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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1943
Page
4
An unruly event at a Fredericton venue drew a large crowd as a water show and technical difficulties escalated. Fire safety measures and crowd control were tested while several spectators reported injuries and the organizers worked to restore order.
National Red Cross data show 2,190 chapters in towns under 10 000 residents of 3 755 total. All chapters provide Home Service and disaster preparedness with home nursing first aid life saving nutrition and junior red cross. Home Service volunteer staffs grew 71 percent in nine months.
Fifty years ago John E. Powers shocked readers by truthfully advertising at Wanamaker and Rogers Peet. He praised products honestly, even when flawed, provoking demand as retailers struggled to keep up. His approach, cited by Imperial Magazine, showed honesty can drive sales.
Cadets enter preflight pilot training at San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center with 691 Texans including Fredericksburg trio Melvin Fiedler Victor Haag and Lee Roy Woerner. Enlisted officers Bracher promoted to LtJG WAVES in New Orleans. Pvt Perry Woerner on 12 day furlough. Bruno Metzger climbs to Staff Sergeant at Lake Charles. Lt Hilmar Pressler promoted to Captain at Camp Howze. Corporal Chester Frantzen home on furlough from Kearney Nebraska. Cpl Vistor Crenwelge sends best wishes from Nazi Africa. Cpl Werner Knopp transferred to Portland Oregon base.
Scientists from Standard Oil of California report a new supergasoline delivering 40 percent more power and up to fifty miles per gallon for high compression engines and superchargers. The postwar era could see explosive demand for new fuels and cars, with employment gains and industry readjustments as soldiers return home. Also notes officer candidates George W. Eddy and Lt Berg with Navy and Coast Artillery service, and Corporal Mc Raymond H. Feuge promoted in the Seventh Army Air Force. local Fredericksburg and Camp Davis details.
The quote asserts property as a product of labor and a positive good. It argues wealth creation motivates industry, opposes forcing poverty, and supports individuals freely acquiring wealth without laws to restrain it. It emphasizes self-reliance and safety of one’s property from violence.
Home economists at Revere's Experimental Kitchen warn against adding baking soda to vegetables. They emphasize preserving vitamins with little water and a low flame in covered cookware.
County and Home Demonstration Agents now have their own line funded by federal appropriations. County Agent Grote states both offices share number 81 for contact, while the County AAA office retains its line at 78 for Agricultural Building inquiries.
War Ration Book No 3 applications may be filed after August 1 through local War Price and Rationing Boards. Do not return ration books to boards for any reason. Corrections for omitted family members will wait until after August 1. If away or moved, books return to Dallas Mailing Center and cannot be forwarded.
The OPA announces a grab bag amendment permitting shoe retailers nationwide to dispose of surplus and broken stock as odd-lot releases from July 19 for a limited period. Public sales will be ration free with no extra shoe stamps provided to dealers.
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