Debunking Myths About Rattlesnakes and Texas Snakes
The article summarizes Gerald G. Raun’s guide from the Texas Memorial Museum noting the western diamondback causes most US snake deaths and Texas records the most bites. It also debunks myths about mothers swallowing young, ovoviviparity, and the forked tongue being poisonous while stressing cautions and proper treatment to reduce fatalities.
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United States
Texas
Gerald G. Raun
Texas Memorial Museum
Austin
Raun
Finders Keepers Law: Owner Wins When Lost Wallet Known
A legal discussion contrasts the adage Finders keepers with duty to return property. A man finds a wallet on a sidewalk containing cash and a name, illustrating that once the owner is identifiable the finder must return the item. The case underscores the owner’s rights over the finder’s claim.
Finders Keepers? Court Weighs Theft in Public Places
A neighbor who found money and discarded a wallet was convicted of theft after a court ruled knowledge of ownership constitutes a taking. The piece cites a hotel lobby diamond ring case where a finder won when no owner could be located. A ABA public service feature by Will Bernard from 1969.
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The
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Johnny Carson Opens First In Chain Of Restaurants
Johnny Carson and Gilbert Swanson Jr announce a nationwide Johnny's American Inn chain starting with Here's Johnny's in Omaha. The restaurant aims for 10 to 20 units by 1969 and 50 to 100 by 1970, with expansion to major metros and smaller cities.
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Johnny Carson
Omaha
Nebraska
Johnnny
American Inn Inc
Carson
Gilbert C Swanson, Jr
Jay Fulbright Swanson
Johnny's American Inn, Inc
C.A Swanson
C. A. Swanson and Sons
Japan
Belgium
Puerto Rico
Guam
Canada
Bahamas
Tas
Editorial Punish Criminals Not Guns
NRA argues crime is reduced by punishing criminals, not restricting firearms. The piece cites rising crime and dropping jail populations, supports mandatory penalties for gun crimes, notes state and federal bills, and criticizes judges who resist such laws while urging penalties fit the crime.
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National Rifle Association
NRA
Congress
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Pennsylvania
U.S
Joseph Sill Clark
William C. Sennett
Warren Krein
Allied Pennsylvania Sportsmen, Inc
Pittsburgh Press
Harper locals honor visitors and upcoming station moves
Local residents shared visits with relatives including Terry Whitworth visiting Kinseys, Alvie Cosper returning from the Cattle and Comer reunion, and farewells for Mr and Mrs Tommy Skipper headed to Turkey. Others hosted guests from San Antonio Corpus Christi Lubbock and Beeville as family ties and travels marked the week.
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Alvie Cosper
Long Beach
California
Lydia Bierschwabe
Tommy Skipper
Turkey
Roger Shaffer
Robert Shaffer
Corpus Christi
Linda Shaffer
Lubbock
Feller
Max Lange
Cantonese Lemon Spare Ribs and Exotic Patio Menu
A recipe from Reachemon Foods offers Cantonese lemon spare ribs served with fluffy rice and lemon iced tea for a summer patio party. The dish features pineapple glaze and a lemony sauce, with brisk charcoal grilling and final caramelized pineapple on top.
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Reachemon Foods
West Armitage Avenue
Chicago
Hinots
Carnstan
Cbs
Miukes
Good Books for Summer Reading at Pioneer Memorial Library
A Harper Herald listing highlights selected titles for summer reading at Pioneer Memorial Library. Jerome S Fass MD presents a primer for parents with case studies, Myra Waldo covers travel with phrases and maps, and Harold T Glenn offers an auto repair manual organized by topics for hobbyists and students.
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Pioneer Memorial Library
Jerome S. Fass
Europe
Myra Waldo
Harold T. Glenn
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