Glasgow mayor mentors democracy lesson from Sir Patrick
Reporter RAYMOND CLAPPER visits Glasgow and attends a luncheon with Sir Patrick Dilan the city’s provost. Notables include James Spencer a former dock worker turned millionaire engineer D’Rath a Rhodesian copper official and a charity driven 16 year old Highlands girl. The event highlights civic effort and wartime social programs including a workers canteen in Glasgow and discussions with Lady Dollan about postwar plans.
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RAYMOND CLAPPER
Gasgow
Scotland
wire
Patrick Dilan
Gaspow
lord prowat
kin
Pat
t wired
Mayor laGuardia
Glasgow
ames Spencer
America
D. C. D'Rath
Rhodesia
Glasgay
highlands
Glas
Lady Dollan
Nas X
she galdey
New York
Sir Patrick
La Mira
Milwaukee area directs revised selective service quota
The Milwaukee area headquarters announced a raised selective service quota for next month with 602 additional inductees to be drawn from boards statewide. Inductions will occur only during the first and last weeks of the month as the system adjusts to ease facility burdens amid the Legion convention period.
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Wis
Gay
wiscon
encure
Walter J. Wilde
fecal board
ciis
Milwaukee
an Legion
Appeal Urges Citizens to Defend Leningrad Amid Heavy Pressures
Soviet Marshal Voroshilov appeals to Leningrad residents amid dire danger as German forces push near the city. Red armies, reinforced by 1,000,000 troops, endure pressure from three fronts while reports claim a city may have been saved from siege. Dnieper battles, Cherkasi capture, and broader German advances also loom.
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Associated Press
Klementi Voroshilov
Russia
Leningrad
gulf of Finland
Voroshilov
Red army
people's army
Odessa
Black sea
DNB
Dnieper
Cherkasi
Kiev
Townsend Proposes 6 Percent Gross Tax On Wages
Dr Francis Townsend urged the Senate Finance Committee to place a general gross tax of six percent on all wages and business transactions to fund defense and government costs. He warned the government faced utter chaos unless it overhauls the current hodge podge tax system. More than 150 witnesses testified.
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Washington
Francis BE. Townsend
senate finance committee
Townsend
Big Marsh Picnic Sunday Draws 25000 Sportsmen
A Forth Annual Sportsmen picnic at Broughton Sheboygan Park is set for Sunday. The Farmer's and Sportsmen's Cooperative Association expects over 25,000 attendees with new concession stands including a 140 foot bratwurst stand and an 18 by 100 foot bar. Parking allows about 5,000 cars and sheriff deputies will manage traffic near the marsh.
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Broughton Sheboygan Park
Farmer's and Sportsmen's Co- Operative association
Farmer's and Sportsmen's club
Iran Cancels Leaves for 1072 Army Officers to Frontiers
Iran orders 1072 newly graduated army officers to active duty with 120000 troops on guard at the frontiers. A British diplomatic note was answered. Iran claims neutrality and independence and resists expelling all German nationals immediately amid British Russian pressure. London sources say Britain will stand firm and consider troops into Iran.
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Teheran
Iran
Tran
Germany
London
Great Britain
Claude J. E. Auchinieck
middle east
Churchill
Coordinate Defenses In Far East
British and American leaders reportedly pledged joint action if Japan enters war with the United States, with Britain promising maximal aid to the U.S. in the Pacific. Reports say coordinating defenses may be advanced while Japan could pull back from further southern expansion. Moscow voices dissatisfaction with war material aid, noting Britain’s priority deliveries hinder Russia’s needs.
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FREDERICK KUH
United Press
London
Winston Churchill
Roosevelt
United States
Japan
Britain
Churchill
Pacific
Moscow
Russia
East Faces Further Out In Gasoline
Eastern motorists may face fuel shortages as some stations declare a gasless Sunday for the first time since 1918. Senator George warns a one third cut in eastern motor fuel may occur amid 10 percent curtailment. Reports say the government asked American oil firms to assemble 100 deep sea tankers for Britain as diversion of 50 tankers reduces Atlantic supply. Some operators will lock pumps on Sunday in parts of northern Virginia and other eastern areas.
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Washington
George
Georgia
Atlantic
Britain
congress
United States
Virginia
Auto Accident Victim Dies Of His Injuries
Paul Kretzschmar age 22 of Route 2 died at 7 30 am at St Nicholas hospital from internal injuries after an auto crash near Erdman Friday. The body will be sent to Mellen Wisconsin for burial.
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Paul Kretzschmar
Route 2
Erdman
St. Nicholas hospital
Mellen
Wis
Wisconsin Elks Back Defense Savings Program
The Wisconsin State Elks association urged members and lodges to invest in defense savings bonds and stamps. Past President Myron B. Schwartz moved to allocate 50 percent of the general fund to government defense bonds, a motion that carried. The resolution cites national emergency, patriotism, and Elks participation in defense bonds, referencing a prior $50,000 Grand Lodge pledge in Philadelphia.
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Wisconsin
Hiks association
America
Myron B. Schwartz
Two Rivers
United States
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
Philadelphia
Wisconsin State Elks association
United States of America
Rules For Credit Installments Nationwide Sept First
Washington reports strict Federal Reserve Board rules set to take effect September 1. Merchants must require down payments for most credit sales and cannot offer term credit beyond 18 months. New rules cover cars, boats, appliances, musical instruments, heating systems, and more to conserve materials and curb inflation. Down payment levels range from 1 0 to 33 percent with maximum 18 month terms depending on item.
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Washington
Federal Reserve board
State Elks elect officers. Ashland chosen 1942 convention city
Dr C O Fillinger of Marinette was elected president of the Wisconsin Elks association. Andrew W Parnell of Appleton is vice president at large. Other officers include Ray Fink, Menasha. William Uthmeier, Wauau. Thomas Millane, Milwaukee. William Schad, Milwaukee. Lou Uecker, Two Rivers. William Otto, Racine. A J Geniegse, Milwaukee. John Kettenhofen, Green Bay. Ray Dwyer, LaCrosse. Thomas McDonald, Marshfield. Ashland chosen as 1942 convention city.
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C. O. Fillinger
Marinette
Wisconsin State Elks’ association
Dr. Fillinger
Bert A. Thompson
Green Bay
Wisconsin Elks association
Andrew W. Parnell
Appleton
Ray J. Fink
Menasha
northeast
Willam Uthmeier
Wauaau
northwest
Thomas F. Millane
Milwaukee
south
Wiliam Schad
Lou Uecker
Two Rivers
William Otto
Racine
A. J. Geniegse
John Kettenhofen
Ray C. Dwyer
LaCrosse
Thomas F. McDonald
Marshfield
Ashland
Nomura Says Differences With U S Can Be Bridged
Japanese Ambassador Kichisaburo Nomura told reporters after a 20 minute discussion that he believes the policy differences between the United States and Japan can be bridged and it would be folly of the worst kind not to pursue a settlement.
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Washington
Kichisaburo Nomura
United States
Nomura
Resolutions Adopted By Wisconsin Elks At Sheboygan Convention
The Wisconsin Elks association concluded its convention with resolutions praising aid to crippled children and honoring departed members. State Senator Gustave W. Buchen spoke at memorial services. Resolutions urged legislation for broader treatment and transportation for crippled children, and thanked Sheboygan Lodge No 299 for hospitality.
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Wisconsin Elks association
Gustave W. Buchen
Sheboygan
Crippled Children'a commission
association
crippled children’s commission
state association of Elks
Sheboygan Lodge No. 299
Sheboygan Lodge No
city of
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