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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1949
Page
9
The piece urges Christians worldwide to observe Holy Week leading to Easter on April 17 and reaffirm faith amid fears of atomic war. It argues faith in God surpasses fear of bombs and cites Jesus' teachings as the enduring solution, urging a religious revival to avert global chaos.
The Texas Legislature weighs a secret ballot bill sponsored by Senator Keith Kelly and Representative Doyle Willis. The plan would number ballots and tear off a right hand stub as proof of voting, removing ballot numbers from poll lists to protect voter secrecy. Gillespie County voters are urged to back the measure and contact Rep. A. W. Moursand and Sen. Dorsey Hardeman in Austin.
Fredericksburg City Commission weighs parking meters in crowded blocks after a petition by local business leaders. Merchants differ on advisability, but the aim is to serve customers despite the nuisance of meters and early parking by sellers.
A six stamp issue depicts Haiti's Citadel Henri Christophe atop a mountain. The article recounts legends of Christophe the first emperor who built the fortress, its brutal methods during construction, and famed executions. It then shifts to a local discussion on parking meters and political views on Churchill, Germany, and education policy.
Texas economic authorities warn peanuts face bleak outlook as 1948 bumper crop and rising oil crop surpluses press prices toward pre war levels. Demand for peanut products remains strong but market shifts and foreign exports threaten profits for peanut farmers amid high population growth.
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