Naval enlistment rules eased by Navy Department
Local recruiting station and City Hall report updated Naval Reserve physical standards now relax teeth vision height and weight. A binocular vision rating of 15 20 with at least 6 20 in worst eye allowed provided no organic defect. Height 62 to 75 inches. weight proportional to height. Previous limits 64 76 inches and 18 sound teeth remain for most classes. changes apply to most enlisted male ratings except V 1 V 5 and V 7. Reexamination urged for prior rejects. recruiters L M Dunaway and assistants will answer questions.
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U. S
Naval Reserve
Navy Department
Merchant Marine Reserve
Navy
L. M. Dunaway
American Men Majority Reach Legal Age but Remain Bachelors
A report finds that only 17 percent of American men reaching adulthood stay unmarried. It notes cultural and economic factors shaping marriage trends among young men across regions and time.
Flag Presentation Honors Williamsport War Effort
Congressman Estes Kefauver spoke at Williamsport park during a flag presentation led by Congresswoman Katharine Byron. The flag, which flew over the Capitol when war with Romania Bulgaria and Hungary was declared, was accepted by Mayor Richard Hawken. A parade preceded the ceremonies led by the Hagerstown Civic Band with local civilian defense groups and the Minute Men taking part.
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Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Williamsport
Katharine E. Byron
Maryland
Rumania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Kefauver
Byron
Congress
Roosevelt
William D. Byron
Hitler
United States
Albert C. Ritchie
The Lady Is Willing at Henry's Theatre
Marlene Dietrich and Fred MacMurray open a three day Henry's Theatre engagement in The Lady Is Willing. Supporting stars include Aline MacMahon Stanley Ridges Arline Judge Roger Clark and Baby Corey.
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Marlene Deitrich
Fred MacMurray
Henry’s Theatre Today
Aline MacMahon
Stanley Ridges
Arline Judge
Roger Clark
Baby Corey
Marlene Deirich
Elizabeth Madden
Broadway
Corey T. McBain
Liza
Corey
McBain
Evening of Fun and Laughter Promises Joyful Moments
The passage promises a complete evening of fun and laughter ahead. It emphasizes that attendees will enjoy every moment of the upcoming entertainment, hinting at lively performances and a cheerful, family friendly atmosphere.
Sheriff Baker warns against promiscuous shooting near Potomac
Sheriff Joseph D. Baker warned last night that offenders would be arrested after complaints of unsafe shooting near the Potomac river clubhouse colonies. He cited a high powered rifle bullet skimming the water and narrowly missing swimmers, urging shooters to aim at mountains when ranges are clear.
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Potomac River
Joseph D. Baker
Baker
Racing Plans To Proceed At Maryland Half Mile Tracks
Chairman Frank Small Jr of the Maryland Racing Commission says half mile racing will continue this summer unless a federal order halts it. Five minor tracks schedule 50 days of racing starting July 7 at Hagerstown with courses at Cumberland Marlboro Timonium and Bel Air. He notes no official move to cancel the fairs and views racing as a community affair not crucial to the war effort.
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Frank Small, Jr
Maryland Racing Commission
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Marlboro
Timonium
Bel Air
Small
Office of Defense Transportation
Maryland
Marriage rates among young adults in England and Wales
In England and Wales only about one seventh of men and one quarter of women aged 20 to 24 are married, indicating very low marriage rates in this age group.
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England
Wales
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