Nogales international., 1942-02-13
Give Youth Its Job To Do

place in national defense At that time he is register
ed under Seective Service and awaits his call for
whatever form of service may be required of him. He
knows at least, where he stands. He is in line. The
decision elsewhere; the government itself from that
point on decides what he is best qualified to do, and
sees to it that he does it.
That at least leads to a certain peace of mind in
ahe sense that once registered, man knows that he
is part of the picture He doesn't know exactly where
or when he will be fitted in, but he feels and knows
that he has place.
But what of younger men, those say between IL
and 19? 1t is true that in certain branches Of the
service and under certain circumstances, they can
enlist voluntarily But such youth is pretty likely
to be badly torn between conflicting emotions. He
wants to enlist yes But he is told the other hand
@Stay in school college, prepare yourself for spe
calized service Maybe he tries to get job. But
employers naturally enough are chary of hiring an
unframed young man who, soon as ne begins to
learn how to do his job, may be called into military
service.
So millions of youths between II and 20 are
floating in a of uncertainty, unable to concentrate
work study, unable to feel that they really "fit
In"
What can be done about it? The National Edu-
cation Association has idea It suggests creation
of a Selective Service Reserve in which young men
who have passed their 18th but yet reached their
2Oth birthday might be enrolled with the understand
1mtil the present age limit.
In the meantime they would be at the disposal Of
the government for pre-tranng of whatever sort is
determined to be most valuable to them and to the
government. Those who studying especially
those studying subjects of scientific, technical or
professional value might be simply "assigned' to
that duty. Farm labor and harvest field help, which
may be badly needed this fall could be drawn from
this pool
In the meantime, they would feel that they have
a place; that their services really helpful and
available for whatever work is needed whether it be
III classroom, harvest field or civilian defense
The worst feeling person can have in wartime
is that of having place part in the great nation
al effort Such plan for the orderly utilization OF
the energies Of YOUTH just as order the
gies of more mature men, is well worth consideration.
Lots of people afraid to go to the dentist be-
cause they have the nerve
If shortage forces the elimination of rubber from
girdes, it will leave some of the gals in bad shape.
When you're in the dark over the paying of bill,
it's usually from the light company.
When they start building cars again why not
make em with ready bent Tenders they'll always
look like new?
Let's be real quiet and maybe this whole year will
slip by without nonstop dance craze
The only reliable sign of spring is when winter
goes away and fails to come back
wife is great comfort to her husband during
the distressing times bachelor never has.
Advance tip-the first thing to take out of the
house when starting spring cleaning is all the men.
Looks like freeze-out for the axis in Chile