Hatch Act Proposed Over $1 a Year Men
Senate debate centers on excluding dollar year men and non compensated federal workers from Hatch act provisions. Sen Gillette of Iowa warns against wartime bill section that would allow federal employees to participate in politics, saying it would open the door to undermining Hatch act benefits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sen. Gillette
Iowa
Senate
Sen
Gillette
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Austin
Vermont
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Ranks of aged rise in Pennsylvania data
State College Pa January 27. If census trends continue, more old people's homes than schools will be needed. H. R. Cottam rural sociologist at Pennsylvania State College says the ranks of the aged grew about 12 times as fast as the state's total population from 1930 to 1940.
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State College
H. R. Cottam
Pennsylvania State College
Save The Old Garden Tools They Can Help Bury The Axis
War era appeal from a government salvage drive urges citizens to collect metals and cast off items for reuse in the armed forces. Civilian Defense offices coordinate pickups while junk dealers and charities handle materials. Emphasis on garden tools, batteries, tires, rags, clothing, and waste paper to support war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPM
Fourth Appeal Wins Parole for Wheland
Charles E. Wheland former Uhrichsville banker convicted of embezzling 475000 is paroled from London prison farm effective March 16 after more than five years of a one to 30 year sentence. He will work in Akron and was released after the Ohio parole commission unanimously approved on its fourth hearing.
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International News Service
Columbus
Charles E. Wheland
Uhrichsville
London
Wheland
Akron
Parole Commission
Uhrichsville Union Bank
Junction City Brick Plant
Democrats urge Bulkley bid for governor in Ohio
In Cleveland on January 27 a circulating rumor said Cleveland Democrats launched a push for former senator Robert J. Bulkley to run for governor. Martin L. Davey had visited Cleveland, and Bulkley hosted a tea for Secretary Morgenthau after Morgenthau spoke to the City Club. Mayor Frank Lausche reportedly ruled out a run, while Clarence J. Kinsley, State Auditor Ferguson, and ex-congressman John McSweeney were named as possible contenders.
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International News Service
Cleveland
Martin L. Davey
Clarence J. Kinsley
State Industrial Commission
Ferguson
John McSweeney
Wooster
Defense areas asked in city by Sherrick
Jess Sherrick executive manager of Canton Civilian Defense headquarters asked the city council to establish defense areas within two blocks of industrial plants handling defense orders and to ban parking there. The proposal was referred to the traffic committee. He noted state and national defense bodies advise such areas be kept clear so plants can be reached in emergencies.
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Jess Sherrick
Canton
One Hurt in Dispute, Assailant Arrested
Joseph Baskin, 39, of 1927 Sherrick Rd SE, suffered lacerations and possible skull fracture after a club hit in a 10th Street and Cherry Avenue SE dispute. George Hall, 38, of 902 Liberty Ave SE, pleaded guilty to assault in municipal court and admitted further blows. Baskin hospitalized at Mercy. Hall’s hearing postponed pending Baskin’s condition report.
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Joseph Baskin
Sherrick Rd SE
10Th St
Cherry Ave SE
George Hall
Liberty Ave SE
Baskin
Mercy Hospital
Hall
Guard unit prepares for first inspection
Canton's state guard unit Co. A 3rd regiment faces its initial inspection led by Lieut Col Herbert Esden at Ft Hayes Schroyer Ave armory Columbus tonight at 7 30. State and federal property records and correspondence were reviewed this morning and afternoon. Attending officers include Col Emerson Woolf Akron commander and Lieut Col Donald Lynn Youngstown first battalion chief.
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Canton
Co. A
Herbert G. Esden
Fifth Corps
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
Schroyer Ave
Emerson C. Woolf
Akron
Donald J. Lynn
Youngstown
Civilian Defense Setup for Canton Volunteers
The article outlines a sixth series installment detailing a Canton civilian defense unit. It describes recruiting hundred strong volunteers via the police department, their specialized training, and duties such as enforcing lighting restrictions, guarding critical sites, directing traffic, preventing looting, and assisting air raid protection before during and after raids. Training exceeds standard civilian defense recommendations. Volunteers will drill weekly two hours and bi monthly three hours with combined groups, and be equipped with belts masks helmets and gasproof capes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Police Department
Canton Man Named Captain in Marines
The Navy Department announced the temporary promotion of Merritt Adelman from lieutenant to captain in the Marine Corps. A Pearl Harbor station, he is a United States Naval Academy graduate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Adelman of 1300 Shorbave NW, married with one child.
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Navy Department
Marine Corps
Merritt Adelman
Canton
Pearl Harbor
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Capt
Adelman
Max Adelman
1300
Shorbave NW
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bombs Pursue Pair Across Oceans to San Francisco
Mrs. D. S. Surfleet and her three year old son fled London seeking safety. After bombing in Hawaii they arrived in San Francisco facing blackouts as they continue their perilous journey.
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San Francisco
D. S. Surfleet
London
Hawaii
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Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
Bulkley
Sherrick
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Marines
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TS Swell
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