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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1942
Page
4
An assortment of curiosities and quips from wartime culture. The piece notes sugar rationing comparisons, Churchill’s energy myths, driving eyewear, political slogans, and various odds and ends from radio, theater, and public life. It satirizes current events, defenses bonds promotions, and celebrity gags.
Bullitt reports to Roosevelt there is no chance of Russia making peace with Germany while Russia stands with the United Nations. He warns of potential Allied losses and predicts Japan may take India with Australia possibly lost to Britain. Indians rally patriotism, tribes pledge funds, and Axis versus Allied resources are contrasted in a war-length outlook.
Charles A. Singler explains sugar rationing limits and urges sharing hoarded sugar while promoting honey as a U.S. made substitute. He notes sources of sugar, the plan to certify stock, and the role of beekeepers, bees, and apiaries in the wartime food program.
Maj George Fitzgerald Lee, a veteran of the Indian wars, Cuba, the Philippines, and World War I, spends winter in San Diego envisioning American forces moving west. The piece contrasts his era with modern labor control debates and warns of industrial danger if workers dominate factory management, citing the Reuther plan and government dominance in other nations. It ends with reflections on war mobilization costs and national expenditures reaching astronomical figures.
A National Geographic bulletin notes the United States, the largest rubber user, relies on imports from British Malaya the Dutch East Indies Ceylon and other sources while considering tropical American production. Legislation aims to plant 45 000 acres of guayule for extraction to cut costs versus synthetics.
An advertisement touts a 24 page self teaching piano book with a life size keyboard chart and basic chords. It claims you can learn quickly without talent and offers three practice airs, inviting readers to order.
Raleigh cigarettes launch another weekly contest offering liberal prizes for the best last line to a jingle. Over 100 prizes each week awarded. Watch this paper for details.
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