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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
4
In 1942 Gillespie County faces a turning point as the Railroad Committee seeks to keep the Fredericksburg and Northern Railroad. The final appeal meeting is Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Fredericksburg Public School Auditorium. attendance is urged for every resident.
The governor denounces proposed gas rationing as harmful to Texas oil economy arguing free enterprise should guide use of tires and autos. Oil producer Al Buchanan criticizes federal limits and notes loss of tax revenue and risk to schools if rationing replaces voluntary cuts.
An editorial from Hygeia urges yearly physicals and biannual after middle age. Early detection of changes can stop degeneration and infection, guiding a health plan covering tests, sleep, diet, exercise, and lifestyle to lengthen and enrich life.
A list from the U S Navy Recruiting Service outlines proper Stars and Stripes use including fly times from sunrise to sunset, handling rules, display in parades and processions, half mast procedures, and placement with other flags in churches and on buildings. It emphasizes dignity and respect for the national flag.
Parades and patriotic send offs are urged as new War Department rules promise two week government paid furloughs for selectees accepted by the Army. Local boards will plan group departures and travel to a Reception Center with no denial of homegoing. Geneva Page announces the Texas start date and procedures to eliminate delays and injustices.
Jerome Staudt at Ellington Field near Houston receives his first promotion to Private First Class on June 2, having served three months in the army. He is the son of Gregor Staudt.
Sgt Alois W Jenschke formerly at Camp Wallace Texas is transferred to Fort Sam Houston for a six week course in advanced personnel work and machine record unit work.
William Ludwig Bruns of Fredericksburg Texas has advanced to Aviation Machinist Mate second class in the U S Navy. He enlisted July 31 1940 and trained at San Diego Naval Training Station. He has been at the Navy University of the Air in Corpus Christi since March 3 1941.
James Kattner son of Rev and Mrs O F Kattner has been promoted from senior corpsman to Pharmacist's Mate His parents were informed this week Kattner is stationed at Pearl Harbor Honolulu area likely served during World War II era
Sergeant Hilmar Lang Jr of this city visited with his parents and relatives on leave early this week. Lang is stationed at Moore Field near Mission Texas during his overseas service.
Pfc. Roman Hartmann son of Mr and Mrs Henry F Hartmann is at home visiting family and friends while stationed at Mitchell Field Long Island NY Sian War Bond Pledge
Congress man South speaks on freight charges harming Texas and other agricultural states. He notes progress toward fair adjustments and pledges to stay in Washington to work, planning a later district visit to discuss issues frankly and seek continued support.
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