Poage Voices on War, Economics and Labor Alliances
Congressman W. R. Poage of Texas discusses proposed measures to aid unemployed citizens, sustain parts of the WPA, and balance big business with labor unions. He notes congressional approval of business finance bills, farm loan interest limits, and commissions loan extensions, hoping the president signs the 8 percent rate cap this year.
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Petman Fimall Business Corporation
Ite Epon
Nara
Runult
Teaults
Army
Navy
Organi Kationa
Eas
CLO
United States
Tamm
Mouxe Hua
Iike Commienionsis
Congress
W. R. Poage
Texas
Grand jury rules poll taxes affect eligibility in Texas
The State Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that grand jurors must meet poll tax requirements to serve unless a county lacks enough qualified voters. The decision reversed a Maria county court ruling and led to dismissal of prosecutions where three jurors in the panel were not qualified voters.
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Austin
State Court of Criminal Appeals
Tlarina
Intseo
Grant
British Envoy Praises U.S. Education System
British special envoy Dr. Evan Davies tours American schools and universities in Austin and lauds the U.S. education system as more democratic than Britain’s. He notes England plans to follow the U.S. model toward universal free education from primary through university after the war.
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Austin
United States
Evan Davies
Ameriyah
Porschay
England
Throigh University Sien
Marines Plan Recruiting of Negroes Battalions
The first battalion of Negro volunteers, about 900 strong, will be enlisted in the U S Marine Corps Reserve in June and July. They will form a composite battalion across combat arms and skilled trades, with billets for radio operators, electricians, carpenters, draftsmen, and more. The training center near New River, North Carolina, will receive recruits for temporary duty in an incentive program, with orders sent from home to duty. Negroes may apply at their nearest Marine Corps recruiting office.
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U. 8. Marine’ Corps
U. 8. Marine Corpe
Cotilma
New River
North Carolina
Marine Corps
Army
Marshall
Civil Aeronautics “Administration
Army Air Forces
War Department
Senate
Congress
U. S. Military Academy
Lyndon Johnson Talks To MacArthur In Australia
In Melbourne on May 20 Lieut commander Lytton B Johnson of Johnson City Texas and a member of the House of Representatives, on leave in Australia, met with General Douglas MacArthur. Johnson, who has served in naval affairs committees and was once the youngest member, had duties in San Francisco and New Zealand with Vice Admiral Robert L Ghormley.
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Melbourne
Lytton B.johnson
Johnson City
Texas
House of Representatives
Dae Ayivet Im
Australia
Onrirret Wiehe Daualaw MacArthur
Tode Johnson
San Francisen
New Zealand
Robert Lee Ghormley
United States-New Zealand
Meey Command
Jobson
House
Naval Affairs
Tee
Germany
Naval Reserve
Sus Rockaway Makes Hole In One In Oklahoma Course
Gus Rockaway former Clifton citizen and Guyman merchant achieved a hole in one at a local Oklahoma golf course last Sunday. A party of seven watched as Rockaway teed off on the 186 yard hole and the ball dropped into the cup after a lengthy search on the green.
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Sus Rockaway
Oklahoma
German
Clifton
Gus Rockaway
Gus
Guyman Merchant
Steve Bonner
Ralph Lucas
David Long
Alton Breithaupt
Stub Northrup
Rudolph Valder
Rockawaye
Gunteed
Iast
Bomber Crew Commended For Sinking Sub
A World War II era report commends an air crew for sinking an enemy submarine. The account notes the crew's successful patrol and cites the unit and theater involved, highlighting the tactical achievement and recognition received.
War fronts rally as Arnold predicts air superiority drive
Army Air Forces Commander Arnold told a press conference in London that U.S. fighter and bomber planes will soon join the British Air Force to strike the enemy. He said air power will be essential to break Germany's military capacity, while Somervell and British officials discussed standardizing equipment. Marshall noted U.S. troops will land in England and France as production and manpower programs race ahead.
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Arnold
London
United Sates
A. S. Pirote
Europe
Bapyly
Somervall
Looulon
A. Be
Marshall
England
France
Patterson
Army Ontornee
Timan
WPB
House
Senate
War Plants Corporation
Tosna
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Wood Bros
Waco
ARROW
Hesilinny
Tre
Lerraring
Drmaup Myers
WMS
Wilaterm
Rae
L. E. Tennison
U.S
Lyndon Johnson
MacArthur
Bund
Bambee
Selective Service
U. 8
Bruisbaker
Cskgnt
Navel Aviation
Senate Panse Snd Saat
Nery
Scinviarieta Ai Testente
Dain
Oll
Oaptheena
Pny
United Nations Merchae
Vic Ely
Us 8
Atlantic
Caribbean
East Donal
State Department
American Motoriate
Victory
Prive
Henderson
WBE
Kanaler
Nelson
DPA
Treasury
Inerica! Tale
Mplopiien Vic
Whnich
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