Dykstra Offered Draft Director Post in Washington
Oct 10 reports indicate Dr. Clarence A. Dykstra president of the University of Wisconsin was offered the draft director post and is weighing acceptance after talks with President Roosevelt and Secretary Stimson. He suggested the presidency discussed it with him. registration targets ages 21 to 35 by Oct 16, with Lt. Col. Hershey temporarily directing conscription. Senate backs home guards under War Department supervision as House action looms. Roosevelt signs excess profits tax to aid defense, allowing five years of tax relief on defense facility costs. War Dept directed to proceed with additional defense measures.
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Washington
Clarence A. Dykstra
University of Wisconsin
Dykstra
Roosevelt
War Stimson
Lewis &. Hershey
Dyxsira
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House
Secretary of War
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Navy plans private operation of new war plants funded by government
The policy aims to use Negro labor on a fair and equitable basis within the defense program. The Navy says 15 manufacturers are authorized to build additional shipbuilding and ordnance facilities at a total cost of $96,961,146 with government funds. The government will retain title to the facilities, but private operators will run them.
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Navy
Willkie Club Leader Warns of Dark U S Future
William J. Clapp president of the Democratic Willkie Club issued a gloomy broadcast urging Willkie’s election. He warned democracy is at stake and attacked New Deal policies as un-American while promising a better day and prosperity under Willkie. He announced a 8:00 pm meeting at the Professional Arts building.
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William J. Clapp
Democratic
Willkie Club
United States
Willkie
Republican Party
Popular Act
Jee
Clapp
Democratic Wilkie Club
Professional Arts
Willkie Tours New England En route to Providence
Wendell L. Wilkie campaigned through New England telling cheering crowds that the New Deal slows production and promising to accelerate growth. In New Haven he outlined six proposals to aid small businesses, including simplifying regulations revising taxes and creating government funded laboratories for small industry at nominal cost.
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Willkie
Providence
Wendell L. Wilkie
New England
America
New Haven
Conn
S. B.C
Uest
Sharpsburg Community News Highlights and Visits
Local residents from York Walkersville Hagerstown and Petersburg visited Sharpsburg. Friends attended the York Pale and Detroit World Series events while the Ladies Aid met at Edith Mess home. Trinity Lutheran class held a quarterly meeting with Chas Wagaman State's Attorney presiding and New officers elected for ensuing year. The Sharpsburg YWCA opened its first fall meeting with N. H. Chapman elected president and DOT objects explained.
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Sharpsburg
Frank Kissinger
Pegey Lou Myers
Willam Mundorff
York, Page
B.S. Hoffman
Walkersville
John Hamilton, Jr
Hagerstown
A. L. Fottenberger
Bon
Z. CO
Polfenberger
York Pale
Velen
Fannie Heigh
Radbert Heighberger
Maysville
Fisher
Reryoke
Seymour Fisher
Antella Benner
Estella Wilson
Ralph Kaetzel
Kligerstown
Ralph Taylor, Jr
Elmer Polfenberger
Detroit
World Series, He Ladies Aid Society
Edith Mess
Hess
Jala Gross
Goldie Leatherman
Martha E. Snavely
Chas. Swain
Carrie Hotzel
Tllp, Chapman
Ruth Dorsey
Flossie Weaver
Chas, Gross
Verna Dorsey
W. I
Roy Rider
William Nichols
A. L. Poffenberger
Bh. O
Hod. Chapman
Chapman
School program honored by parental turnout
A school program led by Miss Louise Hebb and Miss Jane Lewis featured a grand prize awarded to Mrs. Hebb's room for the largest parent attendance. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4 at 5 pm at Spm.
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Louise Hebb
Jane Lewis
Plang
Maryland Roads Commission pushes Silver Spring underpass upgrade
Maryland State Roads Commission advances plans for reconstructing the dangerous Georgia street underpass at Silver Spring at an estimated 400000 dollars with 60000 from Montgomery County. Work cannot start for months as funds and surveys are arranged and bids prepared.
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Baltimore
Maryland State Roads Commission
Georgia Street
Silver Springs
Roads Commission
Federal Public Roads Administration
Montgomery Country Commissioners
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
O’conor
Montgomery County
Commission
Ezra Whitman
Wilson T. Ballard
E. Brooke Lee
Thomas B. Hampton
Robert W. Farmer
O. W. Roby
Lacey Shaw
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
G. B Swain
N. B. MacDowell
Richard Mather
B. and QO. Railroad
Silver Spring
Navy to reinforce Pacific fleet amid tensions
In Washington on October 10 Secretary Knox announced immediate strengthening of the Pacific fleet with 4,200 sailors to join warships on the west coast. The move aims to meet any emergency as Japanese reactions to Burma road reopening and American advisories to nationals in the Far East are noted.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
Pacific
Knox
Hawaii
Japan
Orient
Burma
China
State Department
Far East
Burma Road
Tokyo
Yukichiro Suma
United States
Hull
Woman Accused of Embezzling Funds in Salisbury
Mrs. James C. Fields, assistant cashier at Savings Bank of Nanticoke, sought by federal authorities on an embezzlement warrant issued after she failed to appear for audit. Formerly Margaret Reeves of Columbia, S.C., she was last seen on vacation with police fliers describing her as 34, five feet two, 125 pounds, auburn hair and blue eyes.
Juniors to Meet at 7 30 Tonight in Regular Meeting
Junior Fire Company calls for full attendance at 7:30 this evening for its regular monthly meeting. Members are urged to attend to discuss ongoing duties and plans for the upcoming period.
Far East Immigration Question Raises Plan to Count Volunteers
A formal inquiry highlighted by a response from officials considers how many Americans from the Far East wish to depart. The next step would assess the shipping queue, evaluating who wants to come first. The discussion centers on orderly planning and resource allocation.
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Far East
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