Second atomic bomb exceeds Hiroshima in Pacific test
In Guam Aug 11 the second atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki surpassed the Hiroshima blast in power and ease of production. Maj. Thomas W. Ferebee and Capt. Kermit Beahan described the mission and weather challenges, while scientists and crew members from the Enola Gay shared reflections on the historic strike and its potential end to the war.
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Associated Press
Guam
Nagasaki
Hiroshima
Thomas F. Farrell
Pacific
Farrell
Nta. Fe
N. M
Marianas ‘Island
Laoratories
Maj
Thomas W. Ferebee
Mocksville
N. C
Bombardier
Kermit K. Beahan
Houston
Tex
Beahan
C. P Baker
Ithaca, N. Y
Cornell University
Charles W. Sweeney
North
Quincy
Mass
Joe A. Suborik
Taylor
Albert T. Dehart
Plainview
Gallagher
American War Dads To Elect Officers
J. H. Farmer announces the American War Dads will elect officers for the coming year at their regular meeting. The Lub bock chapter with about 130 members meets the second Tuesday monthly at 8 30 p m in the American Legion hall. A charter application to the national group will be discussed.
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American Legion Hall
J. H. Farmer
Lubbock
National Organization
Farmer
Karafuto: Japan's wild northern realm in the south of Sakhalin
Karafuto, the southern and Japanese portion of Sakhalin, stands as Japan’s remote northern outpost. The region borders the Russian Far East and has strategic and cultural significance for Japan.
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Karafuto
Sahkalin
Japan
Harvey Kendrick to Be Installed As Legion Commander
NEW LEGION COMMANDER Harvey J. Kendrick will be installed as commander of Allen Bros. post American Legion at 910 Texas Ave. Monday night at 8 30. Kendrick, a rural mail carrier, was elected July 23. Other officers to be installed are Troy Davidson first vice commander H J McCabe second vice commander F J Rankin third vice commander C A Bestwick finance officer Jack M Hall service officer Dr H I Robinson chaplain Hugh O Cordell mess officer H D Woods historian Kendrick succeeds Chester Hubbard.
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NEW Legion
Harvey J. Kendrick
Allen Bros. Post
American Legion
Legion
Texas Ave
Kendrick
Troy Davidson
H. J. McCabe
IF. J. Rankin
C. A. Bestwick
Jack M. Hall
H. I. Robinson
Hugh O. Cordell
H. D. Woods
Chester Hubbard
Trade Routes From Europe To China Took Two Years
The historical record notes that during the early 1600s the sea voyage from Europe to China and back commonly required about two years. This reflects the era’s extended sailing times and navigation challenges.
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Europe
China
Draft Boards Being Grouped in Texas for Selective Service
Houston broadcasted notice that Gen. J. Watt Page announced grouping local boards in Bexar Paso McLennan and Travis counties as Texas first step toward the national selective service program ahead of V J day. Local boards reassigned to groups A B C with named administrative officers. other counties receive group designations and officers.
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Austin
U.P
J. Watt Page
Bexar
Paso
McLennan
Travis
Texas
San Antonio
Dr. A. Berchelmann
Edward E. Piggott
B. B. Thompson
el Paso
Texas Local Board
Joseph G. Bennis
Waco
William T. Clarke
Travis County
Capt
Augustin
Production Of Oil Drops In 11 States
Oil weekly reports mixed changes across states for the week. California led gains with a 38 300 barrel increase boosting its daily average to 948 200 barrels while gains overall were offset by declines in eleven states. Wyoming and Montana posted smaller increases and the rest showed minor changes.
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Houston
U.P
Oil Weekly
California
Wyoming
Montana
County boards grouped under one administrative office plan
General Page announced that local boards retain their designation and members but will be grouped in adjacent offices in the same building. A board representative will handle administrative matters for the group while each board keeps its files. Clerical staff will be unified across the group.
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de Zavala
Page
Texas Liquor Stores To Close For V Jaw
Texas liquor dealers will observe a 48 hour abstinence from sales effective immediately upon declaration of peace. The closure responds to a Texas liquor control board request made June 30, with favorable replies from dealers and wholesalers. The board has no legal power to force the closing, but administrator Bert Ford expects general compliance.
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Austin
Texas Liquor
Texas Liquor Control Board
Bert Ford
Satterfield Reappointed Firemen Pension Commissioner
Gov Coke R Stevenson announced the two year reappointment of H B Satterfield as state firemen s pension commissioner. Satterfield, formerly of Lufkin, has lived in Austin since becoming commissioner.
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Satterfield
Austin
Coke R. Stevenson
H. B. Satterfield
Lufkin
Devers Hails Foot Soldiers At Camp Wolters
General Jacob L. Devers, head of the army ground forces, praised foot soldiers as the war’s decisive element during an inspection at Camp Wolters. He urged continued infantry training to counter any future threats and said ground troops would develop defenses against atomic weapons.
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Camp Wolters
U.P
Jacob L. Devers
Army
Devers
New Hybrid Popcorn Delivers 50 Percent Fluff Increase
A newly developed hybrid popcorn variety yields 50 percent fluffier kernels than standard types. Researchers report higher airiness and lighter texture, with potential gains in consumer appeal and culinary versatility.
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