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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1930
Page
1
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey reduces refinery operations by one seventh without layoffs or wage cuts. An English clergyman cites King George VI's six maxims hung in his library, starting with obedience to the rules of the game, praised as fitting for a constitutional monarch.
The remark reflects leaders such as Alexander, Caesar, and Napoleon shaping the rules of engagement to fit their objectives. It suggests strategic insistence on obedience to the rules as defined by those in power.
The Auburn prison head keeper was killed by a convict who knew the electric chair loomed nearby. Warden Hoffmann warned of a powder keg situation and urged swift trial and punishment to protect staff while urging study of causes and prison conditions.
General Ely of the second corps area envisions a wartime defense for New York City by mobilizing the civilian service. He suggests civilians would scatter across the country to survive a first gas and bomb attack, leaving the city as a sinking ship.
The speaker argues that in a first air attack of a new war, General Ely should not worry about guarding New York's water supply. He warns that within the first thirty minutes most residents would be dead or have fled, leaving no one to drink the water.
President Machado attends as Cuba dedicates a first class civil aviation school. Volunteers already surpass capacity and the program plans to expand. Young Cubans show imagination and courage, key traits for skilled pilots.
A senator and Washington officials push for openness in the London naval limitations conference. Other nations withhold real plans from American delegates, while tours of historic sites like Samuel Johnson's wall at the Cheshire Cheese and Westminster Abbey graves are shown, but no country reveals substantive strategy to the United States.
A brief line notes that an encouraging statement continues on page 12 column 3, signaling readers to turn the page for the extended message. The fragment implies a broader message or tribute featured in the continuation.
A two day free air exhibition series is planned next Thursday and Friday at the new municipal airport. The Flying Fleet, a traveling air unit, will perform in triangular line and echelon formations with loops spins and inverted flight. Pilots include Clyde E Pangborn Jack Leon Echols and Hugh Herndon Jr as well as aerial acrobats Ben Matthews Mickey Efferson and Henry Johnson. Aircraft are Standard design four passenger open cockpit biplanes with 220 horsepower motors.
The Lions Club reports strong support for a county wide diphtheria immunization drive aided by school auxiliaries doctors nurses and druggists. Members praised early benefits and applauded the committee plan to host the district Lions meeting in April with several hundred guests.
The Hill Country Baseball League held its second meeting at Faltin's Hall on March 10 with officers directors and Mason delegates present. Mason joins the clubs joining forces with Boerne Comfort Kerrville Fredericksburg Llano. opening April 6 and closing September 15, 24 games, home gate receipts kept by host teams, 40 cent adults 15 cent kids, playoffs for cup.
The Schreiner Institute Glee Club and Orchestra present a song and music program at Fredericksburg High School Auditorium on Wednesday night March 19 at 8 15 P M. The event benefits Fredericksburg High School.
Fredericksburg Park and Golf Association schedules a meeting for March 18 to discuss club events, course maintenance, and member participation. Members urged to attend at the association office and bring planned activities.
William Carter of Kerr County is jailed in Gillespie County awaiting an investigation by a Post Office Department investigator. The crime involved willful demolition of mail boxes and road signs on the Fredericksburg Kerrville route when a vehicle rammed them. Sheriff Klaerner and the post office traced clues eighteen miles past Kerrville leading to Carter’s arrest. Carter is about twenty four years old.
Fredericksburg hosts four to five hundred Lions from San Antonio New Braunfels Seguin Jourdanton Hondo and Pearsall for a Saturday night session at Hotel Nimitz Banquet plans highlight the program The district meeting sponsored by past presidents was held at the Plaza Hotel Roof in San Antonio last Tuesday with delegates Alex Jung and Kermit Striegler attending A lively program included talks music dance numbers a three act play and a closing dance
County attorney Alex Jung will be the principal speaker on a KTLA Sunday program about Fredericksburg history and achievements. The broadcast, aired between 4 30 and 5 00 p m, is courtesy of Thurman Barrett station president and Jung's close friend, with other local talent featured.
The weekly Fredericksburg Speakers Club meeting voted to adopt the constitution and by laws prepared by Felix Stehling John Metzger and William Petmecky. Next meeting covers officer elections with members nominating another member and delivering speeches for secret ballot votes.
The District One-Act Play Tournament takes place in Buda on March 25 26 27 and 28 with increased school entries and tightened rules to ensure clean fast spirited performances. Last year Lockhart won and this year Austin San Marcos Lockhart Buda Liberty Hill Fredericksburg Kyle Bastrop Seguin and Georgetown participate with season tickets sold by E W Tampke and W E Marschall.
Public School and St Josephs Hall hosted a county wide diphtheria immunization for children aged 1 to 12. Doctors and six nurses worked hours to vaccinate 371 youngsters at a 50 cent rate, with treatment available next Wednesday at St Josephs Hall from 1:30 to 3.
The article argues the Texas tax system is outdated and overburdens landowners and homeowners. It cites rising government costs, bond issues, and the influence of the "protected taxpayer" lobby as reasons tax bills fail. It calls for immediate reform to ease burdens on property owners.
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