Relatives Hear From Loved Ones Rescued In Manilla
Letters from Manilla internees in Santa Tomas describe hunger and hardships during three years of confinement. Families in Eagle Lake Altair and Columbus relay messages from J B Conner Frances and children and from Frances and J B to share news of rescue by American forces and hopes for home within months.
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Manilla
Manills
Santa Tomas
McArthur
J. B. Conner
Teyo
Eagle Lake
Altair
Columbus
Jack
States
A. B
Billy
Peggy
J. B. Frances
Frances
J. B
Globe
First Cavalry
Miami
Franices
Elnora
Hold on to Your Social Security Card
Fred C. Rogers of the Houston Social Security Office urged workers to keep their social security cards safe and present them to every employer. He warned that missing cards or multiple numbers could prevent full benefits, since benefits are based on an employer reported wage record.
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Fred C. Rogers
Houston
Social Security Board
Rogers
Public health plea calls citizens to aid doctors
Dr George W Cox state health officer urges the public to support civilian medical services as doctors and nurses enlist in the armed forces and industries. He warns against unnecessary home calls and promotes regular checkups and proper treatment, noting rural shortages despite not yet reaching crisis levels in most cities.
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Armed Services
Geo. W. Cox
Cox
Cotton Insurance for Farmers Opens 1945 Applications
Farmers encouraged to apply for 1945 Cotton Crop Insurance with applications due by March 10. County AAA offices provide details. Insurance aims to mitigate losses from droughts floods storms frost wildlife hail disease and more impacting communities and food prices. News notes include Mrs Ney's Houston visit and local hospital updates, plus residents returning from Austin and Houston.
Healthful living guidelines and daily routines
The guidance emphasizes nutritious foods and adequate sleep, avoiding exhausting activities, limiting stimulant use, daily exercise, and minimizing worry to promote well being. It stresses practical, holistic habits for long term health benefits and balance.
Fort Nashborough and the pioneer fort of 1760
The narrative recounts James Robertson leading pioneers across the Blue Ridge after the Revolutionary War and building Fort Nashborough near Nashville to defend their homes. It notes ongoing descendant efforts to preserve liberty and references War Bond purchases as supporting victory.
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James Robertson
Blue Ridge Mountains
Nashville
Tonn
Nashborough
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Judy
Button Nose
N. C. Ney
Mr. Ney
S. P. Hospital
Ste
Georgia Lamar
the Memorial Hospital
L. G. Lamar
Sue Fitzgerald
Austin
The
State University
Richard A. Park
America
Cardus
Pearing
Ohio
Texas
Southeastern
EPPS
Eagle Lake Insurance Agency
W. E. McRee
Eagle Lake Lumber
Max Conner
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