Cousin Nat Is Bested By Pickett
Texas voters in a second Democratic runoff sent one new congressman and re elected two others while deciding two state races. Tom Pickett defeated Nat Patton in the 7th District as J Mansfield topped L J Sulak and Sam Russell beat Clyde Garrett in the 9th. Grover Sellers won the attorney general race and Gordon Simpson defeated Richard Critz for associate justice of the State Supreme Court.
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Dallas
Texas
Congress
Texas Election Bureau
Tom Pickett
Palestine
Nat Patton
Crockett
J. Mansfield
Columbus
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
L. J. Sulak
LaGrange
Sam Russell
Stephenville
Clyde L. Garrett
Eastland
Patton
House
Grover Sellers
Jesse Martin
Fort Worth
Gordon Simpson
Tyler
Richard Critz
Austin
State Supreme Court
Warning Against Out-Of-State Insurance Companies
Texas Commissioner O P Lockhart warns residents to verify that any out of state insurer has a Texas certificate of authority before buying policies advertised by radio or mail. He notes such firms lack Texas regulation and disputes would require suits in their home state. many policies may be misleading or denied under licensed Texas rules.
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Austin
O. P. Lockhart
Board of Insurance Commissioners
Texas
Lockhart
Texas Insurance Department
Austin 14
What a Job Really Means
A Fort Worth Press reader argues that a man without a job loses self respect, status, and authority at home. He warns that unemployment strips him of purpose, leaving him anxious and dependent, even in a wealthy man’s life. The piece reflects social expectations of work and identity.
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Fort Worth
Everybody Does It But None Can Explain It
A naval medical student presenting at Tulane University’s History of Medicine Society says sleep remains poorly understood after 2,500 years of study. He notes people desire more sleep, resist giving it up, and that many theories lack scientific proof, tracing ideas back to early Greek writings.
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New Orleans
Naval
History of Medicine Society
Tulane University
Paul Trautman
Fatigue detail sparks clash over workload
Two soldiers argue on a fatigue detail as one man complains another is doing twice the work. The private urges the sergeant to intervene while the other soldier insists the pace must continue.
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Sarge
Soldier Entitled to Your Salute in Deport
A WAC private, wife of a long overseas serviceman, paraded past Camp Maxey soldiers in Deport. Soldiers saluted her out of respect for her grey hair and trained bearing. She served in California's State Guard, then joined the WAC, doing office work for $50 monthly, releasing combat troops for the front.
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Deport
WAC
Camp Maxey
State Guard of
California
Pearl Harbor
McDonald Urges Strict Seed Law Enforcement in Texas
Texas Agriculture Commissioner J E McDonald calls elevators seed dealers and growers to enforce the seed law. He warns of fines up to 200 dollars per offense and urges testing at Austin and Lubbock laboratories to ensure seed origin purity and germination for wartime food needs. Compliance helps farmers secure good seed for a bountiful crop.
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Texas
J. E. McDonald
United States
State Department of Agriculture
Austin
Lubbock
Too Good to Lose a Too-Perfect Boarder
A favored long-term boarder asks the landlady to marry him. She considers the offer, noting his five-year record of never grumbling about meals or skipping payments, and jokes that she cannot risk losing such a valued customer to charity.
Card of Thanks for Mother’s Sudden Passing
We express sincere appreciation for the many kind deeds of neighbors and friends after our mother’s sudden passing. Your words of consolation are cherished. Bryan Weber Mrs. H E Janke.
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Bryan Weber
H. E. Janke
Gillett Family Thanks Friends for Sympathy
The Gillett family expresses gratitude for expressions of sympathy after the death of their mother, Mrs. Tom Gillett. They appreciate the thoughtful gestures from friends and community.
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Tom Gillett
Gillett
Whistle Rules Change On Guam Under New Command
After wartime changes, Guam lifts prewar ban on whistling. Marine Maj. Gen. Henry L. Larson, the new island commander, says the island has something to whistle about now that Japanese forces have been run off.
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Guam
Henry L. Larson
New Island
When Farmer Goes to Barn It’s 50 Miles
Fallon Mont. floods wash away the bridge and his boat forcing farmer Chris Johansen to travel 50 miles to reach his barn. His house sits on the river’s other side and crops run late due to the distance.
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Fallon
Mont
Chris Johansen
Johansen
Yellowstone River
Primary Navy Air Training to Close at Grand Prairie
Training at the Naval Air Station Grand Prairie will end November 30. Capt. Henry P. Dietrich said released facilities would support other naval aviation activities. The decision cites a lower than expected attrition rate among Navy and Marine pilots in combat.
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Grand Prairie
Naval Air Station
Henry P. Dietrich
Navy
Nominee Makes Hay As Farmer Shines
Lewiston Idaho story about Glen Taylor nominated for U S Senate by Idaho Democrats. He helps a farmer pitch hay while the farmer jokes about politics and questions his capability. The farmer approves Taylor's effort and says every senator should have a course in haying. Taylor says he has at least one vote.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Glen Taylor
U. S. Senate
Little Things Editor Reflects on True Values
The Bonham Daily Favorite quotes editor Ashley Evans noting simple, priceless truths. He cites water in a desert spring and a loving heart as worth more than wealth, and contrasts genuine conviction with self interest, remarking on public figures and a McKinney Examiner thought.
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Ashley Evans
Bonham Daily
Willkie
McKinney Examiner
Fine Thing But That's What She Wanted in Chicago
William Paseka 41 explains romance failed after he gave 1500 dollars for an operation at Michael Reese Hospital. Police arrest Helene Catanezzo 30 who admits taking the money to buy fine clothes but spent it on a saloon, not the hoped for procedure.
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Chicago
Wm. Paseka
Michael Reese Hospital
Helene Catanezz0
Julius Sherwin
Sherwin
Civilians See Nazi Collapse Soon In Poll
The University of Denver national opinion center reports fifty five of a hundred civilians expect Germany to collapse this year with six percent expecting surrender by August end and thirty six percent by year end.
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Denver
Colo
Germany
University of Denver
Reich
Japan
Recruit Ordered to Wash Hands Before Fingerprint Test
A non commissioned officer tells a recruit to wash his hands prior to fingerprinting. Joe Yardbird jokes asking if both hands should be washed. The officer pauses and answers no, just one hand to gauge the process.
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Joe Yardbird
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