Assault Captures Kentucky Derby for Max Hirsch at Churchill Downs
Assault the three year old trained by Max Hirsch won the 72nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Louisville before a crowd over 300000 earning 96400 dollars. Jockey Warren Mehrtens guided Assault eight lengths clear with Spy Song second Hampden third and Lord Boswell fourth in the largest field in nine years.
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Max Hirsch
Fredericksburg
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Kentucky
Warren Mehretens
Texas
Spy Song
Lord Boswell
Eddie Arcuro
Hampden
Knockdown
Alamond
Bob Murphy
Pellictle
Bahrain
Rippey
Jobar
Dark Jungle
Alworth
Marine Victory
Wee Admiral
Kendor
Detroit
Charlie Fisher
Foxcatcher
William Dupont, Jr
Wilmington Duponts
Dean Jessop
Maine Chance Farm
Elizabeth Graham
Elizabeth Arden
Mehrtens
Bold Venture
Science Girds For Cancer War
Scientists coordinate a mass attack on cancer using wartime teamwork to speed research. The American Cancer Society and National Research Council lead a 90-scientist effort across physics chemistry biology and medicine to reveal how cancer grows and how the body defends itself. They say progress is slow but enough exists to build a solid foundation for continued studies. 000- Mrs. Wattenbach of Mason visited Mr. and Mrs. O C Feller last week.
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Science Illustrated
New Science Magazine
American Cancer Society
National Research Council
National Academy of Sciences
Veering Horses In A Sprint Race Muddle
The field weakened along the stretch with Pellicle maintaining even pace and no challenge. Perfect Bahram lacked early speed, while Rippey faded after brief effort and Jobar started slowly. Dark Jungle and Alworth trailed, With Pleasure tired, and Marine Victory never threatened.
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Pellicle
Perfect Bahram
Rippey
Jobar
Alworth
Admiral
Kendor
Texas Lutheran College Choir Broadcast for Mother's Day
The Texas Lutheran College a capella choir will sing on Radio WOAI in San Antonio on Friday night May 10 at 8 00 p.m. The program supports a Mother's Day celebration originating from Brooke General Hospital. Members include Raymond Durst Emmie Dietrich Rudy Wendel and Arthur Peterson from the Fredericksburg area.
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Texas Lutheran College
April Rainfall Reveals Wide Range Across Gillespie County
April rainfall in Gillespie County varied from 3.05 inches at Morris Ranch to 7.60 inches in Fredericksburg with multiple stations reporting significant totals. Heavy precip impacted crops in several locales though overall April was the best in years for rainfall.
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Gillespie County
Tom Carr
Morris Ranch
Fredericksburg
Alfred Neffendorf
LC. R. A
Elroy Schnelle
Handy Stop
Otto Rahe
Harper
Levi Deike
Hye
Oswald Eckhardt
Karl Durst
Doss
F. B. Riley
Soil Pills Seeds With Built-In Growth Tools
New coated seeds with insec ticides fungicides fertilizers and hormones promise broad effects for professional and amateur planters. Petunia seeds pictured in Science Illustrated April issue touted for economy in handling and priced at 200 dollars an ounce. Mr and Mrs Wesley Keelman of Belton visit her father J M Scarborough and relatives this week.
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Science Illustrated Magazine
Regulation and Standards Shape Timber and Brewing
Asa Fullmore explains that selective trimming of nonstandard trees keeps timber healthy, while Andy Botkin notes breweries trim establishments not meeting standards to maintain clean, courteous service. The pair compare self regulation in forestry and brewing as essential protection for wholesome local experiences.
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Asa Fullmore
Asa
Andy Botkin
Garden
Andy
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Elmer Davis
Hollywood
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F. H. LaGuardia
Good American Broadcasting Company
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Frank Floyd
Harper, Texas
RED & White
Mr. and
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Bill
Bill Kaiser
Sinclair Gas & Oils
Cooley
Win. Strackbein Service Station
John Deere
Fairbanks Morse
Texaco
Joe P. Kaiser
Mgr
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Redericksburg
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