Roosevelt hails Soviet resistance as magnificent surprise
President Roosevelt praised Russia's resistance to Nazi Germany as magnificent and greater than German military experts expected. He said U S aid to Russia would be paid for and rejected lend lease prospects. Officials discussed prioritizing Russian deliveries and easing transport from the United States. Hopkins reports in Moscow and the second lend lease request remain pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazi Germany
Roosevelt
Germany
Adolf Hitler
U. S
Russia
Great Britain
Red Army
United States
Harry N. Hopkins
Moscow
Hopkins
Soviet
Congress
New York
Harry Hopkins Center
Solomon A. Lozovsky
Joseph T. McNarney
Ivan D. Yeaton
Laurence A. Steinhardt
NEA
Mystery Man of Oil Dies in Houston
William Rhodes Davis, 52, an international oil trader known for secrecy and trips abroad, died in Houston while visiting. He headed W. R. Davis, Inc. and W. R. Davis and Company and faced Senate scrutiny over alleged Axis connections and a Berlin peace proposal. A Senate hearing was pending at his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
U.P
William Rhodes Davis
Davis
W. R. Davis, Inc
W. R. Davis and Company
Senate
Berlin
Officers Installed by Pythians at Travis Lodge No 20
A. Franklin was installed Chancellor Commander of Travis Lodge No 20 Knights of Pythias at Castle Hall with H. A. Dawson G. W. Perkins Luther Vickers Glyn Stokes G. A. Lyell W. B. Kendrick Dr. J. S. Watson Frankie Felz Bert Capps named to key posts. Watermelon feast planned for next meeting Thursday night in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Franklin
Travis Lodge No. 20
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
H. A. Dawson
G. W. Perkins
Luther Vickers
Glyn Stokes
G. A. Lyell
W. B. Kendrick
J. S. Watson
Frankie Felz
Bert Capps
The Will Power Idea Versus Won’t Power
A call for greater restraint urges people to embrace the power of saying no rather than yes. It argues life is ruined by inability to deny temptations, noting money waste and drinking habits improve only after firm refusals. Emphasizes decisive no as better for children and friends and criticizes a culture of excessive confirmation.
Loan Association Stockholders to Meet Saturday
Limex National Farm Loan Association to hold its annual stockholders meeting in the Majestic Hotel banquet room Saturday at 10 am. President O G Reeves cites a large turnout to review the year, elect directors for three years, and discuss farm programs amid national defense pressures and farming hardships. For the first time in 400 years Brazil plans to manufacture its own steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Limex National Farm Loan Association
Majestic Hotel
O. G. Reeves
Association
Land Bank Commissioner
Federal Land Bank
Credit Cooperative
Limestone County
Reeves
Brazil
Country Club to Host Membership Party and Ticket Drive
Mexia Country Club announced a membership party with golfing and fishing attractions and barbecue dinner for members and guests. A general committee led by Miss Catherine AlcGrail and others will run a ticket campaign and meet Monday to finalize plans for the Thursday August event near Mexia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia
Iadits
Misia
Sai
Cathereene Alc- Grail
A. L. Hollister
Co. W. Kennon, Jr
Valera
Mmembers
Country Club
Saboteurs in Norway Harass Nazi Officials
Oslo dispatch reports a state of siege in Aalesund after sabotage and clashes with German authorities. Ten prominent citizens were arrested as hostages. townspeople attempted to free them amid scattered violence along the West coast. The episode follows widespread sabotage and British-backed operations along Norwegian coastal ports.
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Stockholm
UPI
Aalesund
Norway
Bergen
Acre
Inhet
Thermometer Tops 97 Degrees in Mexia on Thursday
Miss Josie Newman reports Mexia hit a high of 97 degrees on Thursday with a low of 11 degrees. July rainfall totaled 3.18 inches in Mexia, per Newman’s weather summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia
Josie Newman
Newman
Aircraft Warning Service to Be Set up in County
Governor announces the Aircraft Warning Service will be established in 61 Texas counties within two weeks. Counties listed include Anderson, Austin, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Jefferson, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine, Smith, Travis, and others as part of a state wide warning network linked with Army maneuvers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Ant. 1
Spl
W. Ler O'fianiel
Anderson
Ange Austin
Bowie
Brazoria
B Burlesor
Calhoun
Carp
Chaptbers
Cherokee
Fayette
Ft. Hend
Franklin
Freestone
Galveston
Gregg
Gilmis Wardin
Hervis
Harrison
Henderson
Houston
Jackson
Jasper
Jefferson
Layava
Lee
Leon
Liberty
Limestone
Madison
Mia Mat
Ageri
Milem
Montgomery
Morris
Neecadoches
Newton
Orange
Panola
Polk
Rohatson
Ruse
Sabine
San Augustine
San Ja
Army Maenco
Wis
Frem
Tubercular Erculir Death at Hea Ryphercr Tanes
An obituary note records the death of an individual identified by fragmented OCR text. The brief item notes a respiratory illness linked demise and references places or institutions in obscured form. No clear names or dates are readable in the fragment.
Rotary hears Textile talks on defense in Mexia
At the Dema Rotary Club weekly meeting J G Coman manager of the Mexia Textile mill spoke on the textile industry and its role in national defense. Dr Mel McKenzie outlined the history of the Isenl ch mill and the gathering set a record with a 100 attendance. Jack Dillard of Waco attended the noon meeting.
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PF. McKenzie
Dema
Rotary Club
MelKenzie
J. G. Coman
Mexia
Coiaan
Jack Dillard
Waco
Electricians Strike Halts Work in New York Area
Reported by United Press union electricians walked off jobs in New York causing widespread delays. The action followed stalled contract talks with employers over pay benefits and working conditions as crews remained idle across multiple sites.
Conservation Plans Explained At Meeting
A Thursday planning session on the John Huffman farm near Mexia detailed Soil Conservation Service plans and land classifications. Luther Cox chaired. Ed Singleton outlined state and federal support and district priority areas.
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John Huffman
Mexia
Soil Conservation Service
Luther Cox
Spen Ed Singleton
Limestone
Singleton
W. W. Dominy
Martin Lowery
Hufiman
Heari County
Huffman
Pr. C. P. McKenzie
Nan Mangold
Limestone County
Myre
Manjgoldstals
Lasseter
Viernal
Downy
Wopcaiet County
John BE. Hittin
Ander
F. MekKerzie
Louisand
Cotton Stockings Are Urged by National Council
National Council asks for support of cotton stockings in wartime production and civilian wear. urged to conserve fabrics and back domestic textile industries to aid the war effort and sustain supply lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council
Tension In Far East Appears To Be Lessening
Reports say Nazi advance toward Moscow stalled for now while Far East tensions ease after Japan’s apologies for the Tutuila bombing. Soviet counterattacks slow in Smolensk region as German forces regroup in a possible third offensive.
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Far East
Moscow
Japan
Thailand
Sran
Sovie
Smolensk
London
Red Army
United States
Promptu
Tutuila
Burma
Siberian
Compromise Bill Sets Army Service Time Limit
Senate leaders discuss a compromise military service extension to allow up to 2 1/2 years total service for selectees. The plan would retain selectees for 18 months after the first year, totaling 24 months, as the Military Affairs Committee meets amid debates on national emergency powers.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Military Affairs Committee
Lister Hill
Ala
Mexia Native Bob Fain Joins Bomber Group
Lieut. Robert Satch Fain of Mexia has been assigned to the 37th Bombardment Squadron based at Pendleton Oregon. He recently trained at Stockton Field California and will fly the Army’s large bomber as he serves in a maneuvering group over a wide area.
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Robert Satch Fain
Pat Fain
Mexia
Ith
37Th
United States Army Air Corps
Pendleton
Oregon
Advanced
Stockton Field
California
Fain
Fuin
Huze Combers
Mexia High School
Eerin
Texas
Ontario
Army
He Gracus
Jorge
Fefer
Ant
Ovréeer
Eard
Refugees Say Germans Feel Pinch of War
American consular and diplomatic officials arriving on West Point report Hamburg heavily damaged by British bombs German casualties on the Russian front high and living standards falling as war strains bite Germany amid Axis exile expulsions.
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New York
Hamburg
Germany
West Point
Kesse Citizens Contribute to United Service Drive
Citizens of Kesse contributed to the United Service Organizations drive. Harold Nursbaum, Limestone County chairman, received a check for 251.58 from W. H. Sealy, local chairman, noting 361 in total contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kesese
United Service Organizations
Harold Nursbaum
Limestone County
U.S. C
W. H. Sealy
Erive
Keese
Stocks and Firms Mentioned in Segmented Listing
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous stock names and percentages such as Am Can 44 percent, Chrysler 57 percent, Gen Elec, International Harvester, Texas Corp 43 percent, Humble, and Standard Oil affiliates. It also notes total sales 65463.
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Anaconda
Aviation
Heth Steel
Chrysler
A Wright
Elec
Foods
Ma- Gaiwear
Bon. Ward
Phillips
Reekeck
Cal Zeta
Ind
Texas Corp
Lona
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FDR
W. R. Davis
Europe
E. H. Hudson
Ceoman
United Press
eeceetmiurTt Tern
Mihirrmac
Stalien Panzer
Baltic
DNB
Bob Fain
York
Lia
Avfragezs
Incus
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