Truman Goes to Potsdam for Russian War Entry Promise
President Truman traveled to the Potsdam summit seeking a formal Russian declaration of war on Japan and access to Soviet air bases to accelerate the Pacific campaign. He stressed saving American lives and aimed to secure Stalin’s commitment while weighing broader European issues.
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Washington
Japan
Truman
Potsdam
Europe
Augusta
State
War
Navy Departments
Joseph Stalin
Russia
Friends
United Nations
Senate
Mustard Seed Used to Halt Erosion in California Fires
U S Department of Agriculture reports that mustard seed especially black mustard is effective to quickly establish ground cover on burned hills to prevent soil erosion. Airplane seed spread aims to restore growth on chaparral and forest soils where fire removed protective cover.
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California
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Smile as a Balm in Hard Times
Barton Pogue notes that a smile cannot fill needs or alter hardship yet sustains morale when people face ruin. The excerpt credits resilience to a simple smile and contrasts it with practical remedies, while a separate line mentions Daniel Defoe’s training for ministry.
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Barton Pogue
Plan to curb land buying seems doomed
Washington report says plans for a stiff down payment on real estate bought on deferred payment terms as part of an anti speculation program were abandoned. The final decision may rest with President Truman, with earlier drafts proposing 33 1/3 percent on urban property and 50 percent on farm property.
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Washington
Truman
Office of Economic Stabilization
Secretary of
Treasury Vinson
Churches News Listing at Central and First Baptist
Central Christian Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching on the first and third Sundays at 11 a.m. First Baptist Church under Pastor E P Wootten holds worship at 11 a.m. with Young People at 7 30 p.m. and Evening service at 8 15 p.m. W A Casseday preaches morning worship at 11 a.m. Both invite all in the community to attend.
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Earl Bissex
First Baptist Church
E. P. Wootten
W. A. Casseday
Little Lines by Margie B Boswell
A reflective verse column urges resilience and practical wisdom. It contrasts harsh challenges with humble, steady perseverance and questions reliance on luck or appearance. The poem uses vivid images like bags, ravens, water, and plowshares to praise steady growth over flashy aspirations.
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Bagdad
MIT Scientist Predicts Ten Year Nylon Stockings
Dr. George R. Harrison of MIT predicted a super nylon could yield stockings lasting ten years or resisting quick wear. He spoke on the spectroscope as a master key to new materials and suggested selling it with a Sun Want Ad.
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New York
George R. Harrison
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harrison
Daffynitions by Paul H Gilbert
A humorous glossary redefining common terms with wry misdirections. Definitions include Immigration as flattery and Water as a chaser for many, while others punch up ordinary items like Centipede as a table ornament and Chandelier as a bed for light sleepers.
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Paul H. Gilbert
Beach
Sheriff's Sale No 53454 Grayson County Texas
The State of Texas Grayson County issues a sheriff's sale under an order of sale from the 15th District Court and framed by the Clerk of Court. The notice sets in motion public sale proceedings following a court decree.
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State of Texas
Grayson
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Texas
A. D
Sheriff Sale Notice in Grayson County Texas 1945
On the first Tuesday in September 1945 the sheriff of Grayson County Texas will sell at the courthouse in Sherman the real estate of Ruby Rhyne to satisfy a judgment in favor of The State of Texas for taxes penalties and costs amounting to Ninety Six and 87 100 dollars with interest at six percent. The property described is E. fifty ft of Block 5 Bowen Colored Addition to Van Alstyne Grayson County Texas. The sale is between 2 and 4 pm and ownership is subject to two year redemption and other legal rights. Dated August 8 1945. G P Gafford sheriff. By M G Dicken deputy. 4T-A.30
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State of Texas
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Grayson
Texas
Bowen
van Alstyne
G. P. Gafford
M. G. Dicken
C. H. Hoffman
Towit
South Highland
Denison
Luella Johnson
Clerk Johnson
Johnson
Carter
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Grayson County Texas
Court order directs sale of property to satisfy judgments in two cases. Properties include Lot 14 Block 3 South Highland Addition Denison and Lots 1 and 2 Block 2 Carters Addition Van Alstyne. Sale set for first Tuesday in September 1945 at Grayson County Courthouse.
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Teese
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Jackson Joness
USS Ranger
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San Francisco
Cal
By Margie B. Boswell
Daffynitions
Clifton Page
Allen T. Short
Phone 100
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Stephens & Bryant
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E. B._ Pritchett
Flowers of
Carl May
West Main St
Tom Barbee
C. B. Bryant Jr
B. F. Avery
Leon Harper
Ely
J. D. Yates
North Peak St
Dallas
Square Deal
Houston
Guy Ellis
Jack Mystein
Bells
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
B. F. Blanton
Manning & Meador
Perry Waldrop
A. Y. Creager Company
M. & P. Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
K. Wolens
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