Modern War Ends Army Mule In Peaceful Farm Scene
Kansas City reports the era of the army mule fading as war drives modernization. Harold J. Kirkham of the Kansas City Horse and Mule Commission notes depressed market and potential broader impact if war lasts winter. Missouri mule supply and distribution centers cited, with limited recent U.S. Army purchases and Turkish shipments of mules.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Midwest
Harold J. Kirkham
Kansas City Horse & Mule Commission Co
South
Memphis
Fort Worth
Atlanta
Kirkham
U. S. Army
Turkey
Ross Brothers
Hitler asks public to omit flowers during war in tribute
German radio urged citizens to avoid giving Hitler flowers as tributes in wartime. The broadcast said he will not accept floral tributes and suggested flowers be given to soldiers. Nearby York's city walls are reported as three miles long.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
City of
York
England
Berlin Residents Assured of Beer Despite Rationing
Berlin residents were assured they would get beer despite food rationing and delivery problems from truck and man shortages. The government eased brewer regulations allowing sales to any retailer, with authorities stating ample beer. A Texas water census listed 640 city systems, 3,200 roadside supplies, 12,000 school supplies and 900,000 private sources.
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Berlin
Texas
Aggies Ordered Back on Campus Dormitories Rebuilt
Texas A and M directors ordered students to live on campus until dormitories and project houses are filled. Enrollment overflow led to off campus housing in nearby towns and cooperative houses. A $2,000,000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation funded twelve new dormitories and a modern dining hall.
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College Station
Texas Aggies
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
A.and M
Navasota
A. and M. Board of
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Collections In Pensions Aid Ruled Legal
A Texas attorney general opinion held it lawful to solicit funds for old age pensions and social security, striking down constitutional bans on such solicitations except when for fraudulent purposes. The ruling supports banning calls that promise pension help but yield nothing, while allowing legitimate fundraising for social security legislation.
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Austin
Gerald Mann
Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
Porters News Weather and Sunday Visiting Notes
Weather looks fair and cotton will be out soon. Mrs G D Bennett improving after illness. Visitors include Odus Hicks family and others from Bethel Ector and Fort Worth. Several from Orangeville attended church. Grandchildren Willa Jean and Doris June Hunter stayed with grandparents. Grady Moore family returned to near Houston after visit.
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G. D. Bennet
Odus Hicks
Bethel
Jim Hicks
Juanita Howell
Betty
Colleen Allen
Claude McCord
Erwin Waite
Bryan Simpson
Ector
Tom Hicks
Fort Worth
Harvey Gunter
C. M. Russy
G. D. Bennett
Orangeville
Willa Jean
Doris June Hunter
Grady Moore
Houston
FSA Extends Farm Loan Application Deadline
The Farm Security Administration extends the deadline to September 22 for farms to be purchased under its program. Rural Supervisor Ernest H. Gunn says the move targets applicants who could qualify but have not yet applied, including tenant farmers and sharecroppers. Applications and blanks are available at the FSA office in Sherman.
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Farm Security Administration
Ernest H. Gunn
Mr. Gunn
Grayson County
FSA
Sherman
Prize for Best Bale of Cotton Suggested
Lubbock Texas Professor M E Heard head of the textile engineering department at Texas Technological College proposes awarding the best bale of cotton instead of the first bale He argues first bales are green and low quality and that a best bale prize would spur farmers to improve cotton quality across cotton communities.
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Lubbock
Texas
M. E. Heard
Texas Technological College
Chambers of Commerce
Heard
Grayson WPA Rolls Cut. 820 Men 200 Women Remain
Following a major WPA staff reduction in Grayson, Fannin, and Collin counties, 2,640 workers will stay on projects. Aug. releases totaled 101 men and 109 women in Grayson, 30 men and 38 women in Fannin, 66 men and 39 women in Collin. September targets include further releases. remaining workers would be 820 men and 200 women in Grayson, 700 men and 170 women in Fannin, and 575 men and 175 women in Collin through October.
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Grayson
Fannin
Collin
No Censorship of Press Radio Due War News
Washington report says the three major radio chains National Columbia and Mutual agreed to avoid undue suspense in war news broadcasts. They pledged to be temperate and responsible to prevent horror and excitement, while the White House seeks parity with the press.
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Washington
White House
National
Columbia
Mutual
Wanted Ads Sweep Junk Batteries and Used Cars
Classified listing showing purchases of junk batteries and radiators, several FOR SALE items including two Model-A Fords, a good Frigidaire, Philco radios, funeral flowers from Haile's Greenhouse, a dwelling and farm of the late Miss Dora Scales, multiple Whitewright properties, and large farm parcels with possession terms. Auto loans available from AUTO FINANCE COMPANY, F. W. Creager manager in Sherman.
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Dora Scales
Henry Chaney
Bonham, Texas
Neutrality stance on war news and media censorship
A official reiterated that war news should be collected and distributed in harmony with President Roosevelt's neutrality proclamation. He stated the administration sought no censorship of press or radio and aimed for open coverage without suppressing information.
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Dio
Roosevelt
Meat Rations Reduced in Berlin Germany
Berlin authorities announce meat rations fall from 700 to 500 grams weekly for two weeks. The Ministry of Economics orders confiscation of all rubber tires except permitted vehicles. Owners must report mounted tires and exchange tires for payment. new tires require ration cards and a worn-out tire.
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Berlin
Ministry of Economics
Schoolteacher Sentenced After Red Light Incident
Detroit driver cited for running a red light appears in Traffic Court. The judge, noting her teaching duties, orders her to write I went through a Stop sign at the table, turning the moment into a stern lesson rather than a typical hearing.
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Detroit
Maclean’s Magazine
Texas Car Black Outs Fatal in July Crashes
Texas officials say automobile blackouts without tail lights headlights or clearance lights caused 10 fatal accidents and 14 deaths in July. Ralph W Buell head of the drivers license division notes the safety department’s findings in Austin.
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Austin
Texas
Safety Department
Ralph W. Buell
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Orvil Howell
F. M. Gunter
Norrisle
J. A. Yeager
Philco
Johnson Jewelry
Whitewright
Stephens & Bryant
Tom Barbee
Auto Finance Company
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Skrip Ink
Skrip Grip
R. P. Childress
Germany
Manning & Meador Hardware — Furniture — Farmalls
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