Draft boards begin classification of first five percent
Washington reports local boards will start the most elaborate man power classification with 20,000,000 registrants and five percent per board to be processed within 60 days. Provost Crowder praises the system, legal advisory boards assist, and questionnaires must be returned in seven days as mobilization plans unfold nationwide.
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Washington
Ovo
Crowder
Tod
National Army
Jananey
Thig Mind
Nuea
Marsal
Thair
Polite
Readera
Kittery Community Notes and Church Services
Kittery briefs list visitors and residents in town including Mrs Clifton Andrews and Mrs Charlotte Cotile. Ard If Baker returns to navy yard duties. Local churches plan services next Sunday with Rev Wentworth at 1046 AM and 7 30 PM, and a union service at Second Christian Church led by Rev Nichols with Rom 8 23 as text.
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Law Endeavor Society
Epworth Feasue
Methodist Yes
Iryrtext
Tralp Academy
Trust and Guarantee Company of Portsmouth
Lotta Government Street
Methodist “Episcopal Church
A. i Jenner
Pasetor
Elio Bowden
Second Christian Church
Carl B
Nienoia
Government Street
Kittery
Dec
Madred W. Maby
Love Brie
Swanthka Club
Clifton Andrews
Kittery Dewar
Mertly Level
South Eliot
Orvilie Tenders
Andrews
Charlotte Cotile
Merman Petzold
Lawrence, Mas
Lester Staptes
U.S
Lita
North Berwick
Culefaruny
jHle
Baker
Love Jan
Navy Yard
Abess
Byron Iips
Asint Street
Boston
Argilla Tundlett
Portsmouth
Clee
Ports
Anouth Ix
TY Wentworth
Signa of the
Elcome
Cuei
le Nichols
Postmaster Burleson Replies to Gompers on Labor Organization
Burleson defends the government workers right to organize while questioning the wisdom of using outside groups and strikes to press demands. He responds to Sam Gompers criticism of his annual report recommendation against organizing government employees.
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Burleson
Samwal Gormbers
Tiestnijompioyes
T Pee Pte Ok
Allied Naval Council Formed By Association Press Report
Washington December 14 The Allied Naval Council to coordinate allied efforts was announced by cable to the department by Vice Admiral Sims. Members will include the ministers of marine and the chief of naval staff from each country. For the United States Secretary Daniels and Rear Admiral Benson will serve. Meetings will be held in Europe with officers representing nations including Walter, Staley, and Japan.
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Associaton Press
Washington
Allied Naval Council
Cable
Department
Simg
Ministers of Marine
Morning services and activities at Free Baptist Church
A note lists church events at Kittery Point including Free Baptist Church services led by Rev E W Cummings and Rev John A Waterworth, Sunday school times, and various congregational activities. It mentions a sea inlet incident with boats running ashore, local visits, illness, births, patriotic club gathering, and forthcoming events at Fort Stark and Springhold with military speakers and community notices.
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Free Baptist Church
E.W. Cummings
Tople
Suellg
Jesus
Tom
Congregational Church
John A. Waterworth
First Christian Church
Junior Christan Endeavor
Young Peanle
Leonard Harrow
Camp Dix
HL Tobey
L. J, Seege
Phorsday
Anchorage
Brackett Lewis
Thurston Patel
Boston
Willice E
Goldiery
Fort Stark
Newcastle
Mias Nellie Laws
John Mace
Bere Saywyer
Wood Substitution Urged to Replace Coal in State
A letter from Fred A. Rogers urges Meriden and others to substitute wood for coal to ease fuel shortages. Endorsed by Governor Henry W. Keyes and John B. Jameson, it calls for organizing community councils to culled cordwood and market it, stressing savings in manufacturing and heating costs and preparing for next winter.
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Meriden
Dee
Jett Tor
Todry
Fred A. Rogers
Nory Frampshire
Hangin M. Floyd
Ian Hig
Voir Granke Nas
Goveror
Henry W. Keyes
Jenn
Jameson
Floyd
Uncle Sam
Trudy
John B. Jameson
Navy Inquisition Expands From Senate To House Probe
The House naval committee voted for a sweeping investigation of wartime conduct, chaired by Representative Oliver. It will probe naval stations, yards, equipment, and shipping, with testimony from Secretary Daniels and top admirals. The panel, with full powers, plans hearings on spending, training, and the merchant fleet under wartime control.
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Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
House Naval Committee
Inn Committee
Oliver
Daniels
Ust
Senate Naval
Army
Navy
Shipping Board
Chedkmen Turley
Navy Department
Congress
Bente
Crozier
Matt Linke
comsAultkes
Raugiat
Campas
Anette Wn
Averet
Congress faces crisis over war readiness and supply chain
In today's session a large supply division stake was debated amid fears of wartime unpreparedness. Gen Crogier's disclosures about ordnance delays and tape clogs fueled calls for centralized supply control and elimination of bottlenecks. Rumors tied revelations to possible Baker removal.
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Congress
Crogier
America
Baker
Heavy early December snow disrupts Exeter trains and life
Snowstorms stalled morning traffic across Exeter and nearby lines, with eastern trains and the Portland to Manchester routes most delayed by 30 minutes to over an hour. Wilmington and local service suffered, while naval and military enlistments for the week highlight regional activity among high school athletes. The Robiwon seminary alumni association plans a December 27 gathering at 2:20 PM.
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Co Ivter
Exeter
Watts
Heston and
Mal
Portland
Portsmouth
Mancchester
Manchester
Ingeally
Mighway
C. Charles Tlayes
Fred S. Chureluit
New Hampshire
Emanuel Gallant
Quartermaster's Department
Park Slocum
Frederick Howe
John Howe
Lewis
Swain
Lewis S. Swain
Foresters Branch
Wilde
Washington
Lewis Fitten
Boston
Aviation Department of the Service
Waiman's Else? Corps
Myrlie Wiggins
Migs Annie Farnsworth
Sumtey
Winalfred 'Teartz
Condictor
Sadie Swain
Recruits Arrive at Fort Constitution for Artillery Branch
A squad of 14 artillery recruits arrived at Fort Constitution on Friday evening from Minnichester. The arrival marks the start of training for new artillery personnel amid ongoing defense readiness efforts.
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Artillery
Tap Service
Fort Constitution
Minnichester
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