Texas Flyers Pinky and Grapes Return Home After Winnipeg Trip
Pinky and Grapes, Texas aviation youths from Whitewright, traveled to Winnipeg to pick up their wings and returned with Mr. and Mrs. Barrett of Greenville. They flew via Yorkton and Yellowstone, plan to sail to Halifax for Coastal Reconnaissance Corps service, and vows from Whitewright residents back their mission.
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Texas
O. K
Grapes
Pinky
L. M. Barrett
Greenville
Barrett
Tom's Peanuts Co
Whitewright
Kirk May
Mr. Barrett
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake City
Yorkton
Kirk
Winnipeg
R. H. May
W. R. Vineyard
Sherman
Whitewright High School
Sunset High School
Dallas
Bonham
Regina
Sask
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Coastal Reconnaissance Corps
Reporter Tells Of Nazi Prison
United Press correspondent Richard C. Hottelet, freed in a German prisoner exchange after four months behind bars, recalls daily life in Berlin’s Alexanderplatz prison. He details meager meals, rigid routines, and limited contact with consular officials and the outside world.
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New York
Richard C. Hotteler
United Press
West Point
United Pressman
United States
Hottelet
Alexanderplatz
Secret Police
Mr. Hottelet
Morbit
Inventor Details Self-Repairing Car Trap in Salem
Salem mass Ludger Levesque on Aborn street showcases a new car equipped with a triple self defense trap. If thieves attempt to steal the auto it would break its own rear axle rear end or transmission. Police were left puzzled by the inventor's claim and the incident.
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Salem
Mass
Ludger Levesque
Aborn Street
Ludger
Champion’s Picture Wins State Fair Prize в 1940
Arthur J. Wright of Dallas entered the contest with a natural light interior shot captured inside a building. The image won the prize at the State Fair of Texas held in 1940.
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State Fair of
Texas
Arthur J. Wright
Dallas
Grayson County Asked to Sign New Relief Setup
Sherman Grayson County was urged by E T Davis area welfare supervisor to sign a state led reform that would hire six junior field workers and a supervisor to certify clients for WPA NYA CCC and surplus commodities. Failure to sign by Sept 30 risks loss of aid totalling 150000 to 160000 monthly and jeopardizes the food stamp plan.
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State Department
Hardy McAdams
Gordonville
Texas
Davis
Loy
Commissioners Court
Laws Reform Across Nations Iris Time
In Cold Springs Pennsylvania a law bans selling liquor to a married man without his wife’s written consent. In Germany betting is forbidden for men on public relief and relief payments may go to wives or be stopped if bets are placed.
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Cold Springs
Germany
Union agent held after $62,000 seized in safe deposit
Chicago authorities questioned Max Caldwell after investigators recovered over $62,000 in cash securities and jewelry in his and his wife name from a safe deposit vault. Caldwell had been ousted as business agent of a Retail Clerks local amid funds dispute estimated at $910,000. Attorneys said Caldwell must show the assets do not belong to the union.
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Chicago
Max Caldwell
Caldwell
William B. Crawford
Retail Clerks International Protective Association
Frances Heisler
Heisler
How Much Sleep Do You Require
Discussion of how much sleep people need based on individual differences and sleep patterns. Notes that brains do not determine need, with examples of Edison and Wilson. Includes tips on falling asleep, factors affecting sleep, and consequences of sleep deprivation. Mentions Nathaniel Kleitman and advises medical consultation to rule out infection.
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Thoms Dle Son
Woodrow Wilson
Edison
Wilson
Nathaniel Kleitman
University of Chicago
Automobile Loans Offer Quick Money and Refinancing
If you need money or want to refinance car payments to smaller amounts, the Auto Finance Company offers any reasonable loan amount and term with no delay. Bring title papers and the car for inspection. Managed by F. W. Creager at 121% So. Travis, Sherman.
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Sherman
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Card of Thanks for Sunday Reunion Courtesies
Ex-Students Committee thanks the school board for building use and Superintendent Butler for cooperation. Gratitude to Claude Dillon Mrs. Fred Cook and other ladies for lunch help Mr Echols for water container and cups and others who assisted.
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Butler
Claude Dillon
Fred Cook
Echols
Tom Barbee
Olive Myrick
Roscoe Gillett
Noise as Hazard of Modern War Warns Acoustics Expert
Dr. Vern O. Knudsen, acoustics specialist at University of California Los Angeles, says machine and artillery noise in modern warfare damages hearing. Prolonged exposure in tanks, airplanes, and factories can cause tinnitus, hearing loss, and even shell shock, urging medical and public health action.
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Vern O. Knudsen
Los Angeles
University of California
Dr. Knudsen
Collin County Farmer Seeks Cantaloupe King Title
B. Frank Bass of McKinney plans a Cantalope King bid after expected 20 000 bushels from 100 acre Cantalope crop. He has already marketed 106 000 bushels in Dallas Houston New Orleans and other centers. Quality is high and prices good.
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McKinney
B. Frank Bass
Texas
Mc Bass
Dallas
Houston
New Orleans
Texas Labor Day accident toll forecast sparks warning
The Texas Safety Association predicts 27 deaths and 900 injuries over Labor Day and urges heightened vigilance. George Clarke cites year to year trends and compares potential losses to defense program costs. four bombers could be built with the predicted losses.
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Austin
Texas Safety Association
George Clarke
Clark
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Pinky & Grapes
Sun Office
Frances McKay
Oxfords
T. W. Ayres & Son Gossard
Addison
Tom E. Sears
the Sun
L. LaRoe & Co
O. L. Sears
S. H. Montgomery Insurance Agency
Sun
Otto Hopper
J. H. Hopper
Collin County
Madden
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