Scouting, Volume 33, Number 2, February-March 1945 Page: 10
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GENERAL
BOY SHUT
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March 1 to April 309 1945
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General Eisenhower is calling on the Boy Scouts of
America to continue wrapping up the knock-out
blow for the Axis. We have been asked to stage a
whirlwind campaign in March and April to bring in
150,000 tons of waste paper. No one is more aware
of the serious need for paper than General Eisen-
hower and he has authorized the War Production
Board to present two types of awards, in his behalf,
for outstanding service in this campaign. The cam-
paign medal pictured above will be presented to
each Boy Scout, Senior Scout or Cub Scout who col-
lects a, total of 1,000 pounds of waste paper during
the campaign.
To each Troop or Pack which gathers a total
amount equal to 1,000 pounds per registered mem-
ber, will be presented the General Eisenhower Award
which will consist of a genuine "veteran" paper shell
container used on a European battlefield and carry-
ing a citation by General "Ike." This is a trophy
which will be worthy of a permanent place in any
Unit Meeting Room.
New Quota Calls for More Scout Poweij
In last fall's waste paper campaign the Scouts
collected 100,000 tons in a two months' period. Now
the call is for 150,000 tons and much greater effort
will be required. Stepped-up offensives in the Pacific
and Europe have placed war material requirements
at an all-time peak, and a most acute war material
shortage remains waste paper.
All Waste Paper Is Essential
In the war effort, all kinds of paper are used to
make, wrap or tag the thousands of items sent to our
armed forces. Scouts should urge housewives, store
keepers and others to save and turn in wastebasket
scraps, brown bags and wrapping paper, all corru-
gated and cardboard boxes, magazines, books and
newspapers. These are the raw material of blood
plasma boxes, supply parachutes, helmet linings,
10 SCOUTING
shell and ration' containers, and a thousand similar
items.
Getting the Paper
Many Packs and Troops are veterans in waste pa-
per collection. These few suggestions may help Units
which are not experienced in this war service:
1. Inform Your Community of Your Plans. Make
definite arrangements for collection in your service
area before the drive begins. It is advisable for boys
to call at all homes, informing housewives of the
campaign and asking their cooperation by having
their waste paper bundles ready on specified days.
Doorknob hangers may be obtained free of charge
from your Local Councils.
2. Keep Your Schedule. There is often a tendency
to delay collections. Be sure to get started on the
first day and continue faithfully.
3. Arrange for Sale of Paper. Ask your Local Coun-
cil or Salvage Committee where you can sell or dis-
pose of your waste paper. Contact local dealers and
ask for their assistance.
Scouts Can Render Double Service
This campaign gives Scouts the opportunity to
render a double service—first, to aid the war effort
by collecting all possible waste paper and, second,
"to contribute to worthy causes." The money raised
can be used for contribution to the Scout World
Friendship Fund, the American Red Cross and other
worthy causes, as well as to help provide camping
experience, equipment and other necessities, or to
do a good turn to the Sponsoring Institution.
Be Prepared to do your part in this most important
campaign; start your paper collection on "D-Day,"
March 1st, not D plus 1 or 7, and push the drive till
you make your quota.
P. S.: General "Ike" says there is no rule against
exceeding your quota or setting a new record!
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