Army aims for four million men in WWII draft drive
The War Department steps up calls to build a four million army, with volunteers possibly 60,000, and the February 16 registration for all male citizens and some non citizens born 1897-1901. A lottery will determine order after 9,000,000 register. Existing pools and reclassifications could supply up to several million more if needed.
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Army
Ral
War Department
Motion
Washington
Van
Hhe High Command
Stimson
United States
Selective Service
Death Met Birthday Present in Birthday Death
Mrs. Iris N. Peterman planned her own funeral last October walking with crutches into a mortuary to pick a casket and clothes. She updated a note asking “Please come and get my body. I want my funeral services.” Police found her dead last night, shot through the heart, on what would have been her 46th birthday.
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Los Angeles
Iris N. Peterman
Samuel Croninger
Croninger
Groninger
Ray Giese
Peterman
Catholic Tax Appeal Urges Catholics to Vote
Friday issued open letter by Michael J J Kaine Jr president of the San Antonio Archdiocesan Catholic Action Council of Men urging parish council presidents to promote a tax appeal. Kaine says Catholics should vote as a civic and moral obligation and duty not to neglect. Citizens are urged to exercise rights and privileges of democracy.
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Michael JJ. Kaine Jr
San Antonio Archdiocesan Catholic Action Council of Men
Kaine
America
Seven Aboard Bomber Crash Near Hanna Wyoming
A U S Army bomber crashed seven miles south of Hanna Wyoming during a snowstorm leaving one airman missing. Four crew members survived with two hospitalized in Hanna in stable condition. Sheriff Glenn C Penland said the missing airman likely was blown from the scene while investigators held names for Army records.
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Hanna
Wyo
Wyoming
Glenn C. Penland
Frank Porter
Way to Foil Cigarette Moochers
In Miami on January 9 Judge Ben C. Willard heard a negro witness describe a tactic to thwart cigarette moochers. The witness explained opening packages from the bottom and showing the unopened top cigarette while saying the remaining ones aren’t theirs, as a deterrent.
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Miami
Fla
Ben C. Willard
Pearl Martior
Students to Hold Reunion in San Antonio Venue
A 1868 to 1870 het ipublic school reunion in San Antonio plans a spring gathering. Captain W B Krenypkau, chair, reports about 236 students moved to Albert Sidney Johnson school in 1870. only about a dozen survivors remain.
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Hetipublic
San Antonio
Governor's Palace
Troms
W. B. Krenypkau
Albert Sidney Johnson
South Flores
Bilbo Streets
Ecty
Krempkau
Morales Atreet
San Antoni
Joske's January White Sale Deep Discounts Across Linen and Bedding
The Joske's January White Sale continues with extensive savings on linens, bedding, curtains, rugs, and more. Highlights include 77c to 99c fabrics, $14.95 to $19.75 furniture and mattress deals, 10% off broadloom, and numerous discounted accessories such as china, glassware, and towels.
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Joske
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