Returning Veterans Reemployment Rights Under Selective Service Act
The act guarantees reinstatement for veterans to their former jobs with seniority status and pay, if qualified to perform the work. It applies to all who entered military service after May 1 1940, with 40 days to apply and a one year protection period against discharge without cause.
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Washington
Selective Service
Bia
Wwebinrandic
Vetera
Job Guvarantees
Aso
Whemorandum
Fi Was
Algq
Propaganda and Overseas WW II War Agencies Budget Debate
A Senate committee reviews the OWL appropriation for 1947 56 925 376 reduced from request but higher than the current period. It funds psychological warfare overseas and expands operations for the Office of Publications and Services with plans for social activities as war agencies extend. Other agencies covered include OSS OPA and War Mobilization Board among many civilian defense and economic offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Connally
Pub ‘Bright
Europe
United States
WTE
Special Services Bureau
New York
Lievwt
Joseph T. McNarney
Cief
War Department
OWL
Office
Soc el
Office of Censorship
Selective Service
Office of Strategic Services
Division of Central Administrative Services
Office of Civilian Defense
Committee On Fair Employment Practices
Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Office of Defense Transportation
War Labor Board
Office of Scientific
Rsearch and Development
Office of War Mobilization
War Production Board
War Plants Corp
War Shipping Administration
War Relocation Authority
Office of Price Administration
Foreign Economic Administration
War Manpower Commission
Office of Economic Stabilization
Six Sons in Service: Melrose Family Honored for Military Service
Melrose Massachusetts profiles Frank J Sherman and his wife who just marked a golden wedding anniversary. their six sons serve in the armed forces with all six commissioned officers among them including Rear Admiral Forrest Sherman and Lt Col Frank J. Liest as part of this patriotic family feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Mass
Frank J.sherman
Armed Services
Forrest P. Shernmen
Frank J. K. Liest
Panl D
Kkemmeth L
Edward
Navy
Ernest
International Supper Celebrates World Goose Day
An international supper was held at the Church of Christ Disciples to mark World Gonod Day with decorations and a cafeteria meal. Girls in national costumes served foods from Russia England Sweden and more while flags and centerpieces adorned the room. Mrs Charles M Sharpe chaired the event with committees handling decorations tickets and serving duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ, Disciples
Russia
England
Sweden
Switzerland
Hans P. Lund
Charles M. Sharpe
Harold McChesney
Mason Elives
H.W. Coonley
Samuel J. Cox
Trisngte Society
Edwin Cottrell
Sharpe
Wesley Salmon
Donald Kirkpatrick
Joseph Cottrell
Kathrym Cottrell
Eva van Namee
Martha McChesney
Ruth
Marjorie
Dorothy Ivex
Lois Read
Virginia Simpson
Mildrey Turmesen
Connie Ednor
Audrey Schmay
Marjorie Coontey
Home Secretary Defends American Troop Conduct in Commons
In Parliament yesterday Home Secretary Herbert Morrison branded questions on American troop moral conduct as misconceived and mischievous. He said overall behavior of U S troops in Britain was broadly speaking exactly good and rejected claims that military police were failing to cope or that Negro soldiers were being disciplined less than whites.
Winant Sees President Before London Trip
Ambassador John G. Winant paid a farewell call on President Roosevelt before his London return. He told reporters that the international monetary conference plans are going well and said he came to confer with the President, Secretary Hull, War Secretary Stimson, and the joint chiefs on European advisory commission postwar affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John G. Winant
Roosevelt
London
Hull
Stimson
Joint Chiefs of Staf
European Advisory Commission
Nazis Spread Manpower Thin on All Fronts
German forces on both the eastern and Italian fronts face reduced strength as reserves are kept back for a forthcoming western invasion. A Berlin spokesman cited the need to avoid drawing forces from other threatened fronts, implying a strategic retreat in southern Italy to conserve manpower.
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Storckholm (P
Ber Tin
Pomumend
Italy
OPA Lifts Lard Ration Restrictions
Washington news reports the Office of Price Administration removed all rationing restrictions on lard. No purchase limits or record keeping are required for industrial or institutional buyers, effective immediately, reflecting ample civilian supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Prize Administration
OPA
Nazi Rockets Battle Across Western Front As Invasion Intensifies
Allied air forces press fierce daylight and night raids on Belgium Germany and France amid ongoing invasion preparations. American bombers aided by fighters target Brussels Charleroi Liege Aachen Antwerp and Berlin while ground fire shells the skies with rocket bursts and heavy anti aircraft fire.
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Brussels
Charleroi
Germany
West
Muhlhausen
Aachen
Berlin
Sergt Foy Sinclair
Muskogee
Okla
U.S
United States
Liege
Belgium
Denain
Monchy-Breton
France
Antwerp
RK. A. F
Ehenayi
Templehof
Schlesicher
Rechlen- Lars
U. 3
Communiqus
Britain
Four Appointed to County Laws Group
Gov Thomas B Dewer appointed four members to a ten member county laws codification commission. Appointees include Harry L Hedger Nassau County treasurer Edward F ythe of Cosymans executive secretary of the association of towns Barry Rosenberg former Rochester municipal court judge and Clarence L Chamberlain of Port Dickinson. Three senators and three assemblymen were named by legislative leaders to the panel.
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Thomas B. Dewer
Harry L. Hedger
Nassau County
Edward F.ythe
Cosymans
Association of Towns
Barry Rosenberg
Rochester
Clarence L. Chamberlain
Port Dickinson
State Department of Audit
Navy Officer Suspended Amid Truman Committee Probe
Washington reports Navy suspends Tio Officer John D. Corrigan from active duty while a federal grand jury in New York, a Senate committee, and Navy inspectors review his former firm Osburne and Wells and its contracts with Navy contractors. The move follows Truman Committee remarks on Corrigan’s firm’s role in studying production problems for ordinance materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John D. Corrigas
Navy
Senate
Navy Contrectors
Corrigan, Osburne and Wells
New York
Truman
Rin
Corrigan
Senate panel approves higher public debt limit in bill
Washington The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill raising the public debt limit to 260 billion dollars, surpassing the House approved 216 billion. The current limit stands at 210,006,080. Roosevelt's January budget forecast estimated debt at 198 billion by June 30, 1944, and 253 billion by the same date in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Roosevelt
Parents oppose drafting 11 year olds and universal training
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers board went on record against drafting 11 year olds for military service and against any postwar universal military training. The stance was adopted in a legislative report at a post convention session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Farm Slaughter and Meat Sale Ban Lifted
War Food Administration ended all restrictions on farm slaughter and meat deliveries to buyers. WPA said farmers must still collect ration points for beefsteaks and roasts under OPA rules. Miss Manion of Bordentown won first in an essay contest on The Farm Cooperative's Part in Feeding the World. Sherrie Pant, Mary Betty Stevens, and Philip R. Johnson placed in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Food Administration
WPA
OPA
Missary A. Manion
Bort
Deirgmen's League
Sherrie Pant
Granville
Mary Betty Stevens
Ranville
Philip R. Johson
Greenwich
Disbarment of Former NYC Magistrate Upheld
The Court of Appeals affirmed disbarment of former New York City Magistrate Hulan Capshaw for alleged duty violations. Seven judges participated with no opinion issued. Judges Harlan W. Rippey and Thomas D. Thacher did not participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Albany
Hulan Capshaw
Court of Appeals
Harlan W. Rippey
Thomas D. Thacher
Toscanini Red Cross Concert Sets Record in NYC
A sell-out crowd at Madison Square Garden raised over 109000 for the American Red Cross in a Toscanini concert. Proceeds were announced as the largest one-day seat sales total for a single musical event in New York City.
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New York GP
Arturo Toscanini
Madison Square Garden
Ted Cross
New York City
Control of Syphilis Now Possible
Dr George Baehr told a luncheon of the State Charities and Public Health committees that syphilis should be treated like a plague with free diagnosis and treatment for all infected persons. He urged placing treatment fully in public health services and ending concern for private practitioners’ vested interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Baehr
Public
Baéhr
Cohoes Board Reclassifies 42 Men for War Service Roles
The Cohoes Selective Service Board No. 345 reclassified 42 registrants. 27 moved to Class 25 as war industry workers, 15 to Class 2-A as land workers. Names include Leo J. Fottia Fred BE Jute and many others. A social event notes a St Nicholas parish dance with music by the Police Kings, chaired by Peter Geleta.
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Cohoes Selective Service
Soane
Seine En- Han Werk
Edward
Isrogz
Medara D. Boyer
Reece
Valente
Leo W
Datg- Séavh
Andrew M. Nayoioskey
Wil Byas
Bilt Inchides
Felix
Tucker
Conred Galarneas
Leo C. Goodness
Largoris
Edwin J. ‘Robitaille
Gerard Tansey
Clayfom
Ponds
Leo O. Jarry James 'E. Ryan
Romeo J. Boudrea
Stanley M. Krawerys
Stephen T. Robitenaky
Edmund P. Vexghn Alo
Maryan J. Bury
John B. Vertefenille
Edward M. Thsch
George W. Burger
Eart Ve Ashdown
Joseph J. Fist T
Wh8ara Normife
Wilfred Foeman
Cohors
St. Nicholas Parish
Hell
Muysic
Peter Geleta
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Winant
County Laws Group
Jerome Colman
Mary McGill
Mary Boomhower
Keveny Memorial Academy
William P. Brennan
St. Bernard's Church
Tio
Itme
Wajer
Partisans
Tito
KHL
Ustadt of Crodhian
Cheinike
C. Cody
Sydney
Jith
Mane
Toscanini
Hope
Enna Jetfick Shop
Third ST
Corkeys
Clifton ST. Northside
Adler
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