New Army Emergency Fund Aims to Aid Soldiers Families
A civilian form of aid named the Army Emergency Fund is launched with War Department sanction. Robert P. Patterson will head the fund, with Gen. John J. Pershing named honorary president. The fund supports wives and families of soldiers via a nationwide network of auxiliary chapters, all volunteers working pro bono.
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Pershing
America
AEF
Army Emergency Fund
War Department
Robert P. Patterson
John J. Pershing
France
Women of
Patterson
Poem by John Magee Surfaces in Pilot Training Centers
A reader readable fragment presents John G Magee’s aviation sonnet about soaring above the earth and touching the face of God. The note states Magee was killed in action with the RCAF and the poem is posted with parental permission at British Empire pilot training centers.
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John G Magee
John Magee
Rcaf Lawyt
British Empire
Men's Chorus Plans Sunday Programs at Paso Robles and Camp Roberts
The Mennonite Brethren church Men's Chorus will present two programs next Sunday. One will be at the Mennonite church near Paso Robles and the other before the soldiers at Camp Roberts. The local chorus has recently given several concerts and is well known in the area.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
Paso Robles
Camp Roberts
Maurice Zuckerman Convicted in Tavern Slaying
Maurice Zuckerman, a noted produce dealer, was convicted of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Otto Dander during a tavern scuffle in Stockton after a trial. The maximum sentence on the charge is ten years imprisonment. The report also notes that half a million new passenger cars were sold in the twelve Western states in the last year.
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Maurice . Zuckerman
Otto Dander
Stockton
Medals for Good Conduct Authorized by Executive Order
President Roosevelt signs an order awarding Good Conduct Medals and clasps to enlisted men with excellent records and continuous active federal service after June 28, 1941. Eligible service includes Regular Army and Philippine Scouts, Volunteer forces, National Guard called into federal service, and Organized Reserves on active duty as ordered by the President.
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Roosevelt
Philippine Scouts
Regular Army
National Guard
Twins Enlist In Air Corps As Identical Cadets
Thomas and Raymond Southworth identical twins from Everett Washington enlist as aviation cadets at Minter Field. They trained together at Seattle and will be transferred to a student flying field for primary flight training. Their aim is to earn wings and join the Air Corps to face the enemy. Parents G A Borg and Mrs Borg find it hard to tell them apart.
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Thomas
Raymond Southworth
Army
Air c Rps
Minter Field
G. ‘A. Borg
Everett
Wash
Army Air Corps
Minter Flex
Southworth Twins
Seattle
Raymond
Nazarene Church May Be Built In Shafter
Church members in Shafter discuss a possible construction site for a Nazarene church. They currently meet in the Klassen building on Pacific avenue while a definite location is being considered, with a site in the Stone tract among the possibilities.
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Shafter
Klassen
Pacific Avenue
Stone Tract
California Red Wood Lumber Output Surges in 1941
Production of California red wood lumber in 1941 totaled 463,082,000 board feet, up 27 percent from 1940, indicating strong demand and continued expansion in the industry.
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California
Jive Bombers Band Members Listed in Photo
The Jive Bombers lineup shown with Tony Sunseri on guitar Larry Taylor on drums Jimmy Parker on bass and Leslie Hernden Freddie Thompson among the group.
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Jive Bombers
Tony Sunseri
Larry Taylor
Jimmy Parker
Leslie Hernden
Freddie Thompson
Bakersfield Musicians Join Air Force Band at Minter Field
Bakersfield players Perry Johnson James Shepardson Leslie Herndon Loran Grant and Henry Hauck join the Post Dance Orchestra the Jive Bombers at Minter Field. The group features former Bakersfield high school and local club musicians in the Air Force band. Next week more new artists are featured.
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Minter Field
Post
Bakersfield
Perry Johnson
James Shepardson
Leslie Herndon
Loran Grant
Henry Hauck
Yankton
South Dakota
California
San Diego Naval School of Music
Navy
USS Tennessee
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Quasensland
Gil Faye
Long Beach
Frank Moynier
Tommy Thompson
la Granada
Les Herndon
Hotticks
Post Dance
Major Bowes All-Girl Revue at Minter Field Tuesday
Major Bowes' All-Girl Revue appears at Minter Field on Tuesday March 19 for USO Camp Shows. The star cast includes Mildred Maye Kate Smith imitator Walia Gibson Jean Clark Dorothy Zane Patricia Holtin Cyril Smith Sheila Rogers with Cyril Smith as master of ceremonies. The production is billed as one of the finest musical shows recruited from the show world for service personnel.
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Minter Field
Peace and justice rely on security, says Angell
In Rotarian magazine, Sir Norman Angell, Nebel prize 1933 winner, argues that security is the prerequisite for peace and justice, noting that solving one condition can make many other difficulties soluble.
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Sir Norman Angell
Citizens Prepare for Hard War Says Richard Yoе
A quote from Richard Yoе stresses sacrifices ahead not just words. He declares the nation will endure hardship with resolve and courage, urging citizens to stand firm and say I can take it.
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Richard Yoe
Military Saluting Custom Returns to Old-time Standards
General DeWitt orders the restoration of mandatory salutes between officers and enlisted men in the Western Defense Command. The 1940 regulation had allowed omitting salutes off duty outside posts, camps or stations unless addressed. The change reflects expanded Western Theater operations extending Army functions to most Pacific coast cities and towns.
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Western Defense Command
John. L. DeWitt
San Francisco Zoo Hosts One Thousand Animals
The San Francisco zoo contains about 1000 animals in its collection.
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San Francisco Zoo
New Aviation Class Arrives for Training at Min ter Field
A new aviation cadet group, Class 42 F, arrived at Min ter Field for basic flight training. Cadets from Tulare and Oxnard were welcomed by upperclassmen and marched to barracks. They begin a week of processing, including drawing, supplies, cadet system orientation and a strict physical exam. The first week ends with a parade ground review Sunday at 3 30 p.m.
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Minter Field
Tulare
Oxnard
State Tax Exemption Confusion Overpayments Cited
Ches J McColgan Franchise Tax Commissioner notes California taxpayers overpay state income tax by not claiming correct personal exemptions. State allows 1000 for single and 2500 for married filing jointly for year. Many misinterpret the federal exemption levels 1750 for single and 1000 for married as the full state allowance.
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Ches, J. McColgan
California
Army Quartermaster Sets Soldier Uniform Lifespan
Army Quartermaster Corps statisticians estimate average uniform items last during a soldier’s second year of service. Woolen coat 33 months, woolen trousers 14% months, overcoat 3 years, service shoes 5 to 7 months, woolen shirt 6 months, garrison cap 14% months. Cotton garments wear differently, with cotton trousers under half the life of woolen, and cotton undershirts about five times shorter. Annual fabric needs total 29,253 yards woolen and 122,182 yards cotton.
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Army
Continental
United States
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Ralph Brady
Don Morris
Henry
Bakersfield Bounce Boys
Major Bowes
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Bohemian Distributing Company
Uncle Sam
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Southern California Gas Company
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