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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1946
Page
4
The piece lauds improved local law enforcement after a period of tavern complaints and unrest. It credits the county attorney, the sheriff, and cooperating officers for maintaining order during the One Hundred Anniversary celebrations and a subsequent busy period with visitors and minimal disturbances.
Professor Rainey denounces what he calls a slander campaign by opponent Jester and allies. He argues public discussion focuses on his university record and alleged political connections, while Jester gives little critique of himself. He warns supporters to beware of dirty lying in Texas politics.
Russian Foreign Minister Molotov denounces an Anglo-Saxon bloc intent on shaping the peace conference and warns of World War III preparation. He criticizes Byrnes for backing two thirds voting changes in drafts for German satellites as U S and Britain clash over conference rules. Separately a massive Caribbean quake center near Puerto Rico triggers rapid U S relief as aftershocks loom.
The OPA consumer advisory committee proposed a five point plan to curb inflation. It calls for firm government action against premature removal of price ceilings on basic goods, stronger price controls, and a coordinated fight led by the President. It also urges a robust consumer organization at local, state, and national levels as prices rise.
The article notes Rainey leading polls early, then weakening as voters debated the university president's record. It mentions election results hinting at a second place finish and highlights postwar optimism from cattle show sales, Fredericksburg hosting the 1947 event, and leadership changes in the breeders association.
Little rain fell across the county in July with Gold community leading at 1.83 inches reported by Oswald F. Eckhardt. Alfred Neffendorf in City recorded 0.05 inches and other observers noted 0.10 to 0.52 inches, while Doss section received none. Past nine year city figures ranged from 0.30 to 5.34 inches. Doss recorded 0.90 inch in July 1945.
Mrs J D Worthy 42 died Monday evening at 6 at her Fayetville home. Wife of J D Worthy formerly employed at the Texas New Mexico Pipe Line Station near Fredericksburg. Survived by husband two daughters Betty Jane and Virginia Lee. one son preceded her in death this spring.
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Edmund L. Stahl died Monday August 5 1946 at 1 00 p m aged 66 9 9 born Gillespie County October 26 1879 married Meta Bruns August 26 1906 survived by wife four daughters Thekla Sutorius Louise Fink Clara Esslinger Ada Stahl two brothers August Ernst Alvin sister Clara and one grandchild. Three brothers Adolph Felix and Clemens preceded him in death. The Crabapple Lutheran congregation sang prayers were led by Rev Paul Leo interment in City Cemetery.
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