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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1943
Page
6
The article recounts Henry Ford and his wife Clara Ford guiding Ford Motor through early challenges and later reorganizations. It notes Ford’s global political leanings, his view of a parliament of nations, and the role Mrs Ford played in daily operations and major decisions including the early vehicle experiments and executive reshuffles.
Tom M. Sleeper 77, a Waco grain businessman born in Liberty Mississippi, died after a stroke. He moved to Waco in 1868, attended old Waco University then Southwestern Presbyterian University Clarksville, Tennessee, and spent most of his 74 Texas years in Waco. Funeral held at First Presbyterian Church with Dr T Calderell and Rev T G Gallaher officiating. Survived by wife three sons W L Sleeper secretary to Congressman W R Poage Lockett Sleeper Markham Sleeper of Waco daughter Mrs Donald Bertfird sister Mrs R F Gribble.
Local notes report weekend visits among Richland Oroes Beck and Waco residents. Social guests include Murl McCord, Mina Ernestine Mangold, Joasa J Gandy, C Eden, Lennie Casey, and others. County records list deeds and a marriage license for Joe Lockhart and Marie Gas.
Washington July 24 The bitterly contested nomination of former Texas Governor James V Allred for membership on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals was returned to the White House under a Senate rule on unconfirmed appointments when Congress adjourned for a summer recess. If President Roosevelt wishes to pursue confirmation, Allred must be resubmitted to the Senate. The nomination failed to win floor action after a 9 9 Judiciary Committee vote and remained in committee. Senator O Daniel accused Allred of political ambition and said he should not be seated on the bench.
Pvt. David W. Amundson, son of Mr and Mrs A G Amundson of China, has been promoted to Private First Class after assignment to the Technical School Army Forces Training Command at Sioux Falls for radio training.
A wartime reflection argues Mussolini sought to shield Rome from bombardment by declaring it an open city. It questions Allied restraint versus sacred sites, noting Vatican protection and the broader cost in lives if decisive strikes are avoided. It contrasts Vatican fate with Poland and Ethiopia and urges moral accountability for bombing decisions.
A large blaze swept through the Meridian area destroying two warehouses and nearby structures. Fire crews battled flames that spread to adjoining apartments while evacuations and efforts to prevent further spread continued. The total damage run into thousands with insurance claims expected. no serious injuries reported.
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