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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
10
The Herald announces candidates for many offices to be chosen in the Democratic Primary on July 27, 1940. Listed are multiple contenders including Miriam Ferguson for Governor W R Poage and C H Cross for Congress and Reese Turner Fred Jackson for Representative among others across county and district posts.
Italy proclaims 343 warships and eight million soldiers prepared for any Mediterranean development. Berlin forecasts quick war with England and France as Britain and France brace Suez, while Norway battles sway opinions on leadership and defense.
The Milam County Parent Teacher Council will meet Thursday in Rockdale with Mrs Russell Brown as chair. State superintendent L A Woods is expected to speak. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon. Members are urged to attend.
The Ben Arnold School District approved bonds totaling 5000 for repairs after an election originally set at 10000 was reduced on taxpayers petition. The final tally was 44 votes for and 11 against.
Closing exercises for the Salem school were held Friday with a picnic. Mrs. Ivan Cleek and Miss Gertrude Boedker were re elected teachers for the next term.
Britain’s cabinet crisis overshadowed Europe war news as Prime Minister Chamberlain faced a confidence vote after Labour challenged his conduct of the war. Lloyd George urged his resignation while Germany denied troop advances and Turkey and the Soviet Union signaled Balkan defense shifts. No fresh Mediterranean or Norway developments reported.
Jim Perkins, special ranger of the Central Texas Cattle Association, transacted business in Cameron Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Ben Reichert vacationed in Corpus Christi over the weekend enjoying coastal sights and local dining. The couple reported a relaxing break and plan to return for another visit later this year.
Austin Wokaty visited his brother Daniel and Daniel’s family in Waco on Wednesday.
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