Army Families to Be Fed But Dependency Pay Raises Questions
A Columbia professor who studied World War I family disputes warns that the new dependency pay plan for soldiers and sailors could trigger complex cases. He notes automatic payments to wives and children may invite multiple wives or paternity challenges, with disputes decided by military authorities.
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Judge Advocate General's Department of the Army
Half of Those Over 25 Complete Eight Years of Schooling
Census Bureau data from April 1 1940 shows 74 775 836 Americans aged 25 plus. More than half had at least eight years of schooling, 3 7 percent had less than one year, and 4 6 percent finished college. Texas had 1 213 129 adults 25 plus with 29 814 not completing a year. Median years of schooling was 8 5 with 18 8 percent under five years. The baboon remark appears as unrelated content.
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Roosevelt
Census Bureau
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Texas
Displacing the Fog by Charles Michelson
A commentary rejects Nazi and G O P propaganda parallels in a radio broadcast critique. It argues local elections are crucial to restore government by the people and urges formation of citizen groups to counter patronage and inefficiency.
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Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Kelland and Republican aims amid war era politics
The speaker argues Republicans seek to win the House, attack the President while feigning loyalty to the war program, and likens their aims to Nazi interests. He critiques propaganda and calls out perceived corporate influence and devious messaging behind elections. Texas timber belt noted as a separate fact.
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America
Drivers Lose Tires For Speed and Reckless Driving
The Office of Price Administration authorized five Western states to refuse tires to any eligible buyer who exceeds speed limits or drives recklessly. Effective July 1 local boards will require affidavits certifying not exceeding 40 mph except emergencies, with police checks and severe penalties for false statements. Applies to California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Arizona for buses, trucks, and individuals amid rubber shortages.
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