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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
3
Fredericksburg merchants welcomed a delegation from Austin last Friday to explain the General Maximum Price Regulation affecting most local businesses. The wide turnout showed broad support for clarity on the new measure and reinforced neighborly ties between the capitals.
Public health column urges vigilance against tuberculosis during wartime with emphasis on proper dress diet and early medical advice. The piece also reports Gillespie County’s Liberty Loan drive success and honors county chairs, plus notes local highway bond rallies and Chamber of Commerce actions with a Sunday baseball opener at the Fair Grounds.
The six state region adopts a Home Front price control system with Dallas as regional office hub. Local War Price and Ration Boards will handle OPA matters as New price ceilings and rationing measures spread, with Houston cited in indictments for violations. Consumers urged to save transportation and conserve resources, while women are asked to buy strategically.
Edgar H. Tatach a former merchant at Cain City and now a farmer and rancher seeks the Precinct 3 commissioner post in the forthcoming general election. He asks for the precinct’s support and vows to serve to the best of his ability.
The Fredericksburg weekly auction moves from Wednesday to Saturday announced by Rubin Beckmann. The first Saturday sale will be May 30 with all future Wednesdays cancelled. Sign War Bond Pledge Baags Host Barbecue
Sergeant Alton McDougall son of Mr and Mrs Benno McDougall is on a ten day furlough visiting his parents. He is stationed at Ester Field Louisiana.
Francis Stahl, son of Mr and Mrs August Stahl, has been promoted from technical sergeant to warrant officer. Warrant officer is the highest rank a non commissioned officer can reach. Stahl is stationed near San Bernardino California.
The article suggests mixing outfits for variety and durability, with ample attractive clothes. It notes sugar ration stamps in War Ration Books 1 and 2 losing validity after May 30, with Stamp No 2 valid for one pound until that midnight.
Did you get 10 20 or 40 thousand miles off your last set of tires. If you want to graduate into the 40 thousand class with those on your present car, here are some things to watch. Have your wheels balanced and check alignment at least twice a year. Improper alignment causes dragging and uneven wear. Rotate tires every four to five thousand miles. Tire storage should be in a dark room away from air drafts. Retreaded tires offer more miles but avoid excessive speeds. Front.
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