Texas Peach Industry Shifts as Production Drops
The Texas peach picture shows fewer new trees replacing old ones, with 1945 shipments at 82 carloads and many former Bowie orchards fading. Gillespie County eyes growth via the Hill Country Peach Growers Cooperative, aiming to expand acres and market the fruit nationally. A promotional push mirrors South Texas citrus gains, signaling a push to establish Texas Hill Country as a peach hub.
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Watch Out For Kids Tops Spring Safety Drive
The National Safety Council warns motorists to expect more children outdoors as spring arrives. A Detroit survey shows only 8 percent of child traffic accidents occur near schools. The March slogan Watch Out for Children under Operation Safety urges adults to slow down and anticipate children in traffic.
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We Believe Public Buildings Reflect Fredericksburg Pride
Alfred Petsch argues Fredericksburg should modernize and renovate public buildings on Court House Square. He urges joint city county funding for Old Court House and Agriculture building upgrades while stressing need to address deer depredation and buck doe balance in the Hill Country.
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