Rayburn to Speak at Bonham Rally Address Wartime Problems
Sam Rayburn returns home after congressional work and headlining a mass meeting on the courthouse lawn in Bonham. The event marks his opener for re election in the district with county and town officials inviting citizens to hear the speaker on wartime issues and future plans.
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Fannin County
Sam Rayburn
Raker Rayburn
Er Rayburn
Bonham Anin County
Friends of the
Athleties
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Congress
Offic ers Bonham TSG Attend School
Commissioned officers and officer candidates from units of the Texas State Guard are assigned by Adjutant General to attend a one week officers school at Camp near San Antonio. Training covers martial law emergency plans weapons sanitation patrolling and includes two days of field exercises. The program runs from July 10 through July 29 in four weekly sections.
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Texas
Arthun Nickerbocker
Camy
San Antonio
Willie A. Barr
Edgar Womack
I. Mawes
Giant county heavyweight weighs over 690 pounds
In Fagnin County a man named Smith, a colored resident of Honey Grove, is described as perhaps the wisest life of the county and is stated to be in good health at 66 years old. He reportedly weighs over 690 pounds and appears in fair condition for his size.
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Hon Smith
Honey Grove
Pvt RL Clark Awarded Silver Star For Heroism
Private RL Clark receives the Silver Star for valor in the Pacific Theater. He is scheduled to speak Thursday about his actions and service.
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Pvt
RL. Clark
Pacific Area
Testimony Heard In Trial Of Negro On Murder Charge
In the murder trial of Leevehnon Forty Griy a defendant described as a negro the defense rested its case and the state presented rebuttal witnesses. The defendant claimed self defense and testified he acted to protect himself after being threatened. The jury prepared for closing arguments as testimony concluded. Separately Pvt ROL Clark earned a Silver Star for bravery in the Pacific campaign describing his actions March 28 at Salesia plantation in the Admiralty group and his holding off enemy fire while his unit regrouped.
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United States
Finns Choose to Stay in War on Nazi Side
London reports the Finnish government announced it would remain in the war and seek German assistance. German sources say Berlin promised military and economic support after Jochen von Ribbentrop's Helsinki visit. A Helsinki dispatch confirms the government asked Germany for aid and would receive it.
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British Push Eastern Normandy Front Drives Caen Gap
Allied dispatches report a six mile advance on the eastern Normandy front breaching German defenses east of Caen. British and American forces push toward encirclement of Caen from the west as Cherbourg port operations begin repair by veterans dispersed from Pearl Harbor and Naples.
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Size of war bonds urged to outpace the enemy
A wartime appeal argues that contributing larger war bonds strengthens the fight. The message stresses bigger bonds as a decisive factor to hasten victory and defeat the enemy.
Bloody Battle Shaping Up For Saipan Island
Saipan Island battles loom as American Marines and army forces close on about 20 000 Japanese troops at the island’s northern end. Reports say artillery units shelled Tinian for the first time while fighting rages around Gurapan. Far East air force hits Dutch New Guinea and Caroline Islands as Marianas move toward climax.
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My Kita
Lieutenant Herriage Reported Killed in Normandy
Lt Joe Herriage son of Mr and Mrs T Herriage was killed June 7 in Normandy. A glider pilot he aided the opening day bridgehead as U S forces attacked. Native of Bonham he entered glider corps in 1944 trained in Texas and North Carolina before overseas duty. Brother Pete Herriage serves with the 36th Division in Italy. He is the first Bonham native reported killed in action on the Normandy front. Other Fannin county servicemen reported wounded or missing due to the invasion.
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Bunham
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North Carolina
England
Pete Herriage
Italy
Herrtage
Fannin County
Police detain Tennessee man who claimed to be the devil
Police detained a Tennessee man who claimed he was the devil in a bizarre incident. Authorities noted the man made unverified threats and exhibited unusual behavior before clarification and release.
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Tennessee
Dewey and Bricker Named GOP Candidates for 1944
The 1944 Republican convention in Chicago nominated Thomas E Dewey for president with a quick first ballot and John W Bricker of Ohio as vice president after Bricker withdrew his candidacy. The rally featured strong support as Dewey secured the roll call and key delegates amid a high-energy, stadium atmosphere.
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Chicago Stadium
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United States
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New Hampshire
Wyoming Man Bites Spent on 60 Mile Quest for Doctor
A Wyoming man who was bitten by a snake traveled 60 miles seeking medical care but could not find a doctor willing to treat his bite locally. The story notes his awareness of proper treatment despite the lack of available care.
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Wyoming
Danes Defy Curfew with Deaths and Wounded Across Denmark
Copenhagen reports indicate Danish civilians faced a curfew defiance resulting in several killed and dozens wounded by German troops. The unrest followed sabotage fears and a workers revolt in major shipyards and industrial centers, with residents urged to resist German occupation demands.
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Burmester
Werner Best
Nazi Robot Blitz Grins Momentum Across England
Fragmented OCR reads like a World War II clockwork piece describing Luftwaffe air raids over England. Mentions bombs and weather, Channel defenses, and repeated mentions of fighter and bomber actions with unclear names and dates.
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Blitz
Livestock Prices at Port Worth Market
Market figures show cattle and calves trading with steady ranges. Slower steer, cows and cutters quoted at various values, with top butcher grades and mixed brands listed among prices. Local buyers and sellers monitor fluctuating amounts for calves and heifers.
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Port Worth
Weather forecast for upper coast and northeast Thursday
Partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight. Thursday expected scattered thundershowers along the upper coast and northeast portion.
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East Vexas
Upper Coast
Jin Northeast
Bricker Nomination Appears Unopposed in Chicago
In Chicago on June 28 gentleman Edward Martin of Pennsylvania nominated John W Bricker of Ohio for vice president and it appears Bricker faces no opposition. The event centers on the nomination and the expected unopposed race.
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Chigaco
Allied Air and Ground Push In Normandy Drive
British tanks and infantry push toward the Orne near Caen as Caen nears encirclement. RAF Typhoons hit a German corps HQ east of St Lo while Cherbourg rail lines are being repaired. Allied air power 3000 planes strike rail yards refineries and an airfield across Northern France Germany Romania and Bulgaria.
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Rotary Hear Soldier and Sailor at Midday Meeting
Bonham Rotary heard Sgt C. W Crabb recount Sicily and Treviso combat in Italy with 45 days without a change of clothes and a tank engagement where 19 German tanks fell and three US tanks were repaired under fire. Boatswain C C Beaver spoke on the Pacific, secretary treasurer W P Quoodery reported club finances, and president J B Saunders noted the student Joan fund. Visitors included Sen Charles Jones Sgt Len Tittsworth Jr and C J Varnell.
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Sicily
Asia Wealer
Italy
C. W Crabb
Naples
C C. Beaver
Pacific
Navy
W P Qduockery
J B Saunders
Joan Fund
Charles Jones
Len. Tittsworth, Jr
C J Varnell
Greenvale
American Flying Fortresses Reach Italy After Triangular Raid
London reports that American Flying Fortresses landed in Italy after completing a wartime triangular shuttle raid. The mission started in Britain, went to Russia, then proceeded to the Mediterranean via Berlin and the Gajoan fields.
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