Japs reported wiped out in Buna area by Yank troops
The report claims General Douglas MacArthur declared liquidation of all Japs in the Buna area and that Allied forces killed many enemy fighters. Over the weekend Axis losses included 28 planes shot down as the wider war in Russia and the Pacific accelerates.
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Buna
Soviet
Russia
Red
Ukraine
Great Plain
Europe
Douglas MacArthur
Axis
United
War fronts update from Burma to Russia
Nations report seven losses as air war reaches Burma. Fronts show limited action overall except in Russia where victory or defeat will decide the outcome. African campaigns see the American army still in a holding pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Russia
Purse Returned After Daily Herald Ad Succeeds
Narvie Caperton owner of Caperton Store praises the Daily Herald as both news source and ad medium. Lillie Bell Kennon finds and returns a purse within 80 minutes after seeing Caperton's ad and receives a $5 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narvie Caperton
Caperton
Daily Herald
Lillie Bell Kennon
Ben Kennon
Diekmar renews Herald subscriptions for family readers
Ed Diekmar of Ben Arnold visited Cameron on Monday as he renews his annual five Herald subscriptions for family members. He is the Herald’s largest reader list contributor, naming Ernest Franka of Industry Edmund Faist of Welcome Will Kosel Ben Arnold W R Senkel Burlington Rt 1 and Ernest Diekman of Rosebud Rt 4.
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H. Diekmar
Ben Arnold
Cameron
Cannibalism to Christianity Fiji Islanders Built Modern Trade
Fiji islanders once famed for cannibalism became devout Christians under missionary influence. By 19th century, Suva grew as Fiji’s chief town with 14 000 residents, deep harbor, electric lights, and telephones. Panama Canal opening boosted trade routes via England Australia New Zealand. Rewa River near Suva navigable for 40 miles.
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Fiji
New Zealand
Suva
Vancouver
Sydney
Australia
Rewa
German Nerve Sedative Use Alarms Officials
Reports from Italy suggest German city populations increasingly rely on barbiturate derivatives. Experts warn of uncontrolled consumption and urge rationing to preserve hospital supplies amid wartime strain and sleep deprivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Germany
American Chemical Society
William G. Young
Los Angeles
University of California
Army Adopts Cotton Fabrics for Cold Weather Gear
Army field jackets parkas and parka type overcoats now use cotton fabrics on duty in frigid theaters. Quartermaster Corps reports cotton insulates well when paired with wind resistant materials and heat holding garments, offering protection alongside fur wool and leather for extreme cold. A Great Dane guard at Auburn Maine water district reduces staffing costs to two workers daily.
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Army
War Department
Army Quartermaster Corps
Auburn
Maine
Army designs light sleeping bag for cold climates
The quartermaster corps of the War Department announces a lighter sleeping bag for cold climates. It weighs about four pounds less than the previous model and is nearly 35 percent smaller when rolled. Made of balloon cloth and poplin, it includes a water repellent carrying case that can double as a foot cover and features a quick opening slide fastener. The older down filled bag had two slide fasteners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Quartermaster Corps
War Department
Sheriff and Clerk Report to Army Induction Center
Sheriff Walter White and District Clerk W C Moody reported to the United States army induction center at Fort Sam Houston with other registrants. They will return home and if accepted for service will report for active duty in seven days. If commissioned they would resign and successors named.
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Walter White
W. C
Nig) Moody
United States Army Induction Center
Fort Sam Houston
Moody
Commissioners Court
Local Visitors Share News and Greetings
Mr and Mrs James Markham of Austin spend several days with his father W W Merkham and family. He has taught journalism at Austin high school for some time. J B Tardy of Rosebud was a Cameron guest Thursday. W E Kuzel of Bouckholts was a Cameron visitor Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Markham
Austin
W. W. Merkham
Austin High School
J. B. Tardy
Rosebud
Cameron
W. E. Kuzel of
Bouckholts
Inflation Foe Pounded At Home By Sixth Column Offense
The article frames inflation as an internal threat, attacking living costs with a metaphorical sixth column of prices. It emphasizes a proactive stance against rising costs and aims to rally readers to counter economic pressures.
Applications Sought for Buckholts Postmaster Position
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Postmaster at Buckholts. Applications must be on file with the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D C, no later than January 15, 1943.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Buckholts
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
If you have a news item phone 282
A brief instruction appears urging readers to call 282 for a news item. The note offers no other details about the story, event, or source.
Gratitude for sympathy after loss of husband and father
Mrs. A. G. Phipps and family thank friends for floral offerings and expressions of sympathy after the death of their husband, father and brother. Grateful remembrance is expressed by Mrs. A G Phipps Mrs. Conley A Banks Mrs. T W Linam R C Phipps and W T Phipps.
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A. G. Phipps
Conley A. Banks
T. W. Linam
R. C. Phipps
W. T. Phipps
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Mosztok
Stalingrad
Hitler
Rostov
Caspian Sea
Caucasus
America
Mamie A. Hefley
U. S
U.S. Treasury Department
Duco
ABC
WM. P. Carey Company
Cameron, Texas
Banking House
United States Government
Federal Insurance Corporation
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