New Draft Regulations Signal Shift in Induction Order
Washington reports that Selective Service plans to base draft calls on occupation, not age, with a revived nondeferrable list and a new superdeferment for war production jobs. Four draft classes will govern who is called first, including nondeferrable, a broad no-mans-land, essential designations, and superdeferments.
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Roosevelt seeks advice as split Congress blocks draft action
Washington August 11 President Roosevelt weighs why the Executive and Legislative branches clash and how to move forward as Congress recesses. Orders reportedly draft both fathers and children born before and after Pearl Harbor, despite earlier assurances. Representative May of Kentucky, a Democratic ally and chair of the House Military Affairs Committee, has spoken in the last 24 hours.
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Kentucky
House
Lawmaker proposes draft ban on fathers in service
Jumbo Judy han Cong mse sn conven on September 14 would introduce a bill prohibiting drafting fathers with dependents unless they consent. The idea covers all fathers regardless of child birth date, with May arguing Congress should limit Army size and discharge current fathers to free industrial workers. May, as Military Affairs Committee chair, seeks scope of needs.
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House of Representatives
Substantial backing for manpower policy in Congress
Senate members across parties express broad support for inducting fathers to aid the nation while Washington doubts the Army asked for more manpower. Officials say the draft serves industrial needs more than military, with government concerns over labor pressure shaping roundabout tactics. Representative May notes mixed signals from McNutt and General Hershey on the manpower plan.
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Draft administration blamed for production lag
Confusion at draft headquarters and mixed messages from the War Manpower Commission are cited as key factors causing delay. Local boards may ignore central bulletins, worsening the manpower problem and reflecting poorly on the Administration.
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War Manpower Commission
Court News Property Deed Transfers and Divorces Noted
A jumble of property deed transfers listed with multiple grantees and counties includes Harry L Houck to Samuel W Jones and wife for 10 dollars, Truman M Wolfe to Daniel A Kendall et al for 50, John W Alexander to Thomas M Muhdler et al for 10, and others including Alice M Moser to Orpha K Hollyter for 10, Katharine Foster Wiese to Otto F Feidt and wife, and Louise Collins to Clara D Wansel et al for 10. Also scattered notes on divorces and resident names such as Paul Avored, Hermine Arnold Smith, and others in various locales.
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Harry L. Houck
Samuel W. Jones
Truman M. Wolfe
Daniel A. Kendall
John W. Alexander
Thomas M. Muhdler
George W. Kefauver
Alice M. Moser
Orpah K. Holly
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