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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1940
Page
4
A daredevil parachute jumper named Radian Lair survived a deadly plunge by water edge as investigators pursued photo seraphs charged with endangering the public. The incident sparked rapid actions by authorities and the newspaper notes a broader context of wartime aviation and safety concerns.
A transcription of a gubernatorial discussion critiques mixing religion with politics and ethics in public life. The governor condemns corrupt acts in government departments while praising religiously themed radio programming. He predicts increasing government use of religion and morality in official duties, noting only the good, clean workers listen and report concerns.
Edgar Morris known as Uncle Edi, died at Parkland Texas at three o clock in the morning after a two year fight with heart disease. Born February 19 161 in Querton Tsar he lived in Walnut Springs before moving to South Texas then spent years in Miabrie Bosique County. He died with his son Moreh present. out of town relatives attended the funeral including Mr and Mrs W B Standefer Dime Box Texas Mr Dee Standefer Mrs Herman Bursdorff Houston and Mrs M E Standefer and Connie Yvonne Olu Mae Winnett Sugla. Contributed
Dr Charles Herty of Savannah Georgia a leading chemist pioneer of Georgia history revolutionized the turpentine industry and invented newsprint from southern pine. Born in Milledgeville he studied at the University of Georgia and invested in a dream to convert wild pine into paper. He proved skeptics wrong by producing strong white newsprint in Savannah, shaping industry.
Reported spread of influenza across Texan towns prompts state health officer Dr. Geo W Cas to urge precautions. Advice includes avoiding crowds, not sharing personal items, frequent hand washing, staying fit, and seeking medical care if cold or flu symptoms worsen. The notice blends health guidance with fragmented military and colonial era notes.
The article outlines three groups eligible for monthly benefits under revised pension rules. It notes lump sum deductions and delayed monthly payments for those previously advanced, with about 529,675 people affected. It cites specific cases of workers aged 65 and those reaching retirement years in 1940 and 1947.
The Record reports O H Cross plans to run for Congress in 1941. It outlines his long political career, from McLennan County attorney to eight-term U S representative, and notes potential farm policy issues and soil conservation positions guiding his campaign.
The Civic Improvement Society invites members to meet Wednesday, Web. 7 at 3 p.m. at City Hall. The gathering marks a year of work and aims for record attendance. Members Mos, C. G. Hronstad, Robt Baldridge, and L. E. Tennis are noted as participants.
In a congressional race update, Cross asserts he secured the United States veterans hospital for the Eleventh District in Waco and obtained port dues for Waco Gatesville and Mart plus GCC camps. He notes his family ties to prominent Texan figures and plans to oppose incumbent W R Paige of Waco in the upcoming contest.
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