Possible Marshall Europe posting sparks Army Journal debate
Washington dispatch reports speculations that General George C. Marshall might be moved from his role as chief of staff to command in Europe. The Army and Navy Journal argues replacement could destabilize unity and grant broad powers to a successor, while noting Marshall’s strong stance on invading Western Europe.
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New Factor In SS Fund Presses Reassessment
Washington Sept. 20 Congress weighs the extended drain on social security as wartime developments prompt a study. Rep. George of Georgia and Sen. Vandenberg urge a close reexamination before any decision to double employer and employee contributions. Both seek careful review of actuarial factors amid war-time uncertainty.
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Tefinance Committee
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Ittee
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House
Nazis stage fake escapes in Holland trap patriots
A recently escaped refugee to England said Nazis offered a berth on a coastal vessel for 40, later about $21. He declined. another man who accepted was picked up at a rendezvous and taken to the Gestapo office in Amsterdam, while a patriot who had escaped to England died.
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Simplification of the federal income tax on the way
Congressman and tax experts push for simplification of the 1944 tax system as after war measures, focusing on eliminating the victory tax, merging normal and surtax, and reducing annual returns. Proposals include a 10 percent normal rate, single bracket taxation, and broader blanket deductions to aid homeowners.
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Youthful Commandos On March
Portland reports a new youth program, with about 200 enrolled, offering pre military training and rugged activities for boys aged 10 to 17. Organized by Rev Joseph Clancy and George Rauch, it aims to curb juvenile delinquency with support from Army Navy officials and local leaders.
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Secret Agent Starling to Retire After 30 Years in Secret Service
Col. Edmund W Starling known as Colonel Ed and Bill will retire around Nov 1 after 30 years guarding presidents and tracking train robbers. A 67 year old veteran, he will move from his Miami Beach home to a quieter life in Florida, selling his 75 acre Kentucky farm and enjoying fishing and bird hunting. Starling joined the service in 1914 under Woodrow Wilson and rose to supervising agent of the White House detail during FDR’s first term.
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Edmund W
Big Bill) Starling
Secret Service
Florida
Starling
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Michael F. Reilly
Swiss Italian Frontier Closed By Nazi Troops
At Ponte Chiasso on the Swiss Italian frontier German troops closed the border today, invalidated passports and visas, detaining about 600 people who crossed daily for work as passenger traffic from Como into Switzerland was suspended while a few freight trains still ran.
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Detroit War Manpower Plea for 72,000 Women Workers
War manpower heads in the Detroit district urge volunteers for factories as 82,000 more workers needed by year end and 72,000 of those must be women due to the shrinking male pool. Clark warns production delays threaten vital programs and calls on every woman to contribute to victory.
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Montague A. Clark
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Edward L. Cushman
The
Manpower Commission
House Poised to Back World Peace Plan Debated
The House moves to record support for international peace machinery in a Fulbright drafted resolution. Leaders expect overwhelming approval though a Republican amendment seeks constitutional guarantees. Debate time may extend to four hours before a floor vote with Senate fate uncertain.
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Keep Em Flying Crews Come In For High Credit By OW
Washington notes the army air forces reliance on air service command as 19 planes grounded for lack of parts during the Tunisian campaign. A vast depot system, 400000 possible items, 300000 civilian staff and thousands of military personnel ensure aircraft remain combat ready. Examples include rapid overseas ordering from Sicily via Patterson Field and a lone Aleutians recovery where eight workers salvaged a damaged B 24 wing with scarce stock, enduring a 35 knot gale.
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Skin graft hope from convict for 10 year old’s burns
Philadelphia report says Thomas J. Caulfield, a 33 year old murderer serving life at eastern penitentiary, volunteered to donate skin for a graft at Mt Sinai hospital to save 10 year old Judy Rosen after severe burns from a dress fire last May. Warden Herbert M. Smith identified him as the donor.
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Herbert M. Smith
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Evidence on Actor Bacon Death Troubling Letter Emerges
The Los Angeles Examiner reports it obtained evidence that actor David Gaspar G. Bacon, 29, from a Boston family, received a threatening note demanding money before his Sept 12 death with a stab wound. Blakeley Patterson, a friend and performer, says Bacon spoke by phone before being found in a bean field after leaving his car, claiming the note and the danger.
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Los Angeles Examiner
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Negroes Urged To Think Of Their Future
Augusta Georgia September 20 W Allen Murphy Negro waiter and war bond salesman urges Negro house servants to consider postwar opportunities before taking higher paying industrial jobs. He notes abandonment hurts war effort and postwar peace. Murphy chaired Atlanta war bond rally that raised 10000 in hours. He oversees Piedmont Driving Club waiter role.
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Augusta Chronicle
Switzerland Defends Neutrality Against Transit Pressure
Switzerland keeps its military guard at Alpine frontiers denying German requests for rail transit. The National Zeitung quotes a firm stance against any foreign troop or armament transit, reaffirming strict neutrality. Switzerland aims to remain out of the war, ready to rebuild with Europe while preserving security and trade.
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Court of Honor Tonight at St Mark Methodist Church
The Boy Scout Court of Honor will convene tonight at 8 p m at St Mark Methodist Church. An installation service for Cub parents will follow and all Cub parents are asked to attend.
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Local council balks at large debt raise in 1933
Ten years ago on September 20 1933 the city council opposed borrowing much from the Emergency Public Works fund keeping debt low. Schools enroll 7668. tentative tax rate set at 81 65. Local notices mention Marguerite Burruss Stratford College Danville Margaret Davis Mebane Wade Rucker New York Leslie Andrews Tate Andrews Chapel Hill Sara Grace Easterling Salem College Roosevelt plans naval build up cotton market changes and farm price forecasts. Prohibition repeal scores shown.
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New York City
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Tate Andrews
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Salem College
Yellow Devil Worries U S Fighter Pilots In England
American bomber crews in England chase a famed Focke Wulf 190 dubbed the yellow devil. Veteran Fortress pilots describe his sunlit, gold oil colored aircraft as elusive and deadly while Thunderbolts vow to shoot him down, hoping to help all B 17 crews.
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Isolated Yugoslav Patriots Contact U S By Radio
Guerrilla forces led by General Draza Mihailovic have established direct radio contact with the United States after two years of German occupation. Messages describe excitement in the Balkans as Allied advances into Italy unfold, with equipment reportedly parachuted in. FCC authorized Press Wireless to accept messages for New York Washington and Los Angeles, while the State Department confirms Mihailovich’s patriots operate the link and that dispatches may be censored before transmission.
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