Debate on government candor in wartime press and policy
The piece condemns lack of frankness in wartime reporting and cites Navy and Army secrecy, press access limits, and mixed statements from officials. It highlights Elmer Davis of the Office of War Information as a corrective force and notes a August 8 statement acknowledging Allied effort, risks, and the need for broader American sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dutch Harbor
Aleutian Islands
San Francisco
Far West
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Davis
Davis OW
Sunny Sewing and Thrifty Stitchers Lead 4 H News
4 H clubs report August 12 meetings led by Miss Marjean Prescott and Mrs S G Humphreys. Sunny Sewing members pledged, read minutes, and discussed dresses. Other clubs in Dingle Montpelier Bloomington Ovid and Bennington share progress on slips aprons reports and sewing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera King
Sharon
Sunny Sewing Club
Belle Hymas
Montpelier
Clarissie Anderson
Bloomington
Cerelda Thornock
Leona Payne
Busy Bee Club
Hazel L. Peterson
Ovid
S . Humphreys
Dingle
University of Idaho joint program recruits college students for reserve commissions
Dean H E Lattig announces a university wide plan allowing physically qualified male students to enlist in reserve officer programs across Army Navy Marine Coast Guard and Air Corps while continuing studies. Enrollees must maintain good academics stay fit and could be called to active duty as needed with a path to officer training if degree is delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Service
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Air Corps
University of Idaho
Selective Service Board
Secretary of War
Secretary of Navy
Selective Service
Quotations Attributed To Lincoln Henry Roosevelt
A reflection of historic lines attributed to Abraham Lincoln Patrick Henry and Franklin D Roosevelt. The statements express themes of governance liberty and opposition to greed and cruelty. The attributions vary in certainty with Lincoln and Henry linked to famous phrases and Roosevelt to administrative credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Patrick Henry
Roosevelt
Demand for Honest War Information Grows in America
The piece argues Americans will increasingly obtain accurate wartime information and opposes censorship. It suggests a broader movement against unnecessary limits on facts that could aid the enemy, asserting John Jones and all citizens deserve full truth in total war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Wartime labeling and WPB rules shape household goods
Wartime guidance explains labeling for wool blends from 20 to 65 percent wool, and how WPB limits affect civilian textile use. It notes bus transportation for students, new allowances for sole leather repairs, copper button allowances, and fabric constraints for furniture and bedding. Guidance covers rug care, vacuum maintenance, furnace parts, and price ceilings on wooden products and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
County Commissioners Adjourn with Road Limitations and Claims
Minutes from August 10 1942 note that city limits bar county road work and authorize payments including property deed for Hureh Bagley, aid for Helen Hemmert Hymas, and damages to R W Everton. Tax cancellations listed. numerous road and public expense warrants approved and signed by Henry Teuscher and Sam Tunks.
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Board of County Commissioners
Georgetown
Hureh Bagley
Bagey
Helen Hemmert Hvmas
R. W Everton
Logan
Utah
Idaho Bank & Trust Company
Geo. D Murphy
Susan Quealy
J G. Merrill
c/o LaRue Merrill
Bear Lake County
Walter Buhler
Ernest Nelson
Willy A Marx
Fern Derricott
Logan Gruniig
Charles Derricott
Alma Poulsen
Dave Poulsen
Fred Minnig
Clifford G Price
Utah Oil Refining Co
R. H Long
Hall Machine Co
Landes Tractor & Equip. Co
Ernest Payne
Drue Dunn
E Haddock
Ralph Lewis
DeVere Tovey
Thelma Bateman
Steno Agt
Price Lumber Co
Mt. States
J C Ritch
Rent F.S.A
Paris
Amey Jensen
Care
Sleight's Produce Exchange
Coal
States
Tele & Tele. Co
Dept
J. H Nelson
Care Ind
Dept of Public Assistance
Merlynn Smith
Chas, EB. Harris
P.J
Capital News Publishing Co
BE. J Baird
The
Paris Post
News-Examiner
Reed J
Henry Teuscher
Bert Orr
Sam Tunks
War Bonds Drive Aims To Fuel Military Production
Ten percent of income is urged to fund war bonds for aircraft and armor production. The appeal stresses supporting the defeat of Hitler and the Axis through funded defenses and national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Three World Leaders Targeted By War Bond Appeal
The message casts Adolph, Benito, and Hirohito as three blind mice urged to contribute ten percent of income to war bonds each payday. Citizens are urged to support war financing through regular payroll deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph
Benito
Hirohito
Tin in Tubes and Tractor Used for Weapons
A wartime note compares tin in 60 toothpaste tubes to the amount needed to solder electrical connections on a single army training plane. It also states a broken down farm tractor could yield enough metal for 38 .30 caliber machine guns.
Fielding Rural High School District Election Notice 1942
Fielding Rural High School District No 1 Bear Lake County Idaho schedules its annual meeting and election for September 1 1942 in eight district polling places from 1000 pm to 600 pm. Two three year trustees will be elected plus one to fill the late John P Hulme's term. Nominations must be on file six days before election. Ballots will be secret and separate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding Rural High School
Bear Lake
Idaho
Fielding Rural High
John P. Hulme
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Ida
Paris, Idaho
Keith F. Varnee
Rich County
Bruaen
CBSO
BBC A
SOBA
Institute OF Life Insurance
Thomas Parran
United States Public Health Service
University of Indho
H. E. Lattig
Armed Services
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Atlanta
Philadelphia
America
Junior
Fortate
WPB
Aunt Minnie
India
Australia
China
South America
OPA
Mnglissioners Proceedings
W. Smith Hoge
Bravor Fiorello LA Guardia
New York City
G&s
Mother Earth
Better Vision Institute
Fielding
W W Brown
Tdaho
General Auto Repairing
Tom
Thrift
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