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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1966
Page
2
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Wilson home in Bovey Reed Tuesday amid deep snow and near freezing temperatures. No injuries were reported as the family and neighbors evacuated and crews refilled booster tanks to control the flames.
Governor Connally outlines a Special Session agenda to address the Texas poll tax after a federal court ruling. Proposals include a 1966 all day free registration period and a possible annual registration if the Supreme Court or a constitutional amendment changes the requirement. The League of Women Voters and labor favor permanent registration, risking conflict with the ballot measure ELJ. R 13 and concerns about ballot purity remain central.
Harper residents and visitors are listed with weekend visits to families in Stephensville Alpine Kerrville and San Antonio. Health updates include Fred Nahers recovering after kidney stone surgery and hospital visits by R F Manske Fred Gammenthaler and Hilmar Loft. Also noted are obituaries for Noah Knox Kerrville and regional social updates. A political column discusses ongoing election system issues and a governor backed permanent registration bill with co sponsors in the House and Senate.
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