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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
6
Long discussion features Lt. Col. and senators arguing over extending the draft beyond twelve months. Texan lawmaker attacks administration while others push for bonuses to keep troops in service. Moscow report notes a German Messerschmitt pilot defecting to Soviet lines and mentions anti fascist executions.
The Treasury and SEC lists reveal Gary Cooper at Mount Hollywood top salaries with Paramount and other studios. Louis B Mayer of MGM also on top. Other names include Thomas J. Watson, James Cagney, John Ford, Carole Lombard, Ginger Rogers, Sonja Henie, Errol Flynn, and many more in the 1980s-1930s era pay scale, highlighting pay disparities and industry figures amid political notes on Senator W. Lea O'Daniel's transition and public scrutiny.
New York report describes a Dalmatian named Old Yirndog killed during a fire response when Tex a fireman at Engine Company No. 8 and his crew rushed to a blaze. The dog rode in the driver’s seat and chased the fire truck, misjudged a turn, and died.
Washington July 81 The war department announced today contracts for architect and engineer services in planning new cantonments for future armored divisions and aircraft training centers. Sites include Valley Mills near Waco and a Waco area camp to house two armored divisions totaling about 22,000 men. No funds are available yet for site purchases or construction but Congress is expected to approve soon. Congress will authorize land by purchase or lease with government ownership preferred.
Austin July 31 Senator Shivers leader in the Legislative Band rumption legislation announced his compromise for a special session of Legislature if enacted The plan would provide a road bond act financed by a gasoline tax split with half to farm-to-market funds and the other half to the Highway Department for road construction The bill targets aid to farmers and road projects under the bond act.
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