Chamber of Horrors prompts waste and procurement reform
A House subcommittee chaired by Rep. Herbert of Louisiana targets waste in military procurement. Efforts include a unified catalogue system reducing 15 million items to 1.5 million and centralizing purchasing across services. The report argues reforms will curb excess purchases and end the “chamber of horrors.” News weighs primary results as conservatives gauge the 1944 election mood and House strategy.
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Chamber OF Horrors
Chambre
Herbert
Louisland
Munitions Board
Soil Conservation District selects awards and reports at Feb meeting
At the February 20 meeting the Board approved twenty three initial Conservation Plans and discussed choosing the outstanding conservation farmer, rancher, and group for 1951. Herman Maner reported on the Texas Association of Soil Conservation Districts convention. Local residents are invited to support district programs and learn why soil conservation matters. Technicians with the Soil Conservation Service and PMA staked water tanks, diversions, and terraces for area farmers including Helmuth Klein, Oscar Brehmer, Alfred Sagebiel, Levi Ottmers, Hugo Brehmer and others.
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Board of Supervisors
Herman Maner
Texas Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Brownwood
Soil Conservation District
America
Helmuth Kiein
Albert
Oscar Brehmer
Fredericksburg
Alfred Sagebiel
Eckert
Levi Ottmers
Hugo Brehmer
Wuckenbach
Soil Conservation Service
PMA
Home safety tips urge careful building and remodeling
Timely Tips discusses reducing accident hazards in homes new and old through safer stairs railings insulation and storage. It urges correct plan review before construction and expert advice during remodeling to lessen fatigue and accidents. Community notes mention local events and visits, including The Hill Crest Singing at Harper Baptist Church and various residents.
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Hill Crest
Baptist Church
Harper
Uvuo
C. D. Curtis
Oklahoma
Hill Country Day Sets Attendance Record at Santone
Hill Country Day at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition last Thursday set an area attendance record. A record night rodeo crowd filled the coliseum as total registrations reached 646 with Gillespie County contributing the most. Mason County sent over 100 registrations including a group of 81 in two buses. Kerr County led a bus caravan, while Blanco Bandera Kerr County Llano and Kimble counties sent sizable delegations and smaller groups came from Burnet Hays Edwards and Real counties. Local organizers praised Hill Country residents for supporting the expo with livestock and attendance. Continuous appreciation went to registrars Marilyn Schmidt Joan Kane W A Birk Bud Wheeler Starry Grosser and Pete Jacoby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie Co
Mason County
Kerr County
Bill Petmecky
Blanco
Bandera
Kercall
Llano
Kimble
Burnet
Hays
Edwards
Real
Petmecky
Marilyn Schmidt
Keré
Joan Kane
W. A. Birk
Mason
Red Cross Campaign Opens March Drive for Funds
The Gillespie County Red Cross chapter announces its annual appeal starting March for local national and international relief. Chairpersons outline duties and a $2613 quota with letters to be sent next week to solicit contributions and support Red Cross disaster relief and blood donation efforts.
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American Red Cross
Gillespie County
C. A. Greenwaldt
Chaiman
Edith Sagchiel
Alfred Duecker
Dor Brown
Harry Rusenberger
Red Cross
Community Chest
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New York City
Washington
Truman
House of Representatives
House
Andrew Jackson
John Quincey Adams
Jackson
Adams
Henry Clay
Texas
G. E. Pape and Son
Ray Cottle
Near Rocksprings
Harper Sunday
Zelma Little
Buel Lillie
Mrs. Little
Campwood
White Flash
Junior Rodesd
Hollywood Band
Capital Area Farm and Ranch Club
Icity Coliseum
Austin
Floy Bode
Mobil Gas
Mobil Oil
Alwaye
T-Bone
Redbricksburg
Velcume
Schnelle
Fabric & Baby Shop
Fredericksburg, Texas
Menard and London Highway
Junction
Lem Jones Junction, Texas
Jack Jones
Dennis Neal
Sec
Ovuo
Ida Wann
Rueben Brueder
Robert Lehne
San Antonio
Alfred Lehne
Dell Carer
Bonnie Metzger
A. A. Metzger
Esther McMains
Jim Burleson
Nanes Smith
Liberty Hill
B. N. Cluck
Laport
Dale Borbrandt
Buzzy Darlandt
Chas. W. Barrett
Harper, Texas
Santone
W. L. Jones
Hill Country
Ernest Freeman
Bverne
Alicea Freeman
Dayton Rahe
Otto Rahe
Arthur Schleyer
Keidel Memorial Hospital
Mrs
Charles Mains
Clark
Bobby Lange
San Angelo
Monitor
Norway
Gesten
Mess
W.sa
Lorene Ochier
They Ochier
Ted Rogers
Ava
Pat Rogers
J. J. Rogers Briday
the Radio Post
John Deere
Fairbanks Morse
Krauskopf Bros
Ver
I. Welge Lewis
P. GO
Soriatin
Stan
Cohama
Amertex Clokay
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