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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1950
Page
7
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce bulletin announces a rural fire control system for the county. The plan envisions listing power sprayers and having owners keep them water filled to respond to emergencies. Cooperation from rural equipment owners is key to success.
Glamorous girls and boys in Fredericksburg High School St Marys and Harper pep squads and bands are praised for their growing size and spirit. The article notes bands of 60 to 80 members and the value of participation, cooperation and Band Boosters support. Readiness is shared for upcoming Friday and Saturday games with local field appearances.
The piece warns that a small group of officials pushing government operation of key industries and high non-defense spending could steer the United States toward socialism. It labels many self-professed liberals as unconsciously sowing political oppression and calls for accountability from the liberal leaders.
A new leprosarium on Tinian Island in the Marianas will house 100 leprosy patients. The facility was constructed by the Navy to treat cases and manage care during the intervention.
Editor notes a three path choice for taxpayers facing rising state costs. The Texas Economy Commission advocates third option: cut waste and improve services without raising taxes. Historical context shows 131 agencies consolidated proposed in 1930s, but public demand failed. current spending near 500 million annually with fragmented accounts.
Henry Hahn of the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission will direct the game management program on a 6500 acre tract bought from Mo Ranch in Kerr County. A resident will live there and study whitetail deer and wild turkeys, with continued rancher cooperation praised by visiting scientists. The research aims to improve game species and hunting conditions in Kerr and other counties.
Radio newscasters Gabriel Heatter George Fischer Art Linkletter share leads with Ronald Coleman Celeste Holm in Champagne For Caesar at the Palace Theatre. The satire routes through radio and TV quiz shows with a weekend lineup including Trail of the Yukon Silver Raiders and Stars In My Crown. A Beauty On Parade feature and Kiddy Korner fall show accompany additional acts and a Hedy Lamarr John Hodiak adventure. Pears for sale and auto repair ads complete the page.
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