Blazing a Trail to War Warns of Neutrality Drift
The piece argues U S foreign policy is guiding the nation toward war through neutrality law repeal debate and British expeditionary aims. It condemns leaders Knox Stimson Hill Pepper and others and urges Americans to act, not just wear patriotic symbols, to avert calamity and detours from peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S
Hearst
Nye
Wheeler
Lindbergh
Hoover
Dawes
Knox
Stimson
Congress
Great Britain
Senator Hill
Texas Senate
Lee O' Daniel
U. S. Senate
Winston Churchill
Texas House
Claude Pepper
House
Florida
Texas Home Building Week Proclaimed by Governor O Daniel
The week of June 1 1941 is named Texas Home Building Week by Governor O Daniel. Cities statewide promote public home shows though Gillespie has none. The proclamation cites home ownership as fostering citizenship and family solidarity with financial and lumber interests ready to assist in home ownership efforts.
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Texas
W. Lee O'Daniel
Fredericksburg
War on House Flies Campaign Warns Public Health Action
State Health Officer Dr George W Cox urges households to join public health agencies in preventing fly breeding. Flies mature in eight days and lay 600 to 1000 eggs in a lifetime, multiplying quickly and spreading germs that cause typhoid TB summer complaint cholera and other deadly diseases. He says visible infections in food and drink would spur stronger action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cox
Letter warns U S heads toward war over Texas Resolution
A subscriber criticizes Col. Petsch and the Texas House for passing Resolution No. 249, calling it a declaration of war and denouncing support for England. The writer argues nations differ from individuals, condemns propaganda, questions convoy policy, and urges staying out of war to protect U S interests.
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Col. Petsch
Texas House of Representatives
Texas House
England
Washington
Hugh Johnson
Chas
Lindbergh
America
Col. Lindberg
United States
Predicting Britain's Needs and American Aid in War Time
The piece traces a sequence from a cash and carry plan to a credit friendly system and finally to give and deliver. It notes期待 Britain seeking relief, then shifts to wartime mobilization, calling for American aid from Lindbergh and lawmakers like Burton Wheeler Taft Walsh and LaFollette, and invokes Commodore Decatur's toast as patriotic rallying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Britain
Lindbergh
Burton Wheeler
Taft
Walsh and LaFollette
Commodore Decatur
Joe Petsch Ordered to 347th Infantry
Joe Slater Petsch son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Petsch and a St Marys University law student in this city was ordered to report as a private to the 347th Infantry by Major General Donovan this week.
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Joe Slater Petsch
Alfred Petsch
Law School
St. Mary's University
San Antonio
347Th Infantry
Donovan
Texas license law aims to reduce crashes and save lives
A standard driver license law properly enforced in Texas mirrors reforms in other states, seeking to lower accidents and injuries and protect road users through consistent licensing standards and enforcement.
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Texas
Dean Taylor of Texas U Dies at Austin
Dean T A Taylor longtime Texas University engineering dean and father of 12000 graduates died Wednesday in Austin. He was laid to rest Thursday. He showed special interest in Fredericksburg history and spoke at public meetings. Under his leadership Fredericksburg youths trained in engineering at the university.
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T. A. Taylor
School of Engineering
University of Texas
Austin
Dean Taylor
Fredericksburg
FSLA Home Loans Show Increase in Texas
Loans totaling 9 115 896 have been made since January 1 by 119 insured savings and loan associations in Texas. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Little Rock reports a rise of 404 501 over four months last year, with 4 640 Texans receiving loans compared with 4 406 in 1941. Figures include Fredericksburg Federal Savings and Loan Association.
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Texas
Federal Home Loan Bank of
Little Rock
Fredericksburg Federal Savings and Loan Association
Farmers Use Classified Ads To Buy Or Sell
Farmers are urged to use local classified ads for buying and selling goods and services. The notice highlights practical tips for posting items efficiently and reaching nearby buyers and sellers.
Texas Wells Abandoned At High Rate Due To Economics
Nearly 40 000 Texas 61 wells have been abandoned because of unfavorable producing or economic conditions.
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Texas
General Tires and Tabes at Fredericksburg Drive-In
Fred ericksburg Drive-In Station Rubin Crenwelge, proprietor, operates General Tires and Tabes service site. Local listing notes address and hours.
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Fredericksburg Drive-in
Rubin Crenwelge
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Arthur H. Rowert
U.S
Germany
Europe
Flanders
Standard
Joe Petsch
Texas U
Judy Garland
Dave Rose
Rose
United Telephone Company
Llano
Gillespie County
H.C. King
Pres
Martin Dittmar
Secy
Our Telephone Company
Stonewall
Willow City
Stonewall and
Fredericksburg-Mass Roads
Frederickburg
Gold
Eckert
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