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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1944
Page
3
An American observer argues against U S involvement in a European war citing dangers of loss and debt. The piece warns against propaganda, mentions the Johnson Act and risking national unity while urging peace and focus at home.
19 year old Alice Hall dubbed the Maid of Cotton travels coast to coast as ambassador for the National Cotton Council. She promotes National Cotton Week and the Cotton Carnival in 22 cities plus the New York and San Francisco world fairs. She will return to Memphis for the May 9 opening and pursues flying and amateur theatre.
Relief for farm and ranch owners from land vacancy racketeering grows likely as the Paris Smith-Price Daniel bill nears senate passage. The measure, supported by Lt. Gov Stevenson and Gov O Danial, would require a $100 filing fee, grant good faith occupant rights, and fix venue in the county where land lies.
Native pastures decline in heat and drought, reducing milk production. Sudan grass offers a reliable temporary pasture solution in the Southwest, thriving with good soil and moisture and suitable for drilling or grazing. Plant after cotton timing, fence as needed, and expect higher milk and egg yields when summer feeds are scarce.
The Texas Highway Department announces an electric eye traffic counter that records car flow with a light beam and hourly photographs. Battery powered and quick to install, the device offers a cheaper alternative to human counts and operates a week without attention.
In La Grange Texas voters rejected a proposal to issue 145000 dollars in revenue bonds for a city owned electric system and 75000 dollars for water system bonds by large margins 223 to 45 and 222 to 15 respectively. Eagle Lake also rejected a municipal electric system proposal by 247 to 49.
A Kansas traveler returning from France pleased herself with a humorous French pun. She remarked Paris is a gay place but what pleased her most were the French pheasants singing the mayonnaise.
Bascom Giles state land commissioner says the bill largely meets his recommendations and would gain approval, with minor amendments possible. The exchange references a hockey chat between a doctor and patient during an exam.
Both Houses pressed major appropriation measures this week. The Senate passed the biennial departmental bill while the House approved the biennial judicial bill the eleemosynary bill and two rural aid bills. The House also approved a bill to promote better relations with other nations by granting limited tuition to students from other nations in Texas colleges. Tax collection bills for crude oil natural gas and casing head gas were approved. A social security tax bill was heard in Senate committee and sent to sub committee for redrafting with a report due April 25. Both houses expect extended session stay beyond 120 days to finish business. Read the Harper Herald and Patronize Herald Advertisers.
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