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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1969
Page
10
The article cites Gerald G. Raun's A Guide to Texas Snakes noting the western diamondback causes most US snake deaths and Texas leads in snakebite fatalities about 10 to 15 yearly. It debunks myths on birth, tongue venom, and warns of precautions for avoiding bites.
A man finds a wallet with several hundred dollars near his home. The wallet bears the owner's identity, creating an affirmative duty to return the property rather than claim ownership. The court notes that finder’s title vanishes when the true owner is known.
A neighbor found money and a wallet discarded on a sidewalk and faced theft charges after trying to keep the money. The court ruled the finder guilty since awareness of the owner’s identity created a unlawful taking, while unknown owners may claim better title in other cases like a diamond ring found in a hotel lobby.
Johnny Carson unveils the first Johnny's American Inn restaurant in Omaha as the lead unit of a franchised nationwide system. Swanson and Fulbright join as officers of Johnny's American Inn Inc. With 1600 inquiries, the plan targets 10 to 15 more by year end 1969 and 100 by 1970, expanding to major metros and smaller cities coast to coast.
NRA argues punishment of criminals using guns is key to reducing crime while anti gun laws curb law abiding gun owners. Crime rose 61 percent 1961 to 1966 as jail populations shrank and mandatory penalties spread across states and federal law.
Harper residents linked by family ties and reunions keep busy with visits. Terry Whitworth of Doole visited grandparents A J and A Kins ey Tuesday through Friday. Alvie Cosper and family came for the Cottle Cosper reunion and returned to Long Beach California. Mrs Lydia Bierschwabe hosted a farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs Tommy Skipper and family bound for Turkey. Ed win Lang and family hosted Langs from San Antonio. Fred Whitewood family and Ken Whitewood spent Sunday in San Antonio visiting W F Dees family. Chester Moses and Floyd Boatright attended Cowboy Camp Meeting at Mt Home. Roger Shaffer family from Corpus Christi and Linda Shaffer from Lubbock joined Fell er reunion guests at Max Lange’s. Verlin Masters and son visit Beeville relatives. Subscribe to The Herald.
A stylish summer menu features Lemon Cantonese Spare Ribs with fluffy rice and iced lemon tea. Fresh melon, pineapple and berries finish the fruit dessert as a World Cooks recipe book promo offers a 25 cent booklet via Turn on Taste.
Pioneer Memorial Library highlights include A Primer for Parents by Jerome S Fass M D explaining child mind work via case studies and parental approaches. Travel and Meter Guide to Europe by Myra Waldo offers phrase lists and maps for travelers. Auto Repair Manual by Harold T Glenn organized by topic aids mechanics and DIY learners. Friday August 8 1969.
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