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[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces] (open access)

[Speech: Veteran Benefits for Individuals who Served in Civilian Capacity in the Armed Forces]

Copy of two pages from the Congressional Record containing a speech by Texas Representative Olin Teague regarding pending bills that would grant civilian veterans benefits as well as the history of Avenger Field. The pages include other text, including partial text before the speech discussing a memorial dance for Jess Nevarez, his service in the military, his involvement with his community and church and supplemental statements to Teague's speech after his statements.
Date: April 6, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Wings of freedom were well worn] (open access)

[Clipping: Wings of freedom were well worn]

Newspaper clipping of an article about John Faulkner and Jay Rigby, two veterans who flew in WWII. The article includes a photograph of both men. On the back of the clipping are anniversary and birth announcements.
Date: March 25, 2007
Creator: Wolff, Henry, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Prisoners of War for Exchange] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Prisoners of War for Exchange]

A newspaper clipping listing the names and regiments of all prisoners of war who were transferred to Alton for exchange.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: WASP Hunt Centers on Some Recognition] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Hunt Centers on Some Recognition]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the WASP, their contribution to the war effort, their lack of veterans' benefits, and their reunions.
Date: October 20, 1976
Creator: Kueck, Bruce
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Pick Spa for 34th Reunion"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPs Pick Spa for 34th Reunion"]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the women who served in the WASP program, Jackie Cochran, and their upcoming reunion in Hot Springs.
Date: October 17, 1976
Creator: Gassaway, Melinda
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Invasion Starts As Instructor Arrives] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Invasion Starts As Instructor Arrives]

Newspaper clipping about the upcoming 30th WASP reunion and J. R. Smith and Rigdon Edwards, two former WASP instructors.
Date: 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: So the People May Know...A statement of Principle and Fact] (open access)

[Clipping: So the People May Know...A statement of Principle and Fact]

Four pages of a newspaper containing a paid advertisement with the text of a statement regarding an election to determine the legality of alcohol in Green County, Arkansas. The statement outlines why the group believes prohibition was a failure, and that legal control of the sale of alcohol should be established. The section also includes page 7 of the newspaper, containing various local columns and advertisements.
Date: March 25, 1949
Creator: Greene County United
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 45 Rooms Reserved for Hotel Wedding: Similar Event 8 Years Ago] (open access)

[Clipping: 45 Rooms Reserved for Hotel Wedding: Similar Event 8 Years Ago]

Newspaper clipping describing there are 45 rooms reserved for hotel wedding of Miss Minnie Allen Bertig and Lee Pollack, which the wedding is a similar event to Paragould, Arkansas cousin, eight years ago.
Date: 1914~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History