German defense on Oder may be next World War II turning point
United Press reports that experts believe Nazi forces will defend the Oder line from Breslau to the Baltic with potential heavy counterattacks. Russians push toward East Prussia while German divisions and supply constraints threaten escape routes as Elbing nears.
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Virgil Pinkley
United Press
Italy
Jan
Wehrmacht
Oder River
Breslau
Baltic
Germany
Gross Strehlitz
Oppeln
Warsaw
United States
Wernats Roi Mgenie
Berlin
Hitler
East Prussia
Elbing
Baltics
Woodmen of the World reports 1943 member gains and assets rise
In San Antonio a two day Woodmen of the World sales conference adjourned after President Farrar Newberry said the organization added 80 000 new members in 1943 the most since 1920. Assets increased by 5 500 000 with National Secretary W Braden and VP R E Miller speaking.
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WOW
San Antonio
Woodmen of the World
Farrar Newberry
Omaha
Neb
W.€. Braden
R. E. Miller
Levelland Boy Uses Bulldozer to Aid Wounded on Saipan
Marine Sgt. Joel C. Bolton of Vernon Texas drove an armored bulldozer through brush to reach wounded men on Saipan. He strapped a injured soldier to the blade and returned to guide bearers to safety. Bolton, a Levelland High School graduate who left in 1939, hopes to become a construction engineer after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Davis
Marine Corps
Associated Press
Pacific
Joel C. Bolton
Vernon
Tex
Saipan
Bolton
J. C. Bolton
Levelland High School
Marines
Senate Bill Would Speed Court Trials
Senator Howard Carney proposed five Texas bills to speed trials by requiring pretrial filing of motions, eliminating the need for a special jury venire when death penalty isn’t sought, enabling rapid juror summons, allowing depositions from ill witnesses, and settling sanity questions before trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Austin
Texas
Howard Carney
Lutherans elect Tulloss president at council convention
The National Lutheran council annual convention elected Rev. Dr. Rees Edgar Tulloss president. Tulloss is president of Whittenberg College in Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
National Lutheran Council
Rees Edgar Tulloss
Whittenberg College
Springfield
Ohio
Cheek Itching First Application Adv
A brief note describes the first application of a remedy for cheek itching. The item highlights the initial use and aims to address discomfort and skin irritation. Potential side effects are not detailed in the fragment.
Clothing price relief planned by wartime agencies
AOPA head explains a tough clothing price control plan to curb inflation. He cites rising apparel costs, shifts to higher price lines, and quality dips, asserting targeted measures will channel textiles to essentials, tag ceiling prices, and cut inflated costs by 6 to 7 percent within months, saving consumers about 60 million dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
the Avalanche
Department of Labor
WPB
J. A. Krug
War Production Board
Chester Bowles
War Price Administration
Women War Workers Rate Face Creams Highest in Appearance
Sixty seven percent of women war workers rank face creams as most vital to their appearance with face powder second and lipstick third, reflecting beauty priorities during wartime efforts.
March of Dimes program starts in Lubbock theatres
The March of Dimes campaign begins today in Lubbock theatres with collections after each program. Lubbock joins the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation, with half of contributions staying local for the Lubbock Crippled Children's Council and the rest to the national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
National Infantile Paralysis Foundation
National Foundation
Crippled Children’s Council
Hilton
Cotton Club
Ross Edwards
Hilton and Bailey Island
National
The
Lions Club
Paul Hardwick
Pork Proves Suited for Curing Due to Fat Content
Pork makes a good curing meat because its high fat content helps keep the lean from hardening during the curing process.
Stomach Aches Prompt Modern Jack Spratts to Try Udis
Modern day Jack Spratts who avoid fat due to stomach pains and indigestion are urged to try Udis. A 28¢ box of Udga Tablets is available from druggists with a money back guarantee. Mark Halsey and drug stores promote the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Spratts
Mark Halsey
Adv
Texas Baptists Endorse Baylor Gift Refusal
Nearly 100 Texas Baptist leaders sent a resolution to Baylor University endorsing the board of trustees for declining a $25 000 donation from Dallas beer and liquor interests for the Truett Memorial tower at Baylor Hospital. The group praised the decision as following the Lord's leadership.
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Dallas
Board of Trustees
Baylor University
Texas Baptist
Truett
Baylor Board of Trustees
Baylor Hospital
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