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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
2
World Almanac 1943 review lists Allied and Axis shipping losses in 1942, Pearl Harbor casualties, aircraft and ship damage, and 1943 naval and Army figures. It notes Japan and Germany inflicted heavy damage while U S forces report substantial sinkings and recoveries, with costs of living rising from 1935 baselines. The piece includes local notices and community anecdotes.
A mixed sampler of remarks and items mentions social ambitions a constitutional amendment to bar holdover state officials from running for other offices and a humorous Christmas box joke about a preacher and his wife.
The speaker urges Americans to form a new party and nominate General MacArthur for the presidency, arguing his military record mirrors Washington and Jackson. He notes current leaders are constrained and cites Garner and Culberson on political study, asserting MacArthur lacks formal politics but possesses innate statesmanship.
Local residents and military personnel tied to Camp Hood, Fort Worth, Fort Knox and Fort Benning spent a Comanche weekend visiting family and friends. Notables include Pfc Alton Kirkland, Lt Joe Hicks, Weldon Barrett, and Pvt Delbert Kirkland, with trips to Oklahoma City Fort Worth and Austin.
Comanche residents hosted and visited relatives across Texas and Oklahoma during Mother's Day weekend and week. Local figures like R A Zachary, hospital patients, service members, and families from Fort Worth Dallas Cameron and Stephenville gathered in Comanche for extended visits and family time.
The Reed family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and after the death of Mrs. D. Y. Reed. Such tokens will be remembered. D. Y. Reed and children Fred and Adide extend blessings.
Jack Flippo reports selling a two wheel trailer early Friday after publication and says there were thirty eight more inquiries by Wednesday afternoon.
Poem by Will R Long USNR praising a cadet who earned his wings and loves the sky. Expresses gratitude for his courage and the joy of flight with silver wings and a ship pointed to the blue. Ends with a prayer for safe voyage and courage.
An announcment from Jefferson Davis Hospital Houston notes Miss Ollie Mae Littleton has completed her nurse training as a registered nurse. A 1940 Comanche High School graduate she began training in 1940 and will remain at the hospital through next September to finish a three year program before joining the Nurse Corps.
Mrs Keith Lane Jr visits her husband’s parents in Newburg while he serves in the army and is stationed in New York.
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