Chicago youths register for draft amid bells and cheers
In Chicago on June 6 about 250000 young men stood to be counted as registration booths opened. Bands played and flowers greeted departing registrants while many waived exemptions saying Uncle Sam needs me more. Justice officials weighed in with a secret census and promised arrests if gaps appeared.
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Can You Answer This Argument? Workplace Vacation Tale
In New York on June 5 workers at Greene Street cloak and suit firm asked for two weeks paid vacation. The boss warned of war and trade woes, then paid them with a time analysis letter counting hours and days off to argue only a single working day remains after vacations and holidays. The note ends with please have a heart.
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Armless and Legless Saves Girl Wins Bride
Boston swimmer Ludger Gagne Jr lost an arm and a leg but saved Miss Louise King of Winchester at Revere beach last summer. He swam six miles to Boston light despite whitecaps and storm signals. The couple became engaged though Louise’s parents wanted them to wait until she was twenty one. They married soon after.
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