Offensive strategy urged to win the war in Europe and Pacific
In Washington a push is urged for offensive action to defeat the Axis. The speaker argues that waiting defensively invites losses and that striking at shipping lanes and enemy islands will relieve pressure on allies and allow concentrated forces. He cites naval and air superiority but notes vulnerabilities and urges spring offensives aligned with the President’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlantic
Japan
South Pacific
Europe
Sell to Leave First National Bank for Texas Unemployment Agency
Wm Sell of the First National Bank will join the Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission in Austin, starting Monday March 2. He leaves after nearly 13 years with the Cameron bank, where he has held a key role, and Miss Henriet Heffey will take his place as bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sell
First National Bank
Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission
Austin
Sell
Pioneer Bank
H. M. Heffey
Henriet Heffey
Cameron
Mr. Sell
Legion Plans Big Birthday Party Here on March 17
The American Legion here announces a birthday celebration set for March 17. Andrew Dilworth and state command officials are expected to attend, with local publicity head Streetman promising a memorable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
The
American Legion
Andrew Dilworth
Orstmann
Count Streetman
Leer Core Quits Local Draft Board
Lee R. Clore longtime member and secretary of Local Board No. 2 resigns to the governor citing time demands of a campaign for Assessor and Collector of Taxes. He was one of the original three named by Governor W. Lee O'Daniel in 1940. remaining members are Chas. E. Allday and J. B. White. Board appointments come from the Governor and members serve without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee R. Clore
Clore
W. Lee O’daniel
Chas. E. Allday
J. B. White
Tony Ermis Receives Graduation Certificate From Camp Lee
Pfc. Tony P. Ermis of Cameron Texas received his certificate of completion of Enlisted Men's Course No 7 from the Quartermasters School Camp Lee Virginia. The instruction covers fields of work in the Quartermaster Corps and how to perform duties under war conditions. Upon completion he returns to his unit to carry on technical Quartermaster work more efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lee
Tony P. Ermis
Cameron
Texas
Quatermasters School
Quartermaster Corps
Robert Masopust Located at New Sherman Air Field
Robert Masopust, reared in Cameron and brother of Mrs. Laake, is now at Perin Field near Sherman as an aviation mechanic and has been promoted to sergeant in the Air Service. Set and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Laake visited him Sunday and report his progress as he is entering the Herald catalogue of Cameron and Milam county boys in the armed forces.
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Set
Robert Masopust
Perin Field
Sherman
Leo Laake
Masopust
Air Service
Army
Robert
Cameron
Herald
Cameron and Milam County
Wilder Graham Heads to Camp in Wilmington North Carolina
Relatives report Wilder Graham once Ace Graham, a Yee High football star, has finished air mechanics training in California and heads to a U S base in Wilmington North Carolina. In a letter he describes a seven day train journey with five locomotives pulling his outfit across western mountain ranges. Ek L McGuyer of Rockdale visited Cameron business offices Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
H. E. Graham
Wilder Graham
California
Wilder
Wilmington
North Carolina
Ace Graham
Yee High School
Ace
West
A N Green Seeks Re Election For Milam County Seat
Milam County representative A N Green announced his candidacy for a full term in the 64th District. He noted past service, cooperation with Governor Stevenson, and readiness to defend national defense needs while pledging impartial effort for Milam County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Green
House of Representatives
Milam County
Green
Reese Turner
Coke Stevenson
Ferest
Stevenson
Homer Leonard
Office of Representative
Milan County
Gets His Wings Lieut Frank M Newton
Lieut. Frank M. Newton, 25, has received his commission in the Air Corps and is stationed at Barksdale Field in Shreveport. Born in Cameron, he attended Cameron schools and Yee High School, class of 1984, then Schreiner Institute and the University of Texas before volunteering for the Air Corps. He reported for duty June 1, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Newton
Air Corps
United States Army
Barksdale Field
Shreveport
Newton
Cameron
Yee High School
Schreiner Institute
Kerrville
University of Texas
First Baptist Church
Washington
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War Bond Sales in Milam County Drop to Low Weekly Total
Milam County reports a weekly war bond sales low of 5267 dollars. The Milam County Defense Council chaired by Emory B. Camp outlines a campaign to sell nearly one million dollars in bonds this year. Milam county purchases total 68589 dollars so far in 1942 with 47991 bought in Cameron.
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Milam County
That's For My Son Or Slap On Bus Of Pearl Harbor War Talk
An elderly mother on a crowded bus confronts a man and a woman who boast of earnings during war. She slaps the woman saying the insult is for her son who died at Pearl Harbor and then slaps the man saying the other sacrifice is for her other son in the army.
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Pearl Harbor
Quarter Century of Service by Mr Brogdon at Southwestern Life
Mr. Brogdon marks 25 years representing Southwestern Life Insurance, noting floods panics and two world wars since he began. He continues soliciting business and serving old and new customers, emphasizing protection and investments for policy owners. Southwestern reports 1941 gains of 24,077,074 with 405,210,008 in force. C. F. O'Donnell, president, releases 83rd annual financials to local rep S. E. Brogdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brogdon
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
C.F. O'Donnell
Ex-Students Banquet Cancelled Amid War Emergency
Conn R. Isaacs, president of the University of Texas ex-students association, says the March 2 1942 banquet is canceled to conserve funds for defense stamps. He notes widespread ex-student support for the decision and asks members to approve the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conn R. Isaacs
Association of Former Students of
The
University of Texas
Mr. Isaacs
Austin
Nelson Green Drops 1942 Candidacy Run
Nelson Green former Criminal District Attorney candidate in 1940 announces he will not run in 1942. He is with Indemnity Insurance Co. and now based in Alexandria Louisiana. Green had pledged another race after 1940 but changing conditions prevent a 1942 bid. He has many Milam county friends who anticipated his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Green
Green
Indemnity Insurance Co
Alexandria
Milam County
10 Japanese ships sunk by Allied forces and air attacks
The report notes Dutch and American airmen sinking ten Japanese ships off Bali over 48 hours. Secretary Stimson blamed The Fifth Column for enemy planes over Los Angeles, suggesting possible California-based attackers. MacArthur counterattacks in the Philippines with Rangoon's defense by the British. Burma’s evacuation ongoing as 18 expected to fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
Los Angeles
California
Rangoon
Planes Drive Off Twice In Early Wednesday Raid
Radio reports at 7 7 30 and 7 45 warn of an unconfirmed enemy air raid over Los Angeles with two waves said to be driven off by coast anti aircraft guns. News broadcasters cite shell flashes and a suspected Japanese origin. FBI arrests of several Japanese aliens signaling planes from nearby hills are reported. Government leniency toward aliens is questioned as American citizens fear harsher actions.
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Los Angeles
Washington
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Java
Australia
Burma
Macassar Straits
Russia
Mrs Archer Confined With Illness and Baby Sickness
Mrs. E. Archer has been confined to her bed for several days and her baby daughter Mary Lenora is ill. Mrs. Archer's mother Mrs. J. A. Bolding of Leonard is staying with them.
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E. Archer
Mary Lenora
Archer
Bolding of
Leonard
Voter Support Cited In Near Nomination Runoff
The statement thanks supporters who helped him run within a few votes of the 1940 nomination in a runoff primary.
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Leer
Core
Tony Ermis
New Sherman Air Field
Wilington, N. C
Ek. L. McGuyer
Rockdale
A.N. Green
Lieut
County Beach
Indy
S. E. Brogdon
Texas Institution
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