Embargo Too Late On War Goods To Soviet Allies
The San Antonio Light argues President Truman’s embargo against shipments of American war materials to Soviet Russia and satellite nations is too late and too weak. It accuses the War Assets administration of acting as a covert wartime procurement service for Moscow, selling engines and other essential items at salvage prices to bolster the Soviet air force. The piece calls for a complete immediate embargo and a thorough congressional inquiry.
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New York journal-American
Truman
Soviet Russia
Europe
Pacific
War Assets Administration
Moscow
Russia
Lendlease
San Antonio
Leigh exhibit at Grand Central Gallery showcases American West
William R. Leigh opens a broad show at Grand Central Art Galleries New York April 18 to 24 featuring his Indian and western paintings. The display includes seventy Africa oils from Carl Akeley expeditions and fifty two black and white drawings of African animals used in Frontiers of Enchantment.
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William R. Leigh
Will James
Grand Central Art Galleries
Grand Central Terminal
Vanderbilt Avenue
New York City
Mr. Leigh
Kerrville Obituary and Harper Birthday Notes
Mrs J R Hart of Kerrville dies after long illness. Jinx Hart, a local figure, is her son. Edith Ellebracht celebrates eighth birthday at grandmother’s Harper home with Easter treats for 20 friends. Edinburg visitors Dean Hopf family in Harper over weekend. Whiteweed family seeks new home after moving furniture.
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Edith Ellebracht
Alfred Ellebracht
Ida Kneese
Harper
Dean Hopf
Achdren
Edinburg
Whiteweed
Large REA Funding Boost Approved for Texas Farmers
Central Texas farm families gain hoped for REA lines as the House voted 175 million dollars in loan funds, about 100 million more than expected. Lyndon B. Johnson reports the approval overrides a slicing attempt and speeds availability within three weeks pending Senate and presidential approval. An extra 400 million in loans may be ready by July 1.
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Texas
REA
Martin Hultin
Lyndonb. Johnson
House
Johnson
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Washington
Bandera Stampede Heralds Free State of Bandera
Bandera plans a two day celebration May 21 and 22 proclaimed as the Free State of Bandera. J Marvin Hunter notes the event will honor the lone cowboy and involve citizens from nearby regions. A secret meeting selected Zeke as constable and Col Sam Montague as ambassador. Two Bandera cowgirls will visit neighboring towns to present honorary citizenship.
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Bandera
Free State of
J. Marvin Hunter
Bandera Bulletin
United States
Mexico
Mr. Hunter
Free State
Adolph Hitler
Sam Montague
Zeke’s
Hopfac Family Visits Whitewood Ranch in Kerrville Trip
Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopfac and granddaughter Hart visited Kerrville on Sunday after traveling with Mrs vont Nowi. Nearby, Whitewood took guests to Edinburg where Tastoay Jung from Whitewood and other relatives gathered for a Sunday ranch outing.
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Oliver Hopfacomnes
Vont Nowi
Hart
Kerrville
Ga. Tastoay Jung
Whitewood
Edinburg
Whitewood Ranch
Bond Election Approved by Voters of School District 127-55
Bandera electrician Woodrow W. Boyd, 31, was burned to death while asleep in a rear room of Bandera Electric Co. during last Friday night’s fire. High winds fanned the flames, destroying the building. his body was sent to Weslaco for burial.
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Woodrow W. Boyd
Bandera
Bandera Electric Co
Boyd
Weslaco
Harper Highs Track Team Wins District Meet Records
Harper High School won first at the San Marcos District 69B meet with 61 points, setting five records. Participants included Blanco, Kyle, Dripping Springs, Prairie Lea, and more. Rex Fox cited top finishes by Sageser, Schmidt, Carter, and Walker in events across sprints, hurdles, relays, jumps, and pole vault.
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Harper High School
San Marcos
Harper High
Harper
Blanco
Kyle
Dripping Springs
Prairie Lea
Schertz-Cibolo
Dowdy
Buda
Rex Fox
Ray Carter
C. D. Jung
Schmidt
Sageser
Wesley
Fiedler
E. J
Elbert Schmidt
Carrol Walker
Jung
Massey
Carter
Neal
Walker
Strackbein
Sage
Memorial for Alamo's Heroes Piano To Begin Work Soon
Harper Consolidated Independent School District voters approve a 45000 bond by 127 to 55 to finish the Harper school building. The measure raises indebtedness to 70000 with repayment over many years, funds to come from property taxes, and work to start on the gym auditorium this fall. An architect will be invited to draft plans, with local limestone and labor to be used.
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Harper Consolidated Independent School Dist
Harper
Douglas Duderstadt
Henry Wendel
Raymond Spaeth
Neal B. Fox
Texas Hill Country
WPA
PWA
Supt. Fox
All-Time High in Gillespie County Plate Sales 1948
Motor vehicle registrations in Gillespie County set a records for the two month period ending April 1 1948 with 2968 automobile registrations 515 trucks 262 farm trucks and 45 truck tractors. Cash receipts totaled 56868 65 with the county retaining 50000 and sharing the rest with the state. The tax office saw its greatest rush in local history with late hours and long waits. Also notes district Federated Club meeting attendance by Mrs Worth Howe Mrs R Dittmar and Mrs J R Peril of Tejas Study Club accompanied by J R and children.
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Gillespie County
Worth Howe
R. Dittmar
San Angelo
District Federated Club of Texas
Hill Country Club
J. R. Peril
Tejas
Local Attendees Attend Harper Catholic Church Service
Herman Laubach of Honey Creek Henry Bolla of San Antonio and Felix Stehling of Fredericksburg attended services at the Catholic Church in Harper on Sunday.
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Herman Laubach
Honey Creek
Henry Bolla
San Antonio
Felix Stehling
Fredericksburg
Harper
Lions Club Reports Dairy Cattle Tests and Plans at Meeting
Lions Club bi monthly gathering heard a report on Bangs disease and TB testing of about 100 dairy cows sponsored by the club. The group discussed upcoming wood and mohair fleece show in May and advancing plans for a rule book with a three member committee to secure advertising. The next meeting is set for April 1st with nominations for officers to be announced.
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Lions Club
A. C. Wendel
Gordon Harper
Lion
Floy Bade
Bangs Diesease
T. B
Bode
Rex Fox
Fred Whitewood
Holland Walker
Luther League Holds Meeting Sunday April 4 1948
The Luther League met for its regular meeting at the church on April 4 1948. The program included hymns responsive reading Psalm 23 scripture John 19 by Wanda Klaehn prayer Adelena Wendel topic Why must there be a Cross Annie Fae Wiennecke and a closing hymn Savior Again to Thy Dear Name we Raise Pastor Hoermann gave a prayer and the Lord's Prayer was spoken. Charles E Bein of Sonora visited Harper relatives and friends on Tuesday. Mrs Paula Pape of San Antonio is spending a few days at her Harper home this week.
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Luther League
Wanda Klaehn
Adelena Wendel
Annie Fae Wiennecke
Hoermann
Lorenz Wendel Family Visit Noted at Bernhard Home
Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel and their daughter visited in the C Bernhard home Sunday April 4.
El Rancho Theatre Sold to Kerrville Buyer
Sale of the El Rancho Theatre in Harper to B O McDonald of Kerrville was confirmed by former owner H O Porter who could not continue due to ill health. The new owner plans reopening about April 17 or as soon as film dates and advertising are booked.
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el Rancho
Harper
Kerrville
H. O. Porter
Porter
Comfort Bronchos Ready for Opener
The Comfort Broncos will open the 1948 baseball schedule against Hot Wells on their diamond at Comfort on Sunday April 11. On April 18 they host American Legion Post 4700 of San Antonio. Manager for the year is Christie Lindemann.
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Comfort Broncos
Hot Wells
Comfort
American Legion Post
San Antonio
Broncos
Christie Lindemann
Mr and Mrs Wendel Visit Milton Wendel Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Wendel visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Milton Wendel Sunday April 4 adding a note of family gathering to the weekend.
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Mrs
Albert Wendel
Milton Wendel
Mr and Mrs George McMeans Visit Par ents in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs George McMeans of San Antonio visited her parents, Mr and Mrs A A Metager. The short note records a family visit with no additional events or dates.
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George McMeans
San Antonio
A. A. Metager
Tejas Study Club Met Match 20 in Home of Mrs Hugo Hopt
The Tejas Club held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Hugo Hopt's home with Mrs. Wil Stockard presiding. A constitutional amendment on appointing the program chairman and study decisions was read and slated for a vote at the April meeting. Members were urged to bring study suggestions for the next session, with reports on topics such as Collect-The Roll and Art Elements in the Home.
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Tejas Study Club
Hugo Hopt
Tejas Club
Wil Stockard
David Schmidt
Emery
Arthur Bierachwale
J. R. Peril
Deere B. Fox
Oren Cottle
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W. R. Leigh
West
J. R Hart
J. R. Alart
R.E.A
Stompede
Zeke
Bana
Aulst
Pedge
Alamo’s
Willie Roeder
White Oak
Richard Roeder
Arthur Baumann
Alfred Lehne
Henry Jenschke
Mra
Wm. Kaiser
Alamo
Admiral Nimitz
Chester W. Nimitz
the Alamo
J. L. Toohey
Glen Hopf
V. A. Hopf
Bernhardt
EL Rancho Theatre
Kerrville Man
Charles E. Bein
Sonora
Paula Pape
Herald
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