The Great Plains During World War II

Nebraska Paper Salvage Gains Momentum

An estimated 160 thousand pounds of waste paper, vital raw material to the country's underfed paper mills, was shipped out of Nebraska last week as this state's paper drive began to gain momentum.

School children over the state, eager to help their country and win for their school one of the 93 American flags offered by The World-Herald, rang door bells all week, scoured their neighborhoods and even business firms in quest of paper.

Only a small portion of the paper lined up actually reached dealers. Most schools were holding theirs so they would have impressive collections when trucks called.

In Omaha, however, roundups by trucks were held in two sections of the city. Fort Omaha contributed 22 men to help with the hundreds of bundles on collection days.

Results of the two pickup days were 104 thousand pounds of paper. In addition, parochial schools sent several loads to dealers.

Salvage officials emphasized again Saturday the need for all kinds of paper, and especially the following:

Corrugated boxes, store bags, newspapers, wrapping paper, cartons, magazines and waste basket paper.