By June 1942, the war had impacted the average American’s lifestyle in ways he or she could not have imagined when it started only half a year ago. In some ways, it seemed to be going a bit better, but the Japanese and Germans were still on the prowl. Despite being enemy No. 1, Americans were fascinated by Hitler, even to a very intriguing aspect of his life. They would find out more after the war.
War bonds and scrap drives were now features of American life, as the country pulled together to win the conflict. Meanwhile, if you were nearsighted, a doctor came up with what you should not do about the problem. One might honestly wonder how he reached such a conclusion! The USO, meanwhile, did all it could for service men and women.
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June 9, 1942
The government orders bus service to amusement parks curtailed or banned after July first.
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USO drive nets $1,350.50 in La Plata County.
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Civilians can expect minor changes in all living conditions.
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Only amateurs favor dropping golf tourneys during the war.
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Correspondent tells more facts about Adolf’s love life. (Pretty dull story – editorial comment)
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What you buy with war bonds. (Article about steel helmets)
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This Habit Will Bring Victory
Invest in your country and help win the war. Get the victory habit. Buy defense bonds through your company’s payroll savings plan.
HHH
June 10
Doctor says nearsighted people should not marry.
A doctor claimed judicious mating can stamp it out.
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Three million men between 19 and 20 must register for the draft by June 30.
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Shaking Public Moral (headline)
One cardinal principle of our kind of government is that public officials should treat the people with perfect frankness. American citizens are entitled to all the facts, except those that constitute actual military secrets. Are Americans being accorded frankness?
The gasoline and automobile situations raise the questions. (Shortages, quotas and rationing are the issues)
HHH
Field Advisor for Employment Security
He will be available at the Strater for anyone wishing to ask him any questions relating or pertaining to the problems of employment security.
Duane Smith is a retired Fort Lewis College history professor. Reach him at 247-2589.
