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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1940
Page
6
2200 acre Yoe ranch for sale eight miles northeast of Burnet Texas with fair fences and scarce cedar water supply described as the only water. contact H FM Yoe or G D Red Harrell Burnet for details. Also for rent two south apartments with inner spring mattresses see Mrs M D Lively.
The Llano News outlines announced candidates across district and county offices. Marion Fowler Richard Yett Homer C DeWolke Houghton Brownlee seek seats as senator. Lawrence L Bruul A W Mourland as representatives. Andy P Box 31500 for county judge. Elm on L Stewart Lewis Foster for district and county clerk. J A Mayes for county attorney. Bill S Watkins for county treasurer. Reta Osbourn E listed for county positions. Luth er Nobles Leon ard B Turbiville for commissioners. Finley Barnett Neal Wood Stacy Miller Fl Smith Henry Osbourn R Redford for precincts. Casper for constable. Mayes for justice of the peace.
Valhjalmur Stefansson writes in Rotarian Magazine that Iceland, despite doubts about its climate and location, has a trial by jury and a progressive people. He notes Iceland’s parliamentary system, strong social programs, and high public health standards with a functioning Althing and a recent move to full independence after Denmark’s occupation.
Elmer F. Schmidt of the American Gas Association says natural gas could yield synthetic war materials such as tires powder and solvents. Texas gas reserves could supply auto fuels and other chemicals, with processes already tested producing alcohols formaldehydes and acetylene for multiple uses.
Texas motorists and pedestrians face warnings from the State Police as Independence Day approaches. Officials cite last year’s four day toll of 42 deaths and predict higher numbers unless drivers slow down, stay sober, and follow driving rules. Col Homer Garrison Jr notes heavy traffic to the border from July 3 onward and coastal crowds increasing travel to swimming and resort areas with added hazards. Lifeguards urge life jacket use, swimmers staying near flags, and fatigue avoidance on long trips.
Stefansson argues the King of Denmark cannot govern Iceland as a prisoner of foreign power. He notes a large portion of Americans live below basic living standards, suggesting Iceland’s relative welfare is striking.
A Broadway fireman on duty confronts a cloak-and-suit salesman backstage who breached backstage rules by smoking. The salesman, calmly reading the sign, notes it says No Smoking but adds it does not say positively.
Washington reports a ready to activate draft plan in legislative form that could start within 30 days if war erupts. It plans conscription across all trades, prioritizing skilled workers for critical roles while preserving the economy, with phased calls from ages 21 to 45.
Burnet Bulletin reports Trenton Deleon, jailed on a bench warrant for stealing Mrs. Guthrie’s automobile, escaped from Burnet jail Saturday night using saws. He was serving a prior term and had two more years added for theft. authorities seek his whereabouts. Special ad notes discounted electric ranges from Alamo Distributing Co. Inc. San Antonio.
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