Poage Letter Supports War Measure Between Nations
Texas Congressman 7B Poage writes in support of a war measure, arguing that without it the CIO would gain strength and the nation would show weakness to Nazi Germany and Japan. He states the crisis exists, praises the majority vote of 212 to 194 against isolationist wishes, and asserts the move strengthens the United States internationally and domestically.
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Cooke County Fair Reports Profit and Improvements
Gainesville Texas November 16 1941 the Cooke County Fair posted a profit of 1492.26 and 1858.79 in permanent improvements were made to the fairground Jaude Jones secretary told the board of directors. The group authorized new projects including an aviary and decorative columns and approved purchasing 800 in defense bonds to be set aside for the 1948 Minesville centennial. They also planned to advance admission charges next year due to higher taxes.
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Woodrow's Tin Attack and Brave Bird Tale
A downtown scene describes Woodrow wrestling a tin structure, punching at it with his bill until a passerby helps finish the job. The piece contrasts this odd event with a somber poem about a mother who has fallen asleep, comforting the grieving family with imagery of heaven and rest.
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Court martial convict Nordheim for insulting German troops
In Oslo a court martial sentenced Nordheim to three years' imprisonment on charges of throwing plates at a German company and provocatively displaying behavior at an open window. The court warned such acts will be punished more ruthlessly in the future. In Rockwall Texas the Fourth District American Legion praised Sam Rayburn and John Connally for neutrality bill amendments, led by George Hagens of Denison who sent telegrams to the legislators.
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Firestone Tires on Easy Payment Plan
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