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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
3
A survey of wartime sentiment cites Army morale worries framed by critics and officials. Articles review Clark Gable charity events, writing quality in shows, and James Young's China reporting. The piece also covers reflections on Adler Stark, Harold R. Stark, and press views of Nazi Europe and refugee crises.
In peacetime, the army expands activity and saves money through scrap recovery. Philadelphia workers salvage wool and cotton scraps, saving the government over 1.5 million dollars last year. The quartermaster depot buys material, which manufacturers turn into uniforms. scrap is auctioned to highest bidders. New Bell Lyra instruments for army bands and a twin wool leather glove for armored troops are described as improvements for morale and protection. Motorcycle riders may soon have additional equipment advances.
A Canadian soldier named Duncan McMartin, reportedly one of the world's wealthiest men with about 40 million, dined at Hamburger Haven in the early hours. He offered to pay but the cashier refused, praising his efforts to make the world better and inviting him to eat again without charge.
The notes collect quips about Pete Smith John Barrymore John Galsworthy Elizabeth Curtis and Olin Miller. Clever lines touch on perception happiness and fashion. The snippets evoke a playful period voice and typographic brag of celebrity wit.
U S Defense ATLANTA GA Margaret Mitchell author of Gone With the Wind is shown purchasing a United States Defense Savings Bond. In a statement she says the nation must be prepared for war and that buying Defense Bonds helps provide ships planes tanks and guns.
Selective Service headquarters announced a plan to classify skilled workers being discharged from the army so they may be quickly employed. About 200000 soldiers will return to civilian life with thousands more released in coming months if the international situation allows.
The American Foundation for the Blind with Library of Congress support brings Broadway plays to blind readers via long playing phonographic discs and an electric reading machine. 44 plays offered, featuring stars from stage and classic dramas, with free postage between library and reader nationwide.
Chicago reports shortages of metal toys for 1941 Christmas as priorities restrict shipments. Despite a 20 percent rise in demand, defense and educational toys remain popular with dive bombers and anti aircraft guns among arsenals. Train hobbyists boost repairs while educational miniatures of science and engineering sell briskly.
A confidential White House memo by Lowell Mellett criticizes OPM and the War Department for defense contract favoritism toward big firms. It estimates small business faces slow relief from SPAB and Contract Distribution, while Justice Department and Guy Holcomb aid small firms. Also notes British Turkish leverage and ramping defense employment to 6 million by fall 1942.
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