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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

3

Draft Will Fill Gaps in Manpower

The military plans to rely on three year volunteers for the army and air force, with Selective Service filling gaps when needed. Officials expect first year drafts to be light, not exceeding 20 000 monthly, while volunteering may exceed drafts. Volunteers choose service branch, overseas assignments, and technical fields under a new program aimed at attracting capable youths.

T. J. Hanley U.S. Air Force Military Personnel Procurement Service Division Army Air Force Hanley Selective Service Japan Korea Far East Europe

Army education and OCS policy expand officer paths

Army training options include six courses at an army school with enlistment for attendance if selected. Outstanding enlisted personnel may be commissioned directly from the ranks without OCS. A career plan offers maximum opportunity for advancement, while education continues during MF duty hours via the Army Institute program.

Army Schor's Army U.S. Armed Forces Institute

Five world speed marks fall at Nation Model Fince

Aug 6 Olathe Kan Five world speed records collapse in Class B events at the 7th Annual Nation Model. Tony Giran of St John red set open division speed at 18% mph. Steven Jordan of C. established junior speed record. Maurice Stanalin of Dallas attacked 124.42 mph in another run as Charles Leitch of Chicago won two junior events. Indoor stick event details noted with various winners across divisions.

Olathe Kan Tony Giran St. Jobn Red Steven Jordan Wen Th Kana John Willish Maurice Stanilin Dallas Charles Leitch Chicana Kanen Municipal Auditorium Tee Lacastie Oakland Calif Midh Dera

Trade event amid Jendale and Detroit links noted

Fragmentary OCR mentions Jendale California and Detroit with references to aj 3 and open di ed, plus erback and Butte. The readable text lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes to form a fuller item.

Youth Elected Secretary of Navy at Bore Forum

Maurice Babb of Wichita Kansas was elected Secretary of the Navy at the Third Annual Legion Boys Forum in Washington. About 100 delegates from the Navona Ate canism Committee of the Legion greeted him, with James Green of Omaha among officials present.

Navy Washington Maurice Babb Wichita Kan James Green Omaha Nebs Navona

Seven Held in Wichita Following Marihuana Raid

In Wichita, five men and two women were arrested after police confiscated a bushel basket of marihuana. They are held for investigation with no formal charges yet filed, following weeks of investigation by Wichita police and the bureau of narcotics. The contraband basket was valued at about $2, and several officers participated in the operation.

Wichita Kan George Poulos Hildeprand Bureau of Narcotics

Fights Price Hedachea Kalamazoo Michigan Ang

Kalamazoo butcher Merle Nicho sympathizes with his customers amid rising prices. Local shoppers face higher meat costs as inflation strains budgets. Community members discuss coping strategies and store options.

Hedachea

Unclear Market Complaint Reported By Nichols

The account describes customers left after seeing high prices and tablets sold quickly. Nichols tallies bills while noting customer reactions and widespread complaints about cost as boxes of tablets are consumed in a single day.

Nichols Amiling

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