Advertising is Essential to Our Communications System
War Production Board chair Donald M. Nelson told a New York dinner that advertising remains essential to distributing goods and should not be crippled in wartime. He warned against over-optimism in wartime deterrents and noted the war’s global scope and ongoing struggle, including Africa and Russia.
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New York
Navy
Donald M. Nelson
Production Board
Nelson
Association of National Advertisers
WPB
Africa
Russia
Advertising and the war economy bolster U S production
Nelson argues advertising keeps the civilian economy sound during wartime. It supports selling civilian goods, preserves stock as goods shift to government needs, sustains firms paused by conversion, and lets companies aid the war effort through campaigns like salvage drives. He praises advertisers and agencies for their wartime contribution.
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Japan
Nelson
Albiet
S O
Ciril
Maas urges unified command in war effort
Rep. Melvin J. Maas voices harsh critique of Washington war messaging at an Armistice Day rally in Richmond. He calls for a single unified command and a coordinated plan claiming Pacific fighting is misrepresented and criticizes the Tokyo raid for not returning aircraft despite initial success.
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Richmond
Melvin J. Maas
R-Minn
Marine Corps Reserve
South Pacific
America
Pacific
Washington
Maas
Doolittle
Tokyo
Government framing of year ahead limits on free enterprise
The official stance downplays caprice, stating temporary restrictions will not be imposed for mere change or to cloak social or economic reform in the face of wartime pressures. The government asserts no deliberate shifts are being made.
Hanes Winter Sets Offer Comfort and Warmth
An ad promises Hanes Winter Sets with breathable fabrics and features like a front opening and flexible waistband. It touts comfort for outdoor wear, drafty factories, and fuel savings with cooler indoor temperatures, including Union-Suits for extra warmth and snug tailoring.
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R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Bernard K. Montgomery
8Th Army
Cairo
Reyer
Fr Ter Kher
Bristol
Unified Command
Hanes
Ingram’s Men’s Shop
Jonathan
Deep Cut Self Serve Store
W. Washington ST
Hind
Popul Pular
Nant
Gee
Colgate Vaseline Hair Tonic
Sareman
J Clapp
Baby Food
Bod
Lydia Pinkham
Bromo Seltzer
Angelus
Sicknars
Uncle Sam
Ular
Rotl
Liaus
Aida
Newark Noi
Asper
Camay
Gamay Soap
Hanes Union
Mesa
P. HM. Monen Knitting Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
Hoffman's
Cushwa
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