Price rules and wartime controls urged by southwestern chamber
Dallas delegates heard warnings that the government will enforce wartime priority and price regulations. Leland Dysart of the War Production Board and Thomas Mosheim of the Office of Price Administration described a compliance division and a forceful legal approach, while emphasizing patriotism and limited hardships.
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Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
Southwest
Leland T. Dysart
Regional
War Production Board
Southwestern Chamber of Commerce Institute
Thomas E. Mosheim
Office of Price Administration
Trade Association
Dysart
Missing Teeth Reveal Local Legend of Jim Johnson
A cheeky exchange recalls sharper days as a mother questions Tommy about a hand injury. Tommy quips that the harm came from the once sharp teeth of Jim Johnson, turning a mishap into a small town anecdote.
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Tommy
Jimmy Johnson
House Boosts Tax Load on Corporations
The House overridden tax committee, boosting rates to lift corporate taxes and overall revenue. The bill would add about 6.27 billion dollars a year in taxes, raising total federal revenues to 23 billion. A 392 to 2 roll call passed the measure with dissent from Guy Moser and James Oliver.
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Washington
House
Treasury
Guy L. Moser
Pennsylvania
James C. Oliver
Rep
Maine
Senate
Walter F. George
Georgia
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Vote William S. Moore for State Senator
Gainesville, Cooke County advocate William S. Moore seeks the Texas Senate seat. The bid stresses Moore’s training, legislative record, honesty, and independence from special interests, urging voters to make their own inquiry and vote the best man for state senator.
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Moore
Texas Senate
Grayson County
Senate
William S. Moore
Reform plan revision faces defeat amid tax debate
The proposal to revise the normal and surtax rate failed 180 to 160, while the 90 percent excess profits rate passed amid a boisterous chorus of ayes.
German wounded pouring into Norway reported in London
Norwegian circles in London said German wounded from the Russian front are pouring into Norway in droves. Hospitals schools and other buildings are commandeered by Nazi authorities as civilian patients are moved to halls and private homes with only meager medical equipment.
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London
Norway
Re-election Bid of Grayson County Judge Jake J Loy
Grayson County Judge Jake J Loy appeals for re election citing a lengthy record of public service. He highlights leadership over courts budget duties and civilian defense plus improvements like a new courthouse jail roads park and library and a strengthened welfare and food stamp program. Loy notes tax savings and debt reduction while pledging continued efficient government if voters support July 25.
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Commissioners’ Court
Texas
Perrin Field
CCC
Grayson County
Jake J, Loy
Mongrel Folk Have Little To Boast
A column by Robert Quillen argues against race purity tracing English ancestry to conquerors and notes centuries of mingling across Europe and America. It asserts all Europeans and Americans are mongrel, urges judging people as individuals and cites New York dog show as evidence that mongrel dogs excel.
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England
William the Conqueror
John the Smith
John Smith
John the Archer
John Archer
John
William
John Williamson
America
Europe
New York
Robert Quillen
Boyce House Sees Possible Victory Without Runoff
AUSTIN Boyce House a Tarrant County newspaperman polled about 46 percent in a state poll announced today. If the trend holds through Saturday he could win a clear majority and avoid a runoff. House joined the race seven weeks ago while his three opponent senators campaigned longer. Fort Ticonderoga was cited as a formidable stronghold.
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Austin
Boyce House
Tarrant County
House
Wish for Wisdom and Kindness in Everyday Life
A reflective piece urges readers to improve the world through honest actions and clean thoughts. It links personal growth to communal happiness, urging daily acts of wisdom, learning, and seeds of kindness. The text concludes with a natural image of Finland’s forests and trees.
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Stephens & Bryant Insurance
First Nat’s Bank
Gainesville
Cooke Co
Grayson, Cooke and
Fannin Counties
Fort Ticonderoga
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Finland
van Zandt
Pol
Palace Theatre
Buster Crabbe
Etek
Billy
Fuzzy
St. John
Dave O’brien
Jungle Girl
Burma Road
Film Daily
Bobby Blake
Dan Dailey, Jr
Donna Reed
Wells Root
J. Walter Ruben
Jan Fortune
Jennie Harris Oliver
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SKY
Broadway
Tripoli
King’s Row
Captain of the Clouds
Roxie Hart
Rio Rita
Old
California
van Heflin
Marsha Ee Samuel Shinds
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