Army Brothers Meet on Ship to Australia
Sgt Robert C Selbert of Selfridge Field Michigan meets his younger brother Richard who has enlisted in St Louis and was sent to Sheppard Field Texas while aboard a transport to Australia. The brothers, recently separated, encounter each other at sea aboard the vessel bound for Australia.
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Australia
Associated Press
Brisbane
Robert C. Selbert
Selfridge Field
Mich
Webster Grove
Richard
St. Louis
Sheppard Field
Tex
Robert
Pvt
Nevada to Stock 2.5 Million Trout in Reno Lakes and Streams
The fish and game commission announced nearly 2,500,000 trout will be planted in Nevada lakes and streams this year. The plan aims to bolster fishing opportunities across the state, with releases coordinated by regional offices.
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Reno
Nevada
Fish and Game Commission
Heavier Blows Expected For Nazis Halifax Claims
British claims point to harsher raids on continental Germany as weather improves. Lord Halifax cites increased bomber strength, heavier bombs, and more overseas production. He notes civilian casualties in Britain, rising tank output, and British naval success against Axis forces.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Lord Halifax
Europe
Britain
Great Britain
British Isles
Britsh Isles
Adlerika Promise for Constipation Relief Advised
An over fifty audience is urged to manage constipation and gas with Adlerika. The ad claims the formula draws extra moisture to the bowels, softening waste and promoting comfortable bowel action, leaving users refreshed. Sold at Finney's Cut Rate Drug Store.
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Finney
Texas Optometrist To Head Parley Here
Fort Worth optometrist Dr. S. K. Lesser will lead a two day seminar for Ohio optometrists at the Onesto hotel starting Sunday at 2 30 pm with additional sessions Sunday evening and Monday afternoon and evening. A dinner in his honor is planned Sunday at 6 pm. The program focuses on diagnosing and correcting near point visual difficulties, especially for war production workers and military recruits. Dr. W. H. Rukenbrod of Canton oversees arrangements.
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S. K. Lesser
Fort Worth
Tex
Ohio
Onesto Hotel
Lesser
Army
Navy
W. H. Rukenbrod
Canton
Canton labor federation forms defense committee against anti-labor bills
Canton Federation of Labor met in Central Labor Hall to counter a wave of anti-labor bills. A five member committee was appointed to work with the Stark County Industrial Union Council, with James O. Patterson as chair. Other members include William Elliott, Charles Bourquin, Joseph DuBar, and Ed Witmer. Patterson named consultant for local defense training. a large painting depicting labor as the foundation of industry was presented by DuBar.
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Canton Federation of Labor
Central Labor Hall
Stark County Industrial Union Council
Map
James O. Patterson
William Elliott
Stark Tri- County Building Trades Council
Charles Bourquin
Machinists
Joseph DuBar
Sign Painters
Ed Witmer
Federation
Patterson
DuBar
Bill to register women for war introduced in House
United Press reports a bill by Rep. J. C. Baldwin to compel registration of all women 18 to 65 for civilian or military service. It amends the Selective Service Act to cover citizenship and age, with no draft lottery, and moves to House Military Affairs for fate.
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United Press
Washington
J. C. Baldwin
New York
Army
Navy
Rep. Baldwin
House Military Affairs Committee
Rep. Maas
Minnesota
Army Corps
WAAC
Senate endorses bill for women's army auxiliary corps
Clear sailing was indicated in the senate today for house approved legislation authorizing the creation of a women's army auxiliary corps of 150,000 volunteer members. Democratic leaders predicted swift passage and strong support.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
House
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Leo Jacobs Quits NYA for Goodyear Training Role
Leo B. Jacobs resigned as state administrator of the national youth administration to join Goodyear Aircraft Corp of Akron on April 1. A native of Antwerp Ohio, he joined NYA in July 1939 and became state administrator in December 1940 to assist in training aircraft technicians.
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International News Service
Columbus
Leo B. Jacobs
National Youth Administration
Goodyear Aircraft Corp
Akron
Mr. Jacobs
Antwerp
NYA
February Defense Stamp Sales Brisk Report
The Associated Press reports defense stamp sales reached 38,580,303 dollars in February, the second largest monthly total despite the short month. January sales were 41,005,736 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Defense
The
Treasury
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