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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
6
Washington reports a compact mechanical smoke device for jungle trails and beachheads. The M-2 Besler generates milk white fog in 40 seconds, concealable behind a bush or dugout, and can blot out areas five miles long and 200 yards wide under favorable winds.
In Omaha a soldier holding a baby argued the infant was not his and offered to look after her during a neighbor theft case. The judge postponed the mother’s five day sentence for stealing $33 and the baby was placed in care.
In Epernay France the champagne industry kept production steady during occupation. A Nazi champagne administrator ensured 60,000 bottles daily to the Wehrmacht for four years since June 10 1940, leaving cellars with no bad champagne according to a vintner.
Madrid report says German factories will grant workers only 15 minutes for midday meals to boost wartime output. The Volkischer Beobachter cites excessive idling in factory districts and orders a "table f uhrer" at each table to enforce the limit.
Lieut. Gen. Sir Ronald Weeks deputy chief of the imperial staff said Britain still has several secret weapons up its sleeve and will show the enemy. He spoke at an army exhibition in Cardiff Wales without detailing the remark.
The Russian offensive advances into Silesia and East Prussia prompt reports Berlin is threatened and evacuated, with French pressure on the Western front and German troop withdrawals. Stalin claims Red Army penetrates 19 miles into Silesia. notable battles and the historic Tannenburg events are referenced.
Cpl. Walter E. Copeland of Milano after returning from the European Theatre is now a B 17 crew chief at Army Air Field Dyersburg Tennessee. He is Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal recipient with prior service at Will Rogers Field Savannah Air Base and Lawson Field. He graduated Milano High School and once worked as a service station attendant. His parents are Mr and Mrs Blackman residing at Bryan Field Village Bryan.
Citizens National Bank elected officers and directors at a January 9, 1945 stockholders meeting. Oxsheer Smith named President, W. O. Newton Active Vice President, Frank Monroe Director, Niley Smith Vice President, Rush A Thomas Director. Ladis Marek acted for Cashier, Lester Williams re-elected Cashier while on Navy leave, Alvin Nolte re-elected Assistant Cashier while in the Pacific Army.
Sgt. Rudolph Hromick arrives at Hammond General Hospital Modesto California for specialized treatment after serving in the Philippine campaign including action at Leyte. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Hromick Cameron. G B Touchstone of Sandy Creek and Dave Scott of New Salem were in Cameron for business. The Midget goes everywhere.
Pfc. Hubert Baggerly of the Third Army in Belgium sends word to his parents in Cameron that he is safe and on a 30 day furlough. Cpl. Williams at Fort Sam Houston relayed the message. Baggerly, with the 90th Division under Maj. Morris Grove, notes many Cameron boys serve there and mentions food and clothing conditions amid harsh weather.
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