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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1941
Page
4
Perfect physical fitness is required of sailors in the U S Navy. Almost every ship has a basketball team. Rivalry among crews runs high. In addition to basketball, football, baseball, boxing, bowling, wrestling and tennis are popular. Trophies and awards go to championship teams and players.
Lieutenant General Ben Lear, commander of the Second Army at Prescott UK, rebuked Life and Time for their morale surveys. He argued the army has performed well in ten months, noting a Washington morale officer found troops’ spirits to be fine and stressing that preparedness remains a clear, ongoing goal for both officers and enlisted men. He blamed societal softness and questioned political systems as factors if morale is lacking.
President Roosevelt signed into law a draft deferment measure under the Selective Service Act. The act makes mandatory deferment for men who reach age 28 on July 1 1941 or later if not yet inducted and allows release from service for those already 28 or older at July 1 1941 upon request when not needed for national defense.
Defense Savings Stamps come in 10 25 50 cent and 1 and 5 dollar denominations enabling the purchase of Defense Savings Bonds through a practical installment plan.
Lieutenant Commander J J Tunney will interview applicants for physical director positions at the Navy Recruiting Station in St Louis on October 9 and 10. Eligible applicants must hold a degree in physical education and will be enlisted as Chief Boatswain's Mate (Acting Appointment) class V-6. Unmarried applicants are preferred. base pay is 99 dollars per month.
St Louis will surrender 54 miles of unused street car tracks to aid national defense. A plan to salvage steel from the trolley rails is under discussion in Washington this week.
A short observation notes that as boys grow taller and stronger over generations, armor designed in ancient times would now fail to fit a 13 year old. The piece uses a vivid analogy to illustrate increasing average size and physical development.
Lt.-Colonel Claude C. Earp states registrants may appeal any local board classification and that boards and appeal agents must protect the right to review. Appeals may be filed with the local board or via Form 40, within 10 days unless extended, with options to add supporting statements and evidence.
Homer Spradling of Matthews, relief man for American Railway Express, works Sikeston this week while agent H F Layton is on vacation. H L Crites, regular employee, runs the office with Spradling acting as driver.
The article notes that the original investment in Defense Savings Bonds Series E will grow by 33 1-3 percent over ten years, highlighting the projected long term return for holders.
The Navy offers diverse work from aviation to engineering with everyday thrills for recruits. The opportunity is available to anyone who has reached their 17th birthday and is ready to enlist.
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