Reclassification Notice and Personal Reflections on Nimitz
A 1-B to 1-A reclassification of 300,000 men is noted alongside a reminiscence by Mrs. Vera Burney Gireud of Fredericksburg. She recalls childhood friendship with Admiral Chester Nimitz and mentions her work with the American Flag Day Association of San Antonio. Her letter of acceptance to the association’s honorary membership evokes memories of Nimitz attending the U S Navy academies during her youth.
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Vera Burney Gireud
West King's Highway
Admiral Chester
Nimitz
Fredericksburg
Bart. Nary
Vanmander
Flag Day Association
Adivira Nimits
American Flag Day Association of
San Antonio
Acceptanes
Yela
Mas. Giraud
Nimitc
U. S
Eradems
Wanted Hard of Hearing Men and Women Ad
A vintage advertisement invites men and women who are hard of hearing to try the Ourine Home Method. It claims relief from buzzing noises and earwax issues, promises safe ingredients listed in the U S Pharmacopeia, and offers a money back guarantee after a short test. The notice cites affordability and that the product is sold by J Sommers Drug Stores.
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U.S
Ourine
Sase Byj
Sommers Drug Stores
Notable Admirl Nimitz Visits Kerrville Home
Cadet Nimitz and Henry Burney, brothers of Vera, shared meals at the Burney residence during visits home. Though born in Fredericksburg, the admiral was educated in Kerrville before entering the academy. His half-sister Mrs. Dora Reagan resides in Kerrville. The article notes egg drying plants in the United States.
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Burney
Nimitz
Henry Burney
Vera
Fredericksburg
Kerrville
Academy
Dora Reagan
Army to reclassify 1-B registrants to 1-A in large wave
Washington Aug 26 An official release says about 300000 1-B draft registrants will be reclassified to 1-A as the army expands its pool for service. Those failing the Army Physical will be moved to 4-F. Many 3-A registrants may also shift before Christmas as the supply of 1-A tightens. The process includes reexaminations by draft boards and potential appeals for 1-Bs.
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Washington
Aue
Army
Lewis B. Hershey
National Selective Service
Federal interference colors Texas senatorial run
In a column about the Texas run off, the author argues federal politicians meddled in the election and that Roosevelt era preferences shaped results. He notes backroom pressure on Texas voters, cites Lyndon Johnson and W. Ter O'Daniel, and argues administration support did not guarantee victory. The piece contends Texans resist federal meddling and prefer democratic self rule.
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Texas
Dan Moody
W. Ter O'Daniel
Iaf Jones V. Allred
Tration
O'Daniel
Johnson
Ihin
Alvin J. Wirtz
Anc
Old Teves
Jotincons
Sudtlen
Roosevelt
W. Lee O'Dentel
Henry Wallace
Harald Tekes
J. H. Mf
Government Loan Urged By Cotton Men in Dallas
A Dallas meeting urged government loan support for the 1949 cotton crop at 47 cents a pound to ensure farmers a fair price. Delegates, including U S senators and ag commissioners from three states, argued paying the loan would not raise textile prices. They warned low parity could threaten next year’s supply and urged commissions to meet in Jackson, Mississippi to pursue the plan.
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Dallas
United States
John Bankhead
Alabama
J.B. McDonald
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture
Texas
Joe 0. Scott
Oklahoma
Barkhead
Roosevelt
Wickard
Yon
Sap
McDonald
Generor
Elmer Thomas
Tom Linder
Georgia
Bankhead
Commissioners of Agriculture
Jackson
Miss
O'Daniel Leads With 17,592 Vote Margin in Runoff
The Texas election bureau reports W Ler Daniel winning the Democratic nomination for UAB senate by about 17.6 thousand votes in the runoff. Alfred trails with around 3 thousand votes and O'Daniel leads as vote counts continue, with roughly 4,500 ballots yet to be counted.
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O'Daniel
Dallab
Aur
VPI
Texas Election Bureau
W. Ler Daniel
UAB
Senate
Raofan Aget Dn
Peanut Growers Seek Immediate U S Market Action
A committee of peanut growers urged immediate federal action to designate warehouses and mills to receive and store peanuts after threshing. County Agent H A Fitzhugh said many crops rotted during two to three month delays, starving war effort production. Secretary Wickard was asked for prompt action to prevent losses as farmers report three weeks of harvesting with no buyers.
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Pay Hiiday
H. A. Fitzhugh
Kilday
Claude Wickard
Department of Agriculture
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Vela Burney Giraud
Admiral Nimitz
Coleman & CO. Good Insurance
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Commerce
Lyndon B. J Johnson
Peanut Grower's Ask
Essex
Cap
Lester A. Masher
American Weekly
Salar Thia
Becanan
Axnesa Pela
Ules
Jes
Ed Pacity
Bammer
Hatamera
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Guarantaed
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Canton Flonnet
Sinole Poker I Shae
Ak Uy Ey
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Firestone Stores
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