Americans Face War Time Shortages and Hope in Freedom
A Hockley County Herald column contrasts American stores with German rationing, noting shortages in everyday goods and the resilient spirit of Americans. It argues war production dominates industry and warns of future pinch points, while emphasizing hope and faith in American ideals of individual freedom and opportunity.
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Germany
Europe
America
The
Hockley County Herald
Homefront pests and wartime cautions echo in editorials
Editorial excerpts urge eradicating mosquitoes and houseflies to curb malaria typhoid and related diseases. They stress draining stagnant water removing filth and manure to prevent breeding. Other pieces critique reckless youth driving during rationing and praise political moves amid WWII.
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Tulia Herald
Debate over abolishing justice of the peace office
The piece discusses Austin speeches about government closeness to the people and a proposal to scrap the justice of the peace. It notes the JP as the “poor man’s court” and questions why rural residents must travel to county seats for minor matters, praising JPs for fairness and common sense. It also mentions local politics and regional water-control bodies in Texas, with confusion over recent authority moves and plant leasing.
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Austin
Office of Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
Ran
Antorde
GBRA
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Tepregentati
Conmites
GRRA
LCRA
Ghra Eat
Ra Nefer mummy and Beren Garia remains shattered in London bombs
The world’s oldest mummy Ra Nefer and Queen Beren garia's remains were damaged when German bombs struck the Royal College of Surgeons in London. Other notes report UT ex-students in the armed services nearing 11 000 by August 1, gun prices and capacity, federal health agencies, diamond ore yields, and Texas business mood in April.
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Ra Nefer
Berengaria
England
Royal College of Surgeons
London
Richard I
Lion-hearted
University of Texas
Armed Services
John A. McCurdy
Wartime Ration Notes For Gasoline And Food Stamps
A rural press digest outlines wartime ration details including gasoline numbers, wood allowances, and stamp validity. It notes changes to stamps for coffee syrup and meats, and lists allowed items such as corn, vegetables, fruits, and juices with timelines through June and August.
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Tineshies
Cottpans
Tausens Ives
Ubata
Dane
Daly
Pay Off Farm Debt and Rationing Changes Announced
Secretary Claude R. Shannon urges using crop and livestock revenue to pay farm debts and invest in war effort. A serviceman on furlough will receive a rationing food form before departure, with submission to the local food certificate board within 15 days after furlough ends. Milk rationing extends to all cheeses and cheese products, with soft cheeses added in June.
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Panhandle
David M. Warren
The
Panhandle Herald
Sand
Claude Rhshard
War Food Administration
OPA
Far Western
Women Must Work By December 1948 Labor Force Shift
Wartime labor policy outlines women entering civilian and military roles. McNutt cites 2 million more women needed in 1943 and a 1948 goal of 17.4 million working age women. Sugar supply projections for 1943 set allocations for armed forces exports and civilian use.
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Armed Forces
WMC
Paul V. McNutt
Armes
Serool
WME
Paul Vo McNutt
War Manpower Comission
Homecoming notes from college students and families
The article recounts students J W French K B Gribble and Sedna Joyce along with Marshall Baxter returning home from college and awaiting further training. It mentions family members APT Banter and Mrs Elis, plus letters and plans for summer sessions at Texas and West Texas State.
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J.W. French
K. B. Gribble
L. E
Sedna Joyce
University of Texas
Marshall Baxter
West Texas
Canyon
U.S
Pte
Banter
Log
Tao
Wellington
Population Trends and Stamp Debate Highlight Cold War Era
The piece notes census figures showing US population growth, estimates a long-term cap near ten million, and cites birth rate declines. It mentions a gas mask effort and wartime rhetoric with a jab at democracy, soap consumption, and global supply dynamics.
Principal rank divisions in the U S Army and other queries
Questions cover army ranks, Luther Burbank's residence, General Burgoyne's nonmilitary fame, embalming laws for dead bodies, and the largest state east of the Mississippi, with continuation on the back page.
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U. S. Army
Luther Burbank
John Burgoyne
Saratoga
Mississippi River
Bible Notes Bride and Groom Verse Paraphrase
A devotional note uses Song of Solomon imagery to describe love as a lily among thorns and an apple tree among trees. It quotes passages urging the beloved to rise up and come away as winter ends and rain ceases.
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Solomon
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the Canyon News
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L. C. Kirgan
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University of Texas Bureau of Huginess Research
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