Rehabilitation program for rejected youths in Iowa
Iowa selective service headquarters announces a rehabilitation plan for young men aged 17 to 24 who fail physical examinations or cannot enlist. Eligible applicants may volunteer for 90 days in National Youth Administration camps to have defects corrected and take defense training in metal or wood work while earning 30 dollars a month, 20 dollars of which covers board and care.
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Des Moines
Iowa Selective Service Headquarters
United States Army
National Youth Administration
Beaudette May Marry Cobina Wright After All
Palmer T Beaudette stationed at Fort Lewis Washington may wed Cobina Wright Jr in New York on November 14 after initial denial. Wright and her mother previously rejected the engagement but now Miss Wright says she might marry him eventually. Beaudette announced the plan after a Reno trip costing 1300 dollars by chartered plane.
Aluminum Shipments Delayed Over Payment Dispute
Waterloo faces a new delay in delivering 22 tons of defense aluminum to R. Lavin & Sons of Chicago due to a dispute over who pays loading and shipping costs. Mayor Ralph B. Slippy stated a letter from the firm directs shipment in box cars but offers no arrangement for removal payment. four box cars may be needed unless the metal is broken up.
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Waterloo
R. Lavin & Sons
Chicago
Ill
Ralph B. Slippy
Slippy
Prisoner Set Ablaze in Cell as Fire Blamed on Cigarette
Davenport police smelled burning fabric and opened a cell to reveal a prisoner on fire. Lieut. William Hennelly dragged him out and tore off burning clothes before the blaze could cause worse injuries. The inmate, who identified himself as Jasper Bowie, 53, of Oskaloosa, was blamed on a cigarette.
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Davenport
William Hennelly
Hennelly
Jasper Bowie
Oskaloosa
Former U. S. Student Lands Warner Brothers Contract
Sioux City reports former State University of Iowa student Jean Fitzgerald has secured a six month film contract with Warner Brothers in Hollywood. The news reached her parents, Mr and Mrs Hal E Fitzgerald, and follows her Iowa Gateway to Hollywood win in Des Moines.
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Sioux City
Jean Fitzgerald
State University of Iowa
Warner Brothers
Hollywood
Hal E. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Iowa
Two Railroad Men Die at Same Time in Chicago Hospital
Cherokee mourns as Illinois Central veterans Russell A. Jones 43 and Patrick J. Toohey 51 die within 45 minutes of each other in the Illinois Central Hospital Chicago. Jones served 23 years as conductor and Toohey 85 years as a section worker. Both were World War veterans and members of VFW and Legion posts. Bodies to be returned to Cherokee together.
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Ilinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central Hospital
Chicago
Ill
Russel A. Jones
Patrick J. Toohey
V.F.W. and
Legion Posts
Mother Appeals to Mrs Roosevelt Over Low Army Flights
The mother of Georgene Kramer, killed when flaming gasoline from an army plane crashed before her home, appeals to Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt to act against low flying army planes over congested areas. She recounts the tragedy and criticizes the army for not sending flowers and for forcing her husband to sign documents amid his daughter's fatal injuries.
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I. Arthur Kramer
Fountain to Run Nightly Through Septembers Ending
Washington's centennial illuminated fountain at Central park will operate nightly until Monday, Sept. 15, closing for fall and winter. The Washington park commission voted yesterday afternoon, chaired by Mrs. Debert Bailey. The season has been extended after a favorable start to September and growing public interest. Hal Garrett was hired to replace Charles West as park custodian, with West moving to a school janitor post. Improvements at Sunset park and the West Washington street boulevard include re-sodding, new shrubs and flowers, and new trees such as gum trees and magnolias along the west driveway.
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Washington
Central Park
Washington Park Commission
Debert Bailey
Park Board
Hal Garrett
Central
Sunset Parks
Charles West
Garrett
Sunset Park
West Washington Street
West Main Street
Death of Jerry Tappen Follows Iowa Car Crash
Jerry C. Tappen 21 of Cedar Rapids died from injuries after a south West Liberty crash. He was a University of Iowa junior and Daily Iowan staffer and Delta Chi member. Officials believe he fell asleep at the wheel. his car and body were found by a passing trucker.
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Gerald C
Jerry) Tappen
Cedar Rapids
Acile Tappen
West Liberty
D. R. Tappen
Washington
Acile
Mildred
Myrtle
John Neuenschwander
Terre Haute
Ind
Aledo Illinois Wins Glove Factory Site
The Washington Chamber of Commerce industrial committee reported that a glove factory project has been awarded to Aledo Illinois. Wells Lamont Smith Corp and S A Richardson Burlington will supervise with Mr Richardson managing the new plant. About 50 workers to be trained at the Ringdall building on S College avenue.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Aledo
Ill
Muscatine
Illinois
Burlington
Wells, Lamont, Smith Corp
S. A. Richardson
Ricardson
Supvision
W. O. Wells
Richardson
Ringdall
S. College Avenue
Dales Cafe
Racer Lloyd Seay Wins 100-Mile Labor Day Race at Lakewood Park
Atlanta driver Lloyd Seay, 21, won the 100 mile Labor Day motor race at Lakewood Park in Atlanta. He was later shot to death and his brother Robert was critically wounded by officers at a farmer’s home near Dahlonega, Georgia.
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Lakewood Park
Atlanta
Lloyd Seay
Robert
Dahlonega
Licenses Issued to 13 to Drive in Washington Tests
Thirteen persons passed week long examinations in Washington to receive licenses to operate motor vehicles. Five failed written tests, two failed vehicle inspections, and two failed driving tests. One instruction permit and three chauffeurs licenses were issued. Names include Edna McDowell West Chester and Jack Francisco Oskaloosa among drivers. chauffeurs went to Lee Farrier Washington Carl Dunwoody Washington and Wilbur Harter Crawfordsville.
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Washington
State Highway Patrol
Edna McDowell
West Chester
Jack Francisco
Oskaloosa
Glenn Hayes
Hilda Graft
Keota
Richard Disney
Three French Hostages Executed in Paris
A German firing squad executed three French hostages in Paris as reprisal for the wounding of a German non commissioned officer on a Paris street Wednesday. The killings occurred as German occupation forces tightened control in the city.
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Vichy
Paris
Goodwin Begins Career in Navy
Clarence Dwight Goodwin, 17, of Washington Iowa, arrived at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois on September 3 to begin six weeks of basic seaman training. He will graduate to active sea duty or a Navy service school as 60 percent of graduates are chosen for further training. Great Lakes, 40 miles north of Chicago on Lake Michigan, trains recruits from thirteen midwestern states.
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Great Lakes
Clarence Dwight Goodwin
R. Goodwin
West Third Street
Washington
Iowa
U.S. Naval Training Station
Illinois
U. S. Navy
Goodwin
U. S
Middle West
Chicago
Lake Michigan
United States
Britain urges aid to Reds in decisive wartime offer
London reports Britain pressing the United States to provide definite large scale military aid to the Soviet Union as democracies unite against the Axis. The move signals a drive to bolster Red forces in the war effort with tangible matériel and support.
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London
Great Britain
America
Axis View Is Told in Statement
Hyde Park report notes William Hassett says comment on the Greer incident unnecessary. Berlin accuses the United States of ordering the destroyer Greer to attack a German submarine southwest of Iceland to provoke war, claiming the action proves Roosevelt sought war.
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Hyde Park
Spet
William Hassett
White House
United States
Greer
Iceland
Berlin
U.P
Roosevelt
America
Germany
Reykjavik
Mr. Roosevelt
Atlantic
Chicago Labor Leader Charged Amid Union Turmoil
Chicago on September 6 UP. William Donovan president of the Laundry Workers International Union AFL was charged with carrying the Capone gang tradition into union affairs. Eight Local 45 members filed suit in Superior Court seeking removal of more officers and accounting for 1,169,000 dollars in dues. Donovan also serves as secretary treasurer of Local 46.
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Chicago
William Donovan
Laundry Workers International Union
AFL
Capone Gang
Local 45
Donovan
Local 46
Army at Impending Showdown Conference at Moscow
Army prepares for a decisive conference in Moscow as three major anti Nazi powers mobilize. Reports describe high tension and strategic talks shaping a potential alliance and coordinated action.
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Moscow
Women vie for American Legion Auxiliary national leadership
Seek Legion Auxiliary posts as two women contest the national leadership at the Milwaukee convention September 15 to 18. Mrs P L Dixon of Americus Georgia heads the auxiliary child welfare committee and Mrs Mark W Murrill of Scituate Massachusetts, a former chief petty officer in naval intelligence in World War I, are the candidates.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Milwaukee
P. Ll. Dixon
Americus, Ga
Auxiliary
Mark W. Murrill
Scituate
Mass
Naval Intelligence Bureau
Conscientious Objectors in This Iowa Camp Live Peacefully
In Denison Iowa 1206 youths from 11 midwestern states serve at Civilian Public Service Camp No 18 near Highway 30. Dale Nebel a 25 year old objector explains the pacifist view as guiding their peaceful communal life and work on soil conservation projects. The camp operates under church leadership with Mennonite Quaker and Brethren influence and includes a nurse matron and a cook-dietician.
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Dale Nebel
Washington
Wayland
Middlewestern — States
Here
Highway 30
Vernon H. Schmidt
Schmidt
Zurich
Switzerland
Denison
Jewel Salesman Robbed Near Red Oak Iowa
Nel son Hagnauer a St Louis jewelry salesman was robbed of diamonds valued between 10000 and 15000 by three men seven miles northwest of Red Oak Iowa at about 10 am Sheriff Zeth Morgan said. The suspects were described as 35 to 40 years old well dressed with a car bearing Michigan plates.
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Red Oak
Nelson Hagnauer
St. Louis
Zeth Morgan
Morgan
Hagnauer
Michigan
Odd Fellows Plan Last Local Lodge Session Before Sovereign Meet
Washington Lodge of Odd Fellows leaders attach special interest to next Tuesday evening’s meeting as the final session of the local lodge before the sovereign body gathers for its convention.
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Washington Lodge of Odd Fellows
Fires and fighting rage near Leningrad front
United Press reports fluctuating fronts as Red Army gains claim momentum on several sectors while German long range guns strike against Leningrad power plants and rail lines. Moscow says civilians, factory workers, pilots push Germans back. Berlin cites artillery success as smoke rises over the city. Helsinki notes great confusion and smoke clouds.
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United Press
Red Army
Leningrad
People’s Guard
Moscow
Berlin
Helsinki
American Pilots Drowned When Ship Torpedoed
Four American airplane pilots en route to join the Royal Air Force were drowned when their ship was torpedoed in the mid Atlantic. Seven others were rescued by a Polish warship and landed at a Scottish port. two were taken to hospital.
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Glasgow
Scotland
A.ri
Great Britain
Royal Air Force
mid-Atlantic
Scotch Port
Japanese Paper Predicts Defeat For Nazi Forces
Tokyo dispatch reports News Week predicts Nazi defeat by the end of the third year of the European war. The sensational piece cites high government quarters views and notes no immediate suppression by police. It suggests Allies may soon end the carnage, though it stops short of declaring Nazi defeat.
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Tokio
U.P
Germany
Japan
News Week
Induction Orders Sent to Arthur Slaton
Arthur Slaton a Jour nal linotype operator has been ordered by a Tennessee selective service board to report for induction within two weeks. He is to appear at 8 30 a m on Wednesday Sept 37 in Lebanon Tennessee. He may join a local group to Fort Des Moines but prefers to serve with fellow Tennesseans. He will stay with the Journal for one more week before departing for army service.
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Arthur Slaton
Journal
Army
Tennessee Selective Service Board
Lebanon
Tenn
Fort Des Moines
Arthur
The
Tennessee
Washington Lodge to Attend Odd Fellows Parade in Des Moines
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Des Moines gathering will host a large Washington delegation. The Washington Municipal Band will participate in the parade on Wednesday September 17. Planning for the Des Moines trip will occur at next Tuesday evenings meeting, and all Washington members are urged to attend.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Des Moines
Washington Lodge
Iowa
Washington
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