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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1943
Page
4
Mrs. H. E. Meneley Watson, daughter of Scion Bostick one of the three men who captured General Santa Anna, died at her Houston home last night after a life linked to Texas history.
General Henry H. Arnold told the House civil service committee that the Army Air Forces will be increased by 115000 new airplanes in the coming fiscal year. He outlined the expansion during the hearing in Washington on June 24.
Application forms for renewals of basic A gasoline ration books will be distributed to filling stations in the county and available to motorists within a few days. Basic A books expire July 21. Renewal applications may be filed one month in advance.
Washington reports the 1940 census counted 3979 persons claimed to be 100 or older. Officials warned the figures likely exaggerate centenarians as very old people may forget their true age.
The next two coffee rations will be one pound each, in three weeks, the most liberal allowance since rationing began. Stamp No. 21 in book No. 1 becomes valid for one pound from July 1 to July 21. Stamp No. 22 valid for one pound from July 22 to August 11.
Washington reports United States armed forces have suffered 90,860 casualties in all war theaters to date with 15,132 killed in action or died of wounds.
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