Service members and family updates from Whitewright area
Tales from Whitewright residents include troop movements and home visits. Private Hershel McGuffey returns to Keesler Field Mississippi after furlough with Blue Ridge relatives, while S/Sgt Charlie Burch and family visit Fort Wayne. Additional notes cover Camp Roberts California training completion, England stationing, and new Navy assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Hershel McGuffey
Keesler Field
Miss
Blue Ridge
New Crew Added to Test Well East of Town
H W Snowden of Dallas announced a new crew would work at the oil well east of town with eight hour days. The 4 000 foot depth marks progress as machinery may be swapped to speed drilling. Indications suggest the hard formation may ease, with plans to drill several hundred feet deeper before deeming it a dry hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Snowden
Dallas
Halifax Doubts Ford War End Prediction
Lord Halifax, visiting Columbia with Lady Halifax, cited Henry Ford’s forecast that the war would end in two months as speculative. He said he would be happy if true but sees no reason to embrace it, noting the war is four and a half years nearer its start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Lord Halifax
Henry Ford
Atlanta Constitution
Halifax
Lady Halifax
Ford
36000 Air Troops Transferred to Ground Duty
Washington reports 36000 air trained soldiers reassigned to ground roles due to unfilled draft quotas and a shortage of ground forces. Enlistments of 17 year olds paused in reserve. Air Force accepts 17 year old applications. Induction deficit cited as over 200000. officials warn urgent need for fighting men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Army Air Forces
Air Force
War Department
H. H. Arnold
Air Forces
George C. Marshall
Boyce House Plans Run Against John Lee Smith
Austin reports Boyce House a radio commentator and novice for Lieut a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. He has made about ninety four speeches over the past month mostly public appearances on his "Give You Texas" program. He previously ran for lieutenant governor two years ago, finishing third in a field of nine, and currently faces one announced opponent in John Lee Smith.
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Austin
Insurance Losses on Cotton and Wheat To Exceed 31 Million
Washington D C Feder al Crop Insurance Corporation losses on wheat for five years and cotton for two total 28 649 974 and will reach 31 000 000 by year end June 30 manager J Carl Wright told a House subcommittee The cotton loss for 1942 was 4 715 863 and will be higher in 1943 Wheat losses in 1943 were 6 036 358 about double 1942 Congress ordered liquidation of the corporation but plans to revive the program were discussed with reforms including 11 percent premium increase three year contracts and a new loss adjustment plan Wright noted outstanding contracts prevent liquidation this fiscal year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
J. Carl Wright
House Agriculture Appropriations
Wright
Congress
Budget Bureau
Tarver
Georgia
War Leaders Urge Home Front to Restore War Effort
Six top military leaders urged Americans to curb waste and boost conservation to speed victory. Gen George C Marshall Admiral Ernest King and others called every home to conserve food fuel paper metal rubber and gasoline and to buy only what is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George C. Marshall
Army
Office of War Information
Ernest J. King
United States Fleet
H. H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
A. A. Vandergrift
United States Coast Guard
America
Arnold
OWI
Nazis Extend Balkan Hold
Germany expands control in Southeastern Europe after Hungary's occupation and puppet government. Dispatches report Nazi troops move into Bulgaria Romania and Slovakia as Berlin aims to mobilize all energy to combat Bolshevism and bolster a fortress within a fortress against Allied threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hungary
Germany
Europe
Bulgaria
Rumania
Slovakia
Press Meeting Set in Denison for May
The North and East Texas Press Association will hold its annual meeting in Denison May 12 and 13 at Hotel Denison. Gov. Coke Stevenson will address a May 12 banquet and dance. Speakers include Col Julian Hyers Hubert Harrison and Harry Withers. About 80 to 125 publishers and wives are expected. committee members include R H Caraway Arthur Lefevre Jr and LeRoy Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
North and East Texas Press Association
Coke Stevenson
Dallas
Texas
Hotel Denison
LeRoy Anderson
Denison Press
Stevenson
Col
Julian C. Hyers
Eighth Service Command
Hubert Harrison
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Harry Withers
The
Dallas News
Arthur Lefevre Jr
Houston
R. H. Caraway
Mineola
Association
Mr. Anderson
Wanted man nabbed by wanted ad in Idaho
R C Mullins used a newspaper wanted ad to track a suspect after police gave up. A $100 reward prompted A Filer service station attendant to report purchases of a swing machine waffle iron lamp and vacuum cleaner from a man leading to the suspect's arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Falls
Idaho
R. C. Mullins
Mullins
Filer
15 Million Must Estimate 1944 Income Tax
Chairman Doughton said over 15 million of 50 million taxpayers must estimate their 1944 income and pay a portion by April 15 under the pay as you go system. Eligibility hinges on income thresholds, with self employed and professionals given the option to base estimates on 1943 figures or current year projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Doughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hull outlines 17 point postwar U S foreign policy
Secretary of State Cordell Hull delivers a seventeen point program for a postwar world of international cooperation urging liberty loving peoples to fight for freedom. He ties the Atlantic Charter to mutual duties and notes expansions on policy while addressing questions about U S aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cordell Hull
Europe
Hull
United States
Finland
Germany
Balkans
Adolf Hitler
Hungary
Rumania
Bulgaria
1943 Cotton Crop Ginning Totals Released
The census bureau says 11,120,512 running bales or 11,420,561 equivalent 500-pound bales of 1943 cotton had been ginned. The Agriculture Department estimated 11,478,000 equivalent bales previously. For 1942 ginnings were 12,438,033 running bales and 12,819,506 equivalent, while 1941 saw 10,494,881 running bales and 10,741,589 equivalent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Agriculture Department
Gas coupons still good for three gallons each
A gasoline coupon notice clarifies allowances remain two gallons per week from March 21, extending A-11 coupons through June 21 for a 13 week period totaling 24 gallons. Eight A-11 coupons equal 24 gallons, averaging about 1.846 gallons per week.
Sugar Restriction Included in 1944 Ration Picture
Washington D C Col Bryan Houston deputy OPA administrator for rationing told the Senate Banking Committee that sugar rationing must continue in 1944. He cited a report favoring continuation, expected meat shortages in April, the need for gasoline rationing support, unlikely coal rationing for homes, and possible milk rationing in some cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bryan Houston
OPA
Congress
Houston
Senate Banking Committee
Gas Coupon Invalidations Set For April 1
OPA officials announce that old type B B 1 C C 1 E and R gasoline ration coupons will be void April 1 to curb black market activity. Only B 2 and C 2 coupons remain valid after April 1, with serial numbers aiding verification. Motorists may exchange expiring coupons at ration boards and dealers have until April 10 to dispose of invalidated coupons. Distributors must deposit invalid coupons by April 20.
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OPA
Beer strength cut to 3.3 percent after repeal era
The Nation learns civilian beer now holds 3.3 percent alcohol, near the pre repeal vintage level, announced by the brewing industry. It notes most beers averaged around 5 percent a year ago, with some over 6 percent.
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New York
Red Cross War Fund contributions total 1308.73 to date
Local drive updates show 1308.73 collected across Whitewright area as of Wednesday night with more expected before March 31. Listed donors include Mrs. Thomas Sears, Mrs. C. C. Horton, Mrs. C. J. Meador, Mrs. J. H. Waggoner, and several others plus Bank and City Office collections totaling 125.50. One Pilot Grove member remains unheard from.
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Red Cross War Fund
Whitewright
Pilot Grove
Thomas Sears
C. C. Horton
C. J. Meador
Sat
J. H. Waggoner
R. L. Sears
R. E. Hickman
A. M. Bryant
Grace Roberts
Ross May Sid
H. L. Crittenden - Cevesececeas
B. W. Newman
Minnie Patterson
Grover Stateville
Fred Clark
Inez Ray
A. L. Jackson
T. G. Doss
A. F. Nossaman
Gomer May
Luther Gordon
Bethel
Viva Phillips
Kentuckytown
D. M. Taylor
Bank and City Office
Japs Score First Invasion of India
The first penetration of India by Japanese troops was announced in New Delhi as raiding columns advanced toward Imphal through Manipur. General Auchinleck downplayed the threat while noting the operation aimed to divert Allied forces from Arakan front.
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India
Pacific Ocean
Nippon
Marshall
Rising Sun Empire
New Delhi
Imphal
Manipur
Burma
Claud J. E. Auchinleck
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Arakan
Assam
Auchinleck
Design Concrete Homes Uses One Room Unit System
American industry plans houses of poured concrete built from single room units. Designers envision joining multiple blocks to form a complete home by fitting miniature models together, similar to stacking toy blocks.
Patton Assigned Major Role for Western Attack
Lt. Gen. George S. Patton given a major role in the Western Europe invasion after relinquishing command of the Seventh Army and taking command of another army in Naples. The shift follows controversy over his conduct and highlights his reputation as a bold battlefield leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Washington
George S. Patton
Europe
Naples
United States
Seventh Army
War Department
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T. B. Whitworth
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Fort Wayne, Ind
C. C. Burchfield
Ely Community
Pvt
Anther A. Hudgins
A. A. Hudgins
Camp Roberts
Calif
959 Field Artillery Battalion
North Fort Lewis
Wandell Riddle
England
W. B. Head
Clyde Gibson
Sgt
Robert Chumbley
Camp Patrick Henry
Italy
Joe Hicks
George Hicks
Gilbert Islands
Tarawa
Hicks
Ensign James C. Bryant
USNR
Mercer Field
Trenton
N. J
Sun
Ensign Bryant
David Homer Chumbley
Navy
William Harvie Reynolds
Benjamin Franklin Simpson
Douglas Bryant Rodgers
Starling Woodrow Brown
Groyper Royce Simpson
Jack F. Nossaman
James Alton Gann
Billy Earl Montgomery
Mark Montgomery
New York City
Bermuda
Billy Earl
Norfolk
Robert D. Montgomery
Evelyn Modene Vineyard
the Waves
Hunter College
Naval Hospital Corps
Bethseda
Naval Hospital
Whitewright High School
Miss Vineyard
W. R. Vineyard
Frederick, Oklo
Griffin Dollarhide
U. S. Navy
Hitchcock Field
Kingston
Jamaica
Boyce House
John Lee Smith
Home Front
Balkan
U. S
Red Cross
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