Allan was exempt from military service during World War II for health reasons .
Elkan Allan 's career in print journalism began in 1941 , when he became the assistant editor of The Outfitter , a trade journal for menswear retailers .
Elkan Allan was exempt from military service during World War II for health reasons .
Elkan Allan 's career in print journalism began in 1941 , when he became the assistant editor of The Outfitter , a trade journal for menswear retailers .