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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1943
Page
2
Fragmented text reports social notices and church events in Augusta and Austin. Mentions H Brown relocating to Augusta, Miss Tite Want Sunday, and Mrs A S with her mother. Insufficient readable details prevent a fuller, coherent summary.
The week reports the fall of Messina and the collapse of the Sicilian campaign as American Seventh Army secures the city amid light resistance. British and American air and naval actions broaden the Allied push toward Italy, with heavy bombers targeting Milan and other industrial targets in Europe. The article notes Russian advances against Kharkov and Bryansk, and Japanese losses in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
New York Aug 14 Representative Lyle H. Boren Oklahoma said newsprint supplies could reach 1041 levels with 20 000 additional workers in the American pulpwood industry and similar Canadian manpower gains. He outlined two approaches to the shortage and noted WPB would favor percentage cuts over allocation in resolving the crisis.
The Clifton Record notes a high demand for its August 1 issue with insufficient regular printings. It offers five cents per copy and up to twenty five copies to those sending them in, including by children, to meet a shortage and accommodate awaiting subscribers.
Local families welcomed relatives visiting from Meridian Stephenville and Big Springs. Nearby residents plan to attend the opening assembly of the State Juvenile Training School with Gatesville speaker Dr Winship.
A jumble of church notices lists schedules for several congregations including Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, and Baptist across Texas and nearby towns. It urges parishioners to attend Morning Worship, Sunday school, and youth events, noting recent baptisms and church activities while inviting guests to join in services and fellowship.
A fragmentary report notes a deadly event involving Mosley and an injury to Mrs. Wi H Mosley. Details are limited as the scene and circumstances remain unclear.
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