Men’s Fashion Outlook for 1941 Amid War Drafts
An illustrated preview outlines 1941 men’s styles with duller colors, roomier coats and trousers, and larger pockets to hold war-related items. It notes zippers inside suit linings, longer pants, brighter buttons, and limited hat changes while manly practicality dominates.
St Lawrence Seaway Plan Opens Great Lakes Ports to Ocean
New York reports that over 70 percent of world merchant shipping could access Great Lakes ports via the St Lawrence seaway once approved by Congress. The project, with 27-foot canals and locks and a 2,350 mile deep water route, would boost defense and cut Midwest freight costs by about 80 million dollars annually.
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St. Lawrence
Great Lakes
Ocean
New York
St. Lawrence Seaway
Congress
North America
Board of Engineers
Canada
United States
United States Army
International Rapids
Lake Ontario
Massena
Grand Coulee
Washington
Atlantic
Duluth
Minn
Department of Commerce
Middle West
Welland Canal
Niagara Falls
Roosevelt
Lakes
Boulder Dam
Bonneville
TVA
Newfoundland
Pennsylvania
St. Lawrence Valley
Western Newspaper Union
Army Survey Guides Soldiers Gifts Across Units
Chicago report shows Sixth Corps area survey among chaplains morale officers and enlisted men. From a soldier view personal comfort and enjoyment gifts are acceptable but should be small and portable. Subscriptions to home newspapers and pet apparel among desirable gifts. All gifts must be well marked with rank camp company and post office details.
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Chicago
United States
Sixth Corps
Voting Is Patriotic says NCTC leader urging civic reform
Mrs. Melville Mucklestone, head of the National Consumers Tax commission, declares American women now have a patriotic role in governance after the Nineteenth Amendment. She urges 2,500 units in 43 states to adopt a 10-point program for civic betterment to cut costs, lower taxes, and ease national defense burdens. She notes all points are proven and urges action ahead of the August anniversary.
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Chicago
Melville Mucklestone
National Consumers Tax Commission
American Legion Auxiliary
U. S
We Must Tax Directly to Inform the Public
A direct tax is advocated to show citizens what they pay and to avoid masking costs. The piece argues indirect taxes on business raise consumer prices and proposes honest direct taxation, economies in government, and strong defense amid rising national debt. It also notes Orange California's harvest parade and pioneer spirit reflecting American resilience.
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England
Dole
Orange
Calif
Golden State
America
West
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