President Opposes Teen Age Draft Training Proposal
Washington reports President Roosevelt publicly opposed a 12 month pre combat training requirement for 18 and 19 year olds while Senate leaders seek compromise. General Marshall urges trust in Army training with divisions, pilots and radio operators possibly exempt. Norris Johnson Taft Walsh push for a year long prep, Johnson tears up protest, Senate adopts two amendments narrowing parental consent and crime exemptions.
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House
Danaher
R-Conn
Jackley
Kentucky
Venereal Infection Offered to Draft Prospects
Reports from Hot Springs Arkansas cite prostitutes offering venereal infection for a fee to men seeking draft avoidance. Col Richard J Eanes said some offers were accepted, but infection could not guarantee avoidance of induction. The Army plans to treat some victims to protect fitness for battle.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Nationa
Richard J Eanes
Selective Service
Eanes
Acquitted Of Assault In Police Court Case
Henry J. Kramme East Patrick street barber was found not guilty of assault and battery charged by C F Creekbaum Mt Airy. Creekbaum testified a razor cut him. Kramme denied the claim saying the incident was a mistaken accusation. Magistrate Sherman P. Bowers noted lack of corroboration and acquitted Kramme. A peace warrant against James R. Hahn was issued and several traffic and license offenses were fined.
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Henry J. Kramme
East Patrick Street
C. EF. Creekbaum
Mt. Airy
Sherman P. Bowers
Creekbaum
Kramme
Bowers
James R. Hahn
Airy
Ruby V. Hahn
Edwin C. Fors
Washington
Edwin Oom
Kalamazoo
Mich
Melvin Michael Zimmerman
Hagerstown
Leo L. Punt, Jr
Pen- Mar
Clarence Koontz
Three Divorces Granted In Local Circuit Court
Three divorces were granted by decrees filed Friday in the office of the Clerk of the Court. Harvey George Baker Jr from Mrs. Mary Ruth Baker, Braddock, Mary Ruth Summers. Richard E. Zimmerman and H Kieffer DeLauter represented. Beulah Hanes from John E. Hanes, custody reserved for two minors, costs paid by defendant.
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Harvey George Baker
Frederick
Mary Ruth Baker
Braddock
Mary Ruth Summers
Richard E. Zimmerman
Baker
H. Kieffer DeLauter
John E. Hanes
Point of Rocks
Beulah Hanes
Baltimore
Edwin F. Nikirk
Miriam A. Crebs
Route 1
William E. Crebs
Taneytown
Mr. Nikirk
State Honors event lists regional leaders and guests
The honor ceremony featured Dr Fred G Hollo way president of Western Maryland College Thomas C Waldron Lions Club president George R Mitchell State Board of Motion Picture Censors chair Brig Gen Francis Perrott representing Governor O Conor and Lou Brown Lions District Governor. Prof Alfred DeLong Western Maryland faculty was the soloist. Paine of Michigan City was elected president of the International Lions at Toronto in July.
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Fred G. Holloway
Western Maryland College
Thomas C. Waldron
Lions Club
George R Mitchell
State Board of Motion Picture Censors
Mathias
Francis Perrott
O'Conor
Lou Brown
Alfred DeLong
Western Maryland
Paine
Michigan City
Ind
International Lions Organization
Toronto
Westminster Lions Club Hosts International President Paine
The Westminster Lions Club, 23 months old, held a reception and banquet for international president Edward H. Paine with 450 attendees from Maryland to DC. Paine warned of a fight threatening the nation, linking British wartime fears to today and criticizing Hitler and world domination claims. Mayor Mathias welcomed Paine as the dinner program began.
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Westminster Lions Club
Edward H. Paine
Casinet of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Delaware
District of Columbia
Western Maryland College
Paine
England
Luftwaffe
London
Hitler
Joseph L. Mathias
Frederick Mayors Gift Card Drive Seeks Service Families
The Mayor and Aldermen of Frederick announce a holiday greeting for all local service members. They request parents and wives of service men to fill out a card form and mail it before November 1, urging prompt cooperation from the community.
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Frederick City
Frederick County
Armed Forces
United States
Holiday Greetings Mailing Request
Request to ensure mailing the holiday greetings outside the United States is handled with strict confidence. Directs that the information be mailed or delivered to the specified recipient.
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United States
Cook backs O Connor after Western Maryland tour
Thomas E. Cook returns from a campaign swing through Allegany and Garrett counties in support of Governor O Connor. He notes party harmony in the two counties and predicts an strong O Connor victory. Hood College forms Friends of the Library to accept book gifts and advise on purchases. Adamstown 4-H Club meets at Fouche home with scrap drive planned for October 27.
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Allegany
Garrett
O'Connor
Cook
O'Conor
Maryland
O’conor
Friends OF Library
Faculty Library Committee
Hood College
Friends of the Library
Joseph Henry Apple Library
Adamstown Boys
William and
Arthur Fouche
Charter Form Of Rule Stirs Montgomery
Montgomery County voters ready to decide in November on a charter form of local government. Twenty percent of the 40 000 voters signed a petition to place the issue on the ballot. A charter board would formulate a plan and a county manager could be named. Proponents say the reform would reduce politics and cut costs. opponents doubt the need for change.
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Montgomery County
Maryland
Tinh Yeanimg Mid
Brookings Institution
Montgomery
Baltimore City
Local Debate on Constitutional Procedure Stirs State
Contentions focus on a 1915 State Constitution provision allowing the procedure. Montgomery County’s fiat status enables its use, drawing statewide interest. Debates span patriotism and motives of leaders, leaving voters unsure what the vote entails.
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Montgomery
Norman Trump Named To City Police Force
Mayor Lloyd C Culler announced the appointment of Norman T. Trump as a patrolman for the duration of the war and Roger W. Mills Jr to a regular post. The two appointments were approved by the Board of Aldermen and Trump will begin tonight. Trump, a former bundle delivery operator and amateur boxer, is a local aviation enthusiast and was next eligible from the Police Commission list.
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Norman T. Trump
Lloyd C Culler
Board of Aldermen
Cutler
Trump
Mills
H. Douglas
Police Commission
Culler
Trump Ia
OWI Reproves Admiral Land Over Sunrise Speech
Washington reports the Office of War Information censured Rear Admiral Emory S. Land for not clearing a speech before OWI. Elmer Davis said the speech breached a presidential order requiring policy speeches by officials to be cleared, prompting calls for Land’s dismissal from labor leaders.
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Office of War Information
Emory S. Land
OWI
Elmer Davis
Information Agency
Maritime Commission
Office of Facts and Figures
Owl
Land
Investment Bankers and Association
Philip Murray
Davis
Roosevelt
Officials weigh balancing speech and duties amid conflicting pressures
A Davis statement describes the difficulty of vetting official speeches to avoid confusion and conflict. He notes the tension between clearing up conflicting stories from Washington and respecting freedom of speech, pledging to continue following the President’s guidance.
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Davis
Washington
AlbDay Sale Attracts Horses Cattle And Machinery
On a well equipped farm sale near AlbDay, Carl L. RamI and Glenn Trout auctioneers offer harness sets including front and rear harness, collars, chokes, halters and traces, plus dairy fixtures like milk cans stools pails and a spray, with terms cash and settlement day of sale. Lunch provided on grounds.
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Dikcine Diopers
Watt
Gemere
Carl L
Rami
Glenn Trout
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