Axis Fears Break For War Prisoners
War Analyst Tracy Strong says Germany and Japan are following Geneva rules for Allied prisoners as defeat grows. He warns decency may reflect fear of retaliation rather than a change of heart. Marshal Wavell campaigns to relieve Bengal famine as Russian forces threaten the German right wing on the Dnieper.
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Early Christmas Mailing Urged by Post Office
Postmaster Amos Howard urged early Christmas mailing with a December 10 deadline from the Office of Defense Transportation. He advised completing Christmas cards and parcels in November, noted November 1 for Navy gift mail and October 15 for overseas soldiers.
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Howard
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U S Eighth Army to Stage Skirts Musical Revue in London
The Eighth Army plans a new musical revue titled Skirts to open after Christmas in a London theater and then tour Army camps in Britain. The show marks a cultural effort to boost morale among troops abroad.
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London
U.S
Red Cross Roundup Plans In Biv To Source Instructors
Lub bock County Red Cross chapter seeks a competent instructor for home nursing glasses with opening dates to be announced. Central production rooms are at 1605 Avenue J. Dressings work requires cotton dress or smock and a new Red Cross head covering. nail polish is banned in surgical dressings rooms. Hours: Monday 7–10 pm and daily 9:30 am–4:30 pm except Saturday and Sunday. Yard reports show high activity with 30 workers delivering 280 2x2 dressings on Friday from SPAAF and 40 workers producing 453 2x2 dressings for LAAF. Flowers to hospital donors noted. Navy knitters needed for caps, sweaters, gloves, helmets, scarfs. county quota behind.
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Mexican official eyes Texas visit to ease discrimination
Francisco De P. Jimenez head of the Chamber of Deputies committee to contact Mexicans abroad said he hoped to visit Texas to meet the Texas good neighbor commission formed to eliminate discrimination against Mexicans. He knows members personally and believes their honesty will aid both countries.
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Mexico City
Francisco de P. Jimenez
Chamber of Deputies
Texas
Texas “Good Neighbor Commission
Jimenez
Texas Commission
Red Cross Entertains Soldiers In Hospitals
Red Cross programs at LAAF and SPAAF hospitals this week featured Mrs. Bryan Edwards directing a program with Elwanda Jones and Wanda Massey among performers. High school students joined the Thursday SPAAF event under Mary E. Ware with numerous named participants. Buy A War Bond TODAY.
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Lubbock
Liano Estacado
Earliest Known Empire Founded by Erech High Priest
The first known empire traces to a Sumerian Erech high priest who established rulership, laying foundations for future Mesopotamian imperial systems.
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Erech
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