pittsburgh
The National Conference of Charities and Corrections opens in Pittsburgh for a week and will act as a war council on social issues from the war. Topics include care of soldiers' families, food economy, living standards, and farming's role in sociological work. Taft, Hoover, Sir Herbert Ames, Paton, and Winslow are among expected participants.
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Pittsburgh
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
William H. Taft
Ernest C. Hoover
Sir Herbert Ames
Stewart Paton
Princeton University
C. E. A. Winslow
Yale University
Convention of Policewomen in Pittsburgh Draws Nationwide Attendance
The International Association of Policewomen holds a convention in Pittsburgh with members from US and Canada. The event, linked to the National Conference on Charities and Corrections, will focus on duties of policewomen and improving the service.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
United States
Canada
International Association of Policewomen
National Conference On Charities and Corrections
Norwegian Lutherans to Unite in Minnesota Convention
Plans to consolidate the Norwegian Lutheran synod the Hanges synod and the United Norwegian Lutheran church were discussed at a convention in St Paul Minnesota attended by several thousand delegates and visitors. The move aims to reunite branches of a parent church that dissolved in Norway 60 years ago affecting most Lutheran congregations in the United States and Canada. A pool for consolidation was reached long ago.
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St. Paul, Minn
Norwegian Lutheran Synod
Hanges Synod
United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Norway
Tates
Canada
Massachusetts Begins Work On State Constitution Revision
Boston June 6 The Massachusetts constitutional convention opens its session to draft a new constitution or amend the existing one. Delegates from labor and conservative factions, including former governors and Harvard figures, shape the debate. Most expect voting on changes by the next fall election with submission timing tied to war and public opinion.
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Boston
Mass
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Organized Labor
House of Representatives
McCall
Fhee
Harvard University
John Adams
Massachusetts
Elieve
High Point Police to Receive New Uniforms
The High Point police force plans new uniforms for the year with bid lists open to merchants. One bid from Thacker is ready, and selections will favor uniform, comfortable coats in blue with altered hat styles. Details on fabric and style remain undecided as bids arrive.
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High Point
Thacker
Commencement at Kansas University Features Bryan Speech
Lawrence Kans June 6 William J Bryan delivered the feature address at the University of Kansas commencement exercises where Chancelor Frank Strong presided as one of the largest classes to receive diplomas. Frank H Ford, a leading local florist, promotes bedding plants and boasts a wide stock at low prices and invites visitors to High Point Floral Co to see exceptional blooms.
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Lawrence
Kans
Wiliam J. Bryan
University of Kansas
Frank Strong
Frank H. Ford
High Point Floral Co
Mr. Ford
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