16 Billion War Loan Goal Set for Fifth Victory Bond Drive
Washington outlines a $16,000,000,000 war loan target from June 12 to July 8. Secretary Morgenthau stresses heavy emphasis on individual purchases while corporations and big investors are asked to supply about $10,000,000,000. Previous drives saw mixed results as direct costs climb and banks are not invited to participate.
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Washington
Serretary Morgenthau
Morgenthau
Treasury
OPA fires man for leaving car engine running
Henry Rosenthal, an OPA commodity investigator, was discharged for allowing his automobile to run for several hours while parked. Acting director Paul A. H. Shults called the move for the good of the service, and regional administrator R. E. Walters said wast ing gas cannot be condoned.
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Chicago
Henry Rosenthal
OPA
Paul A. H. Shults
Rosenthal
R. E. Walters
Sleep Necessary To Maintain Health
Austin reports Dr. Geo W. Cox, state health officer, says sleep is vital for health. Regular restful sleep aids recovery, mood, and daily efficiency. Outdoor activity, fresh air, comfortable bedclothes, and winding down before bed improve sleep quality. Start evening plans early to wake rested and well.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Teacher and pupil Debate Bold Challenge
A teacher asserts that nothing is impossible with effort, while Johnny Jones challenges him by proposing a test. He claims lighting a match on a piece of soap would prove the point, prompting a class discussion about limits and ingenuity.
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Johnny Jones
Calvin Buchanan for Grayson County Clerk in 1944 primary
Democratic primary candidate J C Calvin Buchanan seeks Grayson County Clerk support. He notes four years as Chief Deputy, promises full dedication, cites local roots, education, and family, and asks voters for their influence and vote on July 22, 1944.
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Graysonson County
Wilbarger County
Texas
Arkansas
Grayson County
Unity
Southmayor
Plainview
Whitesboro
Sherman Business College
Jewell Keyes
Johnny Boy
Judy Ann
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Grayon County
J.C
Calvin) Buchanan
Railway rationing opposed by Jeffers
William M. Jeffers president of Union Pacific said any move to ration or restrict passenger travel on railroads would face serious difficulties. He questioned who decides travel rights for mothers or sisters of servicemen and warned sentiment could influence decisions. He also stated women are not employed as engineers or conductors and claimed he would resign if they were.
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Los Angeles
William M. Jeffers
Union Pacific Railroad
Jeffers
Hills to climb and detours to success in a road of hard work
The piece argues that success comes through effort and honest service, using a Dallas girl's Oscar win as an example of perseverance. It shifts to a World War II scene where three German troops disguised in black sheep skins were captured by Moroccan forces in Italy, revealing their true identity and camouflage.
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Jennifer Jones
Dallas
Bernadette
Italy
No Man’s Land
Farmers complain about rising costs and label demands
A customer complains farm products cost more, and Farmer Jones agrees. He notes farmers must know botanical names of crops zoological names of pests and chemical names of pesticides, implying someone must pay for these requirements.
Citation for Divorce Case in Grayson County Texas 1944
Court summons issued March 22 1944 requires R L Green to appear by May 8 1944 in Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas. Plaintiff Mary Ruth Green seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Case No 52645. Clerk S V Earnest signs and Nancy Drake deputy. 4T-A20
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R. L. Green
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Mary Ruth Green
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Long road of waiting as war fears rise in England
The speaker reflects on a tense period with a sense that change is near though details are unknown. Hope remains for stability after recent hardships, while a brother in the British Navy endures danger culminating in a hospital stay after an accident in a cafe.
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England
George
War Diary Fragment Reflects Fear and Humor Under Fire
The speaker recalls relief after escaping raids and jokes about a minor stumble delaying recovery. He notes safer nights but warns the German threat may return, and mentions shifts from watch at 20 to 60 a night. The tone mixes endurance with grim outlook.
The Alamo Martyr Spirit and Texas Freedom
Sue Stephens recalls the Alamo defenders who stayed to delay Santa Anna. About 86 fighters faced a large army, giving up wagons to families and crossing a line drawn by Travis. Bowie, sick in bed, could not leave. eleven days of steadfast resistance are linked to Texas liberty.
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Santa Anna
Travis
Bowie
Crockett
Bonham
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