Congress Poage on bureaucrats and war agencies
In a discussion of wartime governance Senator Poage argues that bureaucratic agencies expanded after the war began, hindering civilian economy. He labels three agency groups as dangerous and urges Congress to cut reports and registrations and curb agency funding, noting House Agriculture moves to include farm labor costs in parity.
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Washington
Civil Service
Congress
House Committee On Agriculture
Leon
Joe B. Casey Dies in Austin Hospital
Joe B. Casey age 43 formerly of Cameron and resident of Taylor died at 4 a m in an Austin hospital after a stomach ailment and surgery. He leaves a widow Mrs Clennie Casey three sons and several siblings. Funeral set for Cameron First Baptist Church with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Joe B. Casey
Taylor
Austin
Mr. Casey
Cameron
E. M. Casey
Casey
Joe Casey
Billy Casey
I. A. Casey
Earl OD. Casey
Temple
Don Slocomb
W. B. Skelton
Jim Spraberry
Smith outlines victory bond drive at Cameron luncheon
Oxsheer Smith president of Citizens National Bank spoke at the Rotary Lions luncheon in Cameron. Named director of the Victory Loan drive in three counties, he described the program and the bonds offered, including tax saving bonds. He urged banks in Milam county to allocate resources to bond purchases and noted Dallas meetings with Texas bankers to bolster confidence for the 9 billion dollar subscription in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxsheer Smith
Citizens National Bank
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
Cameron
Smith
Dallas
Lith
Federal Reserve District
Texas
Cameron Prepares Air Raid Warning Meeting
Cameron to hold air raid wardens firemen and officials meeting Friday night led by city marshal Gene Smith. The December 7 observance marks Pearl Harbor anniversary and time of alarm’s sounding remains undisclosed.
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Cameron
Gene Smith
Pearl Harbor
Allies Lose 10 Ships in African Invasion
Washington and London announced that the Allies lost ten ships in the North Africa invasion, including one aircraft carrier. The United States lost five naval transports and Britain five other ships, with figures subject to revision while next of kin are being notified. Fighting around Tunis remains difficult and air superiority is not yet secured.
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North Africa
Washington
London
United States
Tunis
Window Crash at Fidelity Abstract Building
An attempted robbery was linked to a smashed window at the Fidelity Abstract building. Fragments of metal frame and glass were found scattered on the sidewalk early Monday.
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Fidelity Abstract
Boys Confess Theatre Robbery Suspects Held for Grand Jury
Arthur Haynes of Maysfield and Charlie Wilkerson of Branchville confessed to the Cameron Theatre robbery. Police say about 815 dollars was stolen. seven dollars found on the youths. They will be tried in District Court if indicted.
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Arthur Haynes
Maysfield
Charlie Wilkerson
Branchville
Cameron Theatre
Ed. Gunn
Harvey Radtke
Express Company Messenger
Dan Lunsford
Jim McGoldrick
Walter White
Haynes
Wilkerson
Phillip Tuma Returns From Morocco Navy Landing
Phillip Tuma of Bethlehem is home on leave from his destroyer after taking part in the landing of American troops off Casablanca, French Morocco. A 6 year Navy veteran, he served in the Pacific and cannot disclose details, saying the job was completed quickly. He weighs 210 pounds and showed pride in the navy. He visited the Herald plant with his father and sister.
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Philip Tuma
Bethlehem
Casablanca
Morocco
Tuma
Navy
Pacific Ocean
Herald
Oxsheer Smith
Citizens National Bank
Christmas Cheer Fund Seeks Donors in Cameron
The Christmas Cheer Fund, supported by the Knights of Pythias with the Masonic Lodge Odd Fellows W O W Rebekah Lodge and American Legion, asks locals needing help to call a listed committee due to gas rationing. Mrs J M McLean Mrs Albert Collins Mrs H N Tate and Mrs Roy Griffith provide phone numbers for contact.
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Knights of Pythias
Masonic Lodge
Odd Fellows Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
American Legion
Cameron
J. M. McLean
Albert Collins
H. N. Tate
Roy Griffith
England Origin of Christmas Carols Tradition
The article notes that English origins trace Christmas carols to the chant Glory to God in the Highest and Peace on Earth Good Will toward Men. It presents traditional attribution and highlights early carol practice in England.
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England
Cameron Public Milk Supply Is Cut Registration Date For Teen Age Group
Registration dates for US male citizens aged 18 in Cameron Milam County Local Board No. 2 are set in December 1942. Birth cohorts include those born in 1924 and 1925 with specific weeks for registration from December 11 to December 24, 1942, and allowances for holidays and out-of-town registrants.
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United States
Milam County
Cameron
Funeral Services for Hearne Woman Saturday
Mrs. Romia Viarealli died at her home near Hearne Friday night. Born in August 1910 she lived there all her life. Funeral services were to be held at 4 p m Saturday with Green Funeral Home directing arrangements.
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Romia Viarealli
Hearne
Green Funeral Home
Two Mexicans Arrested for Draft Registration Evasion
Joe and Manuel Lope, brothers aged 37 and 41, aliens, were jailed by Rockdale authorities after failing to register for the draft. Rockdale Selective Service Board No. 1 reported the case to Federal authorities and it awaits action by the U S District Attorney.
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Rockdale
Big Game Hunter Looses Quail Hunt Points
A local hunter described by Chas Walzel reports two quail for Coy Arkize and six for JT during a Fredericksburg area chase. Walzel later counters a friend’s success by showing where they flushed game in rural lanes. A buck caused a fatal disruption to the day.
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Chas
Walzel
Jaevey
Coy Arkize
Coy
Arledge
Fredericksburg
Funeral Services For Mrs Jennie Julia McLane
Funeral services for Mrs Jennie Julia McLane 43 wife of Arther B McLane were held at 5 pm Monday November 23 1942. She died at home near Cameron November 22 after an infection from a barn injury while working in a hair dressing shop. She was born in Milam county and lived in Ben Arnold after marrying December 31 1921. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by mother Bonnie Maddox sister Lucille Maddox brother Grady Maddox and other relatives. Pallbearers included A H Baskin Roy Baskin W H Stafford Bill Alex Bonds Roy and Fred Starnes.
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Jennie Julia McLane
Arther B. McLane
McLane
Milam County
Jennie Julia Maddox
Bonnie Maddox
Ben Arnold
C. W. Sanders
First Baptist Church
Walkers Creek
Oak Hill Cemetery
Chas
Joe Maddox
Mearcal Corps
Army
el Paso
Lucille Maddox
Grady Maddox
Charlie Joe Maddox
Bonnie and
Marie Maddox
A. H. Baskin
Roy Baskin
W. H. Stafford
Bill Alex Bonds
Roy
Fred Starnes
Government Wants Tin Cans War Drive Receives Local Support
S. E. Brogdon, scrap drive chairman, announces storage for collected cans at a Texas Power & Light Company warehouse. Cans contain tin and copper and will be flattened and baled for shipment once enough are gathered. Citizens urged not to discard tins as they aid the war effort.
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S. E. Brogdon
Texas Power & Light Company
Art advertises 10 TP L ad with Atlantic rubber boat scene
The Texas Power and Light Company ad features a painting by Harriston Miller titled Land is 00 miles away but which way showing a rubber boat at sea. Miller consulted astronomers at Franklin Institute and Cook Observatory to ensure star positions and geography were accurate for the current season. He then liaised with Cramps Shipyard Philadelphia on rubber boat installation details.
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Texas Power & Light Company
Thas
U.S
Atlantic
Harriston Miller
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Roy K. Marshall
Cook Observatory
University of Pennsylvania
Fels Planetarium
British Isles
Mr. Miller
Cramps Shipyard
Philadelpha
Theman
U. S
Chamberlain Dairy Forced to Quit Amid Milk Shortage
Cameron's milk supply collapses as Chamberlain's Dairy, the last large producer, announces delivery cessation after December 3 due to labor shortages and a 12 cent price ceiling. The herd will be sold. no milk reaches Cameron stores or army camps, with Temple and Belton retailing at higher prices.
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Cameron
Chamberlain
Temple
Belton
War rationing notice on War Ration Book returns
December 13 is the deadline to surrender War Ration Books for men and women entering the Armed Forces and for deceased holders. Books must be turned in within ten days. December 15 1942 is the deadline for registering for War Ration Book One with limited exceptions for service, hospital, or institutional cases.
Ben Walker Named To Who's Who Among Students
Ben Arnold Walker son of J. E. Walker will receive a B A from North Texas State Teachers College in June and be listed in the 1942 1943 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. The book, released early in 1943, is compiled by a panel from over 600 colleges and used by recruiters. Walker, a former Lee Junior College student and Lee High School graduate, majors in English, will join the Navy V 7 program for three months training at Notre Dame before being commissioned as Ensign.
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Ben Arnold Walker
J. E. Walker
North Texas State Teacher's College
Walker
Lee Junior College
Goose Creek
Denton
Navy
Notre Dame
Yee High School
Mrs Ivan Creek Visits Camp in Abilene During Army Training
Mrs. Ivan Creek spent Thanksgiving Day with her husband at a camp in Abilene where he is in training in the Army.
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Ivan Creek
Abilene
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Austin Hospital
LSE
Phillip Tuma
Jack Crump
The
Julia
Chamberlain Dairy
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