Six Billions Contracted For Defense
The Katinka Profense Commission approved contracts totaling 6.10 million since June 25, about 62 percent of defense funds for this session. Construction of 200 combat vessels to bolster a wartime navy, with 384,245,957 for aircraft and weapons, plus plans to expand synthetic rubber plants and armor production. The commission reports progress in production, training, and materials, with 5.5 million people available for defense work and a broad housing program for defense workers.
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Roosevelt to Clear Tracks For the Draft
The War Department sought quiet registration reforms to curb draft abuses and expand debt relief for citizen soldiers. Maj. Edwin Barber urged revising the 1918 Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act to broaden terms while denying automatic moratoriums. Courts would assess foreclosures case by case. the Veterans Administration would handle insured debt issues when soldiers cannot pay, but repayment remains after civilian return.
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Roosevelt to Issue Draft Orders in 24 Hours
President Roosevelt planned to issue an executive order within 24 hours to establish by October 10 local boards to administer the new draft law nationwide. The order would empower the Joint Army and Navy Selective Service Committee to oversee the draft machinery and appoint local boards upon governors' recommendations, with boards set up within 10 days. A separate item notes the destroyer Mayor arriving at Boston Navy Yard and the destroyer Lai commissioned at Brest.
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Britain Awards Medals For Heroic Exploits Of Bomb Disposal
London reports the Official Gazette awarding four Royal Engineers gallantry honors for bomb disposal work during the siege. Notable feats include Lieut. Ellis Talbot carrying a delayed-action bomb 200 yards after identifying a new fuse, and Lance Sgt. William Button guiding a bomb to safety despite a fatal blast. Other awardees include Lieuts. Reynolds and Andrews, recognized for dangerous excavations and fuse handling. The text notes low pay for pioneering bomb disposal crews and efforts to honor their dangerous service.
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Battleground in corn belt in 1952 election battles
Washington dispatch on the pivotal corn belt as 19 key states including Illinois Indiana Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Michigan Wisconsin North Dakota South Dakota Ohio and Nebraska loom in the 1952 campaign. Sen Capper and Wendell Willkie. Democratic leaders in Chicago describe Illinois and surrounding states as decisive for the electoral vote haul. Roosevelt administration defense outlays and third term rhetoric figure in the debate. University of Ontario refunds tuition for students drafted under the selective service act.
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Red Flag Seen At Labor Parley Knitting Incident
At a Minnesota State Federation of Labor convention a spectator was accused of waving a red flag but it proved to be a knitting project. A woman spectator kept knitting during the dispute, drawing a brief uproar over the visual protest.
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Dr Docter Resigns as Resident Physician At Douglas County Hospital
Notes from Omaha Nebraska recount a confusing public address incident at Douglas County Hospital. Dr A L Docter, newly appointed resident physician, was mentioned amid a series of misheard calls, with staff later clarifying the situation and confirming the doctor’s role.
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Leeds NC Raises Funds for Spitfire Plane for England
Leeds North Carolina mobilizes to raise funds to buy a Spitfire fighter plane for England. Community efforts begin after a Leeds England request and a cable from a news editor prompting support. Contributions come from multiple towns and totals run around 75 dollars with a $100 gift noted from Connecticut.
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Flood Funds Await Defense Authorization Move
Washington reports a stalled food control and flood relief bill as President Roosevelt delays nondefense related spending. Whittington and supporters seek passage only for defense linked projects while proposed works total about 11 million dollars.
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Rector Foresees Impossibility of Christian Warfare
Rev. Fenimore O'Cooper, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church, spoke at the Salvation Army Men's Social Service Centre urging that spiritual warfare replaces violent conflict. He cautioned against militaristic rhetoric and emphasized faith-led peace efforts in the community.
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