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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1929
Page
12
President Hoover presents to Congress a budget of three billion eight hundred thirty three million and a few hundred thousand dollars. The figure draws comparison to prewar spending when the government used one billion in two years and critics cried out against extravagance.
The text credits Mellon Coolidge and Jloover with reducing next year's outlay, claiming a substantial spending drop. It states income tax would be cut by 1.0 billion dollars if the plans pass.
The text lauds the President's handling of the stock market crash, highlighting his energetic leadership in summoning great industrialists and outlining a prosperity program, urging public gratitude.
Russia accuses the United States of interfering in China and claims Washington aims to snatch victory and push China ahead. Moscow says Uncle Sam is maneuvering to lead other nations in what it calls meddling and interference.
The 23 year old grandson of the builder of the name starts at 26 Broadway New York and is described as a big capable man. He is expected to inherit a vast fortune though not as large as Edsel Ford's. He envisions opportunities including a coal and oil patent to burn underground and pipe gas to the surface for sale.
Standard Oil of New Jersey signals a plan to produce gasoline from coal. It cites vast coal reserves and a troubled coal industry while urging human ingenuity to revive the sector.
The Gillespie County Commissioners' Court will receive bids on 5000 cedar fence posts and 400 corner posts in Fredericksburg Texas. Bids due January 7 1980 at 10 AM. Court reserves right to reject any bid. Plus advertisement note and Purina Lay Chow offered at Knopp Metzger Morris Ranch.
The article advises mailing timelines for Christmas cards and gifts to ensure delivery before the holiday. It covers deadlines by travel distance, notes for local parcels, and the use of Special Delivery as well as registering or insuring valuable mail. It also mentions a birthday party and a carbide plant accident with minor injuries, and advertises Christmas vehicle toys at Leo J. Blanchard Sporting Goods.
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