HAPPENED- (Continued) Labor actions and policy updates
Summary of ongoing labor negotiations and political reaction. Interior Secretary Kiug reports progress with John L. Lewis toward ending the coal strike as anti strike legislation faces Congress. Canada sees 50 000 workers idle amid strikes. Senator Carter Glass of Virginia dies in Washington. San Antonio reports 34th polio case since May 1 with youth restrictions and health studies ongoing.
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J. A. Kiug
John L. Lewis
Truman
Congress
Ham
Canada
Len Carter Glass
Washington
Carter Glass
Virginia
U. S
the Treasury
U.S. Senate
Santone
San Antonio
Local Soldier Visits Family During Leave in Arkansas
Lt. John David Harper stationed at Camp Robinson in Little Rock Arkansas visits his mother Mrs. Pauline Harper and sister Miss Aline Harper while on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John David Harper
Camp Robinson
Little Rock
Arkansas
Pauline Harper
Aline Harper
Price ceilings posted for roofing materials in San Antonio area
Washington the San Antonio district price division of OPA lists maximum prices on posters for hard building materials with roofing items shown. Prices include asphalt roofing rolls shingles and hexagon patterns with specific weights and square footage. Copies of the price order available at the Price Control Board Transit Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Antonio
OPA
George
Bexar County
Price Control Board
Chamber urges three tasks to boost county growth
The speaker calls for intelligent management of resources and three aims: empower farmers with Soil Conservation district benefits, reorganize precincts into four districts, and establish a county unit school system. The plan aims to attract paying enterprises, improve roads and schools, and grow the city without new taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Emergency Food Collection in Gillespie County Under Way
A coordinated effort sets up barrels at strategic Fredericksburg locations for canned food drops. A committee led by Ty rus Cox and others directs packing and shipping with Henry Joseph as chair. Rural centers list volunteers and cash or food donations, payable to Gillespie Emergency Food Collection.
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Fredericksburg
Tyrus Cox
Marshal Jecker
Henry Reinbach
Kermit Striegler
Agriculture Building
Henry Joseph
Wesley Gold
Alfred Crenwelge
Harry Itz
Clarence Nixon
Milton Herbert
Felix Kammlah
Gilbert Eckhardt
Marvin Schaefer
Harold Schoenewolf
Gillespie
Stonewall
Benno Eckert
Albert—Felix Pehl
Willow City
Howard Barker
Eckert
Willis Lee
Cain City
Edgar Tatsch
Luckenbach
Benno Engel Doss
Carl Durst
Morris Ranch
Leila Byrd Harper
Harper Lions Club
N B. Fox
Pres
Memorial Day and Jefferson Davis Birthday Bank Closures Noted
The Fredericksburg National and the Security State Banks will be closed on May 30 for Memorial Day and Monday, June 3 for Jefferson Davis Birthday. The death notice describes funeral services held at Beckmann Funeral Home with the Zions Lutheran Church Mixed Choir performing and interment at City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckmann
F. A. Bracher
Zions Lutheran Church Mixed
Fredericksburg National
The
Security State
Jefferson Davis
Labor Cost Ceilings See Elevated Roofing Prices In War Clock
The article explains ceilings on labor and material costs for roofing, noting authorized rises by the National Labor Board or Economic Stabilization Director. It advises contractors not in business in March 1942 to file with the local OPA, and urges customers to demand itemized bills and file complaints with the district office if overcharged. investigations will be prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Labor Board
Economic Stabilization Director
Clawson
Price Administration
OPA
George
Relatives Visit Across Texas and Mexico
Miss Julia Estill returned Tuesday from a two week visit to relatives in La Feria Weslaco and Harlingen. While in the Lower Rio Grande Valley she also visited Matamoras and Reynosa Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Estill
la Feria
Weslaco
Harlingen
Rio Grande Valley
Matamoras
Reynosa
Mexico
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Sbi
Ead
CRECO
City Radio & Electric CO
Eoe
Hill Country Implement Company
Farmall Tractors
International Trucks
H. Welge Lewis
Goodyear
Main St
Fredericksburg, Texas
Were
Mt. Everest
Himalayas
India
Tibet
Frantzen - Ahrens Post 7105
Andrew Kuenemann
Sinclairize
Sinclair
E. W. Stroeher
Sinclair Refining Company
Arthur Houy
Felix Hahne
Albert Kammliah
H. L. Hoffmann
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Texas
S. T. Hokanson
United States
Ramon
Lifebody
Libby
Lee Taylors
Crenwelge
All Sum
Mer
Panamas
Sterling Bros
Friendly Men's and Boys Store
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