University of Texas President Urges Focus on Big Problems
Dr. T. S. Painter warns UT faculty to put aside 1944 controversy and address immediate needs. He cites recruiting better teachers to replace temporary staff and securing legislative funds for university operations and expansion, while pledging no tolerance for attempts to besmirch the university’s reputation. The note follows Rainey Jester primary fallout and calls for unity and action.
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T. S. Painter
University of Texas
Homer P. Rainey
Beauford H. Jester
Painter
Texas
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Forget-Me-Not Day Set For Saturday Fund Drive
Forget-Me-Not Day to be observed Saturday October 12 by Disabled American Veterans. Theme Give a little for those who gave a lot. G W Allbrooks urges school volunteers for the Forget-Me-Not Sale. Each $20 sale earns $1. top seller gets $10, second place $5. Headquarters at 40 8 Engine on Polk between Sixth and Seventh.
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Cotton Knit Wear To See 30 Percent Price Increase
The OPA warned of about a 30 percent rise in prices for certain cotton knitted wear including polo shirts tee shirts two piece children suits cotton sweat ers creepers knitted pants and overalls. The move aims to spur production of 1942 style items while soap may see a slight rise but no overall soap price boost is planned.
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OPA
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Public Works Boom Linked to 369 Small Cities
The International City Managers Assn reports that more than 600 public works projects will begin this year in 369 small cities. The initiative signals broad civic investment and potential job creation across communities.
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International City Managers Assn
Dreamed Up Pipeline Firm Born From War Bonds
Three Texas men former Army engineers form W. B. Garner Contracting Company to build oil and gas pipelines sewer and water lines. Headquarters Amarillo with projects near Seagraves and Odessa. Partners Christian Garner Carpenter plan West Texas and Eastern New Mexico work.
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Ed Carpenter
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Newfoundlanders Favor Union With United States Poll
A St Johns Sunday Herald poll shows 11 000 votes cast with 3 734 backing a Newfoundland elected commission government ahead of confederation with Canada 2 018 and union with the United States 1 918 while 1 905 favor union with the United Kingdom and 1 600 support continuation of the British sponsored commission government.
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Lowell-Cabot Toast Traced to Origin
Boston records show Dr. John C. Bassidy of Boston composed the famed toast “Here’s to good old Boston” and first recited it at a Holy Cross College dinner in 1905, according to city hotel archives.
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U.P
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Holy Cross College
A-50 Superfortress Bombers Cleared for Atomic Bomb
Army Air Forces spokesmen announced that the P-50 Superfortress and other heavy bombardment planes are capable of carrying the atomic bomb. The remarks came amid discussion of an Army order.
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