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January 16, 1945
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
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Wartime ban on conventions after Feb. 1 excludes sports events like games and tournaments, per War Committee on Conventions reviewing Byrnes' directive; related meetings over 50 people need permits. (Washington, Jan. 16)
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MEETING BAN WILL NOT STOP SPORTS EVENTS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Sports fans needn't fear, for the present at least, that the wartime ban on conventions will abolish their favorite games and tournaments.
The War Committee on Conventions, which has been casting an analytical eye over Byrnes' directive calling off non-approved conventions, trade shows, conferences and group meetings after February 1, hasn't found any hint that it includes sports events.
So, for the present, the committee takes the attitude that there is nothing in the directive to stop such events as bowling tournaments, track meets, baseball, basketball and football games. But a trade show, conference, convention or group meeting held in connection with a sports event would require a permit if more than 50 persons were to attend.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Sports fans needn't fear, for the present at least, that the wartime ban on conventions will abolish their favorite games and tournaments.
The War Committee on Conventions, which has been casting an analytical eye over Byrnes' directive calling off non-approved conventions, trade shows, conferences and group meetings after February 1, hasn't found any hint that it includes sports events.
So, for the present, the committee takes the attitude that there is nothing in the directive to stop such events as bowling tournaments, track meets, baseball, basketball and football games. But a trade show, conference, convention or group meeting held in connection with a sports event would require a permit if more than 50 persons were to attend.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Wartime Ban
Conventions
Sports Events
Tournaments
Permits
What entities or persons were involved?
Byrnes
War Committee On Conventions
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Key Persons
Byrnes
War Committee On Conventions
Location
Washington
Event Date
Jan. 16
Story Details
The War Committee on Conventions determines that the wartime ban on non-approved conventions after February 1 does not include sports events such as bowling tournaments, track meets, baseball, basketball, and football games, but related trade shows, conferences, conventions, or group meetings with more than 50 attendees require permits.