Modernizing the Army for Faster, Harder-Hitting Divisions
The article describes a reorganized force structure from squads to field armies with divisions of about 13,000, rapid movement by motor transport, and intensified firepower. It highlights new M1 rifles, light machine guns, mortars, anti tank guns, pistols, grenades, and faster production needs for weapons, ammunition, and armor in mid century defense planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Army
National Defense Advisory Commission
Middle West
Labor views from FDR and Willkie recorded by AFL
In Washington, President Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie issued their labor perspectives in the American Federationist. Both support collective bargaining while differing on labor law administration, with Roosevelt touting New Deal safeguards and Willkie urging reforms and stricter enforcement of the Wagner Act.
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FDR
Willkie
Washington
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
American Federation of Labor
Walkie
Nazi Germany
American Federationist
The
A. F. of L
William Green
National Labor Relations Board
Simplifying Etiquette for College Station Youth
Desca Hale of A and M College Extension Service suggests courteous behavior helps youths. She cites tips for hosts, introductions, dating, and attending events, plus a true and false test titled The Courteous Way to guide groups of adolescents in better manners.
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College Station
Desca Hale
A. and
M. College Extension Service
Miss Hale
Return Guarantee on Clever Seed Sparks Farmer Debate
A farmer questions a merchant about a seed guarantee. The merchant asserts confidence, promising refunds if the seed fails to sprout, offering a money back pledge and reinforcing trust in the product.
Engagement Ring Questioned as Thoughtful Gift
In a playful moment, she remarks on the ring George presents as sweet and memory worthy. George surprises her by revealing he uses the same ring always, prompting a mix of astonishment and jest.
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George
Texas migratory bird hunting rules revised in new regs
The Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission warns sportsmen to study the updated rules aligning with federal changes. Duck hunting opens at sunrise and ends at 4 p.m. with one Texas duck season, two dove periods, and county specific dates. Bag limits and possession limits are adjusted for ducks geese and other waterfowl, with gun plug requirements and a federal duck stamp needed.
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Austin
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Texas
Yoakum
Terry
Lynn
Garza
Kent
Stonewall
Haskell
Throckmorton
Young
Jack, Wise
Denton
Collin
Hunt
Parker
Tarrant
Dallas
Rockwall
Kaufman
Johnson
Hopkins
Ellis
Delta
Franklin
Texas-Mexican Railway
Webb
Zapata
Hunter Andy Anderson Predicts Texas Weather for Season
Andy Anderson, Houston Press sports editor and longtime hunter, forecasts Texas weather for the entire hunting season and bets he will hit 58 of 60 days. His monthly calendar in The Press is well known among local hunters who will be watching his prediction.
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Andy Anderson
The
Houston Press
Andy
Texas
Crawdads Make Remarkable Overland Migration in Texas
Otto Sens witnessed tens of thousands of crawdads migrating near Sandy Point Lake in Texas. The mass movement covered a block square and many were killed by motor vehicles as they crossed a road, making the surface slippery from the crushed crust.
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Otto Sens
Texas
Sandy Point Lake
Sandy Point
Mexican hunter kills 7 foot lion with 410 shotgun
A Mexican hunter north of Bruni in Webb County reportedly killed a lion over seven feet long using only a 410 gauge shotgun. The killing was reported to the State Game Department by a game warden.
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Bruni
Webb County
State Game Department
Grandmother Prefers Automobile Travel to City
A grandmother answers a young question about travel to the city. She declares she will drive by automobile as intended by the Lord, not by air plane, reflecting simple rural wisdom.
Investment in human nature nets $2,200 for Oklahoma City University
Former federal judge Robert L Williams mailed $1,000 in one dollar bills to 1,000 people to seed a fundraising drive. President A G Williams said about 90 percent responded with gifts, some larger than a dollar, including a New York City man who sent $10. A light aside notes a quip about matrimony from a teacher and Robert.
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Oklahoma City
Robert L. Williams
Oklahoma City University
A. G. Williams
Williams
New York City
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