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NIMITZ
Itts Day at the State Fair of Texas. And special honors are in store for the late fleet admiral Chester Nimitz, who was born in the German community of Fredericksburg, west of Austin. The Navy is represented by Captain J.E. Savage, who served under M Nimitz on the aircraft carrier 1f Hornet during world war two. Savage, a three-time winner of the distinguished flying cross, says all Texans have a special feeling of pride when they hear the name of Chester William Nimitzj. The cap- tain says Circuit Drive, a thoroughfare which runs along the "route.of-parades" at the fairgrounds, has been re-named "cd r Nimitz Circle." Savage, director of Navy recruiting for the Southwestern
Nimitz is worthy of area, says
recognition. He
says the Texan entered the Navy in 19..01, and served his country well, until his death last Feb..