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Fredericksburg Standard

Location

Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

5

Wings substitute for legs in Pennsylvania miner’s career

R. W. Hornung of Lavelle, Pennsylvania, crippled yet-continued work as a coal miner. He pursued an engineering course through the International Correspondence Schools, built a career as an automobile mechanic and dealer, then learned to fly his own plane to travel across the country.

R. W. Hornung Lavelle International Correspondence Schools

Social Security Plan Details for Texas Workers

The notice explains account numbers for all employed in covered jobs, how to obtain them, and deadlines. It outlines lump sum and death benefits, qualification rules, and monthly maxima, with examples, plus steps to file claims through the Social Security Board in Austin.

Fredericksburg Clark Allone Social Security Board Old Federal Building Austin Texas

Public School Board President Urges Teacher Conduct

A speech by Youngblood to teachers condemns drinking and questionable venues for educators. He calls for upright behavior to earn respect from students and outlines expectations for public school staff in and out of the classroom.

San Antonio School Head Warns Teachers on Morals

Hull Youngblood president of the San Antonio School Board told about 400 teachers at the fourth annual luncheon that he does not approve of teachers drinking intoxicants or visiting questionable night spots. He said teachers' conduct should be guided by public trust and parental oversight, though he favored personal choice within social limits.

Youngblood L. A. Express Hull Youngblood San Antonio Board of Education

Marine Corps Enlistment Drive Offers Wide Open Slots

The U S Marine Corps will enlist unlimited men in June 1937. Requirements include white, 18 to 30, good health and character, heights 64 to 74 inches, with parental consent for under 21. Opportunities in aviation radio mechanics and commerce, training through Marine Corps Institute, travel aboard ships or to foreign stations. Apply at Marine Corps Recruiting Office 822 Allen Building Dallas Texas.

U. S. Marine Corps Marine Corps Institute Marine Corps Marine Corps Recruiting Office Allen Building Dallas Texas

Rail costs rise cutting into railroad traffic

The piece notes that rising prices make materials and fuel costs for railroads about 140,865,000 dollars higher annually than in May 1933. It also includes an aside claiming that three hundred words constitute about seventy five percent of ordinary speech and writing and a note on the origin of the word news from compass directions.

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