United Service Organization Aims to Aid Soldiers
Roosevelt urges support for a new united defense effort U S O under the banner of the United Service Organization for National Defense. Six welfare groups join YMCA National Catholic Community Service Salvation Army YWCA Jewish Welfare Agency and National Travelers Aid to raise 10 765 000 for coordinated social clubhouses entertainment and welfare services near bases.
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Western Newspaper Union
Washington
Roosevelt
U.S.0
United Service Organization For National Defense
Agencis
Young Men's Christian Asso
Ciation
National Catholic Community Service
Salvation Army
Young Women’s Christian Association
Jewish Welfare Agency
National Travelers Aid Association
YMCA
Pans collected for war defense drive
Washington reports a national drive by the Office of Production Management to collect used aluminum kettles pots pans washing machine parts and other utensils for war material. The campaign aims to involve children who may trade their Halloween noisemakers to aid defense efforts.
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Washington
Hallowe'en
Uncle Sam
Office of Production Management
Hitler
YMCA in Paris to aid soldiers through health and morale program
Dr. Ira S. Wise, renowned psychiatrist, told U S authorities that home sickness among new soldiers will be reduced by the program. The U S C will offer non-sectarian venues for clean entertainment and recreation for men and women of all faiths as part of the defense effort.
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Women’s Bureau
The
YMCA
Paris
Ira S. Wise
U. S
U.S.C
Stamp Program Takes Up Slack in Loss of Foreign Food Markets
Chicago reports on the food stamp plan now in its third year as a broader subsidy tool. Milo Perkins of the Surplus Marketing Administration outlines aims and public reception while officials note cost savings and expanded local use. The piece traces the plan from its Rochester start to New York City impact and debates its economic implications and future potential.
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Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Milo Perkins
Surplus Marketing Administration
Washington
Rochester
N. Y
Hobson
Brazil
Amusing Draft Board Tales From The Front
A column recalls daily draft board drama with humorous instances. A short man insists on exemption while a six foot recruit loosens his posture. A Chinese drafter concedes to camp after pidgin English slips. A Kentucky Negro answers with I ready when you are. A ballet teacher seeks exemption to protect his toes from army shoes.
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Walter Hoving
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Thomas E. Dewey
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F. Louisa Slade
Eliot Cross
Slade
Girl Scouts
Cross
ORB
Kear Bate
Tang
Fetuan
Spain
Spanish
Morocco
Suez
Gibraltar
Ronda
Mediterranean Sea
Wallace
Vandenberg
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