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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
7
Washington congressman Poage writes that the 78th Congress will convene in January and urges reducing bureaucratic power. He criticizes New Deal Democrats, calls for limiting executive overreach, and pledges support for the President when warranted while opposing harmful measures. The letter notes Christmas timing and ends with holiday wishes.
Our military relies on aerial photographs for accurate maps of enemy territory. The aerial camera is vital for scout planes and costs up to 3009 each. A good map can decide victory, so buy War Bonds and join the Payroll Savings Plan at your office or factory, aiming to save ten percent.
The former liner President Coolidge, now a troop transport, struck a mine in the South Pacific and sank with 4000 American soldiers aboard. Navy officials report only four fatalities. The sinking marks the tenth transport loss in the war. Northern Italy faced heavy air raids on Naples and Turin, with three planes down and Americans involved in the raids.
About 15 teen age men registered under the December enrollment period as reported by Mrs. Jack Lewis, chief clerk at Local Board No. 2. The small number suggests most eligible youths have volunteered for enlistment.
Felix Marak of Buckholts was in Cameron Sunday as the Cameron Herald marks 82 years serving Cameron and Milam County with a Christmas Greeting.
The piece extols practical knowledge for survival and national strength. It credits American manufacturers and the electric industry with powering war production and providing abundant, affordable electricity. It lauds management under public regulation as key to growth and resilience.
The piece reflects on Christmas as a time for family gathering and love, emphasizing the deeper meaning beyond holiday bustle. It frames the season as a celebration of Jesus and a chance to live by his teachings, highlighting the privilege of near ones in a broader sense of family.
An asset of a wartime home front contractor urges property owners to repair roofs and beautify homes. The ad promises leak proofing, remodeling, cabinets, painting, waterproofing, and related services, with references in Cameron and nearby towns. It notes acceptance of work locally or nearby and delays for paper hanging until after January 1.
The piece emphasizes that God is the father of all people and all are brothers and sisters, a difficult but central lesson taught by Jesus. It urges recognizing this unity as the path to peace and calls for courage to follow Jesus’ way, framing Christmas as a celebration of this principle.
Anton Matthew Seveik of Buckholts earned a commission as second lieutenant after completing the Officer Candidate Course at Fort Benning Infantry School. A Cameron Yee High School graduate, he previously served with the D. E. M. L. Military Police after enlisting on November 26, 1940, holding the rank of sergeant prior to commissioning.
W D Kemp of Ardmore Oklahoma was seen in Cameron on Monday in a brief local appearance.
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