Qualifications For Air Cadets Are Revised
The War Department announced a complete revision of aviation cadet qualifications as part of a 185 plane program. It widens eligibility to ages 18 to 26, allows married men, relaxes to a written screening test, and increases screening boards across nine corps areas. Applicants must show health, ten years of citizenship, and letters of recommendation with proof of standing.
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Washington
War Department
Wcre
Luani
Aviation Cidet
Air Corps
Heeley
Boaras
Army
Apphican
Faust
Citzens
Reports Conflict on Auto Use Tax Certificates
The February 1942 automobile use tax stamps were in dispute with dates debated. Post Office guidance later said stamps for February 1942 would go on sale immediately and continue through February 28, with denomi nations tied to fiscal year months. A Elyria auto club reports limited supply and rapid sellout with more expected later.
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Washington
C J Sartor
Post Office Department
Sis
Heme
Elyria Automotile
Hiyh
Allyan ML Gehl
Cale
Inquiries Into Cause Of Two Crashes Begin
SAN FRANCISCO Jan 18 Army boards of inquiry sought to determine the cause of two bombing plane crashes in which 18 Air Corps members were killed. A medium bomber crashed near Boise Idaho, and a twinengine bomber found near Lake Arrowhead California with all nine crew dead. Searches continued for several missing airmen after aircraft disappeared in the Tehachapi mountains. Names of the killed include Lieuts Koval Maloney and Sgt Jensen among others.
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San Francisco
Army Boards of Inquiry
Air Corps
Western Defense Command
Boise
Ida
California
San Bernardino Mountains
Lake Arrowhead
Herbert A Dargue
Tehachapi Mountains
Frank A Koval
Queens Village
Joseph B Maloney
Waterbury
Conn
Waldo C Jensen
Langley Field
Roger Forgan
Springfield O
William Ro Chinn
Ironton Pa
Vernon H Englebrech
Wayne Ind
George
May Foxworth
Miss Pit Robbet N Enyeart
Columbus O
Jack C Shuley
Lavoma
Believe Navy Has Submarine Menace Well In Hand
Newport Rhode Island January sixteenth report says wartime secrecy masks Atlantic coast submarine activity but confirmed U boat action may have sunk a tanker near Long Island. Navy says preparations before the war safeguard essential East coast facilities and would deter Axis submarines from heavy losses. A Washington naval spokesman discounted rumors of a second tanker attack. Coast guard and officials lack solid information.
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Newport R I
Secrec
Miciace
Atlantic
Long Island
Norness
Washington
Coast Guard
Elyria Executive Officer In Price Control Setup
In 1923 Eaton Township officials fired janitor Russell Cook over age concerns. Now in Washington, the Office of Price Administration selects Cook as Executive Officer for the Cleveland regional office to organize the price control program affecting Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Cook, 40, lives in Elyria with Lois and son Don, and has a long career in public service and administration. He will oversee staff and implement price ceilings and OPA rulings to curb inflation and protect consumers. The Cleveland office is located on the 14th floor of the Union Commerce Building.
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Eaton Township
Russell Cook
Cook
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Civil Service
OPA
Cleveland
Biddle Avenue
Elyria
Lois
Don
Ohio
Mt Kentucky
West Virginia
Doverty
Elyna High School
Ohio State Unit
Verity
Family Welfare Society
Columbus
City Relief Division
Onto
Kentucky
Malia
Eurege
Europe
Switzerland
United States Housing
Lorain County
Miccom
Price Administration
Saint Floor
Union Commerce Building
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Acme
New York Daily News
Broad Street
Lumber & Coal
DuPont Paints
Lodi Street
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Elyrian
Elk’s Restaurant
Relaw
the Elks
Leer
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