Women May Reenlist in WACs and WAFs Under 1948 Act
The notice states women who served in WAC Regular Army or WAF may reenlist in grade by 8 July 1948 to preserve reenlistment rights, though full WAC and WAF enlistments begin around 15 September 1948. Reenlistment must be done in person at the Recruiting Main Station in Big Spring Texas with meeting standards and WAC officer interview. After 15 September eligible women may apply to join WAC or WAF. Sgt Ted Dykes announces at Midland Texas courthouse recruiting station, reflecting the 1948 Women’s Armed Services Integration Act.
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Women’s Army Corps
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Texas
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WAF
Ted Dykes
U.S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Midland
Truman
Teol Fungicide Claim Boosts Ten Minute Foot Care
An advertisement touts Teol as a strong fungicide that kills athlete's foot germs in one hour for 35c. It promises money back if not pleased and urges asking a druggist for Teol. The copy emphasizes alcohol content and rapid contact action.
Clara Barton Founding Red Cross Leader in U S
Clara Barton established the National Red Cross in the United States, shaping humanitarian response and disaster relief efforts. Her foundational work created a lasting framework for organized aid.
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Clara Barton
National Red Cross
United States
School Children Urged To Have Medical Exam
Austin report shows 77 chicken pox 11 diphtheria 320 measles 75 polio and 199 whooping cough cases in a week. Dr. George W. Cox urges parents to have children examined before school resumes, including dental and vision checks, to boost health and learning.
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Austin
Spl
George W. Cox
Cox
Petroleum Building To Rise At Texas Tech This Summer
Construction of a new two story petroleum engineering building at Texas Technological College will start this summer. The first floor should be ready in September and the facility will house fully equipped laboratories and staff offices for petroleum engineering. Classroom space remains in the main engineering building.
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Lubbock
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Texas Technological College
W. L. Ducker
Petroleum Department
Farm And Ranch Exhibits Highlight Lubbock Fair
LUBBOCK July 22 Spl Farm and ranch exhibits will feature prominently at the Panhandle South Plains Fair in Lubbock from September 27 to October 2. Directors raise cash premiums by over 40 percent to a total of 9163 with a new Beef Department for Registered Herefords. Cattle Swine and Agriculture lead the premium increases while Woman’s Departments see near doubling of awards. Livestock events add Dual Purpose Shorthorns Jersey and Holstein to Hereford Beef classes. swine divisions include Poland China Duroc Jersey Hampshire and Spotted Poland China with Chester Whites dropped due to no entries.
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Lubbock
Panhandle South Plains
Jersey
Poland
Cina
Duroc
Hampshire
China
Chester
Fairs and Exhibits Changes in Bexar Region Agriculture
In Lub bock County Community Exhibits were dropped and a Veterans Vocational Agriculture Department created. Prizes in Vocational Agriculture reduced from 17 to 12 but totals unchanged. average cash prizes rose from 32 50 to over 40. Top cattle prizes up from 12 50 to 15 and swine from 7 50 to 10.
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Lubbock County
Veterans Vocational Agriculture Department
Brigham Young Leads Mormon Church After Smith Death
Brigham Young assumed leadership of the Mormon Church following Joseph Smith's death in 1844. The article notes the historical transition and key figures shaping early Latter-day Saint history.
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Brigham Young
Mormon Church
Joseph Smith
South Carolina Divorce Not Possible On Grounds
A brief notice states that in South Carolina divorce is not permitted on any grounds within the jurisdiction, reflecting a historical legal peculiarity and phrasing used in local reporting.
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South Carolina
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President's Highway Safety Conference
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Andrews Newsstand
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