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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
2
The report outlines Army efforts to save millions by reclaiming scrap cloth from uniform production. It notes detailed savings per item and describes new Bell Lyra musical instruments for Army bands. It also details a twin wool leather glove design to protect soldiers' hands in cold conditions and mentions forthcoming innovations for motorcycle riders.
New York reports the American Foundation for the Blind and Library of Congress jointly offer long playing phonographic discs of Broadway plays for blind audiences. A rotating repertory company performs the works with guest stars, distributing recordings free through 27 regional libraries to blind listeners nationwide.
The army has developed self-contained portable pipe line sections that deliver gasoline at about 200 gallons per minute. Each half mile unit includes a centrifugal pump driven by a 20 horsepower gasoline engine and can be moved by cargo trucks. Units function independently or in combinations to cross swamps forests or mountains and can replace or support floating ship to shore tanks.
During last summer's maneuvers in Louisiana the Second Army required 40 freight cars daily to supply 12 railheads for 123,000 men. Daily rations included 270,300 pounds beef, 202,748 pounds bacon, 81,099 pounds potatoes, 275,737 eggs, 13,517 pounds coffee, and 167,605 bananas apples and oranges. Cavalry used 33 tons oats and 39 tons hay. motor vehicles consumed nearly eight gallons of gasoline per unit per day. Over 10 percent of men wore holes in shoe soles, prompting an emergency stock of 30,000 new shoes for replacements.
U S Defense in Atlanta reports Margaret Mitchell famed author of Gone With the Wind buying a United States Defense Savings Bond. In a prepared statement she said nations must be ready to defend themselves and that she supports strengthening ships planes tanks and guns through bond purchases.
Washington figures report a job plan to help soldiers exiting the Army. About 200,000 service members will return to civilian life with skilled classifications arranged to speed their employment. The plan could expand as more troops are discharged in the coming months if global tensions ease.
Army personnel traveling by rail in uniform on official leave or furlough at their own expense will again benefit from reduced fares. The program, set to expire this month, has been extended to October 31 1942, announced by H W Siddall chairman of the railroad interterritorial military committee to the quartermaster general.
CHICAGO reports a 1941 Christmas toy shortage as metal toys and defense items surge in demand. Air guns, dive bombers, and army camp books echo the national armament program while educational reproductions and model trains see increased interest and reforging activity.
A Woman fears no presents as a deer spooks Davie on Christmas Eve. His sister Phyllis Bentley, kidnapped earlier, is found safe after a neighbor recognizes her as Ned Cozetti’s child, prompting a quick town drive to reunite mother and child before telegraph closing.
Children from one to four years enjoy noise makers. Suggest a set of six baking powder tins filled with small items to create sounds. Ensure tops are securely cemented and tins are enamel painted in bright colors to deter swallowing hazards.
A note explains a December lesson selection by the Intentional Council of Religious Education. It states the materials are selected and used by permission for teaching purposes.
A religious meditation on Christian trust and vigilance. The faithful wait upon God and seek His guidance in all matters, showing calm courage in adversity. The passage emphasizes watching to see what He will reveal, guiding both spiritual and daily life.
Free agencies train and place workers for defense roles in machine shop shipbuilding aircraft and metal work. Employers hire women and older men. A 32 page booklet lists 100+ needed workers and how to register for earn while you learn merchant marine officer training opportunities and age requirements.
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