Peacetime draft bill heads to White House this Friday night
Congressional leaders forecast quick passage of the Burke-Wadsworth compromise conscription bill to register 16 500 000 men ages 21 to 35. Senate action began early. House set debate to one hour. Critics dispute provisions on industry coercion but expect final approval and funding around 1.25 billion dollars to activate the draft system.
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White House
Senate
House
Congress
Majority
Barkley
D-Ky
Chamber
Clark
D-Mo
Joint Conference
Taft
R-O
Roosevelt
Teacher slain in Royal Pennsylvania school shooting
Miss Caroline Dellamae a 29 year old third grade teacher was shot to death by William Kuhns 35 as dozen children aged eight to ten fled from the classroom Kuhns then shot himself in the left breast and is in critical condition Police say Kuhns anger followed Dellamae rebuffing his advances
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Royal
Caroline Dellamae
William Kuhns
Kuhns
Dellamae
Ohio publishes new 1940 road maps by the state
The Ohio State Department of Highways released its 1940 maps described as the most complete and attractive yet. The edition includes state and city maps with an index of interests, patrol stations, and clear driving regulations for visitors.
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Ohio
State Department of Highways
Raspberry stalk branch displayed in Daily News window
Homer Dupler of 1060 Third Street displays a branch from a raspberry stalk on his lot. The branch shows ripe and green berries and the in between growth late in the season.
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Homer Dupler
Third Street
Daily News
City crew uncovers giant Canada thistle in South Logan
A massive Canada thistle cut along a South Logan street by the city crew led by Willis Lehman was brought to the city garage for display. The specimen, with nearly a dozen lavender blooms, measured 12 feet in length.
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South Logan
Willis Lehman
Friday the 13th Holds No Terror for This Man
Poquonock Conn Sept 13 AP John Taylor of Poquonock shows no fear of Friday the 13th. He married Sept 13 1906 and today marks his wedding anniversary. Born July 13 1883 he has worked at his present job for 13 years starting Aug 13 1928.
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Poquonock
Conn
John Taylor
Motorcycle Fatal Crash Near Salem
Clyde Crew, 38, died after his motorcycle collided with an automobile late last night in Salem. The crash occurred on September 13, with investigators to determine exact details.
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Clyde Crew
Willkie Opens Nationwide Campaign Against Buccaneers
Republican nominee Wendell L. Willkie launched a 7,200 mile speaking tour from Rushville Indiana to the Middle and Far West charging a "buccaneer" coalition with top corruption bosses Hague Nash and Flynn. He pledged to discuss pivotal issues and resist political machines as torchlit crowds cheered.
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Chicago
Wendell L. Willkie
Middle
Far West
Rushville
Ind
Hague
Kelly Nash
Flynn
Willkie
Boy Captured After Run From Lancaster School
Robert Knaus a 15 year old who escaped twice from the Lancaster Boys Industrial School was captured at his home by police in the city today after running away two weeks ago.
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Robert Knaus
Lancaster Boys’ Industrial School
Knaus
35 Known Dead in Jersey Powder Plant Blast
Rescue workers comb through smouldering ruins at the Hercules Powder Company plant in Kenil New Jersey searching for more victims after a blast that killed at least 35 and injured 125. Officials fear higher toll as investigations into sabotage and defense contracts are noted.
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Kenvil
N. J
Hercules Powder Company
New Jersey
New York State
Jersey
Kenil
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Route 33 repair work to start Monday in city
The project to improve Route 33 Hunter Street between the state highway barns and Washington Avenue at the west city approach begins Monday. Spanning over 2 000 feet the work includes grading widening and repaving. Hussey and Holderman Columbus hold the contract with completion by December 15 traffic to be maintained as feasible.
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Hunter Street
Washington Avenue
Hussey and Holderman
Columbus
Food costs rise 3 percent as war looms
Wholesale statistics show American food costs about 3 percent higher than before the European conflict began, with prices still below the peak seen after the war started. Analysts cite defense spending and industrial activity as key drivers while noting declines in rye potatoes lambs pork loins lard sugar and coffee.
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Chicago
Plunge to Record Low in Cincinnati on September 13
Cincinnati recorded an all time low for the date with 43 degrees today, breaking the previous 44 degree record set in 1923. The city marked a sharp fall from last year's scorching 98.5 degree heat wave on this date.
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Cincinnati
Mercury
Premium lists issued for Hocking County fair
The long awaited premium lists for the Hocking County fair have been delivered. The booklet details the Agricultural Society, its officers and by laws, a county history, fair departments and premiums, with 14 departments listed and multiple subdivisions. Officers include Paul H. Shaw president W H Hansen vice president J H Barker secretary, Walter North treasurer, and others including department heads for Horse, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Farm Produce, Domestic Arts, Bees, FFA, 4 H, School Exhibit, and Horse and Mule pulling. Running races are planned with events on September 26 and five events per day on the following two days.
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Hocking County
James H. Barker
The
Agricultural Society
Logan
J. H. Barker
Walter North
Carl C. Harsh
Gates
Grand Stand
LeRoy Conkle
William Holloway
Mason Campbell
Rudolph Brandt
Claude Harsh
Clarence Skinner
Lloyd Whisler
Clarence Hartman
Fred Graham
Fred Hugh
FFA
Harold Saxton
George Bushnell
Ruth Bennington
Joe Stone
Bill Holloway
King and Queen Escape as Bombs Hit Buckingham Palace
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth hid in an air-raid shelter as five bombs struck Buckingham Palace and its grounds during a daylight raid. Churchill’s No. 10 Downing Street also came under fire with no reported damage. The palace sustained earlier damage and casualties rose across London and other cities.
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Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
Downing Street
Whitehall
Winston Churchill
No. 10
George
Royal
Ministry of Information
London
Mall
West End
Logan Officials Back Godman Plant Retention Efforts
Logan officials and the Chamber of Commerce stated full cooperation with the Godman Co in efforts to keep the Annex shoe plant from moving. City sewer guarantees have been offered to extend facilities to a nearby building, with county commissioners agreeing to cover the remaining distance, to preserve 125 local jobs and avoid relocation to Lancaster. The Logan C of C praised local support and noted early cooperation when the company first located on Gallagher Avenue.
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H. C. Godman Co
Shaw Manufacturing Co
Corporation
Logan
Lancaster
Godman Company
Lancaster Chamber
Godman
Gallagher Avenue
Com
Expenditures Near Record High in Recent Congress
Congress has appropriated 13.1 billion dollars this session and may seek 1.5 billion more before adjournment. Future-year authorization adds 8.26 billion, totaling 21.38 billion with defense above 15 billion. Peacetime records exceed last year, nearing 1918 wartime totals when including fixed charges.
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Congress
Defense
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