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Newspaper
Yank
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1942
Page
1
Washington censorship chief Byron Price reveals letters from soldiers and sweethearts full of codes kisses initials and mushy terms. Readers learn why Xs on letters are banned and how phrases like Sealed with a Kiss raise questions. The piece also notes new War Department changes removing pleated bi swing coats to save wool.
Washington based Selective Service Headquarters announced draft rule changes favoring married men with families. New order prioritizes single men, then those with dependents depending on contribution to the war effort, and finally married men with bona fide family ties. Reclassifications will move men with dependents who lack real family ties ahead of others with established families. Boards will label contributors as those in war material production or transport, communications, radio, and newspapers.
In Wadesboro North Carolina G I s line up outside eateries as Army maneuvers resume with blue ribbon units in the North Carolina sandhills. Major General E J Dawley says the event may be the last dress rehearsal before real combat.
Fort Leonard Wood Missouri reports a 20 mile hike where a private concealed a full field pack inside a stove pipe disguised by a shelter half. The platoon commander noted the private marched with ease despite the weight until he revealed the hidden pack.
Frederick W. Straus led a volunteer World War II era Ambulance Corps formed in January to serve as emergency night drivers at New York hospitals. The unit, comprised of unpaid volunteers, replaced daytime Red Cross and American Volunteer groups to assist in medical transport duties.
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