Reflections on Moon Eclipses and a Historic Medal
A writer at White Rock Lake ponders the moon eclipse and universe marvels. He recalls prophesied eclipses and wonders of nature, then shifts to Life Insurance, then honors Colin Kelly with the Distinguished Flying Cross for his World War II flight and a later—yet nostalgic—remembrance of his aging Remington typewriter and travel mishaps. Helen Patton of Adams OK high school questions the certainty of any statement in this era through the columnist’s daily musings.
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Whiterock Lake
Colin Kelly
March Field
Calif
America
Kelly
Helen Patton
Adams, Okla
Helen
Tire quotas cut sharply for September
Washington. Price Administrator Leon Henderson announced sharply reduced September tire and tube quotas across all classes with only Grade 2 passenger tires available to war workers under a special provision. September allocations drop from August levels for new truck tires recapped tires and inner tubes, with distinct figures for States Territories and List A and Grade 2 categories.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Sweden's Population Largely Engaged in Agriculture
More than half of Sweden's population is involved in agriculture and stock raising, reflecting a rural economy where farming remains a central livelihood and community activity.
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Sweden
Dont Wait Until Pyorrhea Strikes Look at Your Gums
Health notice from Kirkpatrick Pharmacy urging readers to check gums for signs of pyorrhea. Promises druggists refund on first bottle of Letos if not satisfactory. Ends with retailer name.
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Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
Drug Store Generals Not Now Washington Warns on Second Front
Acting Speaker Bullwinkle of North Carolina cites history to argue that modern pressure groups and “drug store generals” push for a second front in Europe. He recalls Washington and Civil War leaders yielding to pressure and notes Texas crop value at 367,108,000 dollars and the Bluebonnet as Texas state flower adopted in 1901.
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Washington
Bullwinkle
North Carolina
Congress
Europe
Bulwinkle
National Maritime Union of America
Lee
Lincoln
Bull Run
Virginia
Texas
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Divorce Petition Served in Grayson County Texas
Citation directed to Esther Butts Brown commands appearance by 10:00 AM on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance in Grayson County District Court Sherman. Plaintiff Bryan S. Brown Jr seeks divorce on grounds of cruel treatment with allegations of infidelity and new child claim. Court date and petition details listed with filing date August 10, 1942.
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State OF Texas
Esther Butts Brown
A. D
15Th District Court
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Bryan S. Brown Jr
Newton
Kansas
Plaintiff
Defendant
W. R. Henderson
R. C. Steed
Swat the Fly College Station Home Front Tips
Homemakers urged to fight flies as disease carriers. Texas A&M Extension Service expert Bernice Claytor advises sanitation, screened openings, fly traps, sprays, and family involvement. Emphasis on keeping yards clean, repairing screens, and yearly screen painting to protect health. The piece also contrasts soldier and civilian food consumption in the national Food for Freedom program.
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College Station
Bernice Claytor
Texas A. and
M. College Extension Service
Johnny Doughboy, He Eats a Tewn Year
College Station reports a husky young man named Johnny Doughboy, described as a robust figure. The piece centers on his character and appetite amid local recollections of a decade plus age.
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Johnny Doughboy
College Station
War death toll hits 14 million since 1931 invasion
New York University professor Atwood H. Townsend estimates 14 million killed in war since 1931 start of Japan's Manchuria invasion. Civilians account for about 9.5 million deaths, with 2.3 million soldiers and 6.3 million civilians killed in China.
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New York
Japan
Manchuria
Atwood H.townsend
New York University
Free World
China
War casualty estimates cited by Professor Townsend
The speaker claimed that since 1937 alone about 1.5 million soldiers and 2 to 4 million civilians have died in Russia, versus 7,000 US deaths. He based figures on minimum data and warned totals could reach 14 million, or 22 million with maximum estimates.
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Russia
United States
Townsend
All Around Good Time Laugh Line Snippet
A humorous snippet notes a man’s large joie de vivre with a witty exchange about his enjoyment. The quip reflects playful local banter and character observation.
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Honolulu
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Barbee & Bassett
Insurance Agency
Gomer May
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
Sherman Farms
A. Y. Creager Company
M. & P. Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
South
Texas Usda War Board
U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps
Department of Agriculture
Tenvy
Mobileil
G. C. Stateville
Palace Theatre
Bill Tex 'Elliott
Ritter
Frank Mitchell
Herbert Dalmas
Lambert Hillyer
Columbia
Captain Midnight
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Rochelle Hudson
Bill Henry
Marines
Rei
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Cael
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Watson Mberstone
Ori
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Lomar
Wings OF Defense
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Buckaroo
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Broderick Crawford
Lloyd Bacon
Jack Carson
Everett Freeman
Edwin Gilbert
Laura
Pere Relman
Warner Bros
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