The Nome nugget., 1942-04-17
Defense Savings Pledge Campaign
 Started April l6--Enable All to Help


This week each of us in Nome is offered an oppor- tunity we are all eager to accept, namely, oppor tunity to help government win the war All of now realize that this is not in Europe-not in the Far East It is in America It is a right here in Nome. We know that the losses we have suffered in the Pacific mean that each of here at home must tighten his belt and face the grim reality of hard Make mistake about it; America is in fight to the death and we've got to win it. Some of us I'm afraid do not realize the seriousness of position
 The truth is that military might depends on our unity on the willingness of each one of us to join hands and pull together for victory When it is not possible for to join the armed forces should try and get work in defense industry and help increase production
 And the rest of can work harded and faster We use less vital products and help preserve that which may be needed for the We can join in the Civilian Defense And, too all of us can and should save as much as possible Of our incomes by investing in Defense Bonds regularly to the limit of ability
 So beginning April 18th, the citizens of Nome are uniting in a Defense Savings pledge campaign We all signing pledges that will invest cer- tain amount of incomes in Defense Bonds and Stamps regularly month by month week by week These pledge cards will be sent to our Government in Washington to let them know how much they can ex- pec from to help pay the cost of this war Of course the amount each of pledges will be kept entirely con- fdential.
 In Nome we have group of volunteer men and Wo- men who have been made regular members of the De- tense Sayings Committee, of whom will call at your home or office and ask you to join campaign Welcome your committeeman woman and make your pledge as generous you possibly can. Your pledge is not a legal order for Defense Bonds-it is simple an indication of how much you expect you will be able to invest Defense Bonds and stamps for the duration of the
 Of course if we need the money, these bonds can be caShed in early sixty days after purchase but if allowed, the bonds will mature and increase in value more than 33 percent thus by lending Uncle Sam our dollars we are building up substantial savings for ourselves to lean upon after the when may need the money more than do After the war of will be looking for jobs and these Bonds will hep us buy the food and merchandise need and thus set peacetme industries going again.
 We appeal to every man and woman to join in this campaign and save to America. Let's not wait to be asked to sign pledge card let's not have to be convinced by long arguments and statements to the eff feet that this is duty Be ready to sign your pledge when the Committeeman Woman comes to your home or office. The Japanese and Nazis-When they attacked uS-did not wait to be asked Telephone your Defense Savings headquarters and ask for pledge card One of the committee will call at your home or office for your signature You'll feel 100 percent proud CT and happier when you get behind fighting fore es and do your share to he p them win. If of the Savings Committee does not call you within the next week, call Civil Defense Headquarters and leave your name, call will be made promptly.
 During the pledge campaign starting April 18th, you will be asked to sign pledge to buy United Stat es Defense Bonds and Stamps regularly. Your pledge card will be sent to Washington for the United States Treasury to file in it's confidential record The pur- chase pledge is to give every American the opportun
 y to enroll in countrys war effort and to provide a steady stream of cash for panes tanks ships and guns. Be ready to pledge every dime and dollar you can. Let's show the nation that Nome is all out for Victory 100 percent.
 And remember your signing this pledge is your pat rotc duty only and is not binding in any other than a moral obligation on your part to do the best you can as long as you financially able to do so.
 The intention of this campaign for pledge signers is to give your Government opportunity to figure ahead the amount they expect to collect for Bond and Stamp sales, and so enable them to make prepar- atlonS for the purchase of equipment with which to wi lie