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Whitewright Sun in Whitewright, Texas

17 Aug 1944

Page 7

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Whitewright Sun

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Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1944

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7

Texans Aid on Front Lines in Europe and War Fund Drive

Texas soldiers and airmen are cited for bravery in France and Normandy. Sgt Bob Jackson from San Marcos used a German sniper as a shield to take a strong point. Capt Burt Marshall of Greenville shot down a plane. Several Texas servicemen earn Air Medals Distinguished Flying Crosses and Bronze Stars. The National War Fund drives recruit Texans to support USO War Prisoners Aid and 17 agencies.

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France Paris Berlin Bob Jackson San Marcos Italy Texas Burt Marshall Greenville M. M. Tomme Troup Roy Bechton Lubbock Jack Hogue Graham Wayland D. Towner United War Chest of Texas National War Fund USO Lucky Pfc Jose Lopez Brownsville Normandy Lopez W. P. Richardson Hunt Newark N. J Lloyd Kelly Coleman Ed Harris el Paso Joe Ellis Orange Ben Wyatt Jr Brownwood Jim Dooley Dilley Andrew Block Bonham Europe Luther Abel Gladewater Charles Summers Granbury Morris Stanley Alvin Hershel Moore del Rio Wade Knudson Meridian Jim Daugherty Imperial United Seamens Service
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Louisiana Freezes Local Option Elections During War

Louisiana will not change wet or dry status as parishes, wards and municipalities remain on their current rules. The Legislature suspended local option elections for the war duration and one year after, keeping dry areas dry and wet areas able to sell liquor or beer until the war ends or the suspension ends.

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New Orleans Louisiana
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Couple Moves Next Door After 20 Years

A couple who had lived 20 years in one house moved into the neighboring residence puzzling locals. When asked, the wife quipped that Jim claimed they were driven by “the gypsy in us.”

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Jim
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Texas Amendment Allows County Tax Reallocations

A proposed Texas Constitution Amendment would let the Commissioners Court reallocate county tax levies by changing rates for various purposes while keeping total annual taxes at or below 80 cents per $100 valuation. Voters in each county would decide in general or special elections, with approved changes lasting six years unless renewed by voters. The measure, tied to the November 7 1944 election, includes explicit ballots for and against and directs governor issued proclamation.

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HOUSE State of Texas Commissioners Court
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State Sec4 Funds Reserved Five Thousand Dollars

The passage notes a appropriation of five thousand dollars or as much as needed under Section 4 of the state act. It identifies the source as the State and specifies the monetary amount tied to the provision. The context implies a designated fund allocation within the legislative text.

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Publication and Election Expenses Authorization

A provision appropriates funds from the Treasury to cover the expenses of publication and election, assigning authority to allocate to non-appropriated costs.

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Ake Drug Service Rexall R. P. Childress Mobileil G. C. Stateville Turkeys Farley Grocery Whitewright Kaiser’s Store Pilot Grove Knvolens EEE A Department Stores Denison Fred Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Ine
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