This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
6
W R Poage writes urging opposition to a proposed measure on railroad land grants. He notes land grants totaling 180,000,000 acres in early history, argues governments pay half the cost, and claims most railroads have voluntary equalizing agreements. He asserts Texas representation against the proposal and urges action to protect public interests.
Texas public safety directorate reported March traffic fatalities totaling 86, lifting the year’s toll to 281 and marking a 12 percent increase over the same period last year. The agency cited rising fatalities in the state.
This Meridian section reports court actions with parties J. Cameron, Bancork, and Roddy, plus civil and divorce docket updates. It notes Air Medal recognition for Don Cameron’s pilot in the X6th Air Force and a Silver Wedding Anniversary gathering for the Boedeker family. Nearby community items mention visitors and residents in Fair Worth, Meridian, and McGregor.
Local clippings note community visits and family gatherings around Cranfills Gap. Mentions of Miss Bernice Reesing, Mr. and Mrs. Jurgen Gausted, the Knudson family, and others visiting relatives in Hamilton and Clifton. A baby girl was born May 2 to Pvt and Mrs. Geil Corneal at Holt Clinic Meridian. Corneal stationed overseas.
Ben Chenault secretary Boaque County A C has announced milk and butterfat payments for April May and June 1946. Applications for the production period will be filed in July and August. Rates: April butterfat 17 cents per pound and milk 10 cents per hundredweight. May and June fat 10 cents per pound and milk 36 cents per hundredweight.
President Truman, while professing the love of classical masters, reveals an amateur pianist side and cites Bach, Mozart and Beethoven as part of his repertoire. The brief notes mention travel times and fare references, including routes to Dallas and Fort Worth, but focus remains on the president's musical hobby.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.