Army to Call Million More By Year's End
New York, Nov 6. Col Arthur V McDermott says one million men will be inducted this month and next, with 2 million more drafted by year end to reach 7.5 million. Washington developments show over 6 million under arms by year’s end with 1 million overseas. Secretary Stimson and Knox forecast further growth and overseas deployments, including forces in Northern Ireland, Australia, Alaska, the Solomons, New Caledonia, Iceland, and the Middle East.
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Middle East
Sailor Rescue After Sack Believed Worth Half Million
A marine broadcasting from Tun Tavern recounts salvaging a sack said to contain 500000 dollars before seeing four sailors trapped in a boat wreck. He claimed he could not think or feel and tossed the sack overboard to pursue the men, later towing a fifth sailor to safety.
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Speakership May Be First House Clash
New York reports a Democratic edge in the new House with 221 Democrats to 209 Republicans plus minor parties. Speaker election on January 3 hinges on at least 218 votes. Martin leads the Republican bid, while Rayburn seems set to stay. Contests in New York and other states could alter the slim majority. gubernatorial and Senate races also loom.
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Ind
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Mont
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Beaten Republican Charges Corruption At Louisville Polls
In Louisville the race for Kentucky seventh district seat ends with Democrat Andrew J. May appealing a post election contest after Republican E. E. Gabbard accuses vote buying and whisky money influence. May’s camp dismisses the allegations as unfounded amid ongoing disputes.
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Calls Off 2100 Mile Horseback Trip After War Time Realities
Gavin Robinson 36, restaurateur in Lewiston, halted a 2100 mile journey to Arizona after 700 miles on horseback. He said wartime demands and visible labor in war plants convinced him to return to work at his restaurant, with Mickey the horse being sent home.
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