Byrnes Pushes Work or Fight Draft Plan for 4-Fs
Washington reports show Rep Andrew May considering a national service act or a work or fight law for 4-Fs, amid Byrnes calls for manpower screening. Farm states protest deferments, while thousands of 4-Fs seek war jobs as agencies log a springlike surge in applications.
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Social Security Quarrel Begins on Capitol Hill
Washington January 4 a heated debate over expansion of the social security program opens on Capitol Hill with President Roosevelt and Governor Dewey backing wider coverage. Rep Knutson says extending to all classes is desirable but not possible. Proposals include extending survivors insurance to agricultural and home workers the self employed and non profit workers unifying unemployment insurance and broad medical cost distribution while preserving doctor choice and patient relations.
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Patrick seeks special committee on Washington housing shortage
Rep Luther Patrick of Alabama plans a resolution to form a special committee to investigate the Washington housing shortage. He cites rising rents in the capital and its Maryland Virginia suburbs and vows to probe American activities affecting housing.
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Coloradoan Weighs Ban on Made Cigarets in Colorado
State Senator Erwin A. Rogers introduced a bill to bar the sale of tariff-made cigarettes, effective April Fool’s Day. Rogers said shortages force people to hunt stores, urging action in the interest of the war effort.
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Roosevelt to broadcast long State of the Union
President Roosevelt promised a radio summary tonight of his annual State of the Union message to Congress. He indicated plans for talks with Churchill and Stalin after his fourth term inauguration and suggested the speech may cover foreign and domestic policy.
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Sonnen Funeral To Be Held Here
Sonnen funeral services for Peter Sonnen of San Antonio will be held at Porter Loring chapel with burial at Mission Burial Park. Sonnen, a life long resident and former Tobin Hill butcher, died while visiting Pasadena. Survivors include W A Sonnen, Mrs Fawkey of Pasadena, and grandchildren.
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Dies committee becomes permanent in Congress
A coalition pushed to make the Dies Committee permanent after it had investigated un American activities. Rep Rankin of Mississippi urged continuation, claiming the panel would uncover conspiracies while critics warned of a witch hunt amid political battles.
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Clare Luce Plans Rest After Overseas Tour
Congresswoman Clare Boothe Luce will take a leave to recover in South Carolina after a prolonged overseas tour of European battle fronts. She cites extreme fatigue and plans a few days of rest before returning to duties in Washington.
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Cab Drivers Robbed in Early Morning Thefts
Morning reports state two armed men robbed cab driver Ed Smith at Buena Vista Street as he was in his taxi near 3 a.m. He lost 278 dollars. A separate report to police headquarters at 4 30 p.m. says A L Preter was held up by two armed men at Buena Vista and Concho streets with compensation of 400 dollars. Kyle Dawkins also reported a robbery of 18 dollars by a pistol wielder on a Thursday morning.
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War not all young men say by Hershey editorial
Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey states in the Selective Service publication that war is no longer a young man’s game. He notes older registrants are needed for war work where physical fitness and indispensability to critical tasks matter most in the prosecution of the war.
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Fragmentary quotation on military service policy debate
A fragment cites an official at national headquarters saying a general's remarks were editorial, not decrees. The text hints at debate over readiness and service obligations without clear context or complete statements.
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