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La Guardia Calls Upon Nation For Scrap Aluminum, 1941/06/26
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(1) "Washington, DC: Nation-wide drive to collect scrap aluminum is announced by Civil Defense Chief La Guardia, who urges all citizens to doneate old pots and pans for campaign starting in July." sound of La Guardia speaking and asking for old aluminum to make planes. (2) "Washington, DC: The Capitol's largest family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White and 17 of their 18 children, purchase defense stamps en masse. From 'Baby' to 'papa,' they're patriotic in a big way." sound of father speaking. (3) Local: Pa. Gov. James issues call for young men reaching draft age, speaks on registration day. (partial newsreel)
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