150000 Men On Sea Duty Urges Wartime Merchant Service
The United States maritime service reports 150000 sailors and officers on active duty in the merchant marine with 11372 from Illinois, Indiana and 1137 from Wisconsin. To meet wartime needs an 85000 man recruitment target by July is set, with seamen and officers drawn via the War Shipping Administration. Applications from ages 16 to 17 percent and 50 under 16 require parental consent. training lasts 3 to 6 months before dispatch to salt water ships. Contact Rush Street Chicago area offices for inquiries.
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Notable industrialist Frank N. Kon dies at 81
Frank N. Kon 81 retired industrialist and president of Remington Co International Basic Machinery Co and Am Sewer Pipe company died last night. Born in Rocac en Moissaye Bougus concert pianist and gym musical college in Chi.
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Military production figures in the postwar year
In the year after Harbor the United States produced about 49 000 airplanes and 32 000 anti aircraft guns. Merchant tonnage reached around 17 000 tons as production continued across key defense sectors.
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Allied August losses: nearly 300 Japanese ships knocked out
The Associated Press reports nearly 300 Japanese ocean going ships were knocked out in August, with at least 178 sunk and 18 combatants among them. The figures cover the Pacific war, with mentions of submarine sinks and extensive Japan operations in China and the Philippines.
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Truman Nominated Rally Set At Barton County Courthouse
Lamar Missouri hosts a nomination rally with Senator Truman to be officially notified tonight. Senator Connally will relay the message and Truman will deliver a 20 minute address followed by broadcast speeches at 9 30 p m. The event marks a busy two weeks for the town as preparations fill the community. The piece notes Barton County, a press room in a former drug store and the town's 3000 residents. Cork is identified as the world’s largest user.
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Hay Fever Season Triggers Advice From Health Officer
La Crosse residents urged to limit exposure to ragweed pollen as hay fever season begins. Health officer A. M. Murphy recommends gauze on windows and staying sheltered, noting gas restrictions make country drives unwise. The department reports few complaints so far, unclear if early season or resilient sufferers. Catalonia sent a 1919 Paris peace conference delegation seeking independence.
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Red Cross Opens New Office in Tomah
American Red Cross starts operations in the Lester Gordon building at 802 Superior Avenue Tomah with weekday hours 1 30 to 5 00 p m The facility has two rooms one for surgical dressings under Mrs Roy Smith and another for knitting chaired by Mrs William McCaulis with Mrs Charles Wright directing production The local chapter promotes ongoing support for U S efforts Keep Em Firing.
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Night Class In College Shakespeare Planned At La Crosse
A fall semester night class in Shakespeare will be offered every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p m at La Crosse State Teachers College. First meeting is Sept 12 in room 103 for registrations. Open to townspeople and students. seniors may receive three credits. Audits allowed. Instructor is O O White.
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25th War Bond Presented to 25000th Serviceman at Canteen
In Jersey City George B. Heil of the Navy allowed his buddy to enter the Salvation Army Red Shield club first, then received a $25 war bond as the 25,000th serviceman to visit the canteen.
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