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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1953
Page
4
This column outlines two Texas jury selection methods the jury wheel and the jury commission. It notes how names are drawn from tax rolls or commissions, the roles of the Sheriff District Clerk and judge, and when excuses for deferral may be granted. The piece ends urging consultation with an attorney.
Austin reports show big game hunters mostly follow laws this season. Executive Secretary of the Game and Fish Commission says violations are about average with few flagrant cases. Main issues involve shooting from public roads, trespass, and shooting protected game. He notes no forgiveness for certain deer if horn or sex restrictions are violated and expects fewer accidents if hunters avoid risk taking.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Feiler and daughter from Uvalde spent Thanksgiving Day with Mr and Mrs Alfred Feiler, their parents, and had their children home for dinner.
Texas Attorney General John Ben Shepperd accuses the Distributive Processing and Offices Workers Union of America of communist control and plans to paralyze oil and shipping. He cites DPOW activity in Port Arthur and outlines tactics of pressuring businesses. The state joins Legion posts and a five man Industrial Commission to probe labor groups with alleged communist ties.
Four thousand Texas youths are slated for January pre induction physicals the largest monthly total since May. Brigadier General Paul Wakefield notes reduced eligible pools and looming rises in induction calls as the reason for the spike.
Austin reports the first season death from a self inflicted wound after a Hearne man tripped on fence wire while deer hunting. The tally rises to eleven Texas fatalities with three recent shootings involving youths, including a 14 year old Beaumont hunter and a 16 year old from Denton.
Texas Liquor Control Board data for October report higher criminal cases, convictions, and fines in dry regions than in wet regions. The October totals include 229 cases and 152 convictions in dry areas versus 130 cases and 107 convictions in wet areas, with different fines. Also noted are seizures of moonshine and illegal stills across Camp, Red River, and Somervell counties. Local option vote in Hardin County Precinct 7 favored legal sale 210 to 193.
Landowners with 1953 ACP requests are reminded that the program year closes December 31 and unfinished practices must be completed. The 1954 ACP begins January 1 and interested landowners should visit the local PMA to request assistance. Technicians assisted several landowners with terrace and waterway work while grazing buffelgrass provided good cattle forage.
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