Inventor of Revolutionary Engine Slain in Office
Victory Null 34, inventor of an air pollution reducing rotary engine, was found shot and killed in his East St. Louis office. He held a $2 million life policy with partners H S Turbine Co. suspects include financier Calvert and associate Walsh. investigators probe possible theft of plans and motive.
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The
Chicago Tribune
United Press International
UPI
East St. Louis
Victory Null
the Tribune
Post
Victor G. Null
Shirley
Null
Calvert
James Calvert
Calverts
Fred Mathisen Resigns From Community Savings
Fred Mathisen founder of Community Savings & Loan Association resigns as chairman of the board at the January 11 1973 meeting. He organized the Fredericksburg Federal Savings & Loan Association in 1934 and led its growth to assets of 44 million by his departure. He will move his office to 204 South Adams Street Fredericksburg and will continue with Great Southern Life Insurance Co and servicing outstanding policies.
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Fred Mathisen
Community Savings & Loan Association
Mathisen
Fredericksburg Federal Savings & Loan Association
South
Adams Street
Fredericksburg
Great Southern Life Insurance Co
Nixon Signals Dollar Devaluation Aims to Restore Trade Balance
The piece explains Nixon's 10 percent dollar devaluation as a step to align the currency with market reality. It notes a recent foreign exchange drain as billions flowed into yen and marks, driven by a $7 billion 1972 U S trade deficit and rising domestic costs. The president pledges Congress action to reform international trade barriers to boost exports.
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Nixon
U.S
Congress
New Range Grasses Expand Texas Pasture Options
Texas agronomist Dr. Neal Pratt outlines several new pasture grasses for range and field production. Kleingrass 75 tolerates many Texas conditions. TAM Wintergreen harding grass suits calcareous soils for winter grazing. Higgins buffelgrass suits South Texas but risks cold elsewhere. Lovegrass and its Renner variety extend late winter grazing. Coastal Bermuda and Midland Bermuda fit various soils and climates. emphasis on seedbed prep and expert guidance from county Extension agents.
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College Station
Texas
Neal Pratt
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Pratt
San Antonio
Bermuda
Coastal
Midland
Panhandle
County Agent Urges Spring Vegetable Gardens and Early Fertilizer Orders
County Extension office promotes home vegetable gardens as inflation fighting recreation and family activity. Fertilizer supply looks good but demand will rise. order early to secure correct type and discounts. Pasture fertilization advised due to recent cold wet weather and deteriorating conditions.
San Antonio Symphony Women Host German Wine Tasting
The San Antonio Symphony Women host a weekend series ending with a German Wine Tasting at Old Ursuline Academy Sunday at 6 30 p.m. February 25. Honorary chair Dr Werner Westerberg will attend. Local chairs from Houston Austin Beaumont Fredericksburg and New Braunfels organize events alongside a Mexican luncheon and Western Party.
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San Antonio Symphony
Symphony
Ursuline Academy
George Mehren
Curtis Brown
Houston
Bayou City
Werner Westerberg
Austin
John White
John Hill
Harvey Steinhagen
Beaumont
Walter McKay
Harry Heidemann
Fredericksburg
New Braunfels
la Paloma del Rio
William R. Stevens
Oak Hills Country Club
E. M. Stevens
Flying S Ranch
Stevens
Frank Wegeler
Milwaukee
Deinhard Vintner
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OUR
County Ageant's Report
By Duery Menzies
First State Bank
Gide
Gillespie County
Harker
Distributors OF
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Lochte Storage
Gibson
Discount Center
East
Jergen’s
Shampcx
Alka
RX Pharmacy
Federal XL
Fata
Helene Curtis
Nestle’s
Sela
Harper
Marschall
Victor Marschall
Harper Texas
WOOL
Woerner
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