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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1944
Page
4
Sheppard Field Texas announces under the Public Relations Officer direction that TEXACTS is available for general release. News should be forwarded to Building 843, Sheppard Field, by noon Wednesday, with Squadron Squibs due by 5 p m Monday. CNS material deadline noted.
The sheriff and local groups urge restraint as rumors spread about the AWOL serviceman’s fatal shooting near Camp Fannin. TEXACTS condemns gossip and emphasizes awaiting court proceedings to determine justice while promoting better civilian-military relations.
Soldiers endure hour long waits and crowding at Sheppard Field bus stops as poor scheduling and hot sun hamper Sunday travel. The publicized dissatisfaction notes no improvement from the bus company and urges others to join in voicing the complaint.
The Public Relations Office underscores its mission to build and maintain public trust in the Air Forces. It aims to tell the command’s story through press and radio, stressing that truth is the strongest and only material for fostering confidence and goodwill with the people.
A playful verse urges a young debutante to embrace glamour and public attention while warning that the life will become tiresome. It contrasts fashion pressures with the need to be cautious and self aware as she grows into stardom.
Crowds of Wichita Falls residents attended Sheppard Field open house for the air show highlighting a C-47 Skytrain lifting a loaded glider. Officials mark the RAF anniversary while warning soldiers about service cap regulations and high field dining costs.
Soldiers formerly with the War Training Service at Sheppard Field express bleak views as they near civilian life. One laments no more shoes to display and unbuttoned pockets, others worry about lost sleep and missing formations. They fear the tough adjustment ahead and dust that won t color oil.
A retrospective look recalls events from one year ago including thousands of SF troops parading before Maj. Gen. J. E. Chaney at a garrison review. It notes the 62d Air Base softball team winning Technical School Squadrons crown and the 14th Mess claiming the first half flag in the baseball league.
Various items returned from the Quartermaster's Laundry available for claim at Special Service Office Building 844. Owners must identify items. contact S Sgt Sader Section K for Zippo holder, and Lt Bailenson at 260 Building 644 for sunglasses. Notices filed with Special Service Office Building 844 Room 12.
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