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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1949
Page
4
At Williams Air Force Base a stationary F80 Shooting Star jet embedded in reinforced concrete serves as the Captive Air trainer for aviation cadets. The program gives students hourless exposure to jet procedures and emergency drills before actual jet flight training.
Floresville business starts strong as a Jersey cow calved twins and a pair of Hereford twins arrived within a week. Both sets of twins are thriving on the farm this year.
The proposal envisions full time Senate or House membership with year-round pay and duties, and a mandatory annual session instead of every two years. It suggests reducing House membership from 150 to 93. Governor Jester and Lieutenant Governor Shivers support yearly sessions and a constitutional amendment to lift the $35 million cap on state aid programs.
The St. Mary's Parish annual congregational meeting met Sunday afternoon with Msgr. Wolf presiding. Council secretary Paul Weber explained items while John Metzger reported parish planning board findings urging more school classrooms and ongoing improvements. New council members Albert Kammlah and Paul Stehling joined. outgoing members Gilbert Kaderli and Marcus Wehmeyer were thanked.
Texas district representative J F Gray asks district women for opinions on allowing women to serve on juries. Newspapers conduct a poll to gauge support for the proposal.
An editorial from the Fredericksburg Standard will be read on KTSA San Antonio Saturday March 5 at 1 pm during The Editor Speaks program. The reading will be aired on the local station as part of its editorial series.
Last April funds for rural school equalization fell short of the $2000 minimum salary required by the 50th Legislature. Legislators urged a $3 million appropriation before August 31, but Governor Jester told boards to borrow with a guarantee the 51st Legislature would cover the deficit. Now the Senate and House question the legality of that promise. a constitutional amendment for voter approval is being drafted.
Lawmakers favor a cash bonus for veterans but lack funding details. A rally is planned to boost turnout for a public hearing before a House committee next week.
Dr. Sim Driver, 58, a leading orthopedic surgeon, headed the Driver Clinic in Dallas and formerly partnered in the Garrell-Driver-Girard Clinic. He helped with the Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children since 1922 and was a close friend of Dr Victor Keidel. Funeral services were held in Dallas Tuesday afternoon with Dr Keidel and Dr Perry in attendance.
Local notices invite readers to find homes through vacant property ads. Listings highlight available rentals and housing opportunities for families and individuals seeking shelter in the area.
Fredericksburg Standard promotes monogrammed bill folds imprinted with names. Gift idea advertised by Fredericksburg Publishing Co. with reference to the Fredericksburg Standard newspaper.
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