General MacArthur Turns 64 Amid Retirement Controversy
The 64th birthday of General Douglas MacArthur is noted as he avoids statutory retirement. Secretary Stimson ruled his age does not apply due to prior voluntary retirement and recall to service, a decision praised by the army and American public. The piece recalls his Philippines service and Pacific command roles guiding the war effort.
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Douglas MacArthur
United States Army
MacArthur
Stimson
Japan
Philippines
District of
Manila
23Rd Infantry Brigade
Philippine Division
Philippine Department
America
Organization of National Defense
Commonwealth Government of the
Philippine Army
United States Armed Forces
Far East
Pearl Harbor
Final Day To Pay Poll And Property Taxes January 31
Second Lieutenant Gottfried H. Klienksiek 21 of Comfort area and former Fredericksburg resident, is a B 17 Flying Fortress pilot awaiting overseas duty. He was born April 8 1922 and trained at Kelly Field Santa Ana and Marfa earning his wings on June 23 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottfried H. Klienksiek
Hugo Klienksiek
Fredericksburg
Comfort
Klinksick
Center Point
John Tarleton Agricultural College
Marfa
Gottfried
Hobbs
New Mexico
Moses Lake
Washington
Ephrata
Wash
Salt Lake City
Sioux City
Iowa
Farmers to get long delayed tractors from War Food Admin
West Texas farmers urged to file needs with county rationing boards as War Food Administration reports tractors moving off lines faster than last year with about 80 percent of quotas soon ready. Texas may receive 10 000 or more units by June versus 2 000 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
War Food Administration
WFA
Chicago
Texas
William Bruns Named Chairman of President Birthday Ball
William Bruns a Justice of the Peace is appointed Gillespie County Chairman for the President Birthday Ball set January 30 to aid Infantile Paralysis. The exact date venue and orchestra will be announced next week as preparations may move the event about a week. Local residents and visitors are noted in this brief society update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Bruns
Gillespie County
Bruns
Night School of Religion to Be Held This Evening
The Night School of Religion resumes this Friday evening at St Anthony's Hall with Father Francis J Ledwig in charge. He is a noted public speaker and former Navy chaplain with ties to the American Legion and Knights of Columbus. Two motion pictures will be shown Saving South Sea Savages and Jewel of the Sierras technicolor, open to all denominations.
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St. Anthony’s Hall
Francis J. Ledwig
Father Ledwig
St. Anthony’s Church
Father A. A. Gitter
U. S. Navy
American Legion of Texas
Americanism Committee
National
Silver Star Awarded to Corp. Edmund Moellendorf
By direction of the President the Silver Star is awarded to Corporal Edmund A Moellendorf son of Mr and Mrs Henry Moellendorf of near Harper for gallantry in action at New Georgia Solomon Islands on July 28 1943. He declined evacuation after wounds and led a rifle squad while carrying machine gun equipment to the rear. His parents received the medal last Friday and he is said to be recuperating from his wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund A. Moellendorf
Henry Moellendorf
Harper
U.S. Army
S. Pacific
Corporal Moellendorf
Millard F. Harmon
United States Army
South Pacific
Cpl. Moellendorf
U. S. Army Infantry
New Georgia
Solomon Islands
Moellendorf
Navy Powerhouse: Rubin Tatsch Serves Overseas
In The New Hebrides Rubin Tatsch aged 19, son of Mr and Mrs Reinhold Tatsch, joined the U S Navy in May 1942 after leaving Fredericksburg Public High School in grade ten. He trained at San Diego and served about a year in New Caledonia, advancing to cook third class petty officer.
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Rubin Tatsch
Reinhold Tatsch
U.S. Navy
Fredericksburg
San Diego
Calif
New Caledonia
Sinclair Station Changes Ownership Announcement
Sinclair Station passes to William Strackbein who buys the service station from Max Lange. Strackbein will offer groceries, auto accessories, cigarettes, tobaccos, candy, cold drinks, and Sinclair gas and oil. Lange continues auto repair work full time.
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The
Herald
William Strackbein
Sinclair
Max Lange
Strackbein
Lange
Green Stamps Valid Feb 1 to Mar 20 for processed foods
Green K L and M stamps will be valid from February 1 to March 20 for purchasing processed foods. Blue stamps with a 10 point value join the green stamps from February 27 to March 20. Ration tokens will be given as change for both stamps to reduce confusion.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
O.P.A
OPA
Lt Clemens Fiedler Receives Oak Leaf Cluster
Lt Clemens Fiedler of the U S Army Air Force stationed in England and pilot of the Thunderbolt has been awarded the Oak Leaf Cluster in addition to the Air Medal for numerous missions over Europe. A former Royal Canadian Air Force member, he trained in Canada and arrived in England in 1942. He transferred to the U S Air Force last spring and was promoted from Flight Officer to Lieutenant recently. He is a Fredericksburg High School and Texas University alumnus.
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Anthony
Tony) Hartmann
England
U. S. Army Air Base
Tony
Army Air Forces
France
Africa
Wm. Dietel, Jr
Dietel
Fredericksburg
Fritztown
Hartmann
Deacon
Sky Queen
Richard Knopp
Walton
Oliver Langhennig
London
Clemens Fiedler
U. S. Army Air Force
Europe
U. S. Air Force
Fiedler
Royal Canadian Airforce
Canada
Lt. Fiedler
Texas University
Texas Governor Proclaims Fourth War Loan Drive 1944
Governor Coke Stevenson proclaims January 18 to February 15 as the Fourth War Loan Drive in Texas. He urges Texans to oversubscribe their U S security quotas by buying extra war bonds or stamps to support national victory and postwar prosperity. The proclamation is dated January 16, 1944, and signed by the governor with the secretary of state seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Texas
United States
Jr. Coke Stevenson
Kerr County Surpasses 4th War Loan Quota in Five Day Drive
Kerrville Kerr County reports $513,219 in war bond sales against a $495,000 quota, said JE Carruth Jr war finance chair. He praised oversubscription and said drive continues to Feb 15 aiming for the largest county over-subscription in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Kerr County
JE. B. Carruth, Jr
War Finance Committee
Kerr
San Antonio
Sheriff Tightens Enforcement of Liquor Laws
Sheriff Bob Loth orders all liquor and beer dealers to strictly enforce laws against selling to minors. Two licenses suspended recently for violations. county urged ongoing cooperation from public and dealers. State Liquor Board can revoke licenses for repeated offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Loth
Loth
State Liquor Board
Good Program Planned For P T A Next Friday
The regular PTA meeting is set for Friday night February 4 at eight at the school. The program theme is Freedom Through Citizenship with prayers, Founders Day history, a pageant, a tribute song, and performances by groups and families. Visiting locals include Dr. and Mrs. Leo Klein and two daughters from Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teacher Association
Parent Teachers
Milton Casper
W. E. Fletcher
Leo Klein
Fredericksburg
Rev
A. A. Gitter
Wartime ration details and bond drive rally summary
Ration notices list sugar, fats, meats, and other staples with stamp validity dates. A 4th War Loan rally at Longhorn Theatre drew strong county committee turnout, featuring Grover Sellers and three war films. Bond purchases posted by local firms show momentum, with plans for purchases continuing through February.
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Longhorn Theatre
Fred Mathisen
Grover Sellers
Austin
Europe
Arthur Kowert
Sellers
Mr. Mathisen
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Mor
Flying Fortress
Gottfried Klinksiek
Washin
ITON
Mit
Coke Stevenson
Petmecky
Benes W
Granville Barker
Mary Belle Bein
Sonora
C. E. Bein
Sgt
Morris Bein
Gilbert Anderegg
Jack Jones
Nath Walker
Henry Markworth
Joe Waites
Junction
Lula Wakefield
Roy Stevens
John Tennie
Shiochton
Wisconsin
Ollie Griesbach
Greenville
Wisc
Vern Raprager
Medina
A A. Gitter
Nico
G. Merrie Belin
Fort Dix
New Jersey
E. Bein
Tony Hartmann
the Herald
WAR Dept
Cpl. ED. Moellendorf
New Hebrides
J. B. Reiger
Dallas
Carlos Capps
of Mason
Jack Bush
Joe Kaiser
Wm. Kaiser
Oak Leaf
State OF
P T. A
Homer Pugh
Sam Parker
Willie Meyer
Henry Mocellendorf
Bond
Mutual Lumber Co
Elgin Helmann
Goodyear Service
Henry Meurer
Alex Frantzen
S. W. Life Insurance Co
Mathisen
Lone Star Brewing Co
H. J. Grobe
Walter Knoche
Fredericational Farm Loan Aascales
E. Main Street
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