United States Occupies Iceland Navy Bases in North Atlantic
President Roosevelt announced from Washington that the U S Navy has occupied Iceland to supplement British forces and keep sea lanes open. The move, kept secret until now, places American ships within striking distance of Norway and the British Isles as part of aiding Britain in the North Atlantic war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Iceland
Roosevelt
Denmark
United States
Greenland
Norway
British Isles
Britain
North Atlantic
Hood
Scheer
Washington
Congress
Cameron Firemen Win Second at Seguin 4th of July Meet
Cameron Firemen placed second at Seguin after racing Sunday besting prior Cameron records. Team members were Jerry Mikula Frank Richter Sr Albert Richter Owen Weems Buck Slavik and Roy Jeter. San Marcos won with 17.8 while Cameron posted 18.5 the fastest Cameron time yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Firemen
Seguin
Cameron
Jerry Mikula
Frank Richter
Albert Richter
Owen Weems
Buck Slavik
Roy Jeter
San Marcos
Cameron Rodeo Performers Triumph in Rockdale Show
Cameron performers won at the Rockdale rodeo on Friday July 4th. John Summer Batte earned second in the turnaloose with $15. Nig Moody district clerk took third in both runaloose and tie down in afternoon and night events. Joe Martin won first in tie down at the night show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Rockdale
John Summer Batte
Nig Moody
Joe Martin
Aged Man Jumping From Car Injures Himself
John Williams is at Cameron Hospital with a broken right arm and a bruised head after leaping from his son Jeff Williams vehicle near Rosebud. The car burst into flames, no other injuries, fire quickly extinguished. The party was en route to Waco. Kemps in Washington note Fourth of July greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Cameron Hospital
Rosebud
Mr. Williams
Jeff Williams
Henry Miller
Waco
Manning Woman to Spend Summer Here with Parents
Miss Mary Ellen Manning of Washington D C will spend her summer vacation here with her parents Mr and Mrs M G Manning later in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Manning
Washington, D. C
M. G. Manning
Russians and Germans clash as war rages on fronts
The narrative reports heavy casualties on both sides with Germans claiming a breakthrough in Bukraine while Russians counterattack and flank. It notes the US seizure of Teeland overshadowing war news and discusses possible US moves to seize Dakar and Atlantic islands. Senator Wheeler is accused of leaking military information about Iceland.
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Bukraine
United States
Teeland
Germany
Washington
Dakar
Portugal
Atlantic
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Iceland
Ireland
Mrs Brady Visits Miss Gross in Arlington for a Few Days
Mrs S E Brady is visiting Miss Ola Gross in Arlington for a few days, staying with family friends and taking in local sights.
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Mrs
S. E. Brady
Miss Ola Gross
Arlington
Visitors Drop In At Henley Home
Mrs R. R. Stubbs Miss Mary Frances Stubbs Mrs Ray Cousey of Terry Miss and Miss Mills of New Orleans La are visiting in the W H Henley home.
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R. R. Stubbs
Mary Frances Stubbs
Ray Cousey
Terry
Miss
Miss Mills
New Orleans
W. H. Henley
Milam County Sidestepped in State Highway 36 Funding
Milam County was again bypassed by the State Highway Commission in allocating funds for Highway 36 in Bell County. The Temple Chamber of Commerce was informed of money set aside for the project there. The region notes changes to Highway 86 becoming No 190. Portions west of Buckholts are near impassable with weeds encroaching on the right of way and local maintenance may improve Milam’s road situation.
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Milam County
State Highway Commission
Bell County
Temple Chamber of Commerce
Cameron
Rogers and Buckholts
Burleson County
Buckholts
Highway Commission
State Service Officer for Veterans Coming Here July 16
E R Fenton field representative of the State Service Officer for Veterans will be in Cameron Wednesday July 16 at the Chamber of Commerce HR McClellen prominent Legionaire will be at the office with Mr Fenton to aid veterans or widows with claims All veterans with claims are asked to be present Many veterans are entitled to compensation and these representatives are here to aid veterans Telephone your News items to 282.
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E. R. Fenton
Cameron
Chamber of Commerce
HR. McClellen
Legionaire
Fenton
State Service Office
Bloody conflict grows in savagery on multiple fronts
Russian armies press on the Central battle front in Poland slowing the German thrust toward Moscow while Nazis solidify on the Southern Front. Disarray in Rumania worries German occupiers as Communists may rise. Royal Air Force raids devastate German and French industry. In Syria Britain wins the war against France and Ethiopia reports Italian collapse with surrender of remaining forces.
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Poland
Moscow
Rumania
Russia
Royal Air Force
Germany
France
Syria
England
Ethiopia
Catholic Youth Organization Meeting At Knights Hall
The Catholic Youth Organization held its regular business meeting at the Knights of Columbus Hall Tuesday night. Rev. George Duda shared an account of his trip to New York and other points. The meeting adjourned until July 21 for a social gathering.
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Catholic Youth Organization
Columbus Hall
George Duda
New York
Local Visitors Conclude Houston and La Feria Trip
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Clark Jr of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shannon with two children of La Feria wrap up a visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Clark.
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W. S. Clark, Jr
Houston
Charles Shannon
la Ferria
W. L. Clark
Piano for sale seeks local buyer near Cameron
A San Antonio Music Co credit manager advertises a small spinet piano available for quick sale at a sacrifice. The piano is stored near Cameron and buyers who can pay up to 81.50 weekly may arrange viewing by writing L. R. Keesee at 316 W. Commerce St. San Antonio Texas.
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Cameron
San Antonio
L. R. Keesee
San Antonio Music Co
W. Commerce St
Texas
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