Rejection Rate High in Peacetime Draft Across Nation
Washington reports peacetime selective service shows about 70 percent of 44,000 examinees rejected in October, with 32,000 disqualified. Maj. Gen. Hershey notes stricter standards and prior war rejections, as 25 to 19 year olds fill November quotas amid evolving manpower.
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Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Selective Service Headquarters
Hershey
Congress
Land Sale At County Office Buys 936 Acres For 15000
At the county land office in the courthouse, 936 acres in Bowen canyon were sold to Carl and Claire Rudeen for 15000. Forty acres in Arbon valley fetched 400 from buyer Harry R. Smith. While Mr and Mrs Emil Bauer were away Friday evening a person or persons...
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Claire Rudeen
Arbon Valley
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Missing Firearms Found After Theft Inquiry
A family reported the theft of two high powered rifles one pistol and a shotgun. They later discovered binoculars normally kept in the gun case lying on a tray of freshly baked cookies, suggesting an unexpected return and possible theft incident.
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Boise Considers Slot Machine Cut Revenue Dilemma
Boise officials weigh a January 1 1949 end to slot machines which would cut city revenue by 152000 and cut state and Ada County receipts by about 76500. Mayor Potter P Howard says loss may be worth it and hints at licensing tweaks to avoid lawsuits if the law is overturned.
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Ada County
Potter P. Howard
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One Man USO Honored in Hampton New Hampshire
Luigi Marelli fruit dealer dubbed one man USO received a large party from Hampton clubs and veterans groups. During World War II he sent Christmas packages to local servicemen earning tributes from Gov. Charles M. Dale and the American Legion.
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Luigi Marelli
Hampton
Veterans
Marelli
Charles M. Dale
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American Legion
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