Over Half Million Troops Now Abroad
President Roosevelt indicated that about 528,000 American fighting men had been sent overseas since the war began. He noted that nine months after Pearl Harbor the foreign force estimate equals three times the first nine months of WWI troop transport to France.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
France
AEF
John J. McCloy
War Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cincinnati
United States
Fate and Draft Board Changes Sailor's Mind
Adrian Herrin considered joining the Navy but an outboard motor accident left him unconscious after a rope snagged the flywheel. The next day he received his notice to report to the draft board in Palestine.
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Palestine
Adrian
Slim) Herrin
Navy
Herrin
Pal Promises Help as Friend Seeks Tiny Loan
A casual exchange finds a friend offering to help locate a two dollar loan. The dialogue frames a simple, everyday request and cooperative aid between pals.
Rules for successful marriages from 350 Penn State students
A group of 350 Penn State students outlined six marriage rules cited by Dr. Clifford R. Adams. They include saving at least 10 percent of expected income before marriage, both partners holding vocational certificates, no remarriage after multiple divorces, exclusion of individuals with certain severe health or criminal histories, showing home management and child care certificates, and possessing birth spacing information.
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Pennsylvania State College
Clifford R. Adams
Razor blade vendor boasts value and durability
A street vendor praises razor blades as the best value and guarantees they will last long. A skeptical bystander questions performance, and the vendor concedes they will not cut a tough beard, noting that is their only fault.
Looking Ahead To the Readers of The Sun
A forward by Editor Waggoner introduces a new department focused on American life and wartime resolve. The author emphasizes truth, constructive action, and preserving constitutional government as the nation faces its gravest crisis. He recalls experiences abroad and contrasts living standards with top American ideals.
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the Sun
Waggoner
United States
America
American system praised as best illustrating freedom after war
The piece argues that despite flaws the United States proves by practice to be the top system of free speech, free enterprise, and representative government. It asserts Americans, especially wartime parents, have a right and duty to preserve this constitutional heritage for future generations.
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United States
America
Want Ads and Notices in Sherman Classified
Want ads seek nurse help for invalid mother seen Mrs. Mark Montgomery. Notice offers refrigerator and washing machine repair services by Morris Butate Gas at 106 S Elm St Sherman. Grain farmers urged to request free pamphlet TEMVENT from Miller Brothers breeders, Superior Red Oats, Route 1 Brady Texas.
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Mark Montgomery
Morris Butate Gas
S. Elm Street
Sherman
Miller Brothers
Superior
Brady
Texas
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Our Loss
We express deep gratitude to friends for kindnesses shown at the passing of our noble wife and mother. Special thanks to Dr Norman and Glen Earnheart and to our faithful neighbors the Gunter family who stayed on call hourly. Gratitude also to all who sent gifts books and flowers and to those who brought sunshine during her long shut‑in months. Signed M. M. Cooper Lynn Cooper Lewis Cooper Mrs Laude Anderson Mrs Lola Morgan Miss Lora Mac Cooper.
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Norman
Glen Earnheart
Gunter
M. M. Cooper
Lynn Cooper
Lewis Cooper
Laude Anderson
Lola Morgan
Lora Mac Cooper
Federal rules clash with Texas migratory bird limits for 1942 43
The executive secretary of the Game Commission cautioned that the back of the new 1942-43 hunting licenses lists mourning and white-winged doves at 12 but state law and recent federal changes set 10 per day and 10 in possession. Federal regulations reduce daily and possession limits for geese and brant, with nuanced blue goose rules. The opening day limits match the daily bag, as with ducks.
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Austin
The
Game Commission
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mourning Doves Plentiful Across Northern Counties
Reports from game wardens in the northern tier indicate mourning doves are abundant as the season opens September 1 with many hunters quickly reaching daily limits. In the rest of the state the season starts September 16 and the white wing crop in the lower Rio Grande Valley is below expectations.
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Rio Grande Valley
Wary Fox a New Pest Plagues Texas Cotton Farmers
Cotton farmer J. P. Gaston near Gladewater reports damage to green bolls from teeth-marked pods. He suspects a growing fox population as the culprit and has set traps while weighing poison as a control. Damage to the crop is already heavy.
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Gladewater
J. P. Gaston
Gaston
Center Point
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Carter
Georges. Benson
Harding College
Searcy, Arkansas
Great Central Basin
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Egypt
Malay Straits
Whitewight
Rock Road
Tom Barbee
Banner Bath House
Tioga
Brother Sheets
Central Christian Church
G. V. Fordle
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
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Whitewright
Gomer May
Madden
Denison
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