WAVES May Choose Overseas Duty as Navy Drives Enlistments
Lieutenant Temlin announces WAVES may opt for duty in shore establishments or overseas. First overseas contingent expected in Hawaii by Christmas, with volunteers. Raleigh recruiting station and state sub stations push new drive for enlistments. women 20 to 36 urged to request Navy Blue booklet.
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Navy
Carolina
Navy Department
Cmdr
Nm Palmer
Joyght Hancock
Raleigh
Discharged Veterans Not Subject to WMC Controls
World War II veterans remain using local offices of the War Manpower Commission to find work. In October, Dr. J. S. Dorton reports 1,720 veterans placed by USES offices versus 1,668 in September, with 2,087 preliminary applications and 1,461 completed. Referrals reached 2,545, and 1,720 placements were verified, with an average placement rate near 90 percent for WWII veterans.
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S. Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
J. S. Dorton
WMC
Dorton
Gros the
Veterans Employment
Veterans Employment Service data on applications and placements
USES reports show 63 veteran job applications at exit, 149 local placements including repeats, 29 assisted hires, and 295 interviewed but not registered. In October 307 handicapped veterans applied, 298 placed, 298 directed to VA, 78 to State Rehab, 64 to Selective Service, 25 to training and 241 to other agencies. Over Feb-Oct nine months 14,457 preliminary and 10,333 completed veteran job apps, 14,487 local referrals, 9,802 placements verified, 1,532 assisted. Hospital figures: 1,470 applications, 1,404 local placements, 428 assisted, 2,365 interviewed but not registered.
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USES
Veterans Administration
State Vocational Rehabilitation Division
Revelle Returns Aboard His Ship
Roanoke Rapids North Carolina 2 cdr L G Revelle returns to the United States aboard the light cruiser USS Philadelphia nicknamed the Galloping Ghost of the Sicilian Coast and Little Spitfire. The Philadelphia docked in Philadelphia after a European war theatre service and will undergo a ten month overhaul.
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L. G. Revelle
Charlotte St
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Gift Buyers Urged to Mail Early for Christmas Deliveries
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker urges stronger participation in the Shop Now Mail In November campaign amid wartime shortages. He warns that extraordinary conditions require earlier mailing to ensure Christmas gifts arrive on time and expresses confidence in American cooperation.
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Post Office Department
Frank C. Walker
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis
Urges immediate treatment for bronchitis to prevent chronic disease. Promotes Creomulsion as a potent remedy that reaches the lungs, loosens phlegm, soothes inflamed bronchial membranes, and aids sleep with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
FASTEETH Promises firmer dentures and odor control
False teeth users fear embarrassing slips and drops. FASTEETH is advertised as an alkaline powder that keeps plates in place and comfortable, claiming it does not sour and reduces denture odor. Available at drug stores.
Postal Service Appeals for Volunteers and Early Mailing
The Postal Service notes 50,000 experienced employees in the armed forces and 300,000 railroad workers serving abroad. With rail and transport stretched by wartime traffic, post offices face critical manpower and rely on extended overtime. Officials urge public support and early mailing with gifts marked Do Not Open Until Christmas.
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Postal Service
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