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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1943
Page
4
A city and county in 1946 plan for Fredericksburg’s 100th birthday on May 8, 1846 founding date recalled amid wartime reflections. The piece urges civic groups to appoint planners now to ensure a fitting anniversary celebration in four years.
Extra sugar is available for canning and preserving as the season opens in Texas. Housewives should apply early to benefit. Berry and fruit harvests are near, with vegetables also suitable for home canning. The 25 pound per person sugar limit should suffice, and home canning eases rationed shortages while reducing waste.
The piece outlines Allied concerns over Japanese strength in the Aleutians, reporting increased gun emplacements, ongoing bombing efforts, and AP notes that Japan may launch an offensive against Alaska. It cites Army pilots, MacArthur, and Evatt warning Washington of danger, with a call to action. It also lists local service members on furlough or promotion and corrections about stations.
This will be the last regular legislative report to the people of this district during this session. We are in the last two days of our session and much remains undone since time is limited. The report compares this legislature with the prior one and cites expenditures from January 16 1941 to February 24 1943 and unexpended balances. gratitude is extended to residents and newspapers for cooperation as the writer vows to reflect constituents views and carry out their wishes.
State Senator Penrose B. Metcalfe of the 25th district, on returning to San Angelo after the Texas Legislature adjourned, praised the 121 day session as hard working and highlighted a $600,000 savings as a major achievement. He plans to return to Concho County ranch life and seeks a delay in the Wool Purchase Program.
Calvin Herbert who volunteered for the U S Navy months ago and recently finished a naval radio course in California was home for a short visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Herbert and relatives last week.
Metcalfe urged implementing the aid program at wool season start to please ranchmen and warehouse operators, rather than mid season. He complimented Rep. Harry L. Davis for his cooperation in legislative matters and noted Davis’ diligent work for constituents in Austin.
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