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Newspaper
Plainfield Record
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
3
General Crowder orders governors to investigate low Class 1 percentages and reclassify registrants. Revisions target moving thousands from Class 4 to Class 2 or 1, with strict reexamination of questionnaires and records. Local boards and appeal agents must correct misclassifications and allocate June as a focused examination period.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses distribution and supply for coal and other goods during wartime. References to orders, dealers refusing orders, production figures, and government roles in allocation. Mentions War Government, delivery agencies, and ensuring equal supply to all consumers.
United Fuel Administrator Garfield warns of possible coal shortages as 60,000,000 tons are needed this year. Dealers report mixed progress on first and second delivery thirds, with transportation and power issues cited. State details for New Jersey distribution are not officially announced as figures from the anthracite committee slowly arrive.
Disjointed OCR snippet mentions percentages of earnings and thresholds but lacks clear subjects or actions. No definite individuals, places, or organizations are identifiable. The text appears as incomplete figures about income, taxation, and economic thresholds.
Government to enforce severe economy with a 50 percent coal curtailment and tax increases. McAdoo forecasts war costs totaling around 24.6 million, with total business impact estimated near 60 million. Officials prepare a tentative list of war industries for guiding the War Government in cutting industry as needed.
A fragmented report hints at Lehigh's train operations and合作with Pennsy to improve efficiency. The note suggests studying how Mehat trains were routed and timed, aiming to speed learning and implementation.
The text shows fragmented remarks on Os wares and Sastry with feeding and tubes, plus references to troop trains, rails, and factory orders. It mentions export of Sarees for shipment, improved soldier capacity, and calls for voluntary plant orders to reduce publicity. The fragmentary content lacks cohesive reportable events.
The report states that hot meals for American soldiers in the trenches are assured through a new device adopted by the army. Although Germans block communications with shell fire for days, the quartermaster’s department has conducted experiments on this cooking device, with details not yet public.
A saddle committee visit to Mineola plans entertained events for Frelinghuysen, Barttas and Reed. Delegates including Hoke Democrats and Frelinghuysen Republicans will participate in the state committee program during their stay.
British authorities announced a draft bill signed in London related to a treaty allowing Britain to draft subjects. The measure requires ratification by both Congress and the British Parliament before becoming law.
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