Hi All; Yes, there was a Naval program at Notre Dame University for cadets in a V 8 or V 1 program. I cannot remember what the right designation was. When they finished this program they became ensigns in the U S Navy Also, Bendix and Studebaker were BIG in defense manufacturing. I sure there were others too but do not know what. As my mother had 2 sister's living in So. Bend we saved gas to make trips there on holidays and some shopping. I remember seeing these cadets strolling in the business district when uptown still had a business district. All changes are not for the good. We must always remember if it were not for the civilian population being 100% behind the military we might not have won WW 11. We saved all cans, smashed them down as we do today in the recycling program. Also, don't forget the ration stamps. As my mother took care of this I do not recall what all was rationed, other than gas, sugar, shoes, meat, butter etc. Maybe there was more. Maybe someone else will remember more and inform the rest of us as to their information. Another thing I remember, WW 11 was noyt declared