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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1942
Page
6
A fragment notes a contest or call related to Washington and national affairs. It mentions an intensive hour and airmail for letters, with references to war prisoners abroad. Information is garbled. key entities appear as Washington, nation, airmail, letters, war prisoners.
Wartime appeal urges citizen support through war bonds and stamps to fund equipment for Marines. The text references shovels, carriers, barbed wire, and field fortifications, urging purchase on paydays to supply the front with essential implements.
Testimony from officials including Doris from the Washington transport office notes railroads sought higher rates to fund wagon increases. ICC approved a 0 percent freight rise and 10 percent passenger rate boost. Texas Rail Commission limited freight hikes and joined a hearing to challenge state distribution of authority amid 1942 economic controls.
Fort Worth residents attended a Methodist Revival with Rev. Craig delivering inspiring sermons. The community plans further services as Pastor Well is set to lead next Sunday morning and night. Families, relatives, and visitors from Waco Mineral Wells Morgan and Valley Milly joined in over the weekend.
Aug 7 report places U S armed forces at 3,100,000 with a forecast of 4,500,000 by year end. Rep Albert Thomas of Texas addressed a 750 person hometown barbecue noting the infantry in World War I fought, but this conflict is a mechanical war and costs will be enormous.
Valley Mills notes many residents changing jobs and locations including Mina Brock moving to Wasa and Mrs. George Gresley taking work at Clifton. Local families visit relatives in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Galveston while others prepare for military service. The section also lists political candidates, wartime efforts, and community acknowledgments.
Beauford Jester of Corsicana runs in the Texas Democratic runoff for railroad commissioner, touting a constructive program to align oil, transport, and postwar planning with state control. He cites experience as University of Texas regent and son of a former lieutenant governor, pledging cooperation with the commission for Texas consumers and war efforts.
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