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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1950
Page
9
Fredericksburg marks two major February milestones gas arrival and planned city mail delivery. Chamber plans an executive secretary to coordinate growth as population is projected to more than double in 12 to 15 years, aiming for 5000 new residents.
Governor Allan Shivers proposes a revenue program described as fair though sure to meet opposition from those affected. He stresses the need to reform long neglected state hospitals and urges the legislature to perform a disagreeable duty during the upcoming session to prevent future fiscal crises.
Burnet this week breaks ground for a new public library building to serve rural and city schools and adult citizens. Donations from the Pen Chat Club, Burnet Development Board, Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, and PTA make erection possible. The county funds $1800 annually based on 3 cents per hundred valuation, and the city adds materials valued in the several hundred dollars.
Arkansas Gazette quips about hoping for a deep freeze strong enough to halt ongoing tensions akin to a cold war, framing the notion as a humorous weather or political metaphor.
The Fredericksburg High School Band under David Hargis will perform a free concert at Johnson City High School Auditorium on Monday February 20. The 54 member group invites the public to attend.
The Standard announces candidates for city office in Fredericksburg for the April 4 municipal election. Joe Molberg seeks re election for Commissioner with opponents Ed A Pealt and Otto Schneider Sr.
The speaker notes 27,000,000 acres planted, with a 21,000,000 acre ceiling for 1950. Government support hinges on reducing cotton area to match consumption and carryover. Since 13 years of program, the Government has netted 237,000,000 dollars, by buying at 90 percent parity and selling later. Also criticizes the costly potato support, mentioning possible destruction of up to 50,000,000 bushels due to lack of markets and perishability.
A Denver bank offers left handed checkbooks to accommodate southpaw customers. The piece argues against forcing right handed habits on children and defends individual choice in daily life and beverages, advocating personal freedom.
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