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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1930
Page
4
The notice lists weekly publication roles with editors R. S. Klett managing R. E. Jordan sports Wm. Petmecky features and Wm. Habenicht business merchandising.
Entered at the Post Office as second class matter at Fredericksburg Texas.
Public is asked to direct all communications to Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Business matters go to Bookkeeper's Dept. All other matters to Editor's Dept. The notice instructs recipients on proper routing for inquiries and correspondence.
A committee led by Senator Edgar E. Witt promotes two constitutional amendments to Texas voters. The first sets a 120 day regular legislative session every two years with flexible rules and emergency measures. the second lowers per mile and per diem pay. The plan argues savings from reduced sessions and fewer special meetings, backed by education efforts to explain changes.
Washington October 8 Admiral William V Pratt chief of naval operations announced drastic cuts to bring the US Navy within the London Naval Treaty limits. Forty nine ships to be withdrawn and 4800 personnel cut with annual savings of about 11 million by June 1932. A training squadron of Arkansas Wyoming and eight destroyers formed to operate with the Atlantic scouting fleet.
The text argues a 120 day legislative session with fewer special sessions will save about 36 000 per term, cut printing costs and reduce wasted time. It asserts longer committee hearings and public access will improve lawmaking, offsetting higher legislator pay with overall savings and better information for Texas citizens. It also notes naval and military reorganization details, including ship reassignment and submarine decommissioning, affecting multiple vessels and fleets.
Tokyo plans the 1930 imperial navy exercise to gauge how naval limits cripple defenses and how aviation substitutes for submarines. Emperor Hirohito will command from Kirishima as 70 ships participate, with Blue Fleet under Yamamoto meeting Nakamura’s Red Fleet off Ehikoku. The drill runs October 20 to 23 south of Japan, using carriers Akagi Kaga and Kosho and many aircraft.
Brady Texas faced its worst flood in history as the Brady River surged eight feet, washing away 200 to 300 homes and causing about 250000 dollars in merchant losses. The Red Cross aided flood victims while power and water service slowly returned. Several key businesses and hotels suffered heavy damage, with many families sheltered and fed.
Brady Texas October 7 stores in the business district were closed today as owners salvage goods damaged yesterday when flood waters inundated the town. The extensive inundation disrupted commerce and prompted relief efforts.
Samuel D. Stull, a 100 year old farmer missing for three months, was found badly decomposed in a pasture near Houston by boy hunters. His wife identified the body by a watch and clothing fragments. An inquest verdict will be opened per Justice of the Peace Campbell R. Overstreet.
For sale two Ruby sewing machines and one Grey Hound electric machine by New Home Sewing Machine Co. All priced cheap and guaranteed. S. L. Brodie also offers one used buggy for sale at reasonable price.
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