Navy relaxes enlistment physical standards to boost recruiting
The Navy Department announced a relaxation of enlistment physical standards for the regular Navy and Naval Reserve. Minor defects such as varicose veins hernia dental issues and seasonal nasal problems may be waived with treatment provided at training stations. Recruits with corrected defects will be reassigned to their stations, and the policy applies to all enlistment applicants except prospective commissioned officers.
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U. S. Navy
Naval Reserve
Navy Department
Regular Navy
Navy
I.a
La Salle Dramatic Club Officers Named for Year
La Salle Dramatic Club of SS Peter and Pauls Parish elected Charles Steiner as president and Rob ert Marshall as first vice president along with Rose Mary Steiner Eileen Petit Leo Wits chey and two new trustees Sig Sundberg and Donald Petit. January 19 meeting to include entertainment and refreshments.
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la Salle Dramatic Club
SS. Peter and Paul's Parish
Charles Steiner
Robert Marshall
Rosemary Steiner
Eileen Petit
Leo Witschey
Sig Sundberg
Donald Petit
Agnes Paridon
Gladys Goffinet
Joanne
Morma Whitman
Gust Deibel
Philip Haller
Edward Ganter
Young Ladies Society of
SS Peter and Paul's Parish
Mary Kallenborn
Preident
Ruth Paul
Elizabeth Miner
Race Mary Steiner
The
Young Mens Society
Harold Burg
Regis Paridon
Richard Steiner
Will
Civilian Defense Guide Urges Calm and Shelter Actions
A wartime instruction urges citizens to stay calm and stay home during air raids. It details safety steps such as putting out lights, lying down under sturdy tables, and using a refuge room away from windows. It also calls for volunteer roles, from air raid wardens to drivers, and directs readers to contact local Civil Defense offices or chambers of commerce for reporting.
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Defense Council
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Radium Safekeeping Under Ground Vaults and Trolleys
A fragment notes radium stored by Bagant in underground bombproof vaults with overhead trolleys moving in response to sirens. The account emphasizes security measures and readiness in an urban safety context.
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Ee Bagant
Navy Seeks Men for Aviation Groundwork in 1940s Drive
Lieutenant Commander Charles W. Hieschell, a former Ohio resident, states the Navy needs many men for aviation groundwork as the air service expands. He notes seven aircraft carriers, twelve more under construction, and plans for 13,000 additional Navy planes for bases, patrols, training, and reserves. Recruits can join regular Navy or Naval Reserve and learn aviation metalsmiths and related trades.
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United States Navy
Acd
Charles W. Hieschell
Ohio
Itayoners
Navy
Regular
Naval
Hickernell
Government stenographers sought for national defense roles
The Civil Service Commission announced open examinations for stenographers and secretaries to support government operations. Starting pay is 1440 dollars yearly with advancement potential. tests include 96 words a minute dictation and transcription. Exam locations span hundreds of cities with plans to increase testing sites.
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Civil Service Commission
United States
Board of
U S. Civil Service Examiners
US Civil Service Commission
Washington, DC
Kroger Increases Group Insurance For About 19000 Employees
Kroger Grocery and Baking Co raises group life coverage from 259 to 3000 for roughly 19,000 employees with no premium change. KEAMB A reports four $500 boosts since 1932, funded by the Kroger Employees Mutual Benefit Association. KEAMA also offers health and accident coverage and a hospital plan now used by about 5000 workers.
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Kroger Grocery and Baking Co
Albert H Morrill
Kroger
Kroger Employees Mutual Benefit Association
Keamba
KEMBA
Ohio Education Association Warns of National Teacher Shortage
A nationwide survey by the National Commission for the Defense of Democracy Through Education, released by Donald Du Share, warns the United States faces a serious teacher shortage threatening educational standards. The report predicts 40,000 to 60,000 qualified teachers needed in rural districts this coming school year, with shortages likely to spread to top cities if defense demands persist.
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United States
National Commission For the Defense of Democracy Through Education
Donald du Share
National Education Assocation
Coung
Uns
Hootard
Vactine
Celes
Industria
Aention
Teaching profession urged to raise pay after war
Editorial urges increasing teacher numbers and salaries after the war. Proposes raises of about 25 percent in some districts and nationwide 20 to 25 percent depending on age and district, costing around $2 per student. Warns shortages could worsen if not implemented.
Lydia Pinkham's Compound Promises Relief for Women
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women experiencing weakness hot flashes irregularities and distress. The copy proclaims it has helped hundreds of thousands and positions the product as a time tested remedy women can buy today.
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Lydia E
Pintkharm
Lydia Pinkham
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Thors
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Ruth Hussey
M. Pulnam, Esq
York
Tarzan
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Doylestown
Dramatic Club
Altar Society of
SS Peter and Pauls Parish
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Tesgne
Wooster
Chippewa Township
Percy Ernest C Hollinger
Hilda Addis
Tersigne
Akron
U S. Navy
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Ton Jon
Charles W. Hickernell
Kroger Grocery Company
ARROW
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Earth
Rich ‘Motors
Ave ‘Rittman
Ohio Education Association
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John C. Schaefer
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Bob Wenger
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Ben-Franklin
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