Bonham Victory Veterans Hospital Plan Advances
Washington announces a 350 bed domiciliary facility for Bonham Texas and a 500 bed West Texas neuropsychiatric hospital plus a 328 bed Waco addition. General Hines backs the plan awaiting approval from the Federal Board and President Truman. Funds and site selection follow civic input with beds to total 123 002 by 1947 and a longer term goal of 300 000 beds.
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General Hines
Federal Board of Hospitalization
President Truman
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
Waco
Sunday in the Yard Joke Turns Into Day Question
A light humor item recalls a mother scolding a child for marbles on the sidewalk and the boy asking which day it is in the back yard. The exchange plays on Sunday rules and a sly day pun.
Jap Bomb Balloons From Home Launch Automatic Device
Washington officials describe Japan's bomb carrying balloons as unmanned devices launched from home islands. An automatic ballast dropping system and barometric switches release sandbags and bombs at set altitudes as they drift to the United States. balloons travel up to 125 miles per hour and take 80 to 120 hours to arrive.
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Washington
Japan
America
Lyle F. Watts
United States Forest Service
The
Forest Service
Army
Navy
Watts
United States
Soviet Ukraine loses seven million civilians in war
Moscow reports that Ukraine suffered 7,000,000 civilian losses in the war. Red Star cites Guard Col. Vladimir Mochalov giving figures of 2,500,000 dead, 1,500,000 missing, and 3,000,000 sent to Germany, with prewar population around 40 million and material losses over 100 billion dollars.
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Moscow
Soviet
Ukraine
Vladimir Mochalov
Red Star
Germany
Mochalov
Navy Still Needs Skilled Men for War Effort
R L Jones at Whitewright post office says cutbacks should not drive unemployment. The U S Navy on the West Coast needs electricians machinists and sheet metal workers with travel paid and quarters provided. Clerks typists and stenographers are sought in Washington and field offices with Veterans Administration Navy and Army placing qualified workers. Applications available from Mr Jones or the Tenth U S Civil Service Region Dallas Texas.
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R. L. Jones
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Whitewright
U. S
U. S. Navy
Japan
California
West Coast
Washington
Veterans Administration
Navy
Army
Jones
U.S. Civil Service Region
S. Harwood St
Dallas
Texas
Wood for Cooking Scarce in Holland Amid Fuel Squeeze
Amsterdam reports Western Holland food distribution speeding up but fuel for cooking remains scarce. Two pounds of wood enough for one meal cost five guilders about two dollars, highlighting a growing energy constraint as the food situation improves.
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Holland
Amsterdam
Local Want Ads From Whitewright and Sherman Listings
Various want ad notices include FOR SALE 1939 Chevrolet pickup by Joe Johnson, several Whitewright dwellings for sale by Stephens & Bryant, local flower agents Mrs. Allen T. Short and Mrs. Carl May, a June 12 Whitewright dwelling sale by Tom Barbee, LOST Lady’s yellow gold wrist watch with reward, Jersey milk cows for sale by Joe Johnson, and AUTO FINANCE COMPANY offering automobile loans with F W Creager manager in Sherman.
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Whitewright
Sally Mullican
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis, Sherman
Card of Thanks for help after Stateville Service Station fire
Wallace Grocery and Market Express gratitude to those who helped clear smoke from their store and render aid after the Stateville Service Station fire. The note credits assistance with reducing losses and thanks the community for support.
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Stateville
u—Wallace Grocery and Market
War Bond Champs To Win Model Jeeps
DALLAS model Jeeps will be awarded as prizes for top bond sellers in Texas during the Seventh War Loan Drive. The 12 inch replicas, provided through the U S Treasury and Willys-Overland Motors, are scale copies used by wounded servicemen at Army convalescent centers.
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Dallas
Texas
United States Treasury Department
Nathan Adams
Texas’ War Finance Committee
Ward M. Canady
Willys-Overland Motors
Toledo
Ohio
The
Automobile Company
Willys
Army
Navy
Toledo Company
Canaday
Texas House Joint Resolution for a 1 section Article IIIa welfare amendment
A Texas House Joint Resolution proposes amending Article III to create Section 51a detailing state power to provide and fund aid to needy Texas citizens aged 65 plus, needy blind 21 plus, and needy children under 16, with federal aid acceptance and a $35 million annual cap, plus election and publication provisions.
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State of
Texas
United States
State of Texas
Texas 1945 Amendment on State Old Age and Welfare Payments
A Texas constitutional amendment proposal gives the Legislature authority to set up a state funded old age and welfare payment system with monthly caps, while coordinating with federal aid. It outlines residency rules, eligibility ages, and annual state expenditure limits, to be voted on August 25, 1945.
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Texas
Oder
Texas Governor to issue proclamation for state election
The text directs the Governor to issue the proclamation for an election and have it published and held as required by the Constitution and laws. It appropriates five thousand dollars from the state treasury to cover publication and election expenses.
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State of
Texas
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Veterans
Magnolia
Hansard & Gosnell
Soviet Ukraine
Men’s Elastic Supporters
T. W. Ayres & Son Peters Shoes — Carter's Underwear
Stetson
Joe Johnson
Allen T. Short
Phone 100
Hannah's
Flowers of
Sherman
Carl May
Tom Barbee
Jersey
J. W. Wilson
Almena Road
Fort Worth
Square Deal
Houston
Guy Ellis
Mollie B Burden
Preston Everheart
American Legion
Legion
Mac
Mobileil
G. C. Stateville
Highway 160
B. L. Janway
Cotton Belt
Sinclair Products
Sinclair
Sun
Whitewright Sun
Whitewright, Texas
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