Leaders Call Show Me On Draft Age Reduction
Washington September lawmakers on the House Military Affairs committee adopted a show me attitude toward lowering the draft age to 15. Chairman May D Ev said he opposed drafting under 20 unless necessity is shown, while Thomason echoed the need to be convinced before supporting 18 and 19-year-olds. May indicated hearings would start on Wadsworth’s bill to cut the age range from 29 to 18, with Army, Navy and Selective Service testimony likely. War Manpower chief McNutt said all able bodied men of military age will eventually be in the armed forces except key industry personnel.
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Quiet light primary voting as O Conor and McKeidin seen favored
Amid light turnout and absentee ballots from armed forces, Maryland voters faced a slow primary day. O Conor and McKeidin were viewed as likely nominees for governor, with 72 precincts opening on time and one polling place briefly delayed by a mislaid key. Absentees will be canvassed Thursday, with observers weighing potential tight races.
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Rommel Loses Punch and Axis Tide Shifts in Middle East
The article notes Rommel’s weakened position and suggests Allied wins mark a turning point in Egypt, in the broader Middle East and beyond. It also describes a travel segment to Ankara aboard a DC 3, with Ambassador Steinhardt and British envoy Knatchbull-Hugessen among guests, as Willkie meets Turkish officials and attends official events before continuing a tour to many capitals.
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Vacancies Open for Red Cross First Aid Class
Vacancies remain for a Red Cross first aid class starting Wednesday evening September 9 at Alsatia Club rooms taught by Dr. Ruby Huling. Interested entrants should call Dr. Huling at telephone 37947. The class will meet every Wednesday evening.
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Public speaking veteran leads GOP youth drive
He estimates 3500 speeches in public life averaging five per week. He served as executive secretary to Mayor William F. Broening and later retired as manager of a Baltimore automobile club to oppose Mecheldin and the GOP organization. He proclaims himself leader of Republican youth urging voters to upend the old guard.
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Theodore R. McKeidin
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W. Pinkney West
Baltimore Automobile Club
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Roosevelt Reveals U S Britain Plans Invasion Talk
President Roosevelt outlined U S and Britain plans in Europe tied to Moscow conferences with Churchill and Stalin and Harriman. He urged Congress to grant authority to stabilize living costs and warned he would act to defeat enemies if Congress fails. He said Russia will hold out and the Pacific and Mediterranean fronts demand continued US effort. He urged farm price ceilings and parity reforms to control inflation while expanding war production and overseas deployments.
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Roosevelt Honors War Hero Powers Medal of Honor Award
President Roosevelt lauded Lieutenant James Powers of New York City posthumously with the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Coral Sea battle. Powers sacrificed his life diving toward an enemy carrier, destroying ships and aircraft before his plane was lost. The President urged Americans to match such bravery with effort at home to support the war effort.
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Thefts Reported At Shop Near Fairgrounds
Edgar Hoover reported the theft of two electric motors and six saws from his shop near the Fairgrounds. County Investigator Scilman is investigating the case.
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Vending Machine Stolen From Frederick and Mulberry
A vending machine half full of candy was stolen from in front of Miller's service station at Frederick and Mulberry streets over the week end, per a report to efky police.
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Quiet Holiday Observed Here
Labor Day failed to be a holiday for hundreds as defense plants ran normally and traffic through Hagerstown dropped due to fire and gas rationing. Blue Ridge Lines reported heavy Friday night through Sunday travel. Western Maryland Railway trains were full, with extra coaches but no extra trains. Rain dampened outdoor Labor Day activities and forced postponements including a pennant clinching Owls game, while gasoline and tire saving reduced weekend travel to a two-decade low. Temperatures ranged from 51 to 76 over the period.
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Protest From Vichy Government Over U S Bombing
Vichy France protests angrily to the United States after American bombers including Flying Fortresses and Bostons hit occupied French cities held by Nazi troops. Pierre Laval delivered the protest in person to U S Charge dAffaires S Pinkney Tuck. The note follows recent raids on Rouen and Dieppe aimed at disrupting German communications and reinforcements.
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