Family Men Moved To Bottom of Draft List
Grayson County Selective Service boards followed a Washington order to postpone induction of men with dependents until other manpower is exhausted. The policy ranks registrants by seven classifications and lists 34 essential war-related activities guiding local boards in deferring those not needed for war efforts.
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Grayson County
Selective Service
Washington
War Man Power Commission
Charles A. Moore
Santa Fe
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Associated Press
Fall Costs and Fatalities Highlighted in Safety Study
A National Safety Council report notes 25 000 Americans died from falls last year with 16 000 in homes. About 2 000 000 were injured or disabled, costing roughly 117 dollars per victim. Cook County hospital data show each fall case averaged 13 days hospitalized and 54 days of home disability with lost wages.
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National Safety Council
Cook County Hospital
Illinois
Evans Seeks Second Term for Grayson County State Rep
A Grayson County candidate pledges a frank report on his record as he seeks a second term for Place No. 1. He touts support for aging and teacher retirement laws, farm aid, school books locally produced, and wartime measures. He notes service in France, labor unity in Denison area, and vows to win the war with an iron-hand reconstruction.
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Grayson County
Texas
National Board of Commissioners of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
France
Col
Charles Lindbergh
House Journal
Electrical Workers Local Union 338
Denison
Perrin Field
Paris
Gainesville
Austin
Auto and The Pinch Likely to Revive Art of Driving
An editorial argues tighter tires and changing car use may rekindle the lost art of driving. It notes many drivers lack skill while dealers and repairmen recall a time when mastery of operation was essential.
Car owners urged to drive economically amid tire shortages
In a discussion with dealers, drivers are urged to economize on fuel and tires as modern cars tempt dependence on machinery. They warn of exhaust waste, tire wear, and a shift toward careful operation, with a possible revival of walking as used supplies dwindle.
Buddie Kavanaugh Aids War Effort At Ten
Buddie Kavanaugh, 10, son of Ed Kavanaugh of Bonham, mows lawns in the sun to earn money for war stamps. He shows the Spirit of 1776 by actively supporting the war effort.
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Buddie
Want Ad Pledge Delivers Quick Results
Local readers respond to a Want Ad service promising fast results. Advertisers report prompt replies and timely outcomes across multiple categories.
Houston Firm Unveils Wood Floor Mat For Autos
A Houston manufacturer, via the Texas Forest Service, announces a new wood floor mat for cars as a rubber mat substitute. It uses narrow Texas wood slats spaced half an inch apart, held by rubber webbing and cord, made from reclaimed rubber. Tests by Houston trucking firms assess durability with commercial production planned soon.
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Houston
Texas Forest Service
Texas
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Evans
Roger Q. Evans
War Bonds Guard
United States
U.S. Treasury Dept
van Zandt
Pol
Sewell McKinney
War Production Board
Community Public Service Co
U S. War
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