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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1942
Page
2
The county seat newspaper lists editor and staff with local notices and community updates from the official paper, including brief items on civic happenings and public notices.
The piece outlines Japan's aim to dominate the Pacific through a Co-prosperity Sphere including Burma, China, India, the Dutch East Indies and Australia. It notes Singapore's fall, Japanese submarines threatening oil routes, fifth column activity in Burma, and the risk of Australia becoming a main front if Burma falls. It discusses Allied shipping limits, the need to accelerate merchant tonnage, potential Soviet involvement, and global strategic implications.
Experts forecast a war lasting five to ten years with military needs denying civilian rubber. Analysts warn that almost all rubber will be diverted to defense, leaving few tires and many cars likely to be out of use within years.
The Forest Service keeps operations active amid war, noting fire and hunting seasons persist. A Region One survey tracks hunter activity and wildlife abundance, reports beaver relocation and mountain sheep moves to bolster herds, and argues ongoing projects save time and money postwar.
Sunday worship at 9 45 with church school at 10 45. Wednesday meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at 2 30. Lenten services each evening at 7 30 with Rev R F Vick as guest speaker and Howard A Smith, Minister.
St John’s Parish Fairfield posts Sunday mass times for Power and Fairfield churches. Masses set for 9:00 at Power and 11:00 at Fairfield. Rev. Russel Scheidler serves as pastor.
The 1942 anniversary of the Stars and Stripes recalls Betsy Ross and today Philadelphia hosts the Quartermaster Depot where women produce the Army flags. The article details the sewing, stitching, and embroidery processes, the stark artistry, and the pride of flag makers.
A retrospective weekly roundup lists Mrs. A. H. Doughty’s death from blood poisoning at 29, A. B. Guthrie becoming county treasurer with O. R. Nelson as deputy, and Ernest Black’s return from Illinois with a bride. It also notes T. O. Larson as president pro tem of the state senate.
Montana faces a labor shortage for 1942 crop needs while resisting any import of Japanese workers. Gov. Ford cites broad opposition to Japs, even evacuees, with unions confirming distrust. Congress and state agencies plan coordinated farm placement. prisoners’ labor options explored as convicts may help in forest and war effort projects. Primary politics heat up with Sherman Smith running. Sen. Mahoney set for Army service.
A bank official remarked that they cannot expect unusually high returns from bond investments again soon, noting this year’s profits were exceptional and not easily repeated.
Washington D C Brigadier General Hershey selective service director told the House agriculture committee farmers avoid deferrals and farm labor shortages. He warned shipyard and factory workers relying on essential occupations face a wake up call as experienced farm labor is harder to replace. He urged local boards not to exhaust farm rolls and noted farmers are patriotic and do not seek exemptions.
Notice of public auction for a land tract in Sec 18 T26N R8W to Omer Quook with minimum bid of 1.25 per acre. Sale set for April 8 at 10:00 AM at the U.S. Land Office. Contiguous landowners have post sale rights. claims or objections due by sale time.
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