Mrs Roosevelt on civilian defense and a land army for women
Mrs Roosevelt urged equal importance for community service alongside civilian defense. She discussed forming a land army of women to replace farm workers, likely directed from her post as assistant civilian defense director in charge of volunteer service. State and local councils would shape needs and compensation remains undecided. Full studies compare British and German land armies for the American plan.
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Wenon’s Land Army To Aid U S Farmers
Washington announces a women’s land army to boost farm labor for wartime food production. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt says training will prepare teachers, students, and others for farm service next summer, with draft-age boys possibly included.
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Junction Man Appointed to State Office
Austin reports District Attorney Weaver H. Baker of Junction was named to the State Board of Control about ten days ago by Gov. Coke R. Stevenson. Baker, a former partner of the Governor, previously served as county attorney.
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