Drafts Would Not Hit Vital Works Mobilization Plan Outlines Draft Classifications
Washington reports a selective service plan for wartime mobilization prioritizes industrial work over military service. In a first draft an estimated 11 million men aged 21 to 30 would be classified into available, deferred, or undesirable categories. Only about 4.1 million would be immediately usable, with others in classes for vital jobs. The plan, ready for Congress, could take effect within a month and includes state by state operational details.
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Minnesota Debris Reflects on Bierman Era After 1938 Collapse
Minnesota football faces a rebuilt future as coach Bernie Bierman mourns the loss of the 1938 team. Eight veterans are gone, leaving a thin 1939 foundation with hopes pinned on promising youth. Fans pack ticket windows as schedules to face Northwestern, Ohio State, Michigan, Purdue, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, and Arizona loom.
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Brightest Players Shine In Diamond Games
Bucky Walters of the Reds spun a six hit game while getting hit by a pitch in the ninth to score the winning run against the Phillies for Cincinnati’s 20th victory. Carl Hubbell limited the Cubs to eight hits with no earned runs for the Giants. Frank Haynes in the A’s 13th inning scored the winning run on an infield grounder against the Tigers. Mel Harder pitched six strong for the Indians to beat the Senators, giving Cleveland a share of third place in the American League. Bob Harris went nine innings in relief for the Browns in a win over the Red Sox. George Selkirk hit a bases loaded homer for the Yankees against the White Sox. Stu Martin’s two run homer capped a five run eighth as the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers.
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Child health and appetite tips plus tonic pitch
An advertisement touts a tonic claiming to boost appetite and endurance in children, promising healthier blood and quick recovery. It promotes two bottle sizes with price points and urges readers to feel like themselves again, available at all drug stores.
Marital Couples Simply Ask Way To Winchester
Berkeley Springs West Virginia September 21 More than two months have passed since a marriage license was issued in this county County Clerk R E Allen noted that interest has been only for directions to Winchester Virginia He said July had no licenses issued and August produced no applications The West Virginia law requires a blood test and three days between application and license issuance.
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Bear Flag to Be Flown in California Courtrooms
The Bear flag similar to the former California republic era has been ordered displayed in courtrooms and flown over certain public buildings alongside the Stars and Stripes. The move signals a ceremonial honoring of state history and public spaces.
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