PM, October 30, 1940 (photos by Gene Badger, pp. 18-19… Man eating spaghetti, allegedly by Weegee, p. 17.)

“Numbers Drawn, New York’s Registrants Are Ready for Draft Call
The historic 1940 conscription lottery is over. The machinery for drafting eligible young men from civilian life for a year of peace-time military training begins today. The first quota – those whose numbers were drawn first and have no valid exemption claims – will be sent to camp Nov. 18.
The schedule calls for a draft army of 800,000 men by June 15, of which New York City will supply about 65, 725…
Drafted? This Is Where You Find Out, So Start Reading”
PM, October 30, 1940, p.8

PM, October 26, 1941, pp. 48-49

“Here’s a Start at Setting A Yardstick for Photos” by Ralph Steiner

“Image of Freedom” – October 29, 1941 – February 1, 1942 – at MoMA. 95 photos exhibited: “Contestants were asked to submit work which collectively would compose a picture of America, an image of freedom.” MoMA.

Screenshot from MoMA.

PM, October 26, 1941, pp. 52-52

PM, October 24, 1941, p. 15

76 years ago today…
New York
“Look What the Cop Dragged In!”
“He was held without bail in the Tombs. He probably won’t be examined in Bellevue psycho ward again, they passed him there once as OK. Weegee’s picture shows McWilliams being booked at Police Headquarters about midnight.” PM, October 24, 1941, p. 15

PM, October 14, 1941

(How long and how far… a long and winding road…)