Texas editor recalls role on film set and health notice
Texas writer recalls working with Sam Zimbalist on a Burkburnett themed film while the Health Department reports a flood of birth certificate requests. The surge stems from military service requirements and radio station needs as officials urge patience with processing times.
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Merc. Goldwyn-Mayer
Kenneth MacKenna
James Edward Grant
Burkburnett
Grant
MacKenna
Texas
Sam “Imbalist
Stylio
Causey
Birth records cited as wide ranging proof of age and rights
The piece lists many uses for birth certificates including proving school age professional eligibility marriage consent and kinship. It quotes Dr Geo W Cox praising certified copies and notes Navy athletics emphasize broad participation and character building through physical discipline and competition.
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Health Department
State Health Department
Geo. W. Cox
Texas Livestock Trends From 1920 to 1940 Survey
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports long term shifts in Texas cattle hogs dairy cows and sheep. Cattle numbers rose and fell with a 1940 tally around 6.68 million while milk cows grew to 1.44 million. Hogs averaged about 1.40 million annual marketings and sheep surged from 3.36 million to 10.07 million with occasional declines. A new bulletin will cover surplus food distribution and seed labeling rules take effect August 9. A sale ad notes a kerosene refrigerator for sale.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
F. A. Buechel
Bureau
Navy Athletes Encouraged More Than Any Other Group
Athletes in the Navy are urged to participate in sports more than peers in comparable organizations, reflecting a strong emphasis on athletic programs within naval life and training.
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Bordly
Conway
Athleetic Club
Mr. Zimbalist
Margie Warden
Zimbalist
Ia Jones
Navy
Annapolis
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