American Troop Repatriation Moves Ahead in June
An official statement places June troop shipments to the United States at 250000, with 84000 soldiers already departing by month end. Gen Hodges First Army is en route home as four European divisions 86th 97th 95th 104th are redeployed to the Pacific, including sick and wounded and freed prisoners among those leaving by May and June.
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Paris
United States
Courtney H. Hodges
First Army
Pacific
Record Liquor Spending Hits 1944 High Amid War Strain
The Commerce Department estimates Americans spent seven billion dollars on alcoholic beverages in 1944, surpassing 1943 by about one billion. Critics note liquor outlays take five cents of after tax income, prompting calls for a different wartime drinking outlook while shortages in essential production clash with rising bar demand.
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Commerce Department
Los Angeles Times
Truman Honors Lindsey as 100th Infantry Medal of Honor recipient
President Truman told Congress that American forces will strike Japan with overwhelming force after honoring Tech. Sgt. Jake W. Lindsey of Lucedale Mississippi with the Congressional Medal of Honor. Lindsey, the 100th infantryman honored, was cited for valor under fire as 223 Medals of Honor have been awarded since the war began.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Tech
Jake W. Lindsey
Lucedale
Miss
Europe
Pacific
Japan
Lindsey
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Rest Best Cure for Children's Colds Says Doctor
Cleveland physician Dr. John A. Toomey urges 24 hours of complete rest for common colds in children. He warns untreated colds and infections can cause heart ailments and higher mortality in later years.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John A. Toomey
Babies’ and Children’s Hospital
Toomey
Texans Produced Twelve Navy Admirals and Two Marine Generals
The article notes that twelve Navy admirals including Nimitz and two Marine Corps generals including Eisenhower are native Texans, highlighting a notable concentration of high-ranking military leaders from Texas.
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Navy
Nimitz
Marine Corps
Eisenhower
War Production Board reports civilian needs survey figures
The War Production Board says a Census Bureau survey shows demand for household goods rising, with 5 652 000 refrigerators and 5 195 000 electric irons among items. The survey covered 4 500 families in 68 communities and aims to guide reconversion production plans.
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Washington, D. C
War Production Board
Office of Civilian Requirements
Census Bureau
OCR
Want Ads Buy and Sell Notes From 1939
FOR SALE 1939 Chevrolet pickup in good condition by Joe Johnson. FOR SALE White Rock flyers two pounds and better by M Belew.
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Joe Johnson
White Rock Flyers
Jersey
Confederate Marker To Be Placed On Grave
The government will place a marble Confederate marker at the grave of James M. Boykin in Pilot Grove Cemetery. Mrs. W. H. Bimmerman of Sherman, a daughter of the veteran, will receive the marker, with Judge R. E. Sparkman of Italy advising approval. Boykin, a Scott County Virginia native, served in Company A of the 8th Tennessee Regiment in 21 engagements, ending with the siege of Atlanta, and died in Texarkana, Arkansas in May 1912. remains brought to Pilot Grove for burial.
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James M. Boykin
Pilot Grove
Joe Reeves
W. H. Bimmerman
Sherman
R. E.,sparkman
Italy
Atlanta
Texarkana
Ark
Gar Hunted With Bomb Sight Scares Fisherman on Texas Bank
McAllen area lake scene as a three foot gar leaps from the water near Jack Tomlin while he fishes for gaspergou. The gar knocks over a bait jar and writhes on the bank before Tomlin kicks it back into the water.
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Tomlin
Texas Captain’s North Africa Command Quip
A Texas born captain of an all Texas company in North Africa urged his men to promote neighborliness and humor the locals. He warned to agree Africa is bigger when true but to shoot if someone claims Africa is bigger and better than Texas.
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All- Texas
North
Africa
Texas
Texas House Joint Resolution on Aged, Blind, and Child Assistance
Texas Legislature proposes amending Article III to create Section 5la granting general laws to aid needy aged Texans over 65, needy blind over 21, and needy children under 16, with federal aid acceptance and a $35 million annual cap. Includes election provisions and funding for proclamation and publication.
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State of
Texas
United States
State of Texas
Texas Proposal Sets State Payments for Aged Blind and Children
A 1945 Texas constitutional amendment would authorize state funded monthly payments to those over 65 up to 20 dollars, needy blind over 21, and needy children under 16 with residence and age conditions. It would cap state funds at 35 million dollars annually and allow federal aid not exceeding federal funds. The measure would be put to voters August 25 1945 with a $5000 appropriation for publication and election costs.
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Texas
United States
Oder
State of
Life of a Motor Highlighted by Care in Use
An article stresses that maintaining a motor's life depends on careful handling and attentive upkeep. It underscores regular servicing, proper storage, and avoidance of harsh conditions to maximize longevity and performance.
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Sinclair
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