Cadet Board in Washington Plans March 13 Appearance
CAP cadet board members announce preparations for air corps enlisted reserve qualification. Cadets must visit nearest examining station to assess eligibility, with insignia awarded if qualified though training may wait until age eligibility. Local CAP cadet trainings and guidance from school officials urged.
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Corvette K 225 a stirring WW II documentary film
A Howard Hawks Universal release shown at State Theatre portrays U boat battles and North Atlantic convoy protection with realism from actual deck shoots. Randolph Scott stars as the Canadian Naval Commander, supported by James Brown Noah Beery Jr Barry Fitzgerald and more.
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North America
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James Brown
Noah Beery, Jr
Barry Witzgerald
Andy Devine
Funzy Knight
Richard Lane
Heweener
Bila Raines
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Richard Rosson
Ella Raines
Barry Fitzgerald
See With Your Eyes Aimed at Child Health
Angel Patri emphasizes Save Your Vision Week urging vigilance for signs of defective vision in children. Observable cues include brow puckering, blinking, squinting, headaches, stomach issues, reading aversion, and school struggles. Early eye tests can prevent health and behavior impacts on learning.
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Save Your Vision
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4 H Clubs Mobilize for a War on Rats
Ames Iowa March 9 4 H club boys and girls with county extension directors and farmers mobilize to fight a rat control offensive before planting season Harold Gunderson extension entomologist Iowa State College notes last year Iowa farms lost about one million dollars worth of food and feed to rats and urges united farm action Gunderson will lead rat control demonstrations across the state to teach best methods to farmers during March and ahead of planting season
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Iowa
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Iowa State College
Gunderson
Iowa State College Extension Service
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Ousts Rhoades From Position at Ottumwa
District Judge Paul McCord ordered G. E. Rhoads Ottumwa safety commissioner removed from office after finding he took money from tavern operators through liquor payoff schemes. Testimony showed payments to the defendant and to Herbert Bagg in relation to gambling and whiskey operations.
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Paul McCord
G. E. Rhoads
Wapello County
Herbert
Funeral of Mrs. John Swift Today
Mrs. John Swift, longtime Washington resident, died Sunday evening at her daughter’s home in Denver Colorado. Burial was in the Jennings Kansas family lot. She was born April 13, 1875, and married to John Swift.
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Penver
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Swift Family Rites Mark Death of Renlaces McNary Swift
Renlaces McNary Swift died recently after living on a farm east of town then moving to Kansas nearly 30 years ago. Survived by five daughters and two sons, both in service. Linus is deceased. Brother of Catherine Swift, Mrs Jol Wheelan, and Mrs C C Wilson. sister Mrs Ragan of Boulder attended the Denver funeral.
Tightening of Occupational Deferments Affects Iowa Farm Labor
Roosevelt calls review of draft deferments to free more agricultural workers in Iowa. Floyd Johnston of Ames warns of continued labor loss to the armed services as farm youth age and veterans return. Brig. Gen. Grahiel predicts essential ag workers remain, while machinery allotments through July 4 may ease shortages.
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Floyd Johnston
Ames
Johnston
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Charles H. Grahil
Selective Service
Iowa Extension Service
Office of Defense Transportation shifts Davenport district office
The Davenport district office of the Office of Defense Transportation moves on March 1 to 617 Davenport Bank Building, from the 510 Kahl Building. Otto I. Wichermann becomes district manager replacing Paul V. Kortkamp, who is on active duty as a lieutenant junior grade in the navy.
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Office of Defense Transportation
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Married Women Employed In Britain Rise In Industry
A report notes one in four married women in Britain work in industry or manufacturing. The surge reflects changing social norms and economic needs as women take on roles outside the home.
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