Wartime Homefront Bits From Waco Chronicle Excerpt
Local items reflect wartime measures and community notices. Residents discuss quotas, oversubscription, and the campaign effort while photo of Okie Tet and local names surface. Edpard Bik'whone and others plan California work with Consolidated Aircraft. enrollments and civilian defense roles are urged.
Texan Baptists Back Denominational Social Security View
A statement by A Foreman and church leaders favors a denominational social security provision for all church employees. It argues taxes on religious bodies threaten church state separation and urges exemptions be replaced with a plan benefiting churches, charities, and educational institutions without private gain.
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A. Foreman
Sr Mourton
Prusident Baptist General Convention of
Texan
de Porter M. Dulles
Tyler
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Tate
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Walsh
Divers Who Kills Able Por Gamising Money Away
Famous diver William Reed found only 4000 of 10000 saved funds after wife Jewel Reed used notes and gas to end her life. She left a suicide note apologizing for taking the money, Reed mourns the loss and reflects on wealth. Reed, a noted diver, earned 15000 yearly plus bonuses for deep dives and helped build Golden Gate bridge.
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William Reed
Jewel
Reed
Atlantic
Golden Gate Bridge
Bethlehom Shipbuilding Co
Judge McClendon Seeks Re election In Texas
Judge James W. McClendon announced his candidacy for re election at the Third Court of Civil Appeals in Austin. A Texas business report shows August activity rising across several indices including payrolls and power consumption, with charters granted and capital investment up from a year ago.
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Austin
University of Texas Business
Lis Cane
Macord Asta
Southwest
Freighe
Bub
Sova
Two Term Tax Official Seeks Local Office Change
BARU BITSY TIMMS, candidate for Tax Assessor and Collector, argues for a two term limit and countywide tax duties split among precinct appointees to improve fairness and create four jobs. He emphasizes experience, wartime service, and commitment to voters across the county.
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Baru (Bitsy
Busy Ree Club Meeting January 29 1942
The Club will meet with Mrs. Jakie Seljos Friday January 29 to discuss Community Education and Buying. Members should bring 1942 year books as much work lies ahead for home and country. Reporter
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Sar
Sawntey
Free
Fire Boys Thank Mr and Mrs Rasmuson for Dinner
Mr and Mrs Rasmuson hosted Clifton Volunteer Fire Department with a turkey dinner last Monday evening to thank them for battling a serious fire that destroyed Ma Rasmoan's service station two weeks earlier. The Clifton Fire Company, a loyal group, showed appreciation through food and fellowship.
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Clifton
Edgewood
Ma Ras‘moan
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