Roosevelt hems and haws on postwar compulsory training plans
A Washington writer notes Franklin D. Roosevelt avoids taking a firm stance on compulsory military service after WWII while Army and Navy plans push youth training. Eleanor Roosevelt opposes the idea, contrasting with FDR’s earlier advocacy and wartime discussions. The piece traces public shift and broader national defense concerns.
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National Defense Vision Echoed by Roosevelt Family Leader
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Seizure Threates From Supervisory Strike Ties Mines
Strikes by supervisory workers threaten government seizure of coal assets. About 75 mines could be seized if shutdowns spread, with Republic Steel Corp and other operators affected though few mines are idle now. Since Aug 31, 18 mines across six companies are already in government possession.
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Grand Jury Orders Probe Into Dorsey Balcony Fight
Los Angeles Sept 6 The TP County Grand Jury Criminal Complaints Committee orders investigation of a balcony altercation last Aug 5 at Tommy Dorsey’s apartment. Actor Jon Hall reports facial injuries. Subpoenas issued for 11 witnesses.
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Strikes Prompt War Labor Board Action Across Coal Mines
Yesterday strike notices in 41 more companies were filed with the War Labor Board. The unannounced mine operations threaten widespread disruption and, if trends continue, a substantial portion of the bituminous coal industry may fall under government possession again.
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North Carolina Absentee Ballot Applications Near 60000
Raleigh Sept 6 Applications for absentee ballots for North Carolina service men and women at the secretary of state Thad Eure's office approached sixty thousand with many more sent directly to county officials. Eure said 1052 applications reached his office yesterday and federal ballots would be provided after state ballots are issued to eligible service personnel who have not obtained them.
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