Brooke to replace Dill as Imperial General Staff chief
London November 19 General Sir Alan Brooke will replace General Sir John Dill as Chief of the Imperial General Staff on December 25. Brooke, 68, is noted for military mechanization and anti aircraft defense and has been commander in chief of the home forces since July 1940. The article notes other senior high command changes reflecting a trend toward younger officers.
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London
Alan Broke
John Dill
Imperial General Staff
British War Office
Brooke
Britain
Home Forces
Frst
Dill
Imperial General Staff Command
Feld Marshal
Bombay
Roger Lumley
Edmund Ironsides
Imperial General’ Staff
Flanders
B.C. T. Paget
Henry R. Pownall
General Staff
A. B E. Nye
Pownall
B. L. Montgomery
Paget
Southeastern
Plan to Dispatch Conscientious Objectors Await State Dept
A plan to send small groups of conscientious objectors to Latin America China and Britain for conservation and rehabilitation work is awaiting clearance by the State Department. The idea, proposed by three church groups operating work camps, aims to place skilled objectors in appropriate projects abroad. Selective Service officials noted many camp inmates are highly skilled and that their talents are underutilized in current assignments.
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Washington
Latin America
China
Britain
Ihn State Department
Selective Service
National Service Board For
German U Boats In The White Sea
German submarines operate in the White Sea, Berlin reports. German commentators challenge claims that U boats threaten U S bound merchants to Archangel, Russia.
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White Sea
Berlin
Eoin
United States
Archangel
Russia
Dienst Aus Deutschland
High Command Compaunique
North Atlantic
Arctic
Thankful for Defense and Safety of Waterway Users
A brief tribute notes gratitude for defense and the safety of citizens who rely on waterways. It emphasizes protection of river and harbor passage and the importance of secure transit for commerce and travel. The message honors those safeguarding navigation and warns against neglecting maritime safety.
Firemen chemical warfare course opens in Antietam hall
Sgt. John Devine started a nine week chemical warfare school for volunteer firemen in Antietam fire hall with about 35 participants from Hagerstown five companies. County firemen began a parallel Thursday course taught by Simon Clopper, a Hagerstown High chemistry teacher, after attending Edgewood Arsenal training.
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John
Devine
Antietam
Hagerstown
Divine
Simon Clopper
Hagerstown High School
Set Divine
Mr. Glopper
Edgewood Arsenal
Como
Staley Finishes Flight Training and Navy Cadet prospects
Staley completed flight training and earned a B S degree while active in varsity football and track. The notice details Navy flight training eligibility for unmarried men ages 20 to 27 with credits toward a degree, and outlines aviation cadet pay and progression from ensign to lieutenant with training, uniforms, and life insurance. Applications go to the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board in Washington or local recruiting stations.
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Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
Naval Reserve Aviation Base
Washington
Anacostia
D. C
Navy
Marine
Grocer Avery Delays Report On $54 Hold Up In Seattle
Seattle police questioned Grocer R P Avery about a two hour delay in reporting a $54 holdup. Avery said he had no telephone and was too busy to leave the store sooner.
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Seattle
R. P. Avery
Avery
The
Inductions Halted Result of Strikes
Fort Myers Florida November 19 three man Lee County Draft Board telegraphed President Roosevelt that no more induction papers for selectees would be signed as long as John L Lewis dictates the labor policy of the United States. Draft Board Chairman Guy M Strayhorn Florida Legislator said the telegram states they cannot conscientiously sign induction papers for any more trainees while Lewis leads the policy depriving soldiers of full benefit of industrial production to fight the war.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Lee County
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
United States
Draft Board
Guy M. Strayhorn
Florida
Warning by City Inspector Munson on sewer permits
City plumbing inspector J. W. Munson warned last night that violators of the rule requiring written permits to tap sewers will be prosecuted. Sewers have been connected without permits, letting many use the sanitary system unknowingly. Ten-day notices will be issued. after expiration, warrants may be issued. Violation carries a maximum fine of 50 dollars.
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J. W. Munson
Tenday Noti
Munson
Senator Tydings Attacks Rivers and Harbors Bill
Senator Tydings of Maryland charged that the 1 billion rivers and harbors bill held perks to load ships and fund projects for years to come. He argued no money should be spent on rivers and harbors when a 58 billion defense program already exists unless projects are truly necessary.
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Washington
Sena- Ndings
T-Md
Ifo
Maryland Health Rules Exclude Barnyard Straw Ban for Dairies
State Health Director Dr. Robert H. Riley says new Maryland milk regulations do not require removing straw or fodder from cowyards for most shippers. Exemptions apply to Washington and Baltimore markets, with rules still tightening retail and bulk milk handling, including capped retail bottles and sterilized containers for bulk sales.
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Maryland
Hagerstown
State Board of Health
Robert H. Riley
State Department of Health
Riley
Washington
Baltimore
Frederick
Tommy Manville Takes Fifth Wife in Quick Marriage
Ridgefield Conn Nov 19 Tommy Manville known for nightlife and blondes wed Bonita Edwards his 22 year old bride after a one week courtship sparked by a telephone blind date. The license was issued moments before the ceremony by Justice J J O'Brien and Probate Judge Joseph H Donnelly with a Florida honeymoon planned immediately. The roster lists Bonita Edwards as the latest Mrs Thomas Franklin Manville Juniors.
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Ridgefield
Conn
Tommy Manville
Bonita Edwards
J. J. O'Brien
Greenwich
Joseph H. Donnelly
Donnelly
Tommy
Connecticut
Florida
Florence Huber
Lois McCain Avonne Taylor
Marcelle Edwards
Thomas Franklin Manville Tuniors
Project Offices To Be Abandoned In West Virginia
Charles Town Virginia and West Virginia officials report the War Department canceled a $17 million ordnance depot project. Local manager Jack C. Burdett said the 12 employees will be reassigned, noting strong Jefferson County opposition led to the project’s abandonment for the foreseeable future.
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Charles Town
Jack C. Burdett
War Department
Gurdett
Jefferson County
Public safety rules on pouring liquids in public places
The passage notes that liquids may be poured from one container to another on a public highway or in a public place under certain conditions. It reflects the need for controlled conduct to prevent hazards or obstructions in public spaces.
New Parking Rule Approved by City Council
The mayor and Council approved an ordinance to prohibit parking in the municipal market lot on market days from 1 to 2 a.m. It takes effect December 1 and will be enforced like other street rules. Officials say trucks block the lot and market patrons lack parking during market days. Mayor Richard Sweeney announced weekly budget meetings, focusing on pay hikes for municipal departments. Over a million pounds of waste paper are being salvaged weekly in the New York area for defense.
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Richard Sweeney
Sweeney
New York Area
Three Dead in Bomber Crash Near Northampton
Three officers of the Army 71st Bombardment Squadron were killed when a medium bombing plane crashed at Northampton, 12 miles northwest of Springfield. The victims were Staff Sgt. E. B. Johnson of Jackson Mississippi Second Lt. J. P. Lynch of West Haven Connecticut and First Lt. T. B. Bacon of Radford Virginia.
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Springfield
Northampton
Here
Jackson
Miss
E. B. Johnson
Capitol Street
J. P. Lynch
Chestnut Street
West Haven
Conn
BP. Bacon
Plymouth Street
Radford
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Shockey
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Lydia Pinkthim
Harry S. Myers
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