Hams Organize into Military Radio System in Texas
In Austin on July 1 1940 the Texas Military District confirms the creation of MARS the Military Amateur Radio System across the state. Operations are active with summer suspensions pending, aiming to train in military radio, coordinate civilian and military practices, and provide emergency communication readiness. Membership extends to military personnel ROTC and National Guard with FCC licensed amateurs. civilian members are planned. Interested individuals may contact Organized Reserve Corps ROTC or Army posts for details.
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Organization of Mars
Organized Reserves
National Guard
ROTC
Federal Communications Commission
Mem
Organized Reserve Corps
PMS & T
Sth E Corner Gossip Sparks Talk Of New Rifles and Household Tricks
Local corner gossip notes a fresh shipment including a 30-30 Winchester No 04 and Daisy air rifles. It highlights Chugger Spook lures, Fun laundry aid, and a quip about political ideologies using the two cows joke. Light bulbs are on sale this week.
Wildcats Cowboys Split Series In Tennessee area baseball
East Texas champions Conroe Wildcats and West Texas New Mexico Cowboys played two wild games last weekend. The Saturday game ended 14 to 5 with 18 Cowboys singles including two homers a triple and four doubles as Alpine pitchers yielded eight hits. Sunday featured a slugfest and a record 14 walks by three Cowboy moundsmen while Wildcat ace Gordin yielded seven, totaling 21 free passes. The hits were even six apiece as Cowboys prevailed in the late innings but Jordan grounded into a bases loaded forceout with three runs behind.
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Conroe Wildcats
Nine Cowboys
Emnpt Ield
Cowboys
Wildcats
Cowboy
Wildcat
Gordin
Tom Jordan
Hospital notes fragment and verse poem excerpt
Hospital notes list several patients with minor or major surgeries and treatments in Fort Stockton Castelon Fort Davis Bequia lis Sul Roses Marfa and nearby towns. The text also includes a long poem by Dorothy Alam reflecting self representation and personal integrity.
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Gloria Garcia
Marfa
Connie DeAnda
Eva Espinosa
G. M. Richardson
Fort Stockton
R. W. Derrick
Castelon
J. E. Newell
Concepcion Garcia
Fort Davis
Dixie Hart
Rosa Buenavides
Bequilias
Irene Lane
Sul Roses
Los Alamos and the Atomic Age Reflected in a Texas Stopover
The piece describes travel through Los Alamos and reflections on the atomic project. It notes a civil service exam for a Storekeeper with a $2724 per year salary, mentions the National Park Service, and includes personal reminiscence of Los Alamos security, the town’s modern amenities, and a view of three eras on the mesa near Santa Fe.
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Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
National Park Service
Marathon
Texas
14Th
U. S. Civil Service Region
Harwood Street
Dallas
Nagasaki
Japan
Los Alamos
West Texas
Marfa
Los Anamos
Los Alamos Mesa
Santa Fe
New Mexico
J. Edgar
Hickenlooper
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York
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Skinner
Patterson
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J. Oscar
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