House Backs Extension of Enlistments
House backs extension of enlistments as Senate considers extending term during war or emergency. Vinson notes regulars and specialists short on personnel. proposal allows retention after enlistment if war or emergency persists, with a cap of six months beyond the emergency. At Lewis County convention, officials attend Syracuse gathering.
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Mosmigay
Fae
Vinson
Lowhille
W_ J Smith
Monnatt
Kenneth
Lewis County Board of Supervisors
Gaylord County
Hydrants Painted Colorfully to Show Pressure Amount
Fire department installs color coded hydrants to indicate water pressure. Aluminum spigots painted green orange red or black with chrome housings help firefighters gauge supply. Superintendent Metin directs crews to label mains with three pressure indicators to aid fire response.
Hurricanes Watch Persists Amid War and Offshore Base Openings
Weather Bureau officials reassured Aug 7 that the hurricane season warnings will continue despite wartime radio silence from belligerent ships. The Atlantic coast watch extends from Jacksonville to Brownsville with reports from neutral vessels and coast guard ships, ensuring forecasts remain based on observed conditions rather than guesses.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlante
Special Warning Service 18
Cerige
Jacksonville Flat
Brownsville
Tex
Equator
Cape Verde Islands
Jarskonville
New Orleans
Baal
Bureau
Army
Navy
Naval
Coast Guard
Atlante Patrol
Cribbage King Uncle Dan Colland Keeps Sheriff Post
Alfred McAugh 83 year old sheriff of York County is identified as Uncle Dan Colland of Parsons Field. He has played cribbage in the courthouse basement since 1900 and has logged thousands of games and 300 decks of cards. The piece notes his long tenure and quirky cribbage record.
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Alfred McAugh
Uncle Din Colland
Parsons Field
York County
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West Fayette
U.S
Salina Street
Uncle Wan
Ries
Robert F Wormwood
Biddeford
Canberra
Australis
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Kenmore
Safina
Big 6. Co
Sears
SCD
Syracuse
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