Quotas Explained for Draft By Population Balance
Officials say apparent quota gaps stem from equal share rules. Massachusetts and Michigan show the effect, with Massachusetts contributing far more men to military service while Michigan receives a larger net draft quota. Major Howell compares local quotas to bank accounts, where past contributions reduce the net balance.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Massachusetts
Michigan
Maj
Ben Howell
Selective Service System
Howell
What the CCC Is Doing for Relief and Training
A historical look at CCC evolution from relief agency to broader training program. Highlights include 43 000 units of automotive equipment, 100 000 drivers trained yearly, diverse skills in road building and communications, and new pay deposit rules for members without dependents. January enrollment applications required via county welfare workers.
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CCC
Agency For Relief
United States
Rady Thompson Names Assistants for County Clerk Office
Grady Thompson of Sherman county clerk elect announces five deputies for the term starting January 1. Retains Weldon O Williams as chief deputy. New deputies include Calvin Buchanan of Plainview, Pauline Collins of the Collins family, Iva Medlin of Howe, and Pauline Hodges of Denison.
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Grady Thompson
Sherman
Thompson
Weldon O. Williams
Calvin Buchanan
Plainview
Pauline Collins
Tom Collins
Southmayor
Whitesboro
Iva Medlin
Howe
Safety belts urged to cut auto deaths and injuries
Dr Ralph Greene of Coral Gables Florida advocates aircraft style seat belts for cars. He cites personal near misses and notes many crash participants escape serious harm due to belts. He believes widespread use could turn deaths and serious injuries into rare events.
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Ralph Greene
Coral Gables
Fla
Greene
Governor's Christmas plea to entertain state orphans
Texas Governor O'Daniel urges residents to host two orphans from Waco Corsicana and Gilmer homes for a week starting Sunday. Volunteers need a letter of recommendation from a local official and travel help can be arranged. He also advocates Christmas gifts of Texas cotton products citrus and pecans.
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O’daniel
Texas
Nerve of the British Inspires Home Front Rally
The managing director of a luxury goods firm led a post bombing lunch with executives in Home Guard uniforms. He thanked rivals and helpers nationwide who offered machinery loans money or hands to restart production after a Nazi raid.
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London Daily Sketch
Anti war insurance and French wartime sacrifice
An opinion argues young Americans should object to draft service while noting a French remark that they once faced Nazi threats with butter scarce. It says France now sacrifices more than needed and pays tribute to a conqueror who imposes demands, urging caution before war.
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Graham
Army speeds Cantonment Work Under New Commander
Washington as Lieut. Col. Brehon B. Somervell takes charge of the army construction program worth 1.137 billion dollars. He orders decentralization to accelerate building of camps and cantonments and consolidates 11 admin sections into five units. A veteran official will be named within days to tackle labor delays slowing 25 camps.
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Washington
Army
Brehon B. Somervell
Somervell
Stimson
Estimating Living Costs by The One Rule
Bilious Bill asserts a single reliable rule for estimating living costs: add ten percent to any income. He argues this simple formula reflects ongoing price pressures and helps households plan budgets without complex calculations.
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Barbee & Bassett
Insurance Agency
Rady Thompson
Sun
Luther Gordon
America
Lone Star
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