Armed Forces Families Share News From Across The Globe
Mrs. George Baugher learns her brother Sgt Doyle Kirby serves with the Army in North Africa. Others report Cpl N B Nicholson at Selfridge Field Michigan, En Merriwell Vineyard bound for Norfolk Virginia as naval fighter pilot, Pfc Jack Thrasher back from furlough to Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania, and Lt Robert S Roddy missing in action over Europe. Also noted are WAAC instructor Sgt Betty Jo Morrow at Day tona Beach and Fiji Island postings for Pvt Archie Burden and Pvt Joe Hicks in Hawaii. The Sun counts seventy four uniformed readers, with twenty abroad, and shares a New Zealand letter about Lieut Hamilton Vestal recovering after Guadalcanal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Vestal
E. G. Gray
Kaponga
Taranaki
New Zealand
Hamilton Vestal
U. S. Marine Corps
Vestal
Guadalcanal
United States
Jimmy
Mary
Restrictions on gas use may extend to Texas says Patman
Rep. Wright Patman of Texarkana predicts that the strict gasoline restrictions for pleasure driving now in place along the Atlantic Seaboard will spread to Texas. He warns there are no new major oil fields and existing wells are being pumped dry as the Army prioritizes fuel for war and Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Texas
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle West
Patman
Africa
OPA Denies Soap Rationing Rumor
Dallas OPA officials stated no soap sales freeze is in effect and no rationing is planned. The denial follows widespread weekend rumors across Texas of impending soap shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Dallas
Whitewright War News and Local Updates Highlight Veterans
Local notes tell of service members visiting family and departing for duty, including Sgt Vondalee England on furlough, Cpl Virgil York wounded in North Africa, and Sgt Roy Martin overseas. Whitewright natives Albert Reeves Jack Thornhill and others sworn into the Army May 28. Captain William Bryant, fresh from Africa, returns home with a battle veteran record. Bill’s 10 months overseas included 44 bombing raids and a near cockpit injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Virgil York
Wichita Falls
G. D. Dixon
North Africa
Lloyd York
Dallas
Albert Lee Reeves
Jack Leon Thornhill
Whitewright
Jack Lyman Dickerman
Clyde Whitworth
Army
William Bryant
Denton
G. F. Bryant
Captain Bryant
Bill
Africa
9Th Air Force
Dallas News
The
Sun
Disabled Veterans Seek Post War Security for Soldiers
Fort Worth TEXAS Disabled American Veterans adopts a resolution to have all servicemen on military payroll six to twelve months after the war until they secure employment. Dr W L Smith Dallas state commander urges early Congress action and emphasizes a broad hospital and medical service plan for disabled returning veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas Department
W. L. Smith
Dallas
Congress
Invasion of Italy Rumors Stir Across Allied Lines
Allied sources in North Africa and London weighed an unconditional surrender ultimatum to Pantelleria with talk of an invasion of Italy’s outlying islands. Reuters noted possible landings on Pantelleria and Lampedusa as air and naval bombardment continued, while Corsican patriots were described as ready to strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pantelleria
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Reuters
British Press Association
Rome
North Africa
Pro Association
Mediterranean
Lampedusa
Axis
Italy
France
Corsica
Lord Selborne
1820 food prices listed by General Porter record
A 1820 expenditure record from Gen. Peter Buell Porter shows beef at 7 cents per lb pork at 11 cents per lb mutton and lamb at 7 cents per lb veal at 5 cents per lb butter 15 cents per lb eggs 12 cents per dozen. The document is held by Preston Buell Porter of Remington Rand Inc and recommended for Sun Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Peter Buell Porter
Preston Buell Porter
Remington Rand, Inc
Heavy rains hit East Texas towns with record flows
Rainfall totals included 1.92 inches in Whitewright and 4.20 in Bonham while Rockwall logged 11.94 inches. Denison reported 2.14 and other communities saw big downpours paralyzing rail and road traffic. Flooding along Bois d Arc creek reached Red River and farming stalled as fields dried enough to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewright
City
Bois d’ Arc
Red River
Bonham
Denison
Rockwall
South Plains
Texas
Pennsylvania mines reach tentative pact with Lewis forces
John L. Lewis and Central Pennsylvania operators led by Charles ONeill announced a tentative agreement representing about 10 percent of U.S. coal output. Agreement terms were not disclosed and would be offered to other Appalachian operators. ONeill said a representative would attend the War Labor Board hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Central Pensylvania
Central Pennsylvania
Charles O'Neill
Appalachian
Lewis
O'Neill
UMW
War Labor Board
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt Warns Axis on Poison Gas Use
President Roosevelt warned the Axis that any resort to poison gas would trigger the fullest possible retaliation against munitions centers sea ports and military objectives. He said the United States would treat gas attacks as against the nation and vowed swift in kind consequences on the perpetrators. This marked his third explicit warning on gas, reiterated after prior statements in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
United Nations
Europe
Asia
Japan
China
United Nation
Donkey Ride Wish Beckons In Quirky Exchange
A playful dialogue hints at a childlike preference for a real donkey ride over a knee ride. The exchange combines affectionate humor with rural dialogue style, reflecting simple rural banter and a light mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pop
Sonny Boy
Regional Number Added to Address In Large Cities
A new postal system adds a regional number to city addresses in Texas to speed mail delivery. In Austin Dallas Fort Worth Houston San Antonio and Waco zone numbers help inexperienced clerks sort letters quickly. The zone guides mail to the proper carrier by city branch and street knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
Waco
Boyce House
Park Ridge
Senate Erupts On Subsidies For Farmers
Washington reports a Senate floor clash over $820 million in farm subsidies amid warnings of price rollback causing farm and processor regimentation. Senator Byrd decries lack of authority and cost. Taft seeks tighter limits. McKellar says most subsidies flow to packers and processors, not producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
Robert S. Taft
Rep
Ohio
Kenneth McKellar
Dem
Tennessee
Induction Warnings After Gas Rationing Draftee Tales
A Fort Worth schoolteacher who just left the Army burned through his gasoline coupons with his girlfriend before a final pre induction exam, was rejected, and now has time on his hands with no gas and a girlfriend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Neighbors in Garden Dispute End in Fatal Shooting
Jack Burleson 35 a Goodfellow Field employee died at a hospital from shotgun wounds after a garden dispute. J D Pace 58, neighbor, was charged with murder and freed on 1500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Jack Burleson
Goodfellow Field
J. D. Pace
Teeth Added to Connally Strike Bill
A Senate House conference committee approved a measure to fine and imprison anyone who instigates or conspires to strike in government seized war plants or mines. It authorizes federal takeovers, creates a War Labor Board, and requires notice to labor agencies with a secret ballot before a strike. The panel dropped union registration and financial reporting, but barred political campaign contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House Conference Committee
House
War Labor Board
Secretary of Labor
National Labor Relations Board
Wallace outlines postwar plan at Connecticut College
Vice President Wallace presented a five point postwar plan in a commencement address at Connecticut College for Women. He urged disarming aggressor nations, protecting weak states, preventing future aggression, re educating German youth, and punishing war criminals. He called for the United States to share leadership in world affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Wallace
Connecticut College For Women
United States
Family of Nations
New $5 Auto Tax Stamps Due June 30
The Internal Revenue Division reminded automobile owners that it will be illegal to operate cars after June 30 without $5 Use Tax stamps for the 1944 fiscal year. The stamps, third in the series, go on sale Thursday at post offices and Internal Revenue offices, with cash payment accepted at post offices and mail orders available from IRS offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Division
Internal Revenue Collectors
Internal Revenue
Roosevelt Announces Plan to Sign Pay‑As‑You‑Go Bill
President Roosevelt said on Tuesday he would sign the pay‑as‑you‑go tax bill soon and that the Treasury is preparing to implement it. He indicated he would seek more taxes from Congress before the summer recess to close an inflationary gap, signaling a likely recommendation for additional taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Baugher
Sgt
Doyle Kirby
N. B. Nicholson
Laurel, Miss
Army Air Base
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Ens
Merriwell Vineyard
Norfolk
Mrs
W. R. Vineyard
Pfe
Jack Thrasher
Indiantown Gap
Hobart Thrasher
John R. Denham
764Th Tank Battalion
10Th Armored Division
Fort Benning
Corporal Denham
Route 4
Betty Jo Morrow
WAAC
Daytonia Beach
Fla
W. E. Pennell
Sergeant Morrow
James A
Archie) Burden
Fiji Islands
Australia
Pvt
Joe D. Hicks
George Hicks
Hawaiain Islands
Joe
Robert S. Roddy
W. S. Roddy
Bells
England
Roddy
Kathryn Roddy
Betty Jo Wilson
Paul Wilson
Russell R. Hicks
Harlingen
Paul Phillips
Canal Zone
W. A. Phillips
Hicks
Sergeant Phillips
Whitewright High School
Phillips
Miami Beach
Hamilton
Vondalee England
Brooks Field
J. F. England
Town
Roy E. Martin
Army Air Corps
Southwest Pacific
W. J. Martin
Boyd Newman
B. W. Newman
J. E. Morgan
Newman
Perrin Field
Raymond E. Kerby
Fort Sill
Okla
Kerby
Pennsylvania Mines
Lewis’ Forces
FD. R
Connally
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!