Clark Defends Labor Subversion Warning Against Communism
Attorney General Clark argues subversive elements in organized labor hinder productivity and threaten civil peace. He contrasts fascist tactics with communist defenses, urging Truman to back democratic policies rather than the Lawyers' Guild push to reverse DOJ actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
C. Clark
Chicago
Guild
Cleveland
Clark
Lawyers’ Guild
Truman
Department of Justice
State Democratic Primary Election Set for Saturday
Gillespie County voters will cast ballots on Saturday July 27 with polls from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The governor’s race dominates interest among numerous public offices. Banks will close all day and beer sales barred until one hour after polls close at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Democratic Committee
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg National Bank
Security State Bank
Former Supt. Root Returns for Visit to Harper
Former Harper school superintendent Wm. R. Root, now Red Cross Field Director, visited Harper last week during a 18 month assignment in Puerto Rico. He previously served two years as superintendent and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Strackbeem while in town before resuming Red Cross duties in Puerto Rico.
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Harper
Wm. R. Root
American Red Cross
Puerto Rico
Root
Red Cross
Ir. Root
San Juan
Trinidad
Ascencion Island
Atlantic
Africa
Brazil
Florida
Ohio
California
Mr. Root
Wm. Strackbeem
World’s Greatest Angora Goat Show And Sale At Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg hosts the World’s Greatest Angora Goat Show And Sale next week on August 1 2 and 3. Mrs Milton Durst vice president of the District P T A will speak at the school house Wednesday July 31 from 2 to 4 PM guiding officers and members on program technique. All P T A members are urged to attend and bring old manuals.
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Fredericksburg
Milton Durst
Parent-Teacher Association
P.T.A
Bonnie Mae Bierschwale Weds Cpl. H Sheppard
The wedding of Bonnie Mae Bierschwale to Cpl. Harry L. Sheppard is announced with the couple to reside near Camp Hood Texas. The groom serves in the U S Army and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Bierschwale formerly of Harper now Bland Texas. The note also mentions family wartime service and a local press staffer’s discharge details. The piece then shifts to a report on the Texas Angora Goat Show in Fredericksburg with attendance expectations and official roles.
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Fred Bierschwale
Harper
Bland Texas
Bonnie Mae
Cpl
Harry L. Sheppard
Asheville
North Carolina
Camp Hood
Texas
The American Way The labor stalemate eases temporarily
Editorial notes a temporary lull after near general strikes and averted coal and maritime action. Congress returns to passivity, while major settlements are described as brief fixes not cures for underlying labor-management conflicts. The piece warns of deeper issues still unresting.
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Congress
General Motors
Chinese Students and American Leaders Host Harper Community
Texas Good Roads salutes Lt. Gov. candidate Allen Shivers for advancing the good roads amendment. A Charles E. Simons letter records Shivers’ minutes enrollment and his week long push for experience based election and enhanced public safety, health, and parole reforms. Four State Senators endorsed him via a 30 minute broadcast as Shivers plans five radio outings next week. Meanwhile Chinese cadets Louis Lee and Yu Chung Ching visited Harper, touring local windmills and Texas life, ahead of their Bergstrom Field training at Austin.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Good Roads
Allen Shivers
Charles E. Simons
Shivers
Texas League of Women Voters
Charles Jones
A. M. Akin Jr
George Moffett
Buster Brown
Senator Shivers
Louis Lee
Changsha
China
Yu Chung Ching
Hankow
Harper
Charles Workman
Rev. Workman
the Herald
Lee
Chung Ching
Bergstrom Field
Pearl Harbor Dead First To Be Brought Back Home
San Francisco will be the port of entry for all war dead from the Pacific and New York City for those killed in Europe North Africa and the Middle East Major General Thomas B Larkin Army Quartermaster General advised The American Legion First dead to be returned will be 500 service men killed at Pearl Harbor The movement to the United States will not start until spring 1947 due to casket steel shortages About 90000 American servicemen are in Pacific cemeteries.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pacific Area
New York City
Europe
North Africa
Middle East
Thomas B. Larkin
Army
American Legion
Pearl Harbor
Larkin
United States
Pacific
Beer sales allowed after 8 p.m. on election days
County Attorney Tom Martin ruled with the Attorney General that beer may be sold after 8 p.m. on election day, while sales from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. are prohibited. Gillespie County voters will pick officials at the November general election with Independent Ticket candidates. Runoffs may follow in races with multiple opponents, including the Governor's race with four contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Martin
Martin
Austin
Gillespie County
Fredericksburg attorney Victor Rogers announces Gillespie County attorney bid
Victor Rogers of Fredericksburg declares candidacy for Gillespie County attorney subject to November general election. He arrived last summer after a U S Navy discharge in 1945 after three years service. Rogers, a Mills County native, studied at Baylor and practiced law in Waco and Houston before enlisting. He pledges to serve all citizens with equal consideration. Mr and Mrs Dave Butler and their Houston family move back to Harper for residence.
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Victor Rogers
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Rogers
U. S Navy
Houston
Mills County
Baylor University
Waco
Dave Butler
Little Son
Harper
How to Buy Surplus Property Now Available
San Antonio July 19 The War Assets Administration issues a 32 page illustrated booklet How What and Where to buy surplus property WAA regional director W J Walthall announced Available at the San Antonio regional WAA office Transit Tower the guide shows where to get information on sales lists WAA and domestic disposal offices with addresses and phone numbers and explains veteran and other priority rights The booklet aims to accelerate surplus disposal and directs readers to nearest WAA offices for further questions.
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San Antonio
War Assets Administration
W. J. Walthall
WAA
United States
Walthall
Savings Bond Purchases Surge in Early July
Washington reports a 45.7 percent rise in U S Savings Bond sales for the first half of July over mid-June, reaching 443,514,000 as Americans buy bonds for security and inflation protection. Redemptions stay steady under the 1946 law, with Treasury praise for media support and strong gains across all series.
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Washington, D. C
U. S
National Savings Bonds
Vernon
Clark
Treasury
Treasury Department
Nathan Adams
Texas
Local youths enlist in military service this week
Elmer Lee Lange son of Mr and Mrs Max Lange has signed with the Navy and will leave this week for service. Lamar Parker and Leslie Phillips Jr will join the Air Corps.
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Elmer Lee Lange
Max Lange
Navy
Lamar Parker
Leslie Phillips Jr
Air Corps
Local Merchant Displays Pro War Sign in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a shop window shows a sign by Carl Mertzman declaring prewar prices will not rise due to faith in the country and trust in God. Mertzman explains he hopes merchants follow his stance to keep prices steady and bolster national prosperity.
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Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Lliance
Carl Mertzman
Lertzman
Harper Soldier Named Enlisted Man of Week at Ft. Lewis
Sergeant Ellis Michael Jung of Harper Texas promoted to sergeant and named enlisted man of the week at Ft. Lewis Washington. Jung served in 331st Medical Battalion 1006th Infantry Division and 28th Bloody Bucket Division before rejoining the Second Medical Battalion. He plans to leave the army and return home after discharge with support from family and battalion mates.
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Ellis Michael Jung
Ft. Lewis
Washington
Harper
Texas
Uncle Sam
Army
Camp Wollers
Fort Meade
Maryland
Europe
331St
1006Th
28Th
103Rd
States
2Nd Infantry Division
Cpl
Ellis Jung
Primitive Baptist meeting gathers in Doss
Mr and Mrs Floyd Boatright spent several days in Doss at a Primitive Baptist gathering. Also present were Mrs J F Cook and son Dale Mrs Theresa Tobin Mrs Clara Masters and daughter Carile.
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Floyd Boatright
Doss
Primitive Baptist Meeting
J. F. Cook
Dale
Theresa Tobin
Clara Masters
Carile
Felix Scherer Enters Race for County Clerk
The article announces Felix Scherer as a candidate for County Clerk. It traces his career from an early job at Harper Citizens Auto Company to 17 years at a Gulf Oil distributor and several years in Fredericksburg city offices, asserting his qualifications and commitment to public service.
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Felix Scherer
Scherer
Harper
Citizens Auto Company
Gulf Oil
Fredericksburg
No Auction Sale Next Wednesday
The Fredericksburg Livestock Commission Co will skip the usual auction on Wednesday July 31 due to the Texas Angora Goat Raisers Association Show at Fair Park. Regular weekly sales resume Thursday August 8 and continue each Thursday thereafter to give San Antonio stockyard buyers a chance to attend.
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Texas Angora Goat Raisers’ Association
Fair Park
Fredericksburg Livestock Commission Co
Paul Mann
San Antonio
Mann
Lennon and Russel Visit Mrs McDonald for Short Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lennon and daughters and Mrs. V C Russel Jr left Sunday to visit Mrs Tempie McDonald for a few days.
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Archie Lennon
V. C. Russel Jr
Tempie McDonald
Petermann Seeks County Clerk Post in Harper Herald
Albert Petermann announces candidacy forCounty Clerk in Harper Herald. He cites service as assistant to the County School Superintendent since 1937 and experience in farming and teaching in Gillespie County. He asks voters for support in the November election and pledges friendly, efficient service.
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Harper Herald
Albert Petermann
Petermann
Gillespie County
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