TEXACTS grows as staff moves amid city desk nostalgia
A memoir style piece details editor Wes First leaving, Jack Weissman shifting to Scott Field, and TEXACTS expanding by merging File 13. The column recalls war era duties, humor, and staff camaraderie, noting replacements and ongoing editor identity with a tone of fond resignation.
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Texacts
Wes
Lowry Field
Colo
Mr. First
Jimmy Young
Jack Wiessman
Jack
Scott Field
Union
Texas
Fourth Estate
AAF Announces World's Fair of Aviation Plans in Omaha
The AAF and Navy this week approve a four day aviation fair in Omaha Nebraska July 18 to 21 with full participation by services and invitations to UN members to exhibit aircraft. Gen Stratemeyer proposes a large Air Guard and Air Reserve network with 84 squadrons and 79 bases nationwide. Awards are given to four command officers at Barksdale Field. An official says there are no B 29s in Europe. Cleveland civic leaders form Air Foundation offering scholarships in advance aviation.
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AAF
United States Navy
Omaha
Neb
State Department
United Nations
Air National Guard
Air Reserve
George E. Stratemeyer
Air Guard
John E. Cannon
AAF Training Command
Barksdale Field
Alvan G. Kincaid
Albert P. Clark
Robert A. Wys
William L. Hardy
Europe
Cleveland
Air Foundation
Hours For Officer Sick Call Changed
Major James F. Hoffman announced changes to officer sick call hours due to Ward 1257 closing. Sick call will be held at building 1215 Monday through Saturday from 0900 to 1000 with appointments by calling 255. Sundays report to building 1223 Surgical Clinic.
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James F. Hoffman
Hereford Pays For furlough That's No Bull
Pvt Wayne Teague of Cullam Alabama stationed at Sheppard Field returned home on furlough to enter five prize steers in the Alabama State 4 H Show in Birmingham. Against 800 entries his herd won three ribbons and $1700. one steer was Reserve State Champion and another Black Angus took third place. Teague plans agricultural engineering at Alabama Polytechnic Institute after military service.
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Wayne Teague
Cullam
Alabama
Sheppard Field
Teague
Birmingham
Neck of
Pvt
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Last GI journalism at TEXACTS ends as we go home
CPL. Jimmy Young takes over TEXACTS while the staff bids farewell. The piece notes gratitude to Lt. James Taylor Lt. Robert Abbey and Fran Rowe and reflects on GI journalism under Captain W K Young, outlining seven stark contrasts between civilian and GI press and closing with a final byline tease.
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Cpl
Wesley
Texacts
Jimmy Young
Seainer
Jimmy
James Taylor
Robert Abbey
Sheppard
Fran Rowe
Goodby
Wichita Daily Times Composing Room
G.I. Press
Mac
PX Chit Chat Highlights Reopened PX Stock at Sheppard Field
GIs learn that corporal chevrons and three feather pins are back in stock at the main Post Exchange. New items include pajamas, gowns, handbags, gloves, luggage, carry cases, watches, bracelets, crucifixes, and a broad toy selection with close-out prices.
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Sheppard Field
PX 2
Hold Community Sing At Victory Stage May 21
A stage show and community sing sponsored by Special Services of Sheppard Field will be held Tuesday night May 21 at 2000 on the new Victory Stage beside Service Club No. 1L.
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Special Services
Sheppard Field
Victory
Service Club No
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