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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
4
A local appeal urges Fredericksburg residents to voice support for a zoning ordinance to manage future development on the square and surrounding areas. The piece notes concern over junkyards and new constructions, arguing zoning is needed as the town grows, with Brady cited as having a similar plan. Citizens are urged to participate at proper venues.
A dated editorial argues the United States should avoid entangling alliances and refrain from fighting another nation's war. It stresses a strong pacifist sentiment, urges keeping the ocean as a divider between a world at war and a world at peace, and calls for self sufficiency and non military involvement.
Roadside flowers brighten Texas roadsides but picking blooms is against law and sportsmanship. Over seven years the State Highway Department has sowed about 100 tons of wildflower seed to beautify highways, creating a coordinated effort to sustain color and seed for future seasons.
An essay contrasts free trade and specialization, praising the Hull reciprocal trade program and explaining how individuals like Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown gain by exchanging goods rather than producing everything themselves. It argues extended international trade benefits the nation, alongside a list of educational virtues.
Dr Geo W Cox State Health Officer urges outdoor enthusiasts to get typhoid vaccination now if not immunized in last two to three years. He notes carriers and contaminated water or milk as transmission. three injections a week apart are recommended for protection.
Fredericksburg postoffice sales for January to March 1940 totaled 4033.04 compared with 3708.20 in the same period 1939. The gain is 324.84 with February showing the largest jump at 128.96 more than the prior year.
Three deserters from the U S Army robbed a lone traveler on the San Antonio road four miles south of Fredericksburg between 10 and 11 am. They took $2135 in cash and two guns, tied the man, and were captured six miles west of Mason after a chase. Sheriff Ochs and aides were attacked but subdued.
Arrangements have been made for an auxiliary of the American Red Cross in Fredericksburg and a meeting will be held at the Court House on Tuesday April 24 at 8 p m. The Fredericksburg Giants traveled to Kerrville and lost the season opener 3 to 0 to the Kerrville Athletics, a setback the team expects to overcome as they improve.
The Gillespie County Historical Society invites entries by April 26 for an essay contest offering a second prize of 2.50 and, in the Junior division, prizes of 2.50 for first and 1.00 for five runners up. Essays may be any length, handwritten or typed, on one side of 8.5 by 11 inch paper.
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