Hallettsville vaccinates entire town against typhus fever
Hallettsville, March 16. The city claims to be the first in the world completely immunized against typhus fever as 2200 people were vaccinated in nine days. County and city health officers Dr. C. T. Dufner and Dr. Harvey Renger led the program, sponsored by the State Health Department aiming to stamp out typhus in the Gulf Coast area.
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Hallettsville
C. T. Dufner
Harvey Renger
State Health Department
Gulf Coast
SQUIBS
A whimsical verse about beds and bonds with a punch line about bombs and bums. It also notes a man who might have lived longer if not for cherries from a cocktail, delivered in a playful jokey tone.
Texas Landmarks and Institutions Highlight State History
Baylor University in Waco marked its 100th birthday on February 2 1945. The University of Texas houses one of the world’s largest rare book collections. The Governor's Mansion in Austin cost 17000 dollars to build in 1855. The mocking bird is Texas’s official bird. El Paso lies closer to the Pacific than to the Gulf, which Texas borders.
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Baylor University
Waco Texas
University of Texas
Austin
Texas
el Paso
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Letter From India Describes Country to Soldier
Sgt Milton J Kubena writes from India dated March 6 describing India as strange colorful and unfamiliar to Americans. He notes customs dress language color and beliefs differ from the United States and recalls both splendor and poverty. He says he is well and hopes to return to Texas.
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Milton J. Kubena
India
America
Texas
May 20 Designated Am an American Day by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt set aside Sunday May 20 as Am an American Day to honor new citizens naturalized in the past year and those who have reached their majority. The designations emphasize patriotism and the welcoming of new Americans into civic life.
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Washington
President Roosevelt
FDR Requests 23 719 Million for Navy Budget
President Roosevelt asked Congress for a navy budget of 23 719 million for the coming year. The request covers naval personnel of 3 389 000, a marine corps of 478 000, and a coast guard of 173 165. Victor Krejci, Srr, returned to California after two weeks with home folks.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Victor Krejci, Srr
California
Flatonia serviceman killed on Iwo Jima
Flatonia residents Mr and Mrs Joe J Lozano mourn the death of their son Jessie Lozano in action on Iwo Jima. He was notified of his death on February 238.
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Flatonia
Iwo Jima
Joe J. Lozano
Jessie
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Moulton Lumber Dealers
Palaus
Jap Cave
John C. Williams
Moulton
John E. Martin
Brooklyn
N. Y
Fred W. Weise
Appleton
Wis
Frank Gregovich
Aurora
Minn
State Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Moulton Eagle O. F. Knape
Moulton, Texas
FDR
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Pearl Harbor
Colorado River
Authtority
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