Strange Political Alliances Pop Up In Washington
Washington column notes unusual cross party moves as Senator Aiken backs Senator Gillette for president while Farley and conservatives reportedly seek to block FDR from a fourth term. The piece recalls past misfires and speculates on a Roosevelt Willkie 1944 ticket amid party intrigue and satire.
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Washington
Gillette
James A. Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Roosevelts
White House
Senator LaFollette
Wisconsin
Wendell L. Willkie
Mr. Willkie
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Willkie
Rayburn to Speak at Commerce on August 6
Speaker Sam Rayburn will address vital domestic issues when he speaks at East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce on August 6. He will unveil an oil portrait by Douglas Chandor, with thousands expected, including Washington officials and Texas Democratic leaders.
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Commerce
Sam Rayburn
East Texas State Teachers College
Rayburn
Douglas Chandor
Mayo Normal School
Washington
Texas
Sure Way to Beat the Mint Swindles Washington Man
A Washington gasoline station operator loses 8500 dollars after a conman named Doc Jackson pitches a counterfeit note machine. Detective Groves outlines the scam's setup from a hotel room pitch to fake officers grabbing the machine and a $1700 cash win for the thieves. Price awaits restitution as authorities detain Doc on larceny by trick charges.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Engraving
The
Mint
Elwood Groves
James D. Price
Price
Doc Jackson
Doc
Doc and Company
Army now has 1000 generals
Washington dispatch notes the U S Army now has more than a thousand generals, roughly double its World War I peak of 522 as the officer corps expands ahead of conscription. Navy counts 193 admirals, about triple its World War I total.
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Washington
United States Army
War Department
Navy
Coast Guard
Texas State College for Women dorms house 1600 students
Regular dormitories on the campus of Texas State College for Women in Denton provide college residence for approximately 1,600 students. Texas is well adapted to the manufacture of glass due to abundant gas and ample silica deposits.
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Texas State College For Women
Denton
Texas
Divorce Petition In Grayson County Abandonment Grounds
Citation to Juanita L Reynolds issued by the District Court of Grayson County Texas directs appearance by 10 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance August 9 1943. Plaintiff Isaac N Reynolds seeks divorce on abandonment argued from August 16 1930 marriage and November 10 1930 separation. Case No 49782 filed June 28 1943 with clerk S V Earnest.
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State OF
Texas
Grayson County
Grayson
Ura Dissa Bass
W. E. Bass
City of
Sherman
A. D
State OF Texas
Juanita L. Reynolds
District Court of
Court House
Isaac N. Reynolds
Juanita Reynolds
S. V. Earnest
R. C. Steed
Military careers and WWI general awards analyzed
The piece reviews officer performance in World War I noting 522 generals with about half receiving no decorations. It explains the creation of the Distinguished Service Medal on July 9, 1918 to honor exceptionally meritorious service in leadership, with 279 generals honored and many awards extended to officers below general rank.
Lone man left in Forsan area business life
A Sun feature notes Forsan area businesses showing women in many roles. Vera Harris runs the post office with daughter Myra Nell as chief clerk. Mrs. Bobby Asbury manages the telephone company with two day operators. J. S. McCasin and D. D. Heatherington run a drugstore. A. D. Livingston and O. S. Butler operate Wash Grocery. Idella Alexander runs another grocer. Lillie Mae Johnson leads Southwest Tool Co. Bill Johnson runs a beauty shop. Nearby Ross City has Hood Parker’s grocery and Paul Gordon’s beauty work, with Nell Harvey as druggist. D. A. Oglesby is postmaster at Ouischalk. Vivian Westerhen owns and operates the Lees grocery. W. O. Scudday still operates Forsan’s filling station.
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Idella Alexander
Lillie Mae Johnson
Southwest Tool Company
Bill Johnson
Ross City
W. O. Scudday
Forsan
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