Non Coms Backbone of U S Army, Marshall Says
Washington argues non commissioned officers form the backbone of the armed forces in a 1.4 million man army. About 346 712 soldiers would hold noncom warrants with 429 255 first class privates and 398 397 specialists. General Marshall notes character and ability trump seniority in appointments.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Philip of
Macedonia
Napoleon
Insignia, Rank, and Duty in the Military Hierarchy
The piece explains insignia placement for ranks, the role of noncommissioned officers, and the push to build an army based on self-respect rather than fear. It notes officer candidate schools opening July 1, 1941, for 2300 warrant officers and enlisted men, with a path from noncommissioned ranks to second lieutenant. It details pay scales from $21 to $125 monthly across grades, and emphasizes character development and discipline as key to civil and military life.
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Marshall
Weill
Mr. Jones
Jones
Army
Mr. Rockefeller
Red Hat
Sam
Modern Science Improves Value Of Cloth Fabrics
Chicago report notes women in small towns and rural areas lead in consumer education and scientific homemaking. It highlights 4-H, Grange, and county agents driving textile testing, laundry standards, and dyeing methods to raise fabric quality and protect consumers.
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Chicago
Grange
American Institute of Laundering
Joliet, Til
Economic warfare and U S efforts in South America
In a national broadcast, BAUKHAGE discusses economic warfare rumors, U S options to influence South America, and three methods from voluntary cooperation to pressure. He notes loans and diplomacy, hinted graft, and selective purchasing as tools, plus a rail retirement reminder and a Capitol pages school vignette.
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Jesse Jones
Federal
Secretary of Commerce
Texas
Strategy
South America
Africa
Hitler
Germany
Berlin
United States
Farm income rise linked to higher prices for farm products
Nation's farmers report higher incomes driven by increased dairy grain and cotton prices. Livestock prices recover to multi year highs while the general price level climbs about 12 percent from a year ago. Government farm payments edge up with Food for Defense purchases supporting demand.
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Chicago
Government targets 15 percent more young chickens by July
The government aims to boost poultry output by 15 percent by July 1. Officials note the challenge as hens supposedly increase production under government urging. The piece also mentions dictators controlling nearly half the cotton exports from the United States, a point satirically contrasted with the poultry goal.
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Uncle Sam
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