The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-09-15
DEFENSE WEEK
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STAMPS
Little by little the Importance
Of this slogan has grown in the
mind Of the nation. 1t was slow
TO start because Of the strong
feeling that We should have no part
Of the quarrels OF Europe that we
had been taught our lesson in 1914
10 1920, that Europe under one gov
eminent would be a good thing for
the people OF Europe and for the
rest Of the world
We mad become a nation OF spend
Hrs-spendins more money to make
more money. We had lost the hardi-
ness OF the pioneers who founded
our security in agriculture and in
dustry. We were soft, selfish and
rontented 10 continue on along the
paths OF least resistance.
But that path is never the easy
path it seems. We found ourselves
being drawn into the tide Of con-
flict. Closer and closer We came
till now We are declared by our
President 10 be ready 10 fight in
certain parts OF the Atlantic and
possibly elsewhere.
Such a declaration means bust
ness, Once We start firing upon
German ships, there will be no
turning back. We must be prepared
and 10 be prepared we must have
money TO buy more guns and ships
and airplanes and munitions.
We have borrowed and spent I'M
I'll our national debt Is a bit top
heavy. The time has come in our
financial maneuyering when we
must pay more as We 60. Huge
sums are needed and will continue
for some time to be needed in in
creesing proportions. The people
must pay. They will pay in two
~ays-by taxation and by contribu-
ton.
The contribution IN our case now
IS in the form Of an investment in
profit-producing stamps and bonds
We give our money 10 the govern
ment to aid in our stand for pres
ervation OF democracy and We re-
ceiye in return stamps and bonds
which are 20 yield a dividend not
only OF cash, but national security.
According 10 the word We get
from Europe, We have reached
point where we must choose en-
slayement or war. 1t sounds far.
fetched, but IL is the official word,
and by that word We are guided.
We aren't much interested in
being made slaves OF any nation
just now, so We are responding free
ly with our money for defense
stamps and bonds 10 turn the tide
against the man who would en-
slave US.
II We give aid enough and fast
enough it is possible that we can
avoid the shooting part Of this war,
but It must be fast and ample
We have been slow in getting
under way. but we are gaining. We
are producing munitions and ships
and airplanes in surprising quaint
ties and we shall soon be turning
out many times more.
Gradually the sentiment OF the
people has turned to favor speed
ing up this program OF defense and
now they are supporting that senti.
ment with their money.
So today here in Ypsilanu We
start week Of Defense activity.
Our merchants are leading the way
IN a fine program. The whole week
will be devoted TO promotion OF the
idea OF buying Defense stamps and
bonds whenever possible. The plan
OF giving change for purchases in
defense stamps. instead OF dimes
and nickels. is being introduced at
the suggestion OF government Off
Gals and Will come 10 be more COM
mon as the heat OF war increases.
Everyone is urged 10 realize that
we are virtually In the war now,
that we must give a lot OF money
and give up a good many OF the
niceties OF life in order that our
aid may be effective.
This is defense week in Ypsi.
lanti. II IS a movement that de-
mands the support OF every resident.
II stresses the need for army aid
and it also provides an opportun-
ity to make a good many adyan.
tageous purchases in Ypsilanti
stores. There are useful articles
available now that NAV be very
hard to find later. Everyone is
asked TO buy only what is needed
in order that scarce articles may be
made TO 90 as far as possible. We
are all asked 70 avoid oyerbuylng
and boarding. We are asked TO pro.
coed in an orderly, systematic man
ner. The wise course seems 10 be
10 buy now what you need while you
can still get Il.
You will do well 20 visit the
stores represented in this issue Of
the Daily Press. These merchants
are cooperating with the govern
ment. they will cooperate with yon.
Buy the merchandise you need
for yourself and family BUY
DEFENSE STAMPS for yourself.
your family and the nation.
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