Grayson College Ex-Students Meet Sunday at Whitewright
Grayson College Ex-Students Association holds annual meeting at Whitewright High School on Sunday August 26 with 10 am business session led by president Dr Wilbur Carter. Rev Joe Everhart gives principal address followed by a picnic lunch and two afternoon events including a spelling championship and a women’s style show with prizes.
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Grayson College Ex-Students Association
Whitewright High School
Wilbur Carter
Sherman
Joe Everheart
Clarksville
Fenner Leslie
Bonham
Henry W. Grady
Sam Houston
Gertrude Montgomery
Ada
Okla
Joe Hamilton
Vera Hickman
Nagasaki Bomb Shadows Desolate City After A-Bomb
Tokyo radio described Nagasaki as a desert of rubble after the second atomic blast on August 9. Images showed widespread destruction ten miles from the center, crushed farmhouses and a horse under a collapsed house. Survivors suffered injuries and blindness from the heat and blast.
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San Francisco
Radio Tokyo
Japan
Nagasaki
Tokyo
Mainichi
Arsenal
Naval Base
Kyushu
Hiroshima
Texas Fourth in Federal Jobs With 144700 Employed
Texas had 144,700 federal job holders as of April 1, per the civil service commission. The total rose 625 from 1944 and far exceeds the prewar 54,933 on June 1, 1941, placing Texas fourth behind California New York and Pennsylvania. District of Columbia and Vermont have 250,300 and 3,000 respectively.
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Washington
Texas
Civil Service Commission
States
California
New York
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Vermont
War Department
Navy
Post Office Department
Open season on sneezes again as ragweed fills air
Ragweed days return bringing seasonal allergies that many mistake for colds. Pollen in the air irritates nasal membranes causing sneeze bouts across the population.
Ration calendar details for stamps and foods
The notice lists validity periods for ration stamps across books. Meats and fats grid covers Q2 U2 to Aug 31 and V2 Z2 to Sept 30 and A1 E1 to Oct 31 and F1 E1 to Nov 30. Sugar book four stamp 36 allows five pounds through Aug 31 with next stamp Sept 1. Shoes book three airplane stamps 1 2 3 4 valid indefinitely. OPA states no cancellation plans.
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OPA
Veterans Rules Slow Pacific Deployment Amid Protests
Washington dispatches reveal War Department limits on overseas service for soldiers with 75 or more discharge points unless volunteering. Ground forces bar enlisted men 37 or older from overseas unless they volunteer, excluding Service and Air Forces. Senator Hugh Butler protested redeployment of the 86th and 95th Divisions to the Pacific.
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Washington
Pacific
White House
War Department
Hugh Butler
Nebraska
Million Men to Occupy Japan Under MacArthur Plan
Washington expects about one million service members will take part in Japan's occupation under General MacArthur. The operation envisions a large amphibious assault with over 400000 Army troops and Marines, supported by 4000 ships and a vast air and sea fleet.
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Washington
Japan
MacArthur
U. S
Nimitz
George C. Kenney
Tokyo
Pacific
Kyushu
Hokkaido
5Th Fleet
Raymond A. Spruance
Admiral Halsey
3Rd Fleet
7Th Fleet
Southwest
Thomas C. Kinkaid
Vet Buys Artificial Leg to Get a Better One
Louisville veteran William H. Fulton Jr. says the Veterans Administration’s artificial limbs are mediocre and costly. He bought his own leg for 350 dollars after his discharge, claiming the government price of about 200 dollars fails to buy the best available.
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Louisville
William H. Fulton Jr
Veterans’ Administration
Fulton
Propeller speeds on today’s commercial aircraft
The article notes that propellers in service today rotate at an average speed ranging from 1600 to 1850 revolutions per minute.
Military Families Share Furlough News and Deployments
Cpl C M Howard Jr stationed at Lemoore California spends furlough with parents Mr and Mrs C M Howard of Pilot Grove. Pfc Jakie L Chesser left 30 day furlough for Fort Sam Houston San Antonio. Pfc and Mrs Anther Hudgins left for San Antonio for treatment at Fort Sam Houston Army hospital for wounds in Germany. Eugene Reeves son of Mr and Mrs John Reeves assigned to Platoon 76 RDMC E San Diego. Eugene is a 1945 Whitewright High School graduate. Sgt Edgar Pete Nicely after 30 day furlough leaves Fort Sam Houston for reassignment and recently returned from Europe. S/Sgt Glen Fleming home for 30 day visit after 28 months in England. will report to Fort Sam Houston. Rex D Brown promoted Aug 3 to corporal in Chauba India. works in Army Air Forces purchasing in CBI theatre. son of Jim Brown of Orangeville. Pvt Clarence Tillett arriving New Jersey port. will go to Fort Sam Houston for furlough after Europe tour with 30th Division 120th Infantry. Delwin E Hagberg son of Martin G Hagberg Lyons NL promoted to first lieutenant. B 24 pilot with Bomber Barons. overseas seven months. Asiatic Pacific ribbon with three battle stars. Lt Hagberg's wife Sarah Gould Hagberg staying in Whitewright with her mother during absence.
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Anther Hudgins
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston Army Hospital
Germany
Eugene Reeves
John Reeves
U. S. Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Eugene
Whitewright High School
Glen Fleming
J. D. Fleming
England
Air Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Rex. D. Brown
Chabua
India
Corporal Brown
Army Air Forces
China-Burma-India
Jim Brown
Orangeville
Clarence Tillett
New Jersey
Europe
120Th Infantry
J. O. Wallace
Delwin E. Hagberg
Martin G. Hagberg
Lyons, NL
Hagberg
Woleai Island
Balikpapan
Borneo
Sarah Gould Hagberg
Whitewright
George Simmons
Norther Brings Cool Start as Crops Show Mixed Fortunes
Whitewright welcomes a brisk norther with showers on Tuesday and Wednesday. At 7:30 this morning the temperature was 68 degrees. Farmers note a late cotton crop needing heat to curb insects though corn looks improved after delayed planting.
Two More Lake Texoma Leases Awarded to Bid Winners
Leases on Lake Texoma commercial sites go to George Schaerdel of Dallas and Joe E. Vandiver of Pampa with Site No 5 and Site No 9 respectively. A third bid by Lloyd Van Horn of Miami Oklahoma for Site No 3 has been approved but not yet executed. Site No 2 and Site No 4 projects progress with Lake Texoma Boat and Dock Works of Sherman and Goodman and Goodman Durant.
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Big Mineral
Gordonville
Lloyd van Horn
Miami
Okla
Bryan County
Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
Highway 70
Lake Texoma Boat and Dock Works of
Sherman
World War II Casualties Reach Over A Quarter Million
Washington reports ongoing World War II casualty tallies. Total combat deaths exceed 251,146 with 651,168 wounded, 44,206 missing, and 122,618 prisoners. Army losses total 922,757 and Navy 147,381.
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Washington
Navy
Vocal anesthetic role in Operation Tulsa Told
Maj. Wilson R. McNeil describes use of vocal anesthetic during battles on Bataan and in his Tulsa operation experience. He recalls the surgeon tying patients down and shouting to remain still as procedures proceed.
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Tulsa
Okla
Wilson R. McNeil
Bataan
War Fund Drive Opens October 1 in Texas
Judge Ben H. Powell announces the final National War Fund and United War Chest of Texas campaign to raise 115 million dollars for USO Camp Show, war victims aid, and allied support. Texas quota is about 4.5 million with local canvassing starting October 1.
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Austin
National War Fund
Ben H. Powell
United War Chest of Texas
USO
War Fund
America
Powell
State War Chest
Judge Powell
Europe
Japan
Philippines
China
Texas
Sun Honor Roll Subscriptions Earned This Week
The Sun lists recent subscribers and renewals including T. E. Baker Mrs J H Truett Mrs W F Fields Dr C P Johnson J W McMurry M T Craig Mrs M E Greenway S S Doss Sgt Robert A Scott Mrs W A Martin and Mrs Robert Sears. For nearly 200 years after its discovery Texas did not have an official name.
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the Sun
T. E. Baker
J. H. Truett
W. F. Fields
C. P. Johnson
J. W. McMurry
T. Craig
M. E. Greenway
S. S. Doss
Robert A. Scott
W. A. Martin
Robert Sears
Texas
Whitewright Schools Set September 10 Opening
Whitewright school board fixed September 10 as opening date for the schools. The faculty is filled except for a football coach as the board considers applicants. Transfers from other districts are expected to rise, possibly adding another high school teacher if needed.
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Whitewright
Car Industry Sees Slow Road to Postwar Auto Volume
Detroit reports industry leaders say wartime controls removal will help but not spark immediate civilian car production. Expects months to reach high volumes. Packard aims 200000 yearly output. NMAA notes metal aluminum and tin shortages persist. some firms foresee up to 25 percent price hikes to cover costs.
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Detroit
Mich
George
Christopher
Packard Motor Car Company
Packard
George Romney
Automobile Manufacturers Association
AAA Abolished as History in New Agriculture Dept Plan
Washington reports the Agriculture Adjustment Act agency has been dropped in a reorganization under Secretary Anderson. The Production and Marketing Administration succeeds it, coordinating future farm programs on production, pricing and marketing while retaining local and state AAA farmer committees as agents.
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Washington
Agriculture Adjustment Agency
Agriculture Department
Anderson
AAA
Production and Marketing Administration
O'Daniel Loses Patronage Fight
Washington report says Senator Tom Connally won a patronage clash with W L O Daniel. Attorney General Tom Clark recommended Ben H Rice of Waco for federal judge of the western district of Texas, a nomination Connally supported and O Daniel opposed.
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O’daniel
Texas
Connally
Blondin Crossed Niagara Falls on Tight Rope in 1859
A historical note recalls Charles Blondin achieving a famous tight rope crossing over Niagara Falls in 1859. The stunt drew huge crowds and showcased daring showmanship by the French daredevil.
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Blondin
Niagara Falls
Jap Surrender To Be Signed On Warship Missouri
General MacArthur says Japan will sign the surrender aboard the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay on August 31. Allied forces, led by MacArthur, will land near Tokyo days earlier as occupation plans unfold with Soviet and American actions across Asia.
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Missouri
Manila
Japan
Tokyo Bay
Douglas MacArthur
William F. Halsey
MacArthur
Tokyo
Imperial
Kuriles
Mili Atoll
Port Arthur
Manchuria
Nippon
Chiaag
Nanking
Singapore
Domei
Domei Agency
Atsugi
Truman Declares Lend Lease End
The White House announced on Tuesday that lend lease is ended. President Truman urged immediate steps to discontinue all lend leased operations as the war effort concludes its mission for Britain, Russia, China, France and other United Nations members.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Congress
Britain
Russia
China
France
United Nations
Truman Plans Nation Talk On V-J Day
President Truman will deliver a brief radio address to the nation on V J Day. The plan, announced by presidential secretary Charles G Ross, calls for the speech on the day Japan signs surrender terms likely within about ten days. It will not be a legal holiday.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Charles G. Ross
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Ross
Nylon ban lifted as WPB allows stocking production
The War Production Board on Tuesday night lifted controls on nylon production and signaled possible immediate release for women's stockings. The revocation also ends limits on rayon and seven other material orders covering softwood plywood box veneer fiber shipping containers paperboard and distribution of imported watches.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Texas 36th Infantry Division Third Highest War Casualties
Under secretary of War Robert P. Patterson reports the Texas 36th Infantry Division ranks third in five divisions for casualties in the German war. As of April 30 the unit total reached 27,343 with 3,974 killed, 19,052 wounded and 4,317 missing, subject to revision.
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Texas
Germany
Robert P. Patterson
Patterson
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Lemore
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Pilot Grove
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Edgar
Pete) Nicely
Sergeant Nicely
Norther
U. 5
CAR Industry
Lend-Lease
Nation
36Th
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