Draft Program Behind More Delay Is Seen
Washington officials say the Army induction plan for national guardsmen and selective service trainees is behind schedule by January, with an estimated 60,000 short of the target. Secretary Stimson plans to announce a new timetable at his Thursday briefing, while corps area commanders decide when their camps are ready to receive recruits.
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Washington
U.P
Henry L. Stimson
Congress
War Department
Mexicans of North Seek Free Trade Areas
Northern state deputies backed the chamber of deputies approval to create border cities as free trade zones, arguing removal of duties on American goods would shift Mexican shoppers from the United States to local markets. Senate action remains pending and administration leaders say no move has been made.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
United States
Senate
Avila Camacho
Working Wives Rule By Draft Board In Tucson
Draft board chairman W. E. Barnum of Tucson announces that a wife who works and earns a salary is not a valid reason to defer a husband from selective service. The rule rests on the man’s ability to support a home and the wife’s ability to contribute as needed.
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W. E. Barnum
Tucson
Auto Deaths Over Last Year Total Arizona
The state highway department disclosed that Arizona automobile fatalities since January 1 total 202. This is a rise of 10 compared with the same period in 1939.
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Phoenix
Dec. Il
State Highway Department
Arizona
Four Civilian Workers Die Beneath Dirt At Guard Project
Four civilian workers died in a shale and muck collapse in a six foot trench on a Pennsylvania national guard training project at Indiantown Gap. The victims were I M Hockenberry Richard J Goddard Benjamin Richards and Allen G Snyder. Investigations were ordered by project manager C R Carter and coroner Dr John D Boger.
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Indiantown Gap
Pennsylvania National Guard
I. M. Hockenberry
Richard J. Goddard
Mifflintown
R. D
Benjamin Richards
Harrisburg
Allen G. Snyder
Pottsville
Richards
William L. Kay
C. R. Carter
John D. Boger
Lebanon County
Roger
Carter
William Fitting
Britain sets new spending record in exchequer returns
London reports the British government spent a daily record 15 739 191 pounds about 62 956 764 dollars last week. Exchequer returns disclosed tonight.
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London
Norway Grows Restive Under German Power
Stockholm report cites organized opposition in Norway to German occupation. Nazi secret police raid cities to crush dissent while leaders disappear. Norway debates sending 15 000 to 20 000 workers to Germany with pay below Norwegian scale. Drafting opposition leads to volunteer only policy, reducing expected numbers.
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Stockholm
Sweden
U.P
Norway
Maj
Vidkun Quisling
Oslo
Germany
Norwegian Labor Federation
Argentina braces as corn harvest tops consumption in 7 million ton surplus
Argentina reports a yearly corn production surplus of about 7,000,000 tons beyond domestic use. Government estimates indicate the extra grain could affect exports, prices, and feed supply for livestock industries across the region.
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Argentina
Suit on grazing rights opens here
Trial of a grazing rights suit in Silverbell district opened in superior court and may run through the week. Goat ranch owners D. W. and G. L. Summrall seek 10 000 damages from Luis Maria and Chabello Garcia, cattle ranchers, who allegedly kept their cattle on the land under the Taylor act. The Garcias contend the Summralls failed to prove rights, that the land was never surveyed, and that cattle have used it for years.
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Silverbell
Superior Court
D. W
G. L. Summrall
Luis
Maria
Chabello Garcia
Garcia Brothers
Mexico to adopt a Europe style personal ID system
Mexico plans a national personal identification system modeled after European practices. Officials say the reform will streamline governance and enhance security nationwide.
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Mexico
Europe
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