Banks pledge funds for new war bonds in Milam County
Milam County bankers met in Cameron led by Oxsheer Smith of Citizens National Bank to commit 10 percent of bank deposits toward the December war bond issue. The group aims to mobilize local lenders, with H. M. Hefley of First National Bank attending a Dallas conference on the drive.
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Car Stolen Here Found in Levelland Garage
Sheriff Walter White reports a Ford Coupe stolen weeks ago from Hefley Stedman Motor Co. has been recovered in a Levelland, Hockley County garage. The owner is Oxsheer Smith of Citizens National Bank. Authorities suspect two men involved and expect to locate the burglar.
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Mussolini defies Churchill in bold wartime speech
Mussolini told Italians the war would not be won by bombing and that Italy’s defense would be led by Germany. He claimed 2000 deaths at Genoa from British raids, warned civilians to move from coast areas, and asserted Italy’s empire would be lost if surrender occurred. Churchill and Hull were urged to escalate, with Italy resisting air power as a decisive factor.
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Christmas Traditions Spread Across Nations
The note recalls Bethlehem founded on Christmas Eve and Puritans opposing Christmas with Thanksgiving as a substitute. It mentions Boze Narodzenie in Poland, Australia picnics, replacements for stockings in Europe, and carol singing's British origins. It also records Mrs. Will Brown of Gause visiting Cameron and R. Q. Blasienz of Clarkson being heard yesterday.
Reinforcements land on Guadalcanal amid air activity
U S Army and Navy reinforcements have landed on Guadalcanal without ship losses noted. Japanese planes buzzed overhead during the operation. Heavy fighting continues in New Guinea, signaling a potential critical stage. G C Black was taken to Newton Memorial Hospital for major surgery Thursday evening and operated on around 4 PM, with a positive recovery reported.
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UT to Dedicate $506000 Music Building This Fall
The University of Texas will dedicate its new 506000 dollar Music Building this fall during a week long Fine Arts Festival. The event showcases performances and exhibitions by university ensembles and visiting artists as part of the celebration.
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