Draft Boards Receive Orders To Scan Occupational Classifications
Draft boards nationwide were ordered to enforce a new directive from President Roosevelt to tighten job controls. The move targets workers previously classified 2A and 2B and those who selected 2A, with a system directing 4-F deferments for specific occupational reasons. The changes aim to prevent manpower shortages in vital industries by reassigning duties and adjusting classifications.
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Draf
Susioga
Wade Ef
Rooseve
Unclear Axis Radio Remarks and White House Shuffle
The article fragment describes tense exchanges over a press secretary resignation and axis radio quotes. It notes a German Iron Cross given to O Donnell and a visit by Rep. John Sparkman to a hospital where nurses moved Alabama veterans into a single ward for discussion with congressmen.
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Axis
Bigote
Steve
House
O'Donnell
Waldrop
Rome
Military Affairs Coentuiites
John Sparkman
Alabama
Alabama -Bars
Sparkman
Beale Lupers
Evan
Horece Orr
Merrile Orr
Zir
Colonie Grill Owners Fined After Raid
State Police raided Colonie grill establishments leading to fines for two owners. William Butler of Prence's Griff and Alexander Andi of Bridgeway Tavern were arrested around 7:39 PM by Justice of the Peace Nordin J. Shambrook. The report also notes a Schenectady death and a relief corps meeting with new officers planned.
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Amurs
Justice of the Peace Nordin J. Shambrook
Willian Butler
Prence’s
Griff
James Street
Watervist
Alexander
AL Andi
Bridgeway
Albrey
Resterda
Hidden Rope and the Draft Quotas in Wartime Policy
A fragmented wartime commentary analyzes draft classifications 2A and 2B and the impact of lowered medical standards. It argues many 4-F and other deferments may shift to war jobs, while questions remain about the size of the eligible population and the effect on essential labor during conscription.
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Waskinevon
Jong Miemwrandam
Ural
S&s
Aras
Pew
Eurthean Physical Standarda
Che
Washington County Opens Supreme Court in Hudson Falls
Washington County Supreme Court opened in Hudson Falls with Justice Daniel Imrie of Glens Falls presiding. George Pierce of Eagleton named grand jury foreman, George Eurison of Fort Edward assistant foreman. Calendar listed five held, twelve over, one seated, and a naturalization session noted. Workman suffocated in Benmore plant fireman Hora, twenty, died of asphyxia in the powerhouse.
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Washington
Butsios
Bari Hora
Benmore
Waterford Community Notes and Church Activities
Waterford community notices list home meetings for the Holy Name Society and choir rehearsals at First Presbyterian Church, a teen group plan at First Baptist, and a Holy Communion service at Gerace Episcopal Church. Local clubs report officer elections, anniversaries, and a Navy recruiting speaker night, with Lions Club dinner and church week activities at Waterford Methodist Church.
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James T. Kerr
Gerace Episcopal Church
St Agnes’ Guild
Clark Memorial Parish House
Augustus Masterson
Judg
Richmond Hill
Michael Kane
Third Street
Harry E. Mead
Minneapolis
Minn
Lietteses Meed
Charles L. Mead
Joseph Sullivan
Navy Recruiting Office
Frank Cramer
The
Mai
Marianas
Service Ten
Ham N. van Alstine
Methodist Church
Waterford Methodist Church
Toder
M. EF. F
Troy
WLSCB
Perry Woman Killed by Coal Gas Fumes
Mrs. Leslie J. Henry, 42, was found dead Sunday in Perry due to coal gas fumes from a clogged furnace. Her husband, village treasurer, and her mother were overcome but survived. investigation into the furnace clog is underway.
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Perry
Leslie J. Henry
Mra
Eustia Mare Si
Werere Fremen
Marshall
Election results for Higgins on Board Street report
Local notes indicate changes in leadership with Lawrence Asrenti as treasurer and Cornetti elected to a planning role aboard Board Street. Parents group discussions mention room arrangements and ongoing plans for community space near Higgins location.
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Lawrence Asrenti
Cornetti
Board Street
Arsenal Sees 203 Hired In One Hour At Arsenal
The drive for wartime guns brought 203 men and women workers to the arsenal within an hour yesterday morning. In the next hour 47 more prospective workers reported, boosting the total. Officials welcomed the surge noting much of the work can be handled by women.
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Arsenal
Obscure Beauties of Soul and Political Watchfulness
A column critiques editors and public figures, arguing Henry Wallace should find steady factory work to learn labor realities while noting others like Frank Murphy faced public rejection yet remained in politics. It reflects mid century skepticism of bureaucrats and leaders.
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Henrry
Ray
Clapper
Washington
Henry Wallace
Rix
Frank Murphy
King Features
Trolley Car Stolen by Yonkers Prankster
Yonkers police hunted yesterday for a Celebrant believed to be responsible for stealing a trolley car and driving it 15 miles through three towns. The driverless car, bells clanging, was found standing in New Rochelle main street after a dizzy ride traced from Yonkers to surrounding communities.
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Yonkers
Westchester
Cottery
Yonkers Sar
New Rochelle
Trooper Delivers Sermon After Emergency at Stafford Church
State Trooper Albert H Himba testified that a patrol car was driven to the Stafford Federated Church where he took over the pulpit and delivered a vigorous sermon titled The Golden Rule as the pastor lay in hospital and police rerouted. Randolph G Sirs Mrs Acoa Brace age sixty was killed Sunday after being struck by an Erie railroad freight train while walking to church.
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Stafford Springs
Coma
Albert H. Himba San
Staffordyate Federated Church
Clearch
Kinsball
Himbalk
Trapy
Randolph G
Acoa Brace
Erie Railroad
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James Marcow
John Mc Courchaine
Sacred Heart Church
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LeRoy J. Iol
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Edward T. Reflix
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John Parissi
Homer Burke
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Robert Corbetti
Edward McNatt
John Bréest
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Fred Bren
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