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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1945

Page

2

I Am For Compulsory Military Service For America

Kathleen Norris argues for universal military training drawing on Swiss practice and a strong defense. She urges preparedness to deter aggression, warns Europe will not unite, and asserts America must maintain a three million strong army plus significant female auxiliary forces to protect decency and national interests.

Europe America Germany Holland England Norway Sweden France Poland Belgium Russia

A Harsh Necessity Miss Norris Advocates Armed Force

Miss Norris argues that neutrality fails to secure U S safety and urges a permanent standing army with land sea and air components. She envisions universal military training for men and a large women's auxiliary, noting health experience and broadened views as by products of peacetime army life.

Miss Norris America Women’s Auxiliary Corps

Girdles Scarce As Synthetic Rubber Feeds Fabric Shortage

Synthetic rubber slowly reaches factory use for girdles while more is needed to produce elastic thread. Cotton fabric remains in short supply. Consumers are urged to maximize wear of existing girdles and wash them like precious hose, drying away from radiators.

The Draft Game in Sum merfield and a Boss’s Deferment Plot

Bill Smith works at a factory near Summerfield during World War II. His boss, Mr. Jones, urges him to stay and help production, implying a deferment. Bill learns his 2A classification comes from the boss's request and plans revenge, planning to beat the system by exposing the racket.

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Practical party recipes stretch guests with pantry aids

Entertaining can be easy with ration era substitutions. The piece offers prune cake, maple nut balls, cookies, and two main dishes Shrimp Curry in Rice Ring and Salmon Loaf, with steps and bake times for a self sufficient hosted evening.

Lynn Says Quick Tips for Dinner Dishes

Practical kitchen tips from Lynn include broiling caseless bologna cups filled with creamed potatoes and onions, wrapping hamburger patties in waxed paper for crowds, and using cookie cutters for even burger sizes. A complete scalloped potato dish sandwiches dried beef and mashed sweet potatoes with pork sausage, finished with pears or apples and brown sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Marinade liver in French dressing before broiling or frying for extra flavor.

Train Talk and Tiny Jokes at Jasper-Joan Exchange

A playful dialogue features Train Talk about a 4 o clock train leaving at 3 60 as Jasper jokes about hidden savings and a sham rock ring. Joan questions the Irish diamond nickname. The skit blends humor with a light street banter tone.

Jasper Joan

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