Dependency erased in draft calls as McNutt outlines
War Manpower Chief Paul V. McNutt announced that by December 31 all able bodied men aged 18 to 38 will be in the armed forces except 3.2 million in agriculture ministry and key industries. He noted about 14 million are physically fit, with 1.5 million in agriculture and 1.7 million in essential professional roles. The Selective Service also announced the end of dependency deferments, and fathers begin being drafted under new rules, with class designations shifting to 2 A 2 B and 3-D for hardship cases.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Agriculture
McNutt
Selective Service
High Command
Lewis B. Hershey
War Manpower Commission
Hershey
McNutt and
War Labor Board Won't Correct Wage Inequality
Washington report states the War Labor Board refused to adjust wage inequality following the President's anti inflation order. It says it will follow the literal order and sent policy guidance to 12 regional boards. Officials estimate about 10,000 of 17,000 proposed increases will be denied.
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Washington
War Labor Board
War Model Overalls Announced by OPA
The Office of Price Administration announces war model overalls with dollar prices to be sold soon. Models conform to the order will have ceiling prices. Differences from current models are minor such as single thickness suspenders and a hem on openings.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Axis Has Millions Of Soldiers Ready To Fight Invasion
London reports that Allied planners judge Hitler can be beaten in 1943 but face tough odds. The analysis cites Britain US and Soviet experience, German reserves, and a possible 4.5 to 6 million German Italian troops plus satellite divisions. In Europe the defense could hinge on 150 divisions plus occupation forces of about 80 divisions in Norway and the Balkans.
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Axis
London
Hitler
Britain
United States
Russia
Germany
Europe
Red Army
Africa
Erwin Rommel
Italy
Dnieper
Norway
Balkans
Axis Troop Strength Cited for Western Threat
The report estimates the Axis could deploy about 200 divisions or 3,000,000 troops to counter Allied western threats. It notes earlier delays against Rommel’s smaller force reduce optimism for rapid, stronger action against the entire Wehrmacht.
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Rommel
Wehrmacht
Bonham Man Found Dying by Roadside
Bonham resident Frank Jennings was found near death beside his car on a rural road northeast of Bonham. George Gordon Pope found him after Jennings gasped for breath. J. F. Howell ruled the death a natural cause. Jennings had left his car, returned with gasoline, and sat on the running board before collapsing.
Army to Reveal Take-Off Site For Tokyo Raid
Washington officials say the Army will release details of the Tokyo raid soon including the take-off location. Director Elmer Davis of the OWI indicated timing could align with the April 18 anniversary. President Roosevelt referenced Shangri-la when asked about launch origins.
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Tokyo
Washington
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Army
Roosevelt
James Hilton
Want Ads Offer A Mix Of Goods And Services
Classified notices list fresh heifers and a baby calf for sale and items for sale such as Eclipse lawn mower and farming tools. Buyers seek fat cattle and land or city property, with a butane supply firm advertising quick approval and auto finance services offering loans and refinanced payments.
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Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Papa Knows Best and Hitler Loses Impulsive Youth Front Tunisia
A German army private, captured north of Oued Zarga in Tunisia, followed his father’s harsh guidance to join the Africa Corps, volunteer for the front line, then seek surrender. The youth reached the Tunisian front this month and was taken prisoner on a recent Sunday.
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Tunisian
Oued Zarga
Afrika Korps
Africa
Tunisia
Old Time Cowboys Lacked Fancy Duds, OU Expert Says
Professor Carl C. Rister of the University of Oklahoma contends that early Oklahoma cowboys did not wear plaid shirts or ten gallon hats. He notes the real cowboy carried a six shooter, wore denim pants, a vest, and a flat brimmed hat, as shown in old pictures.
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Norman
Okla
Carl C. Rister
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Prof
Rister
Is Jack Conceited Or Not In The Navy?
A humorous quip questions Jack’s vanity while noting his enlistment in the Navy as a public signal. The joke frames conceit through a sailor’s image, implying bold self‑presentation and chosen career as a stage for visibility.
Card of Thanks to Whitewright Community Aid
The Oscar Turner family expresses gratitude to the Whitewright community for help after the tornado last week. Signed by Jack Phipps Eunice Phipps Mildred Phipps Hazel Turner and Mrs Alvie Abshurey.
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Whitewright
Oscar Turner
Jack Phipps
Eunice Phipps
Mildred Phipps
Hazel Turner
Alvie Abshurey
Fire crews praised for halting Palace theatre blaze
Joe Johnson thanks the fire department and helpers who confined the Palace theatre fire to the theatre building saving his store from destruction. He calls the effort a good piece of work.
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Fire Department
Palace Theatre
Joe Johnson
Gratitude Note From the Clan Justice Family
Mr and Mrs Clan Justice Buford Jack and Emma Jane express deep appreciation to organizations and neighbors for help after their home was destroyed by the storm. They extend thanks to all who assisted during the loss and recovery efforts.
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Clan Justice
Buford Jack
Emma Jane
Walker Rejects GOP Call for Roosevelt Renounce 1944 Bid
In Washington on Monday Democratic National Committee Chairman Frank C. Walker dismissed a GOP demand that President Roosevelt renounce a fourth term in 1944. The Republicans had proposed a short presidential campaign next year if Roosevelt would pledge not to seek another term.
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Washington
Frank C. Walker
Democratic National Committee
GOP
Roosevelt
Walker
Baby Born After War Wound in Air Raid
Reports from Leningrad say a young mother wounded in an air raid gave birth to a baby with a shell splinter in its hip. The splinter was removed and both mother and child are doing well.
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Moscow
Leningrad
Woman trades coffee stamp for shoes in Oklahoma City
A shopper tried on black pumps in a store for nearly an hour. After paying cash, she offered a coffee stamp instead of a shoe coupon from her ration book. The clerk refused, noting no shoe coupon, leaving the pumps still for sale.
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Oklahoma City
Establishment of the U S Department of Education in 1867
The article notes Congress created the United States Department of Education on March 1, 1867. It marks the founding moment of the federal education agency, highlighting its inception and initial mandate.
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United States Department of Education
Congress
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Roland Cox
Pascal Farley
Allen T. Short
Hannah
Tom Barbee
Wade Robbins
Orangeville
Oran Sears
Foster’s
Butane
Denison
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Denison, Texas
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