We Believe political parties blur in modern Texas
Readers discuss party identity and voter participation in Texas politics. They argue that both major parties now share similar views, criticize primaries, and urge voters to cast ballots for pragmatic governors like Jester while avoiding overpromising. The piece invites reader input on revealing its preferred candidates.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Texas
Jester
Rainey
Mr. Jester
The Standard Writing Pencil Length
The standard writing pencil is seven and one half inches long.
Soviets Raise Doubts in Byrnes Paris Address
Secretary of State Byrnes warned Moscow that the Soviets are creating doubts by opposing a German disarmament treaty and said the United States will press for German economic cooperation in zones. He blamed Russia for blocking agreements at the Paris foreign ministers meeting.
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Byrnes
Paris
Russia
United States
Germany
Moscow
Britain
France
Returned Veteran To Occupy Baptist Pulpit On Sunday
Lt. Joe Stevens of Bandera licensed to preach will fill the pulpit of First Baptist Church here on July 21 in morning and evening services. He served as General Mark Clark’s personal messenger from the North African Campaign through VE Day, sharing experiences from Africa Sicily Sardinia and Italy. Converted at Brooks General Hospital six months ago, he is praised for a pleasing delivery and strong testimony, with an invitation to area residents and especially young people.
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Joe Stevens
Bandera
First Baptist Church of
First Baptist Church
Stevens
Mark Clark
Brooks General Hospital
North Africa
Sicily
Sardinia
Dunaway
Jesus
Centennial Thanks For parish celebration and cooperation
The Very Rev Fr F X Wolf expresses gratitude for the St Marys Parish centennial events and the help of non Catholic friends. He thanks the School Board Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post Chamber of Commerce and others for support and hospitality given to visitors. He notes visitors left with pleasant memories and repeats thanks for all cooperation.
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St. Mary’s
F. X. Wolf
Fredericksburg Standard and Radio Post
Chamber of Commerce
Fredericksburg
Turner Verein
Seipp
Nimitz Hotel
St. Mary’s Parish
Demo Committee Continues To Receive Funds
Gillespie County Democratic Committee keeps raising money for July primary. Total donations reach 490 dollars by Tuesday morning as Alfred Petsch leads a fundraising drive with a second letter appeal. Election judges and clerks will be paid three dollars a day. donations fund election supplies. Notable supporters include Louis Hohmann and R L Kott with two dollar gifts. five and ten dollar donors also named including Peter Knopp and Lawrence Knopp.
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Gillespie County
Democratic Committee
Alfred Petsch
Louis Hohmann
R. L. Kott
Otto A. Seipp
Walter Jenschke
Peter Knopp
O. Mintel
John Metzger
Max Metzger
Benno Weiss
Chas Dolezal
Felix W. Maier
Henry Lewis
Lawrence Knopp
Peter’s Confectionery and Cafe
Sagebiel and
Sagebiel
Walter Knoche
Sterling Bros Offers Bargain Boys Apparel Line
Sterling Bros advertises boys wear including short pants from 1.45 to 2.65 and longies from 1.48 to 3.95. Sport shirts range 0.75 to 2.65 and slack suits 3.25 to 4.75, with shorts at 1.85.
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Sterling Bros
Endorsement for Justice Graham B. Smedly to Texas Supreme Court
Travis County Bar members register a strong recommendation for Associate Justice Graham B. Smedly for an elective term on the Texas Supreme Court. They note his close observation of his judicial career and his rise from a Ft. Worth attorney to voting member after the nine member court amendment.
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Graham B. Smedly
Texas Supreme Court
Travis County
Judge Smedly
Ft. Worth
Supreme Court
High Court
Boening Motor Front Undergoing Modern Redesign
Boening Motor Sales razed the existing front to install a new modern facade. The plan calls for face brick with large plate glass expanses and a glass trim, plus glass bricks above to enhance daylight inside. The work follows May hail damage and aims to attract more customers in Fredericksburg.
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Boening
Fredericksburg
Louis Loth Receives Navy Honorable Discharge
Louis Loth Yeoman Third Class son of Mr and Mrs Eddies Loth received his honorable discharge from the Navy at Camp Wallace Texas after two years service He was overseas a year serving most of the time in Manila in the Philippine Islands He wears the American Theatre Philippine Liberation Asiatic Pacific ribbons and the Victory Medal.
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Louis Loth
Eddies Loth
Navy
Camp Wallace
Texas
Louis
Manila
Philippine Islands
Sugar Rationing Program Remains In Force
Cal C. Straughan reports the sugar rationing program stays in force and warns against selling sugar without ration points. He notes the Second War Powers Act penalties, extended to March 31 1947, with canning stamp Spare Stamp No 10 valid since July 1 1946 but not usable until fruit is on hand.
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Cal C. Straughan
San Antonio
Straughan
Congress
OPA
Huxell Family Welcomes Daughter Susan Marie
Mr and Mrs Herbert Huxell of San Antonio announce the arrival of a daughter named Susan Marie born July 4 1946 The mother will be remembered as Miss Genevieve Stieler daughter of Louis Stieler Mr and Mrs Louis Stieler visited in San Antonio last week with Mr and Mrs Huxell and their daughter
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Herbert Huxell
San Antonio
Susan Marie
Huxell
Genevieve Stieler
Louis Stieler
Cooling fan offer with heavy duty motor and finish
Compact 16 inch fan features heavy duty motor and attractive exterior finish. Versatile use as blower or exhaust. Priced at 49.95.
Large evaporative coolers for commercial use
Commercial evaporative coolers provide cool filtered air and reduce temperature by 10 to 18 degrees. Immediate delivery and installation available for businesses seeking instant cooling solutions.
Fuel Oil Heaters With Fans For Efficient Heat Distribution
A brief notice highlights fuel oil heaters equipped with fans to improve heat distribution. The feature emphasizes better warmth delivery in living spaces and may imply guidance on installation or usage.
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Truman
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Senate
Chicago
William Heirens
Little Susan Degnan
Frances Brown
Josephine Ross
United Press
Baptist
Mrs. Hargrove
John L. Hargrove
Irene Reissig
B. H. Heinen
Max Schneider
Louis Durst
Mrs. Heinen
Julis Estill
Jonell Schneider
Mary Louise Heinen
R. B. Reissig
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Durham
Kallenberg’s Pharmacy
Boening Motor
The
Hill Country Livestock Protective Association
Hill Country Livestock Protective Ass'n
Welge Lewis
San Antonio, Texas
Dempster
Fredericksburg Implement Company
Stevens Portable Corrigating Co
Travis
the Gypsy
Sammy Kaye
Victor, Decca, Majestic and
Signature Records
Phonograph
Prisoner of Love
Perry Como
Bing Crosby
Doin
What Comes
Natur
Lly
Freddy Martin
Merry Mace
Gertrude Niesen
Glen Miller
Twilight Time
Road To
Utopia
Tommy Dorsey
Beirend’s
Fredericksburg, Texas
Vogue
Stehling-Pfiester Electric Co
the Electric Appliance and Radio Center
Hill Country
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