Probe of Purchases by Army Sparks Call for Inquiry
Rep. Young of Ohio urged a congressional probe into army spending accusing war department officials of bungling, sapping, or grafting. He cited 20 million handkerchiefs, 13 million ties, 77 million socks, 16 million shoes, 12 million gloves, and 8 million dollars in mosquito netting as alarming examples of misjudgment and possible preparations for a mass AEF.
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United Press
Washington
Young
Ohio
Army
War Department
Congress
Pike Grange Dedication Program Planned At Hall
Pike Grange hall will host a formal dedication and burning of notes of indebtedness Wednesday at 8 PM. Wal ter F Kirk of Port Clinton state grange master will present the hall, with brief talks by William Pontius and C C Linerode. Rev Leroy Miller will lead devotions. Music by Waynesburg group and various readings and duets fill the program.
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Mary Himebaugh
Flossie
Violet Rainsberg
Arthur
Pearl Fox
Charles Wetzil
Postal Clerk Fined For Mail Thefts In Cleveland
Thomas J. Fogelsong a veteran postal clerk admitted stealing from the mails for eight years. Federal Judge Robert N. Wilkin fined him 300 dollars and placed him on two years probation with postal inspector Harold Ur noting ongoing investigation or supervision.
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United Press
Cleveland
Thomas J. Fogelsong
Robert N. Wilkin
Harold Ur
Theft Fogel Case Seizes Jewelry and Other Valuables
Authorities report a burglary theft involving Fogel that valued items at nearly fifteen thousand dollars. Stolen goods included rings watches foreign stamps and cigar coupons. investigation continues as authorities pursue leads and potential suspects.
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Ban
Fogelsong
Close US Canadian Cooperation Urged
The Foreign Policy Association urged greater U S Canadian collaboration through consultations between joint congressional and parliamentary committees. It called this a practical approach to postwar reconstruction while noting political and psychological difficulties, especially on the Canadian side. Some Canadians fear American dominance and worry about absorption pressures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Foreign Policy Association
Congress
Parliament
Association
Canada
Defense Savings Defense Savings Quiz
What shall I give for Christmas The answer is easy this year Defense savings bonds or stamps Firms pay Christmas bonuses in defense savings bonds to help national defense and to stimulate thrift among employees Individuals should save to meet problems likely when defense spending ceases Buy defense bonds and stamps at post offices banks or savings and loan associations or write to the Treasurer of the United States Washington D C Stamps are on sale at retail stores.
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Defense
National Defense
Savings and Loan Association
United States
Washington, D. C
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