High School Youths Face Army Induction By December
War plans push a 7.5 million man Army in 1943 with 2.2 million in air forces and 3.3 million in ground units. Officials push rapid action to draft younger men as aging recruits strain the system, while debates frame training time and limits on teenage combat service.
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Willkie urges second front plan amid war talks
Willkie, once Roosevelt opponent, travels globally as Roosevelt aide reports. He says a second front is necessary and will report openly to the American people. He cites military advisory input from Britain, Russia, China and the US and notes concerns about human costs and peace prospects. He still favors single command of armed forces and hints at private views on a Dutch MacArthur leadership idea.
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Word Awaited On Air Raid Alerts
State ARP Director Col Henry S Barrett said unscheduled alerts may occur after October 15 while awaiting final instructions from the Third Service Command. He earlier stated no tests would be held until after October 15 as a new scheduling system is phased in. The Philadelphia First Pursuit Command issues signaling direction.
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Local alert plan considered without state office notice
Report notes a decision on whether to leave the alerts in place without informing the State office. Authorities weigh implications for compliance and public safety as discussions continue.
Publisher Found Dead in Wytheville Virginia
Edward D. Woodyard 46 of Spencer West Virginia and New York, a longtime newspaper executive who rose from tent reporter to head of a chain of 92 weekly papers, was found dead today in his Wytheville hotel room.
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