Farm labor costs included in parity formula debate
Congressman Poage reports the House passage of a farm labor cost inclusion bill, notes Senate uncertainty, and criticizes administrative policy for keeping farm prices low. He argues pay scales and wage guarantees have shifted workers away from farming, urging parity actions to sustain food production and war effort.
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Senate
Hitler
Europe
Asia
Congress
Executive
Leon Henderson
Man Power Commission
Anther Administrative Agency
RAF Back Over Turin Sowing Bombs In Italy
RAF planes attacked Turin Reuters reports heavy bombing with a large armada over the channel and three bombers missing. Great damage reported and civilian evacuation hindered. General MacArthur directing U S forces at Buna as Japs are cornered. Allies plan final push for Tunisia amid stronger air power. Russian offensives at Rzhev and Stalingrad press on.
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Royal Air Force
Italy
Turin
Channel
Douglas MacArthur
Buna
United States
Great Britain
Tunesia
Rzhev
Stalingrad
Mothers Frantic As Big Dairy Shuts Down
The Chamberlain Dairy halted deliveries due to failure of the OPA to raise milk prices despite offers to pay 14 to 20 cents per quart. With no city action and scarce tires, the dairy plans asset sales as workers seek other arrangements and milk supply collapses for families with young children.
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OPA
Chamerlain
Chamberlain
the Herald
Herald
Cameron to close Food Stamp Office in Milam County
Cameron loses the Food Stamp administration effective January 4 with all local employees to be terminated by February 1. Judge Jeff T. Kemp announced commissioners court action to discontinue county expenses and join other counties by mailing stamps from Dallas. State welfare workers will certify recipients as usual, with a county-wide plan managed by selected judges and a chosen manager.
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Cameron
Food Stamp Administration
Milam County
Jeff T. Kemp
Commissioners’ Court
Dallas
State Department of Public Welfare
Empoly
Kemp
Registrants Deferred From December Draft Call
Public notice states few registrants will be deferred from the December draft call due to age limit changes. Induction orders will be mailed soon. The age change will require pulling entrants from lower categories. however the President’s order banning voluntary enlistment keeps all teen draftees available for conscription.
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Jack Lewis
Milk Shortage Affects Nursery And Public School Meals
Milk supply to the local Nursery School and public school lunchrooms nearly stopped leaving underfed children without milk. Mrs. B. F. Robinson and Mrs. L. Van Perkins report they cannot solve the problem caused by the failure of the milk supply. Public schools may face a similar crisis.
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Cameron
B. F. Robinson
Car Theft Cleared by Arrest In Lifelong Escapee Case
Sheriff Walter White reports Wm. Henry Bonds, 24, a life-term inmate who escaped from Atascosa County prison, is jailed in Pampa for a Hefley-Stedman Motor Co theft. The Ford Coupe owner Oxsheer Smith of Citizens National Bank sees the car returned. tires were swapped and sold pieces traced to Belton, with more tires possibly in Leveland or Pampa. Federal charges loom. Rangers made the arrest.
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Walter White
Daily Herald
Wm. Henry Bonds
Texas
Pampa
Hefley-Stedman Motor Company
Oxsheer Smith
Citizens National Bank
Sherif White
Bonds
Belton
Leveland
Atascosa County
White
Cameron
Oklahoma
Texas Rangers
Mileage Allowance Tightens for Business Trucks
A local business man reports 16 000 miles in a year with a Dec month total of 717 miles and 12 gallons of gas. Beer dealers receive the best mileage allowances, soft drink operators fair recognition, and farm trucks are to be cared for. The local board aims to fairly resolve each individual commercial truck case within its jurisdiction.
Taylor Ducks Win Regional Title
The Taylor Ducks defeated Gorsebeck 13 to 12 to clinch a regional title after trailing twice. It ends the season for the Ducks with poor prospects for next year in the district.
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Taylor Ducks
Ducks
Gorsebeck
Badgers
Jones Prairie Gin Burns In Friday Fire Loss
The Marek Gin at Jones Prairie was destroyed by fire Thursday night. The plant was reported a complete loss with no information on the possible cause.
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Marek
Jones Prairie
Beethusen of Rogers Visited Cameron on Saturday on Business
G H Beethusen of Rogers traveled to Cameron on business Saturday, reporting active dealings and a routine trip.
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G. H. Beethusen
Rogers
Cameron
Dairy Herd Cows Sold Here in Cameron County
Cameron benefited from the Chamberlain Dairy herd sold Monday by R. G. Grabein who bought the cattle for resale to residents. About 30 cows were already sold with most going to Cameron buyers and the rest remaining within the county for local milk needs.
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Cameron
Chamberlain
R. G. Grabein
Marak School District Votes to Increase Taxes
The Marak School District approved a tax increase from 25 cents to 66 cents by a 17 to 0 vote last Saturday to qualify for state aid. The levy funds teacher salaries transportation and high school tuition. turnout was small due to no prior publicity. The community generally favors the increase.
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Marak
Cameron hit by ice delivery discrimination across towns
Cameron residents face ice shortages as Grady Little warns of delivery limits near summer. He appeals to the Price Administrator on December 8 and 9 for relief after arguing Cameron lacks adequate mileage and gasoline, forcing ice to be hauled by horse and wagon while nearby towns receive transportation advantages.
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Cameron
Grady Little
Fort Worth
Mr. Little
Hearne
Beltoo
Calvert
Cameon
Pearl Harbor Day Bond Sales Reached 134175
Oxsheer Smith of Citizens National Bank led a Milam County effort on Pearl Harbor Day selling war bonds. Local banks and investors bought 120506 of securities with Texas Power and Light and Community Public Service each at 10200, plus a minor’s estate purchase of 16000. The Day totaled 134175 in all purchases across Cameron Rockdale Thorndale Buckholts and other local areas.
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Oxsheer Smith
Citizens National Bank
Treasury
Pearl Harbor
Milam County
Cameron
Smith
Texas Power & Light Company
Ad Community Public Service Company
Victory Fund
Milam
Bell and Leon
Ais
Cameron Methodist Plans Christmas Program
The Cameron Board of Education scheduled a Christmas Educational and Vocational program for Sunday December 20 at 10 30 to 11 45 a m. Participants include Nursery Beginners Mary Junior Intermediate Young People and Senior Departments The Senior Choir will perform special music The pastor will preach and Methodist Home Commissioners F G Blake and Ox sheer Smith will participate The Christmas offering supports 400 children at the War Methodist Home.
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Board of Education
Eht
Methodist Home Commissioners
F. G. Blake
Oxsheer Smith
Methodist Home of War
Four Men Escape Jail Here Tuesday Night
In the worst jail break in years four men escaped from Cameron jail Tuesday night and are at large. They are Charles Wilkerson Arthur Haynes Milton Cook and Walter Stillwell. Two cars were stolen one in Cameron and one in Rockdale. The Cameron Ford Sedan belonged to Dr. W. R. Newton and the Rockdale Chevrolet belonged to Boswell Newton. Haynes and Wilkerson were jailed for burglary at the Cameron Theatre last week and confessed. Milton Cook from Town was shot during a robbery at a Magnolia Service Station in Thorndale and arrested near San Gabriel. Walter Stillwell is a soldier absent without leave from Arizona. The escape prompted police chase and jail repairs in Cameron.
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Charles Wilkerson
Arthur Haynes
Milton Cook
Walter Stillwell
Cameron
Rockdale
W. R. Newton
Boswell Newton
Newton
Walter White
Herald
Charlie Wilkerson
Maysfield
Cameron Theatre
Haynes
Wilkerson
Joe Richter
Jim McGoldrick
Gene Smith
Court House
Thorndale
Worley
Magnolia
San Gabriel
Houston
Arizona
Boyd
Correction On Finding Of Rifles In Grady Houston Home
Sam Hohenstein and Mrs Hohenstein seek clarification of a Tuesday report about a rifle found under the Grady Houston home. Deputy Sheriff Carl Black provided the story but did not confirm an arrest, though a painter is reported to have been taken into custody for placing the gun while painting this summer.
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Sam Hohenstein
Hohenstein
Grady Houston
The
Daily Herald
Herald
Carl Black
Black
Lieut John Watson Visits Cameron After Training
Lieut John B Watson son of Judge and Mrs John Watson of Cameron arrived Saturday for a few days visit with his parents. He has completed twelve weeks training at the Art General's Office Training School at Fort Washington near Washington D C and will return there to receive his commission.
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John B. Watson
John Watson
Cameron
Lieut
Watson
Art General’s Office
Fort Washington
Washington, D. C
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