Public wage boost debate over steelworkers raise
A Wage Stabilization Board proposal would lift steelworkers’ average pay to $2 per hour with added benefits and a scheduled rise by 18 cents this year and 8 cents next year. The plan includes a forced union shop and could raise prices across the economy, reducing purchasing power and tax receipts. Opposition cites government involvement and potential strikes led by Phil Murray and John L. Lewis.
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President's Wage Stabilization Board
WSB
Phil Murray
Murray
United States
Sam
Treasury
John L. Lewis
Campaign activity rises in Texas with resignations and talks of run
Austin observations note John Ben Sheppard resigns as secretary of state to devote full time to a bid for attorney general. Ralph Yarborough weighs a run amid campaign finance concerns under new reporting laws. Governor Shivers rallies support for an instructed national convention delegation as Legal Democrats push an uninstructed path.
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Austin
Tex
John Ben Shepperd
Gladewater
Shepperd
Ralph Yarborough
Yarborough
Shivers
Texas
Chicago
Fagan Dickson
Legal Democrat” Movement
Easter Seals Drive Supports Gillespie County Children
More than 3600 envelopes with 1952 Easter Seals are mailed to Fredericksburg and Gillespie County homes as the 19th statewide campaign runs March 13 through April 13. The Gillespie County Society for Crippled Children sponsors the effort with volunteers staffing and coin containers placed in local businesses. Rev. J. C. Campbell notes funds stay locally to fund handicapped education and training, expanding services for self sustaining adults.
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Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
J. C. Campbell
Rode elected Supervisor in Gillespie Soil District sub division
Martin Rode of the Dry Mor man Creek Community was elected as a Supervisor for Sub-Division No. 3 of the Gillespie County Soil Conservation District on Saturday March 22. He has advanced the district conservation program and basic plan on his property. The board welcomes him as representative of Sub-Division No. 3, previously represented by Aug Baethge who resigned health reasons. Diversions to bypass water around fields were staked this week for E D Spencer Harper Rueben Ruebsahlm Alf Rusenberger Stonewall group and Chas Weber Pedernales group, constructed under Soil Conservation Service supervision with PMA.
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Martin Rode
Dry Morman Creek
Gillespie County
Soil Conservation District
Rode
Aug. Baethge
E. D. Spencer
Harper
Rueben Ruebsahm
Alf. Rusenberger
Stonewall Conservation Group
Chas. Weber
Pedernales Conservation Group
Soil Conservation
Keyser Bierschwale
Springs Creek
Daily Social Visits and Moves Across Texas
Mrs A C Wendel spent several days last week visiting daughter Mrs Watkins Tarr and family. Mrs Johnny Acker of Alpine visits parents Mr and Mrs Walter Parker. Mr and Mrs A A Metzger moved to Fredericksburg to make their home. Mrs Alice Freeman visits her son Ernest Freeman and family in San Antonio. Mrs Jesse Vallier and daughter Amy Vallier and a friend from San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs Floy Bode and children. Mr and Mrs Harry Feld of Blanco stayed with Mrs Alice Freeman. Mr and Mrs Robert Dittmar and daughter spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Richard Herrington at Killeen. Miss Ann Rasco of Cuero spent weekend with Supt and Mrs Neal Rasco.
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A. C. Wendel
Watkins Tarr
Johnny Acker
Alpine
Mrs
Walter Parker
Alice Freeman
Ernest Freeman
San Antonio
Jesse Vallier
Amy Vallier
Floy Bode
Harry Feld of
Blanco
Robert Dittmar
Richard Herrington
Killeen
Ann Rasco
Cuero
Supt
Neal Rasco
Loyalty pledge compliance debated by state party leaders
The State Democratic Executive Committee seeks a legal opinion on whether loyalty pledges are required after a new election law. The opinion will be shared at a New Braunfels meeting on April 18 amid confusion. The writer urges readers to attend precinct conventions and participate.
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State Democratic Executive Committee
New Braunfels
Auto License Sales Exceed Last Year totals
Milton Durst county tax assessor collector announced that 1952 auto license sales through March 31 surpassed totals from the same date a year earlier. Sales included 3315 passenger plates 1150 truck plates 182 trailer plates with some motorcycles and dealer plates issued. Revenue is expected to exceed last year. Durst urged property owners to file assessments in person at the courthouse. Pat Rogers family attended Harper church services and visited J J Rogers.
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Milton Durst
Durst
Specific Agreements Help Avert Disputes Bar Says
A Texas law based column explains how contracts prevent disputes by clearly defining each party duties and terms. It cautions on missing details like size timing payment and price and stresses reading before signing to avoid binding misunderstandings.
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Bar
Local visitors from San Angelo and Menard week-end
Mr and Mrs C Mahler of San Angelo visited relatives at Harper during the week end Wy n Mr and Mr Charles Malns and sons spent the week end in Menard with relatives
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Mrs. C. '’, Mahler
San Angelo
Harper
Charles Malns
Menard
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Hugh Williamson
Gulf Service Station
Richard Roeder
Prop
Harper, Texas
Gulf Gas & Oils
H. Welge Lewis
Mobil Gas
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Stonewall
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Willow City
A. A. Metzger
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T-Bones
Pat Rogers
Wayne
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J. J. Rogers
Chas. W. Barrett
Remington
R. C. Allen
Victor
Reyel Manual & Kiedwie
LAW
Acreas
State Bar of
Terese
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XYZ Company
XYZ
Schnelle’s Shoes
Menard and London Highway
Junction
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