Montana labor news., 1944-11-16

Such an achievement won recognition
in practically every newspaper in the
country and was broadcast v e all the
radio stations. TED r. Gamble, national
director Of the War Finance Division,
has advised Mr.. Brubaker that added
tribute would be given on November 20,
the opening day Of the Sixth War Loan
Drive, by release Of a national story TO
press and radio and "congratulatOry
messages from III country's leaders
Organization and planning for the
Sixth War Loan Drive in this state is
progressing rapidly. At our state meet
ing in Helena on october II, it was the
unanimous opinion and decision Of
county chairmen and key workers that
complete organization for a thorough
countrywide solicitation in each county
would be completed long before the drive
officially opens on November 20. Many
other county committees like Prairie
planned to get started before that date.
Judith Basin, of which N. B.. Matthews
is chairman, has already RENTED for
bonds totaling more than half the quota
and has subscriptions exceeding its in
diyidual quota. Daniels county, of which
P. B. Murphy is chairman, expects TO
put over its quota on Armistice Day,
November IL. R-emittances already have
been received from every county in the
state with actual cash purchases Of E
Bonds exceeding $685., OOO-6.5% Of the
states quota Of $4,000, 900 for e. Bonds.
1t is my earnest hope that every county
chairman. worker and citizen will pur-
chase the bonds he intends TO buy as
quickly as possible.
Montana's sons have made and are
writing a glorious page in our states
hosiery. The percentage OF men in the
armed forces is high. Montana has led
the nation in scrap collection per capita
our Red Cross and United War Fund
quotas have always been met. Without
extensive new industrial development Of
war factories Montana has supported the
war effort by vastly increased production
Of farm crops, liveltock, lumber and
other products and maintained a high
rate Of production Of vital war metals,
despite the fact that it has supplied
more than $4,000 men to the armed
forces and 10000 or more to war indus
tries in other states.
Montana has a record in War Bond
performance which is ~unequaled by n
other state in the Union. IN per capita
sales Of E Bonds from the beginning Of
the program N May l, 1871 to August
p, 1914 Cthe last date available), Mon
tana stood 9Th among the 40 states.
In December, 1941, the first month Of
war, Montana led all states in the pur-
chase Of E Bonds in percentage of in
come.
In the Third War Loan Montana Jed
all state in per capita E. Bond sales.
In the Fourth, Montana was the first
state to have every county exceed its E
Bond quota, second to make the total
quota and fifth with 1920 in percentage
of E Bond quota.
In the 5th War Loan Montana was
the first state to exceed all Of its quota.
In every drive every county has ex-
ceeded the E Bond quota.
There is no magic in these accomplish
ments They have been possible by the
patriotism, loyalty, hard work and par
ticipation by the great majority Of all
Montanans. Let us dedicate ourselves TO
even improving that record. Stir up the
enthusiasm, the pride that is in us all
Bond purchases by Montana soldiers,
and marines totaling $4,000 had
been credited TO Montana and will be
sllocated to the various counties. This
brings the total for E Bonds already re-
nitted to approximately n million dol
airs or 1919 Of our E Bond quota. Those
BOYS not only are doing our fighting on
battlefield but are helping us 10
maintain a record here at home.