Ol Lay Chant Ends In Dismissal At Rally
A fragmented note reports an Ol Lay chant during a rally ending with dismissal. The readable text hints at crowd noise and a brief disruption without details on participants or authorities involved.
11 Jan 1945
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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1945
Page
1
A fragmented note reports an Ol Lay chant during a rally ending with dismissal. The readable text hints at crowd noise and a brief disruption without details on participants or authorities involved.
Allied dispatches report U S Sixth Army units pushed ten miles inland on Luzon seizing four towns and an airfield while air forces hit three key bridges. Japanese reinforcements move toward the Agno river line as combat spreads from Lingayen Gulf toward San Fabian and Lingayen city.
A Texas Democratic subcommittee report urges repealing most election laws governing party affairs to give the party executive committee full control of membership and actions. The group, led by Senry and Bill Kittrell, seeks to finance and educate members on Democratic principles while tightening appointment influence.
A Texas legislative session opens with Gov Coke appointing six University of Texas regents for confirmation. The slate includes Dudley Woodard Lindia David M Warren and others from Fort Worth Nacogdoches and Houston. Senate action will determine their appointments and future university governance.
Nin county schools report war stamp sales totaling $55 453 in the first months of the year. The county high school led with $9 390 75 in sales while elementary schools added $4 307 50. Schools are urged to continue promoting stamps and bonds through the county superintendent and through teachers.
A bombing six miles offshore near Oklahoma halted ground search for Seminary deputy Patrol Lt. T. Raley from McAlester. One person was found fatally shot and authorities warned the suspect may be armed. no new details on the hostage situation were available.
Mullen, son of D. Phillips of Bonham, receives the Combat Infantryman Badge for bravery and conduct. He is part of the 1st Battalion of the division stationed in the southern Philippines near the Pasay group.
Wednesday event gathers local school officials for a meeting and attendance by the county superintendent Friday and Saturday. Agenda items include scheduling, policy discussion, and coordination with OC county education offices.
Considerable cloudiness dominates tonight with warmer temperatures Friday except in the far west. Scattered showers are possible Friday morning with fresh winds across the region.
Washington reports show the War and Navy departments pressing for rapid national service reforms. Undersecretaries Patterson and Bard back a draft expansion to 150,000 monthly and support a national service act to mobilize 18 to 46 year olds for essential war work or military service. They warn manpower shortages could threaten victory.
London reports a three leaders summit likely set between January 20 and February 10 in the central or eastern Mediterranean. Preparations favor high secrecy with no press access until after the talks. The meeting would shape postwar Europe and its immediate aftermath, with no firm public plan for correspondent access.
Allied troops on the right flank of the Fifth Army front repulsed an enemy raid near Castelbologna as snowshoe patrols continued probing sorties. Medhun bomber and fighter bombers struck bridges along the Po valley while French warships bombarded shore batteries on the Franco-Italian frontier.
Live stock market notes from Fort Worth dated January 11 show cattle numbers at 2000 head, calves 1900, steady trends. Beef cattle commanded 1160 and higher for good fat calves, with stockers around 1280, hogs 1000. stocker pigs weak and lower.
The Navy announced three American destroyers were lost in a storm during recent combat near the Western coast. Ships foundered and were damaged as crews abandoned vessels and enemy action continued in the area.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson says most physically qualified men under 30 will be called for service. He told reporters the army is increasing selective service monthly calls from about 80 000 in January and February to 100 000.
Superior Judge Samuel R. Blake set May 2 for the trial of Jean Barry and Chaplin in a paternity suit filed in Hollywood. The case details involve a disputed paternity action with Betty Stas listed as a party.
British forces break into the western edge of the Ardennes bulge capturing several positions. US forces surround and assault La Roche and Vielsalm as German withdrawals continue from St Hubert toward Bastogne while Colmar pocket fighting persists in Alsace with armored support reported.
Fragmentary notes reference Albert Broadfoot and a promotion in a historical context. The text includes scattered names and terms such as Belk, AMG Banks, and DPC. The readable fragments suggest some business or organizational promotions but lack coherent details or dates.
Russian troops push toward key Czech city as Budapest fights to hold. Soviet forces advance along the Danube and Vah river lines, threatening Vienna while capturing extensive districts in Budapest and surrounding towns.
United Press reports American forces push inland on Luzon driving toward Manila, overrunning around 20 towns and airdrome as 6th Army advances 18 to 20 miles from Lingayen Gulf. Germans retreat from Ardennes bulge to Siegfried line while Soviet forces threaten Komarno and advance near Budapest.
The report notes the death of Lt. HL Thompson in an air action on December 21. It states he was son of Sip oamd Mrs AT UToonson and brother of Mrs. Neil Psvime. The article mentions his unit the AAT and references prior combat actions and a Brookaden college tie.
Lt John R. Whitfield son of Mrs. C R P Dalton died aboard a hospital ship returning to the United States on December 22. A graduate of Texas A and M he served as assistant county agent in Ellis and later in Tarrant counties before entering the armed forces. A native of Itasca he attended Itasca High School. Funeral services were held in Itasca on Wednesday. Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs. R L Whitfield of Itasca his wife of Wichita Falls and a sister Mrs. Maxine Kraus of El Monte California.
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