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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
6
An Army recruitment note outlines education options for enlistees, highlighting field artillery trades such as radio, telephone, mechanics, electricity and more. It urges interested men to contact Cpl. Johnnie E. Davis at the Yoakum Post Office in Texas for information.
In Washington on June 15 Chairman Norman H. Davis stated to 3,700 Red Cross chapters that the $50 million European relief appropriation funds would buy surplus food for refugees but not finance the Red Cross. The President may appoint the Red Cross to distribute supplies, and the Red Cross aims to expand relief while stressing it relies on voluntary gifts and seeks at least $20 million from the public. The act would not require Treasury money and underscores ongoing refugee needs.
Under the laws of war an open city like Paris cannot be attacked or bombarded. Declared at the Hague conference in 1907, an open city is not defended by troops and cannot serve as a base or be occupied. Military headquarters must not be kept there, and any fortifications must be unmanned.
Senator L. J. Sulak, candidate for Congress from the 9th district, addressed a large Hungerford crowd on Sunday urging rapid construction of ships, planes, tanks, guns and submarines and training to operate them as essential for national defense. He warned the nation is unprepared to face foreign attack and said strength deters aggression. He also called for lower tariff and freight rates to aid Southwest farmers and Texas industry.
The article notes March and April hunting in 20 eastern Texas counties reduces an already scarce wild turkey population. It reports seven turkeys killed in March and April, warns against extirpation, and describes a refuge in Tyler and Polk counties funded by Pittman Robertson to protect nesting areas and food for population recovery.
The Neighborhood Home Demonstration Club will meet Friday July 21 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Fred Cook’s home. Members and non members are invited to attend.
A concise aphorism attributed to Kingsley notes that true readiness comes from carrying out daily duties. It implies consistency and discipline build capability for larger challenges. The emphasis remains on steady personal responsibility shaping future performance.
A faded ad fragment touts a Simplex Duster claimed to increase cotton yields per acre through effective insect control. The copy argues fans are unnecessary, urging farmers to adopt the device for better results and stating the reviewer would not be without it.
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