Churchill Hails Summer Months For Freedom In War Aim
London June 19 Prime Minister Churchill told Mexican diplomats at the embassy that this summer may bring full success to the Allied cause. He called Normandy a tactical surprise for Germany and predicted events this summer could signal freedom’s release while urging lasting postwar cooperation among nations and protection of the weak by law. He warned the war may extend, promising Allied resolve to the end and noting the heavy losses on both sides in France.
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Soldier Fatally Hurt in Accident Near Georgetown
Cpl. Joe M. Green, 31, Hawkins Texas, paratrooper en route to Fort Sam Houston, died after his motorcycle overturned on Highway 61 sixteen miles north of Georgetown at 6 12 a m Sunday. He wore African and European campaign ribbons and had traveled from Camp Beauregard Louisiana to San Antonio. He was taken to a Georgetown hospital and died 112 hours later without regaining consciousness.
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Joe M. Green
Hawkins
Texas
Fort Sam Houston
Highway 61
Camp Beauregard
San Antonio
Manpower Regulation Ties Employment to USES Offices
War Manpower Commission official explains a July 1 regulation requiring male jobseekers to register with the U S Employment Service only in counties with USES offices and within about 40 miles of those offices. The rule aims to move workers from surplus areas to labor scarce zones.
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U. S. Employment Service
San Antonio
B. A. Ellioth
War Manpower Commission
Elliott
Husband Kills Self After Five Hour Bath Room Row
In Redondo Beach California Otis Shubert a 33 year old shipyard worker died from a gunshot after a five hour argument through a bathroom door. His wife Lillian Shubert age 34 fired the shot and then killed herself while four children watched. She died on the way to a hospital.
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Calif
Otis Shubert
Harry Peterson
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Peterson
New Car Buying Rules Tightened
Washington reports that as 1942 automobile supply dwindles, OPA tightens eligibility for certificates. Effective Friday, applicants must show a new car will be used chiefly in essential wartime activity. Restrictions also bar many teachers and school staff from certificates, and allow some sales only within families for armed forces members. USO clubs may receive certificates.
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Washington
OPA
Armed Services
Uniform Freight Rates Opposed by Regional Interests
Spokesmen for Northwest New England and Southern industries joined railroad representatives in opposing a uniform freight rate system. Hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission entered their second week, with Southern and Southwestern interests arguing that current rates discourage regional industrial growth. Western representatives including Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota and cities such as Duluth Topeka and Wichita argued against rate equalization, while Southern California and New England governors were to testify.
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Iowa
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South Dakota
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Teacher Pay Study Sets Basis for Next Year Salaries
The school board will draft a basic salary schedule for teachers for the 1944-45 year, showing what they ought to earn. Actual pay will depend on the August budget, when available funds will determine the percentage of the schedule that can be paid. No comment was given on a possible raise over the 1943-44 salaries. A committee from Associated Employers had urged an increase earlier.
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Stutsman
Associated Employers, Inc
Rape Victim Ester Drew to be Buried in Decatur
Funeral services set for Ester Thomalig Drew, 19, former Springfield student nurse and Montgomery rape murder victim. Police in Montgomery, lacking clues to the killer, plan further actions after the discovery of her body Friday night following her visit to her husband Cadeb Lynn Drew at Maxwell Field.
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INS
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Springfield
Montgomery
Ala
Thumbprints to Go On Health Cards
Health cards will require finger prints on issuance and on two permanent records. Dr. E J Arendt of the city health department announced the plan on Monday. The policy aims to prevent others from using someone else health cards during re examination.
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E. J. Arendt
City Health Department
Arendt
Health Department
Doughboys of 88th Praised By Col. Lynch
Col Charles P Lynch praised the 88th Infantry in Italy noting frontline soldiers of the 1st and 5th divisions as veterans in their first combat. He and his son share the Purple Heart, while Lynch has Bronze Star. He visited family in San Antonio after reporting in Washington. The 68th with the 85th division entered March and repulsed a German counterattack with no prisoners taken.
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Charles P. Lynen
Montclair Avenue
Italy
Lynch
Charles P. Lynch Jr
Jen
Washington
San Antonio
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Texas Military Institute
Hugh J. Lynch
Camp Howze
Robert O. Lynch
West Faint Preparatory School
Washington, D. GC
Judge Terrell Warns About Baby Stealers in Court
Judge Robert W. B. Terrell of the th District court warned sternly against baby stealers he said are causing trouble in his court. He cited cases where mothers in law and second wives allegedly take babies during visits and refuse to return them, vowing to fine contemners who linger in the docket.
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Robert W. B. Terrell
Judge Plans Vacation On Ranch
Pete Onson of the 3rd District court starts his vacation next week but remains busy with court duties. Pete Jr. and James will enter the army Wednesday, leaving the ranch burdens to the judge. He plans to tend fence and cattle at Moore and attend the state bar association meeting in Fort Worth from June 27 to 29 before heading to the ranch.
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Pete Onson
3Rd District Court
Moore
State Bar Association
Fort Worth
C E Convention Meets at Austin
HOUSTON June 19 The annual Texas Christian Endeavor convention will be held in Austin Tuesday through Saturday with speakers from four Texas cities including Dr Floyd Allen Bush of San Antonio Rev Jesse Iwig of Wichita Park Dr J F McGlenny of Fort Worth Rev J Hoyt Boles Trinity University San Antonio Rev Alred Dorsett Houston and Rev Williams Wise Pittsburgh Pa Also reported death of Herman Nussbaum a 64 year old South Texas cotton merchant in Galveston
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The
Texas Christian Endeavor
Texas
Floyd Allen Bush
San Antonio
Jesse Iwig
Wichita Park
J. F. McGlenny
Fort Worth
J. Hoyt Boles
Trinity University
Alred Dorsett
Williams. Wise
Pittsburgh
Police Union and City Clash In Mississippi City
Jackson officers split as API Volunteer force readied to serve while the AFL union and city administration seek agreement. Mayor Scott and the police chief assert officers’ rights and duties are set by law, not union contracts, as roll calls and possible dismissals loom.
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Jackson Police
Joel D. Holden
Walter A. Scott
C. J. Bruton
Holden
Bruton
Scott
Marine Yet Named For Promotion
President Roosevelt sent the nomination of Brig. Gen. Clifton C. Cates to the Senate to be advanced to major general in the Marine corps. Cates led the First Marine Division in the Solomon Islands landings in the Pacific theater and is 50 years old, born in Tiptonville Tennessee, with current home in Philadelphia.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Clifton C. Cates
Marine Corps
Cates
Solomon Islands
Tiptonvile
Tenn
Philadelphia
Plead Guilty In Lottery Case In Burnett County Court
TRO men arrested by Texas Ranger Lee Miller on June 1 for selling lottery tickets pleaded guilty Monday before Judge McCollum Burnett in County Court-af-Law No. 1. Each was fined $10 and $22.50 court costs. Defendants listed were Michael Mack of 410 Pecan Street and Ralph Martinez of 217 Soledad Street. They were arrested the day after orders were issued to close local bootie shops lotteries and other gambling places.
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Texas
Lee Miller
McCollum Burnett
Michael Mack
Pecan Street
Ralph Martinez
Soledad Street
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