Semi-monthly newspaper from Corpus Christi, Texas published by the Diocese of Corpus Christi that includes news of interest to Diocese members along with advertising.

Semi-monthly newspaper from Corpus Christi, Texas published by the Diocese of Corpus Christi that includes news of interest to Diocese members along with advertising.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William C. Beyer. Beyer grew up in Texas and joined the Marines in January 1942. After training, he was assigned to the third division in artillery. He departed on the USS Mount Vernon for New Zealand. He anecdotes about meeting with some Maori people. Then he departed on the Cresent City for Guadalcanal in May 1943. From Guadalcanal he left for Bougainville in November 1943. He describes being caught in a foxhole for two days without communication. He also listened to Tokyo Rose on the radio. The Army relieved the Marines January 15, 1944, and his unit returned to Guadalcanal. On July 21, 1944, they landed on Guam and went into battle. Next Beyer left for Iwo Jima. The Third Marine Division was assigned to the central area of the island. He witnessed the raising of the flag. On the 50th anniversary of the war, Beyer and his wife returned to New Zealand and Guam.

Photograph of Bill Cornwell attending the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. Cornwell is seen seated at his dinner table with his elbow resting on it as he looks at the photographer and smiles.

Photograph of Billy Joe "Red" McCombs of McCombs Enterprises, guest speaking at the 2004 Texas Daily News Association (TDNA) annual conference held in Corpus Christi. McCombs is seen standing at a podium and speaking into the microphone as he addresses the guests of the conference.

Photograph of Billy Joe "Red" McCombs of McCombs Enterprises, guest speaking at the 2004 Texas Daily News Association (TDNA) annual conference held in Corpus Christi. McCombs is seen standing at a podium and speaking into the microphone as he addresses the guests of the conference.

Photograph of Billy Joe "Red" McCombs of McCombs Enterprises, guest speaking at the 2004 Texas Daily News Association (TDNA) annual conference held in Corpus Christi. McCombs is seen standing at a podium and speaking into the microphone as he addresses the guests of the conference.

Photograph of Bob Carlquist (left) and Rebecca Baldwin (right), two guest speakers attending the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. Baldwin is seen leaning forward and speaking into the microphone as she gives a presentation at the conference.

Photograph of Bob Carlquist (left) and Rebecca Baldwin (right), two guest speakers attending the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. Baldwin is seen leaning forward and looking out into the crowd of conference attendees.

Photograph of Bob Carlquist speaking to the conference attendees during the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. Carlquist is seen standing behind the podium that reads, "Omni Corpus Christi Hotel" and displays the TDNA emblem.

Photograph of Bob Carlquist speaking to the conference attendees during the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. Carlquist is seen standing behind the podium that reads, "Omni Corpus Christi Hotel" and displays the TDNA emblem. Two women are seen sitting at the table to the right of the podium, the woman in yellow identified as Rebecca Baldwin by her name plate.

Photograph of Charles Moser speaking into a microphone during the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi.

Photograph of Donnis Bagget (right) handing an engraved plaque to Bill Cornwell, who is receiving the award from the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. The plaque reads, "2003 Mayborn Award for Community Leadership presented to Bill Cornwell, The Brazosport Facts. March 22, 2004 at Corpus Christi, Texas."

Photograph of Donnis Bagget (right) handing an engraved plaque to an unidentified man who is receiving the award from the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. The plaque reads, "TDNA. Texas Daily Newspaper Association. "Bright Idea" Award. For Outstanding Newspaper Self Promotion Campaign. Seguin Gazette-Enterprise. "Meet the Press" Under 10,000. 2003."

Photograph of Donnis Bagget (right) handing an engraved plaque to Brice Cherry, who is receiving the award from the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. The plaque reads, "2003 Fred Hartman Excellence in Sportswriting Award to Brice Cherry. Waco Tribune-Herald. Presented at Crrpus Christi, Texas March 22, 2004."

Photograph of Donnis Bagget (right) handing an engraved plaque to an unidentified woman who is receiving the award from the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. The plaque reads, "TDNA. Texas Daily Newspaper Association. "Bright Idea" Award. For Outstanding Newspaper Self Promotion Campaign. The Baytown Sun. "Community Partnerships" 10,000 to 35,000. 2003."

Photograph of Donnis Bagget (right) handing an engraved plaque to an unidentified woman who is receiving the award from the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. The plaque reads, "TDNA. Texas Daily Newspaper Association. "Bright Idea" Award. For Outstanding Newspaper Self Promotion Campaign. The Baytown Sun. "Community Partnerships" 10,000 to 35,000. 2003."

Photograph of Donnis Baggett (left) awarding Fred Hartman (right) with a plaque at the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi.

Photograph of Donnis Baggett (right) handing out a man identified as Vic the John Murphy Award the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. Baggett and the man are shaking hands as Baggett gives him the engraved plaque.

Photograph of Donnis Baggett (left) presenting an award to Phillip A. Berkebile and a woman presumed to be his wife, during the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi.

Photograph of Donnis Baggett (left) presenting an award to Phillip A. Berkebile and a woman presumed to be his wife, during the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi.

Photograph of Donnis Baggett seen speaking into a microphone during 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi.

Photograph of Donnis Baggett seen speaking into a microphone during 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi.

Photograph of Fred Hartman attending the 2004 Texas Daily News Association annual conference held in Corpus Christi. Hartman is seen standing at the podium and looking down at his notes as he address the conference attendees.