Legion bids massive drive to sell Americanism to Americans
The American Legion aims to launch its largest effort ever with an all inclusive program to raise funds from the public to support one of its Americanism activities. James F. O Neill of Manchester New Hampshire, chairman of the national Americanism commission, estimates a minimum annual budget of 20090000 for the program, expanding beyond the current 30000 yearly for patriotic activities into broad public information campaigns.
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Commission approves plan for Americanism endowment fund
The commission approved the proposal in full session and urged the national executive committee to authorize National Commander Roane Waring to appoint a special committee. R. A. Barnard of Owens-Illinois Glass presented financing plans for the program through an Americanism endowment fund and slides costing 13,000 dollars, with patriotic citizens promising more than 2,000,000 dollars to start the drive.
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Legion Plans Massive Fund Drive For American Life Program
Aunt Het outlined a single faction of American interests in a proposal to open a Legion managed fund to all Americans. The plan envisions a moving chute titled For We Fight depicting the American way of life with administration by the Legion. O Neill noted this would be the largest Legion undertaking since 1925 and could require at least 20 million dollars annually to fund capital and interest in a crisis program.
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Executive Committee Signals Opposition to Barnard Proposal
The executive committee sessions this week showcased organized opposition to Barnard's proposal as members argued against its framework and potential impact. They pressed for revisions and more expansive deliberations before any formal endorsement.
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Islanders Stage Own Cinderella With Sailor-Scale Burlesque
An all female Polynesian troupe at a U S base in the South Pacific performs Cinderella in one act with burlesque touches and native song. Marines heckle a glass slipper on a canvas, a horse scene prompted by burlap, and a 15 year old girl warns of Japs. Next shows teased as Little Red Riding Hood with a wolf as a woman amid wartime bed shortages and WPB hospital construction notes. The piece blends humor with wartime sentiment and local color.
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Hospital Facilities For Civilians Short
Washington AP reports the War Production Board estimated on Wednesday that hospital facilities would be limited or inadequate for civilian needs amid wartime constraints. The assessment signals strain on medical infrastructure as casualty and rationing pressures mount.
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