War Time Manpower Plan Warns of Vast U.S. Mobilization
The article projects a massive expansion of the armed forces, with Army reaching 8 million, Navy 2 million, and Air Force 2 million, totaling 12 to 13 million in service. It outlines compulsory drafts beyond age, dependents' support, older-reservoir utilization, possible women’s conscription, and a shift to civilian life disruption during a prolonged war.
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Navy
Air Force
U. S
Germany
Japan
Congress
Selective Service Boards
England
Going the Limit for Our Soldiers in World War II
A wartime exhortation urges citizens to make small daily sacrifices to support servicemen fighting in harsh conditions from Bataan to Australia. It appeals to pride in sons serving and stresses cutting sugar, gasoline, and tire use to aid the war effort.
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Armed Services
United States of America
Bataan Peninsula
Australia
Flag Display Rules for the United States of America
The guide sets display order and position rules for the US flag with other flags. It covers flag at peak when with state or city banners, hoist first with adjacent staffs, display on walls, platforms, and during processions, and handling with other nations, churches, and during ceremonies.
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The
United States OF America
United States
Montana's 1942 Campaign Gathers Momentum in Capitol Week
U S Senator James E Murray indicates he will run again but cannot campaign before the July primary due to war work. Fritz Haynes seeks Republican nod for O Connors seat while J Thorkelson files for Murray's Senate. State Supreme Court handles Palagi test case on sheriff nomination. Governor Ford opposes federal sales tax and urges coal stockpiling amid wartime demands.
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Helena
Montana
U. S
James E. Murray
Butte
H. J. Kelly
Flathead Monitor
Kalispell
Murray
James F. O’connor
Livingston
J. Thorkelson
State Supreme Court
Great Falls
Guy Palagi
Cascade
Charles Reagan
Palazi
Supreme Court
Palagi
Sam C. Ford
Robert L. Doughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
William Gaspar
Meagher County
Teader
Tony) Gaspar
State Board of Examiners
State Hospital Fire Department
State College Extension Service
State School For Deaf and Blind
Edwin G. Peterson
E. A. Dye
State Board of Equalization
Dye
Keep ’em Kooking 4-H Club Meets for March Session
Keep ’em Kooking 4-H Club, led by Mary Ellen Swanson, met March 20 with Lucille Carlson entertaining. The group sang Home on the Range, pledged to the flag, and reviewed minutes. Carlson demonstrated Swiss steak. Edna Ottness led Q&A. Lunch followed. next meeting set for April 10 at Wedum’s with Swanson as reporter.
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Mary Ellen Swanson
Lucille Carlson
Nancy Stenson
Edna Otness
Wedum’s
Margaret Armstrong
Teton 4-H Clubs First To Receive Victory Buttons
Bozeman April 7 Eighty nine 4H club members from ten clubs in Teton and Meagher counties lead the first recipients of the 4-H Victory buttons for their participation in the seven point 4-H Victory program state club leader Ray E. Cameron said. Eight of the first ten clubs are in Teton county under extension home demonstration agent Margaret Conlon. Names of clubs leaders and member counts include Choteau 4-H Clover Evelyn Hodgskiss 10 Diamond Valley Boys Art Habel 10 Diamond Valley Humming Bird Mrs Martin Schultz 10 Farmington Farmerettes Clarence Stenson Edna Otness 6 Farmington United Cousins William Arensmeyer Gregor Tangen 6 Greenfield Lew and Save Frank Mang 10 Mt View Juniors Ernest Ginther Harold Shannon 13.
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Bozeman
Teton
Meagher
Ray E. Cameron
Montana State College
Teton County
Margaret Conlon
Extension Home
Gregor Tangen
Greenfield Lew and Save Club
Frank Mang
Mt. View
Ernest Ginther
Harold Shannon
April CCC enrollment window set for April 10 to 20
The Civilian Conservation Corps enrollment period runs April 10 through 20 with flexible in‑town admissions. The program, praised by President Roosevelt, offers youths training in skilled work to aid defense efforts and war support. Applications and information are available at the Teton County Department of Public Welfare in the courthouse at Choteau.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Division of Selection
County Welfare Office
Roosevelt
CCC
Teton County
McDowr ed Moore appointed deputy at Great Northern bridge
Progressives McDowr ed Moore named special deputy near Mrs W E Howard and Mrs J H Stephens with Dolly and Joy Graves and Robert Peterson injured in a auto accident. Bill Emerick leaves to join his wife outside at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Fertilizing and Irrigation Boost Irrigated Pastures
Montana Extension Service expert G. H. Bingham outlines rehab methods for worn pastures. Apply 8 to 10 loads of barnyard manure every 2 3 years, add 20 pounds phosphate per load, harrow to spread residual manure, rotate grazing, and irrigate every 10 days to two weeks with 2 3 acre inches during the growing season.
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G. H. Bingham
Montana Extension Service
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Julian Ray
Annie Otnese ‘Armington
al Dolalie
Marybelle Peterson
Srried
Washington
H. J. McCormick
Self
E. L. Kleffman
Choteau, Mont
R. L. Rieckholfe Insurance and Real State
H. W. Bateman
Miss Rassmussen, R. N
E. J. Crary
McDonald Block
J. H. Byler
State of Montana
Maynard Hospital
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