I Shall Not Want and the War Time Labor Shift
A collage of wartime reflections on faith and duty, citing Vern Haugland and a Christian Science meditation on providence. It contrasts the shock of Pearl Harbor with calls for national resolve, bond buying, and increased labor for war efforts amid Brookings Institution forecasts of a 48 hour workweek and massive mobilization to 9.5 million armed forces by 1943 and beyond.
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Vern Haugland
Associated Press
Gaines Jungle
Hther
T Ponent
Christian Science
North
United Nations
French Africa
Congress
Pearl Harbor
United States
Seguin Gazette
Brookings Institution
Manpower Rationing and National Skill Allocation
A discussion on the challenges of rationing not goods but human skill and labor. It argues manpower distribution requires careful evaluation of individuals, biases, and national need, noting rapid changes in youth education and household infrastructure yet ongoing public complaints.
The Draft Board Burden in Texas Counties
Kerrville Mountain Sun reflects on draft board members serving unpaid, bearing criticism and long hours. Boards resign and regroup, yet work to judge and direct youths toward war duty, with records open for scrutiny and calls for citizen cooperation and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Lles
Kerrville
Mountain Sun
Marathon News Highlights Local Visits and Events
Mrs Henry Richburg and daughter Mary Henry visit her mother Mrs Guy Crawford as Calvin Harris Carter stationed at Camp Barkley returns from brief visit. Residents travel to Houston, San Angelo and San Antonio for holidays. community events include Delta Kappa Gamma tea, patriotic Thanksgiving program, chili supper, bingo and study club party.
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Henry Richburg
Mary Henry
Glen
Richburg
Guy Crawford
Phoenix
Ariz
Mary Henry l
Calvin
Speck) Harris
Camp Barkley
Geo. Harris
T. B. Henderson
Delta Kappa Gamma
Sul Ross College
Peace Heroism and the Everyday Quest for Courage
The text reflects on peace as a humble, everyday achievement rather than grand warlike heroism. It argues peace requires honesty and courage, emphasizing justice, and notes women rarely err yet seldom admit mistakes in the pursuit of tranquil, ordinary living.
Delayed marathon meeting at school auditorium November 11
The marathon .1.A. held its regular monthly business meeting and program at the school auditorium on Wednesday November 11 with a large attendance. The program opened with Girl Scouts singing led by Miss Helen Steffins. Mrs. Rooney outlined the topic Education, the Nail and Miss Wade spoke on the subject. After the program the business session began with president Mrs. Geo. Hargus. committee reports followed and several important matters were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Steffins
Rooney
the Nail
Wade
Geo. Hargus
Peculiar PTA Plans Milk Program Amid Major Quips
A PTA feasibility study weighs extra milk for school children under a government nutrition plan. Mrs A Leonard Miller chairs the committee to assess community need. A chili supper, directed by Mrs Rooney, is set for November 17 with cocoa and sandwiches served afterward. Mrs Leonard Miller leads a Mother Singers rehearsal and plans for joining with singers.
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PTA
A. Leonard Miller
Rooney
Collins
Delcious
Mesdames Arp Jolly
Lloyd Wade
Johnny Adams
Leonard Miller
Mother Singers
Punny exchanges in a quirky trio of speaking objects
A whimsical strip of personified items chat in a kitchen sink style. Rose and wall trade quips about smelly truths and plaster, while a dentist patient hears a war chant and a robber jokes about weighing himself. A salmon fears being canned and a cub pleads with the wind.
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North Wind
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