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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
2
Private Purkey writes home from a draft camp detailing bunkmates, overfull tents, and soldiers’ humor. He notes drills continue despite fatigue, shows concern over potential Europe deployment, and mocks officers and camp life while praising some wartime camaraderie. The letter also references a Ford pickup, radio fans, and debates over the lease lend bill.
Washington writer Roger Shaw surveys American generals from Saratoga to World War II, highlighting George Washington, Nathanael Greene, Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Ulysses S. Grant, William Sherman, and George C. Marshall as defining leaders. The piece contrasts international commanders, notes Marshall’s Virginia Military Institute roots and Pennsylvania background, and portrays his steady, hardworking approach amid wartime demands.
Philadelphia reports a favorable general outlook for agriculture and industry with rising farm income likely to reach the highest level in 11 years. Total national income is expected to climb, while crop shifts occur as exports of cotton tobacco and wheat remain large and foreign demand stays weak.
New York report notes Easter weather is highly variable with rain snow or cold conditions in many years. The piece discusses historical forecasts from the weather bureau and the rise of raincoats and spring outfits as Easter parade attire. It references fashion history and etiquette observations.
Virginia Vale reports on Veronica Lake's Hollywood stay after I Wanted Wings and a Montreal tour with radio broadcasts. Cover mentions Veronica’s influence naming a baby, a fox trot, a park, and a military airmaneuver, plus her return to Randolph Field for a preview. Broadway Limited, The Bride Came C.O.D., The Little Foxes and Wyler’s The Letter are noted with cast details and production timing.
Melville Buick one of radio’s top announcers since 1935 appears in Kitty Foyle and Miami as a lead, while Bonita Granville takes a dramatic turn in The People vs Dr Kildare with Lionel Barrymore Lew Ayres Laraine Day and Red Skelton. Janet Logan and Barbara Fuller pioneer a new Stepmother fashion motif on CBS daytime serial Stepmother.
Warner Bros will film Miniature Melodrames adapted from popular short stories. Bob Hope headlines in Hollywood’s first Draft era drama Caught in the Draft as Poise Lorre appears in a related project.
Colorful wooden bird cutouts join robin, cardinal, bluebird and others for lawn and garden decor. Transfer Z9272 includes natural size images with tracing directions and painting tips, 15 cents. order by mail.
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