Jehovah's Witness minister guilty of draft evasion
Frank Elliott Hopson, a 31 year old Jehovah's Witness who claimed ministerial status, was found guilty of draft evasion. The case, the first of its kind since 1940, could establish precedent on whether self styled ministers qualify for conscientious objector status. Sentencing is scheduled for December. maximum penalty five years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
Jenney
Gen Gamelin's Condition Worse Vichy Report
Gen Maurice Gamelin, former commander of French and British forces, was reported slightly worse today at a clinic in Oloron. He is described as suffering from erysipelas with nervous disorders and is currently a Vichy prisoner.
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War Roundup Reports Shifts in North Africa and Moscow Fronts
The roundup notes Libyan fighting near Tobruk with a junction between offensive and garrison lines. British claim recapture of Rezegh and Italian loss at Sidl Gmar along with stronger reserves cited for decisive mechanized combat. Meanwhile Germans hammer Moscow flanks as Volokolamsk area worsens. Hull’s statement ends seven months of talks with Japan. First U S Marines depart Shanghai as air forces exchange raids.
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Shanghai
Air Factory Names Head Air Associates President
Gilbert Colgate announced in New York that Frederic G. Coburn of McLellan Stores was elected president of Air Associates Inc. Coburn replaces F. Leroy Bill amid a labor dispute and government seizure context. The firm, based in Bendix New Jersey, holds defense orders totaling about five million dollars.
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Gilbert Colgate
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Frederic G. Coburn
McLellan Stores Company
Air Associates
War Department
Costly maneuvers echo in Carolinas defense plan
Defense Notebook outlines funds for 300000 troops, Drum's $4 million pay, and overall costs from two army paydays. It notes training expenses in field conditions, fuel and food, and the move of troops and equipment through the Carolinas. The piece mentions Chaplains and the drive to reassign plant operations back to private owners amid GI maneuvers.
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America
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Crash Kills Texas Flier in Manila Area
Lieutenant James G Manney Jr of the Air Corps Reserve was killed when his Biplane crashed near Melolos Bulacan province Army authorities said His father Rufus Manney lives in Orange Texas The report also notes birth rates rising with 20000 more US births in early 1941 vs 1940 and forecasts an overall rate near 18.5 per 1000 in 1941
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Texas
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