Patton forces push toward Saarbrucken in fast German breakthrough
Allied troops led by Lt Gen Patton drive into Germany eight miles from the Saarbrucken arsenal city after crossing the frontier and reaching 26 miles inside the Reich. German radio claims a retreat as First and Ninth armies press the Cologne plain and reach Kirchberg Barmen and Altdorf near Julich.
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George S. Patton
Third Army
Saarbracken
Reich
The
S. Third
Seventh Armie
Vosges Mountains
Alsatian
Rhine
Strasbourg
Germany
U.S. First
Ninth
Cologne
Ninth Army
Kirchberg
Roer
Ford Roberts returns from England to teach at Keesler Field
TSgt Ford Roberts 21 returned from England and is now stationed as instructor at Keesler Field Mississippi. He served as engineer and gunner on the Liberator bomber Lucky Pen 11, flew 34 missions and was wounded over Germany on the third mission. He earned the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart. His wife Virginia Leath and daughter Faith reside in Cameron. Bennie Salach and wife from Besamont visited Cameron relatives and friends.
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Ford Roberts
England
Keesler Field
Miss
Roberts
Germany
Virginia Leath
Faith
Cameron
Mrs Susie Butta Visits Cameron on Friday
Mrs Susie Butta of Maynfield traveled to Cameron as a business visitor on Friday to conduct meetings and inspect local operations.
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Susie Butta
Maynfield
Cameron
Raymond Ashley Navy Machinist with Overseas Duty
Raymond Ashley, an aviation machinist in the United States Navy, will soon complete his OK year and is currently serving overseas. He lives in Milano and is the son of the late M. E. Ashley, with Mrs. Ashley from Alexandria La. at Milano while he serves. He has prior Navy service and, on February 15, 1945, will complete years of service.
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Raymond Ashley
United States Navy
Milano
M. E. Ashley
Ashley
Blanche Juneau
Alexandria
Uveast
Navy
The
Yank
London
Armed Services of
United States
Felix Wenzel
Heinie
Stars and Stripes
Pfc
Wm. F. Daniels
Hut
Newswires combine to shape global headlines today
Major wire services including Associated Press New York Times Chicago Tribune Chicago Daily News and American Newspaper Alliance report on fluid world events. Leaders respond to economic shifts and diplomatic talks as markets react and observers call for caution.
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Associated Press
International News Service
New York Times
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Daily News
Aliance
Why Can’t We Get Supplies Overseas
The speaker questions persistent shortages in overseas purchases and asks where the stock is going. They note similar experiences in the States and abroad and request a clear answer about supply routing.
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States
German Fur Headgear Sent By Capt Mondrik To Mother
Mrs. Frank Mondrik received a German fur headgear from her son Captain Frank Mondrik of the Medical corps in France. The rabbit fur cap is unidentified and possibly from the German air corps. Miss Lillian Mondrik brought it to the Herald, Capt Mondrik serving with the Third Army under General Patton in Germany.
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Mondrik
Cameron
Frank Mondrik
France
Air Corps
Lillian Mondrik
Third Army
Patton
Germany
Tracy 4-H Club Meets Under Lucille Cook
The Tracy 4-H Club girls met Saturday November 25 at Sue Drummond home with Home Demonstration Agent Miss Lucille Cook. Five members attended as Virginia Belle Charles led the meeting, two songs were sung and an orchard preparation talk followed before adjournment.
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Tracy 4-H Club
Sue Drummond
Lucille Cook
Virginia Belle Charles
Miss Cook
O Daniel Charged Over Ills At University
Former Texas officials testified a 1940 Houston meeting under Governor W Lee O Daniel aimed to restrict teaching at colleges. Robert Lee Bobbitt told a state investigating committee that monopolists and wealthy industrialists backed a plan to purge professors and administrators whose programs clashed with their economic ideas.
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Austin
Robert Lee Bobbitt
Houston
W. Lee O’daniel
Bobbitt
University of Texas Regent
3. R. Parten
Texas
Formal Statement Read Into Committee Records
A formal statement was read into the committee's records during the session. The document outlines the agenda item and affirms adherence to procedures, preserving the official record for future reference and accountability.
Cameron Infantryman Promoted in Italy
Pfe. Henry A. Eisfeldt of Cameron has been promoted to sergeant while serving as a squad leader with the 91st Power River Division of Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark's Fifth Army in Italy. Ira Come and Nora Lee Bollinger wed Saturday November 25 in Judge Jeff T. Kemp's office. both residents of Milam County will reside near Cameron.
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Pfe
Henry A. Eisfeldt
John Eisfeldt
Cameron
H.e
91St “Power River
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Italy
Ira Come
Nora Lee Bollinger
Marrive
Jeff T. Kemp
Mrs. Bollinger
Milam County
Davilla Soldier Aces Multiple Missions Over Europe
TSgt. Thomas J. Brown, 20, son of Mr and Mrs T J Brown of Davilla, based in England with the 8th Army Air Force as an upper turret gunner on a B 17. By October 18 he had completed 19 missions. last contact November 7 reported busy days and more missions. He has earned the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
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Tsgt
Thomas J. Brown
T. J. Brown
Davilla
England
8Th Army Air Force
Brown
T Sgt. Brown
Brazil Estimates New Iron Deposit At 15 Billion Tons
Brazil’s latest iron ore discovery has an estimated size of 15 billion tons, representing a substantial share of the world’s iron reserves and signaling potential major impact on production and global markets.
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Brazil
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