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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1943
Page
6
Readable OCR fragment references Sheppard Field Texas Army Air Forces Technical School and its relations office, indicating an administrative or instructional context within the base’s technical training program.
Clarence C. Merriam a 67 year old Los Angeles pensioner with a $40 monthly income bought War Bonds to support the war. He saved $18.75 in three months by sacrificing meals and plans to buy more, receiving praise from soldiers who say his example could help shorten the conflict.
Vernon and Wilbarger County voters approved a dry measure ending beer sales for all, including soldiers from Sheppard Field and nearby posts. The result followed a push by a small group of soldiers amid concerns over conduct while off duty.
Managing Editor notes large flow of aviation cadet eliminations at Sheppard Field. Classification officers reassign men to Technical Training Command for armorers radio technicians and aviation mechanics. Those with gunner training join aerial crews while others attend gunnery schools. Maj. Gen. Weaver stresses training as vital to keep planes flying and win the war.
A reflective column condemns con games at the Service Club restaurant. The writer cites a circus manager tale and warns against small-time tricksters who cheat waitresses, noting losses of up to five dollars monthly and urging patrons to expose the deceptions.
Pvt Louis Pie karski of the 304th TG was reported out of danger from a possible skull fracture after an MKT passenger train collision 47 miles east of Wichita Falls. The Thursday wreck near Nocona involved two trains. several crew and passengers suffered minor injuries.
A 1943 high school class ring bearing the initials B K M was found at Pond's Laundry at Sixth and Ohio in Wichita Falls. The finder will return the ring to its owner after proper identification.
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