Maj Clinton Breeding Visits Cameron Hero of Air Battles
Maj Clinton Breeding of Waco, Fortress bomber pilot in England, visits grandfather C F Spiller and his mother in Cameron. A famed WWII flyer, he led crews on combat missions including the Sweinfort raid and helped plan invasion day operations before returning to active duty in the US soon.
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Texas proposes statewide pension amendment for cities and towns
The measure adds Section 51 e and 51 f to Article 3 to allow cities and towns to provide retirement and disability pensions for appointive officers and employees with voter approval or bond issue consent. The Legislature may set statewide or district plans with voluntary participation and no state appropriation. An election in November 1944 is required with dual vote options for each amendment. A $5,000 appropriation funds publication and election costs.
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Battle of Britain Opens with Mass Bombing Raids
On August 11 1940 German Luftwaffe launched wide scale bombing raids as Britain enters a major air campaign. Royal Air Force defenses engage enemy formations over multiple targets, signaling a sustained battle for air superiority.
Former resident kills wife and self in San Marcos tragedy
J. E. Hunt, a former resident, shot and killed his wife Lota Schubert in San Marcos Monday and then committed suicide. Friends cited long domestic troubles and threats if she left him. The couple had been living in San Marcos. Hunt worked at a local military post. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Salty. Surviving are three children, parents in Rockdale, one brother, seven sisters.
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