Pacific War Gains Reported as Nippon Losses Grow
Admiral Nimitz said 14 Japanese ships and 72 planes were destroyed in northern Philippines with two more warships sunk. MacArthur noted three small transport vessels sunk off northern Sebu while Leyte front pressure increased, inflicting heavy Japanese casualties and ship losses.
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Philippines
Adm
Chester W. Nimitz
MacArthur
Central
Sebu
Leyte Island
Leyte
Ormoc
Luzon Island
Nimitz
Luzon
Newspaper wires enrich local Star-Telegram coverage
The Star-Telegram reports use its own correspondents on Texas youth front lines and reprints AP wires along with International News Service New York Times Wire Service Chicago Tribune Wire Service Chicago Daily News Wire Service American Newspaper Alliance Exclusive material in this area.
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Fort Worth
Telegram
Texas
Associated Press
International News Service
New York Times
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Daily News
American Newspaper Alliance
Bargain Days Mail Reduced Rates Limited to Old Subscribers
Notice states annual bargain days prices remain unchanged but print paper shortages force an offer to apply only to existing subscribers. New subscriptions are not being accepted this year due to supply constraints.
Tokyo Bombed Again From Saipan Bases
Tokyo was bombed again Monday for the fourth time in as many days. General Arnold announced the air raid, but no damage estimates were released. Tokyo reported only slight damage. Also noted: Olney residents with family, a Cameron man on furlough visiting his parents, and Mrs. Birdie Dodson of Waco visiting Mrs. McKinney.
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Tokyo
Arnold
Washington
R. R. McKinney
Olney
C. M. McKinney
Jim Francis
Birdie Dodson
Waco
McKinney
John Clore
Mrs
Lee R. Clore
Cameron
Presbytery Debates Term Employment of Pastors
Central Texas Presbytery considers a policy of term employment for pastors with defined periods and possible renewals. The plan aims to let ministers shape their work while allowing churches to adjust as needed. Assignment notes include Solomon at Cameron and Byers joining Corsicana, with other transfers and hospital visits mentioned.
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Central
John C. Solomon
Temple
A. B. Byers
el Paso
Corsicana
J. D. Norton
Dallas Presbytery
E. ©. Williams
Brazos
John Hopkins Davis Arrives at Camp Wolters for Basic Infantry Training
Pvt. John Hopkins Davis, husband of Grace M. Davis of Cameron, has arrived at Camp Wolters Infantry Replacement Training Center to begin basic training as an Infantryman. He is assigned to a battalion focused on rifle training. Before service he worked at Citizens National Bank in Cameron.
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John Hopkins Davis
Grace M. Davis
Cameron
Camp Wolters Infantry Replacement Training Center
Pvt
Davis
Citizens National Bank
Rainy Day Totals Hit Cameron with 2.55 Inches
Cameron recorded 2.55 inches of rain in a day long downpour. Local observer Richard Hester logged precipitation figures across nearby watersheds with totals ranging into over two inches in some spots and a miscellaneous low report of 1.05 inches in another area.
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Cameron
Richard Hester
Little River
Taylon Cis
Lompassas
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J.P. Werner
THE
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Star- Telegram
Lebel
Saipan
Herbert Haase of
Buckholts
C. J. Anderson
Houston
Newton Memorial Hospital
Dick L. Wilson
Marek Burns
Camp Wolters
Sanders
Shinn
Jarisek
Peiser
White
Taylor
Andrew Stone
Woos
Ies
Anon Powell
Dennis O'Keefe
W. G. Fields
C. Aubrey Smith
Sophie Tecker
Engene Patlette
David Lichlne
Berethy
the Crtellents
Calloway
Cameron Theatre
Pacific
Texas Company
W. E. Gaither
Camp Baskin
Chevrolet Company
First National Bank
MAMIE
Palace OF Sweets
Markham & Son
Hefley-Stedman Motor Company
Milane Company
Esslinger & Killen
Mack’s Oil Company
A. W. McCullin
Texas Power & Light Company
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