We Believe- Texans Support Stevenson and World War Outlook
Readers advocate practical traffic changes in Main Street with two to three light stops and blinking signals at key intersections. They praise Coke Stevenson as Texas governor candidate while warning against public complaints later. The piece also reflects wartime support for England, anti appeasement notes, and hope American democracy endures through the conflict.
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Russia
Germany
England
United States
America
Public School Opening Schedule Announced for September
Public Schools begin with classes on September 2 with September 1 set for faculty meetings and September 2 for intermediate and primary pupil registrations. St Marys Parochial School starts a week later on September 8 under Rev F X Wolf with a later opening.
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S. H. Smyre
B. L. Enderle
St. Mary’s Parochial School
F. X. Wolf
President cuts oil transport to Japan amid war news
Report notes the President halted all oil and airplane gasoline shipments to Japan and other non axis nations. He then sailed on a secret Atlantic cruise with speculation about meeting Prime Minister Churchill, though no facts support this.
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Netherland East Indies
Atlantic
Churchill
England
New Hill County Ranger to Patrol Roads at Night
HCLP Ranger Batte announced plans to patrol county roads at night to deter livestock theft and verify bills of sale and hauling permits. He warned drivers, including those transporting their own stock, must show papers. detention or arrest possible. A formal introduction and barbecue at Klaemers Park 7 p.m. Thursday.
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Klaemers Park
Universal Credit Protective Plan Offered by Ford Dealers
Advance Motor Company announces a Universal Credit Protective Plan for Ford and Lincoln buyers. The plan includes nationwide low cost service, personal accident insurance, towing, emergency credit certificates, and broad car insurance coverage. Details are in the dealer advertisement or from firm representatives.
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Advance Motor Company
Ford
Lincoln
Universal Credit
United States
Office of Production
OPM
Universal Protective Plan
Universal
Universal Services
Advance Motor Co
Two Selectees Deemed Physically Qualified Fast Track
General Page urged registrants to consult local boards and physicians to gauge physical fitness under general standards. He said selectees corrected for disqualifying defects could train sooner, serving country and improving personal health while awaiting local board evaluation.
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General Page
Work Progresses at Key Street Intersections
The plan places one traffic light post at each of four street corners including Hall corner Piggly Wiggly corner Palace Theatre corner and Nimitz Hotel Corner. An overhanging central light was discarded due to the main street width.
Health Activities Update From Local Chapter Financials
After the Har per chapter dissolved, the local chapter received the remaining health activities. The year closed with improved finances. the treasury held 491.89 on June 30, compared with 401.33 the previous year.
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Harper
Fire Safety Call Urges Clearing Dry Grass and Hazards
Fire Marshal warns dry grass and weeds around fences garages and outbuildings pose serious fire risk. He urges cutting hauling away debris avoiding burning vacant lots and keeping bins and trash secure. Clean all attics cellars and old papers and replace defective electric cords to prevent fires. if one starts call the fire department promptly.
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Juenke
Stevenson Becomes Governor As W Lee Becomes Senator
Coke R Stevenson was governor of Texas this week after Lee O'Daniel left the governorship following his oath as junior U S Senator. O'Daniel’s oath was administered in Washington by Senator McKellar as Connally led him to the rostrum. Stevenson’s automatic gubernatorial accession occurred at once with a formal inauguration set for the following Friday in the House chamber.
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Texas
Coke Stevenson
Stevenson
Coke R. Stevenson
Lee O’daniel
Washington
O’daniel
Sen. McKellar
Senate
Tom Connally
O’daniels
Gov. Stevenson
House of Representatives
Sterling Bros Offers Dickies Pants and Belt Deal
Farm and Ranch advertises a Dickies Army cloth pants at 2.55 with a Western belt for 69 cents. Buy today at Sterling Bros.
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Dickie
Doss ranchman injured in fall from horse
Ben Geistweidt ranchman of the Doss region was injured Thursday morning when a horse he rode ran under a low limb and fell, injuring him with crushed ribs and a head injury while chasing a steer.
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Doss
Ben Geistweidt
Local visitors stay in Houston area during week
The text notes Mr and Mrs Johnnie Fog and their two children from the Thom son Oil Field in Houston visiting local hospitals and receiving medical attention during the week.
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Ga Han, Man
Johnnie Fog
Thomson
Houston
Stop Fredericksburg Drive to Station
The notice outlines stops on a Fredericksburg drive to a station proposal credited to Rubin Crenwelye as property successor. It presents route options and municipal steps for approval.
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Fredericksburg Drive-to Station
Rubin Crenwelye
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Geistweidt
Oe Noya
Universal Rail
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Fray
Fredericksburg, Texas
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