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Nile Kinnick correspondence, January-December 1941
1941-12-12: Front
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December 12, 1941 Dear SB: Mother has gone to the church for a Publications Committee report, and George is across the river crossing bats with TJ, Benson won the first game from Gretna, about 37 to 17. George played half the game and had one bucket and no errors. He seemed well pleased. It appears that he is trying hard; at least he comes home showing the effects of physical effort. Much pleased to have your letters and cards, more so since the tempo has been pushed into high. Fancy that you notice it at the Base too. One of my first reactions to the happenings of last Sunday, and I have heard similar expressions from others since, was a feeling of some gratitude to the Japs for the manner in which they precipitated this very active war. They couldn't have handled it better for the purpose of instantly uniting this whole country, omitting for the moment one Gerald Nye and one Jeanette Rankin. The first blow of the Japs was a devastating one but it surely brought this nation to its feet with both fists swinging, as I believe you express it. If the desperate Japs can be held out of Singapore it shouldn't take too long either. If Singapore falls, it will take much longer. In either event it seems sure that the output of this usually peaceful, perhaps too peaceful, country will be something to open the eyes. Mother has send you the first consignment of articles that you asked for. On Saturday I shall mail you the notebook and mirror, together with a small contribution of a culinary character prepared by your loving mother. The only notebook with a leather back is the big one with the zipper. I hope it is the one you want. Yesterday I subscribed to the Register (daily) for $3.00 worth, figuring that 4½ months should see you thru the Kansas City training, and that other arrangements suitable to your wishes may then be made. The Des Moines paper is the familiar favorite and may be the first choice even if it comes a day late. It will keep you in touch with lowa affairs. Perhaps you will have access to other dally papers or to a radio for spot news. This is to be a Christmas present, so do not refund. The Penn RR stock certificate came and has been placed in the safety box. Enclosed is a receipt from Thos Farrell that should be signed and returned. Also enclosed is the premium notice for your car insurance; $19.51 due on January 4th, 1942. I believe that mother wrote to you about Bob Hobbs coming back this weekend, and probably the information you want about his plans came to you in the special delivery letter from Bob forwarded a day or two ago. We shall be most happy to see him and learn of his plans. It seems best for Ben to finish his courses at Ames. I noted in to-days Register that the boys were so advised in a meeting at Ames addressed by Grahl and Bennett of the Iowa Nat'l Guard yesterday. I had a letter from Butler to-day saying that they had been having blackouts and silenced radio stations, as reported in the papers, but that the air patrols are very active all along the coast. Love Pop
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December 12, 1941 Dear SB: Mother has gone to the church for a Publications Committee report, and George is across the river crossing bats with TJ, Benson won the first game from Gretna, about 37 to 17. George played half the game and had one bucket and no errors. He seemed well pleased. It appears that he is trying hard; at least he comes home showing the effects of physical effort. Much pleased to have your letters and cards, more so since the tempo has been pushed into high. Fancy that you notice it at the Base too. One of my first reactions to the happenings of last Sunday, and I have heard similar expressions from others since, was a feeling of some gratitude to the Japs for the manner in which they precipitated this very active war. They couldn't have handled it better for the purpose of instantly uniting this whole country, omitting for the moment one Gerald Nye and one Jeanette Rankin. The first blow of the Japs was a devastating one but it surely brought this nation to its feet with both fists swinging, as I believe you express it. If the desperate Japs can be held out of Singapore it shouldn't take too long either. If Singapore falls, it will take much longer. In either event it seems sure that the output of this usually peaceful, perhaps too peaceful, country will be something to open the eyes. Mother has send you the first consignment of articles that you asked for. On Saturday I shall mail you the notebook and mirror, together with a small contribution of a culinary character prepared by your loving mother. The only notebook with a leather back is the big one with the zipper. I hope it is the one you want. Yesterday I subscribed to the Register (daily) for $3.00 worth, figuring that 4½ months should see you thru the Kansas City training, and that other arrangements suitable to your wishes may then be made. The Des Moines paper is the familiar favorite and may be the first choice even if it comes a day late. It will keep you in touch with lowa affairs. Perhaps you will have access to other dally papers or to a radio for spot news. This is to be a Christmas present, so do not refund. The Penn RR stock certificate came and has been placed in the safety box. Enclosed is a receipt from Thos Farrell that should be signed and returned. Also enclosed is the premium notice for your car insurance; $19.51 due on January 4th, 1942. I believe that mother wrote to you about Bob Hobbs coming back this weekend, and probably the information you want about his plans came to you in the special delivery letter from Bob forwarded a day or two ago. We shall be most happy to see him and learn of his plans. It seems best for Ben to finish his courses at Ames. I noted in to-days Register that the boys were so advised in a meeting at Ames addressed by Grahl and Bennett of the Iowa Nat'l Guard yesterday. I had a letter from Butler to-day saying that they had been having blackouts and silenced radio stations, as reported in the papers, but that the air patrols are very active all along the coast. Love Pop
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