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Newspaper
Mexia Daily News
Location
Mexia, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
1
The Senate tentatively approved extending service for selectees, national guardsmen and reservists by 18 months beyond current terms, totaling 2 33 years. The vote was 44 to 28 in favor of an administration compromise amendment shaping the retention bill toward passage. The remaining major point is a clause declaring the national interest imperiled, justifying citizen-soldier extension.
E Lmith Jr of Dallas piloted his plane to Mexia Thursday morning then returned to Dallas. Mrs R A Liddle arrived at the local airport from Fort Worth for a visit with her mother Mrs Z T Goolsby. Pilot assisting was W H Hudson.
Mexia Rotarians were entertained Thursday by Marion Brown Marilyn White Billy Pollard Betty Ruth Blair Wiley Flint Bernice Dark Thrace McCord and Geraldine Boaz with a lively dancing and musical program. The jitterbug and two piano numbers by Marion Brown highlighted the event in a packed luncheon led by J W McLendon with H H Pendleton acting as president in Blake Smith Jr’s absence. Co W Kennon attended as a guest at the noon gathering.
The piece argues against single crop farming and praises diversified agriculture. It reflects on historical Kentucky farms with multiple crops and livestock, noting reliability, trade, and seasonal tasks. It cites hardship from specialization and credits farmers returning to diversified practices.
Mexia citizens contributed 612.50 to the United Service Organizations fund. Gene Womack, chair of the drive, announced the final total on Thursday. J Harold Nussbaum, Limestone county U S C chairman, will receive the funds after already collecting reports from other towns. Contributions listed include A W Bonner 1.00 A C Lin 2.00 Cardwell Flying School 2.00.
Rain postponed the scotch foursome golf tournament and fishing rodeo tied to the annual Mexia Country Club membership party. The barbecue dinner at 7 30 pm was kept, with many members and out of town guests anticipated and advance ticket sales strong.
Governor Coke R. Stevenson said road bond servicing is the only issue warranting a special session of the legislature at present in Austin conversation on August 7.
Grady Adams is back as manager of the local A and P store after a short interim period. W B Piper had been managing the store for several weeks. Coronado Memorial Proposed in Bisbee Arizona A movement to memorialize Francisco Vasquez de Coronado has been started by park service leaders aiming to set aside a 2500 acre tract on the Mexican border in Cochise County.
Tass said Moscow fighters and air defenses repelled waves of German bombers. Six German planes were shot down according to Soviet sources, with enemy losses acknowledged though details remained incomplete.
A trainee at Camp San Luis Obispo pretends to be a colonel in a staged incident described as a Rabbits Aid Australia Canberra event, with authorities investigating the impersonation and its context.
Work resumed on resurfacing the section of stat No 14 between Fore Highci Glade and Mexza Sparks MeKa after a shutdown caused by a breakdown. The resurfacing job will be completed Friday by the local reclamation crew.
A Navy dispatch from the presidential yacht Potomac says the presidential party continues its cruise toward an unannounced destination. The message notes Mr Roosevelt is being kept advised of the international situation by radio and refers to all members of the party, fueling rumors of a Churchill meeting.
Defense Petroleum Coordinator Harold L. Ickes warned of a U S aviation gasoline shortage unless refinery capacity expands to meet higher American military needs and orders for friendly nations He said aviation fuel would be shipped to Russia aboard four U S tankers and carried by Russian merchantmen potentially causing shortages at home.
The French government dispatched a formal note to Washington asserting its intent to defend Dakar and other strategic positions against German challenges. The note, delivered to Ambassador William L. Leahy, was described as firm and precise in replying to U S accusations.
The report outlines Senator Johnson’s outspoken criticism of Stalin Gere over alleged ruses. It notes the confrontation in a legislative setting and captures the tone of the exchange. The piece emphasizes political theater and the clash of viewpoints.
A Norwegian source says Germany is constructing new airdromes and coastal fortifications across Norway amid fears of invasion. Pill boxes line the southern coast guarding Sakagger ak, with enlargements at Trondheim Narvik harbors and two large airdromes near Lista plus five more sites including Bergen Trondheim Bodve and north of Oslo. The report claims 25 main airdromes plus emergency fields already exist.
The Office of Production Management outlined a board program to revive the silk industry, protect silk workers, and ensure adequate hosiery and silk goods. An OPM team led by Sidney Tilman and Donald M. Nelson with Leon Henderson announced the plan and formed a silk section led by Lessing J. Rosenwald to study substitutes, factory conversion, and rayon allocation.
British airstrikes blasted Calais and Boulogne on the invasion coast amid a night raid. RAF bombers crossed the channel in low-lying conditions as German antiaircraft fire and searchlights sparked over the Kent coast and the Rhine frontier.
Moscow dispatch reports heavy Russian losses against German units while Berlin downplays Nazi casualties. US and British briefings note German claims of moderate losses and Russian resistance, with focus on Smolensk and Belaya Tserkva fronts. Mussolini's son Bruno killed in Italy. Japanese moves questioned in Far East. Vladivostok demilitarization and Siberian concessions rumored.
Weather observer Miss Jossy Newman reports 1.70 inches of rain in Mexia from Wednesday through 7 am Thursday. Rain provided relief from heat with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 61 degrees recorded.
Washington August 7 Price Administrator Leon Henderson warned wages must stay within bounds to curb inflation He told the House Banking Committee he did not favor including wage regulation in the price control bill insisting cost elements like interest transportation and wage payments must be kept in check to prevent price inflation
Tokyo reports Japan demands apologies and guarantees from Ecuador over anti Japanese acts. Tokyo warns failure to comply will invite grave consequences. Protests include attacks on Japanese property and detention of Japanese nationals amid regional tensions involving Peru and Ecuador.
A two day homecoming is set for August 16 and 17 at Ben Hur. Former residents and friends are invited to a Saturday night program at the high school gymnasium. Sunday includes Sunday school and an 11 o clock union meeting at the school auditorium followed by a basket lunch and informal speaking and music.
A list of stocks includes Ateconda Beth Steel Cons Gi on Cine Foods Gen Motors Gondyzar Int Harv Int T and T Mont Ward Packard Motors Phillips Pet Pure Oil Sears Roe Soc Vae Oil Stans Oil of Ind Brand and Texas Corp showing varied percentages and names.
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