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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1945
Page
6
Benson laments the rise of planned economy in the United States arguing it erodes freedom. He traces tensions from labor and capital, warning that government controls during war expanded debt and restricted production, threatening prosperity without liberty.
President Truman signs a law boosting Army pay with 50 percent increases for privates down to 10 percent for top generals. Starting July 1 1946 privates earn 75 dollars monthly base pay with new scales for other ranks including 80 for private first class 90 corporal 100 sergeant 115 staff sergeant 135 technical sergeant and 165 for master sergeant. The package adds clothing food lodging medical dental and retirement benefits making take home pay notably higher than many civilian jobs.
Allen Shivers predicts a clear majority on primary day and says the people want qualified and competent leaders. As veteran dean of the Texas Senate, he promotes state economy and a veteran-friendly platform while campaigning across the state with 46 speeches and five radio broadcasts planned for North Texas.
FOR SALE Combination Farm and Ranch lands total 250 acres three miles west of Harper on Junction highway 288 acres well improved land with 100 acres in cultivation six miles west of Harper 200 acres combination farm and ranch four miles northeast of Harper. Local notices list residents including C W Cranville and visitors from Laredo Victoria and Victoria area.
A funeral notice thanks friends for sympathy after the death of Sterling Paul DeLorey, naming floral offerings and honoring Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Harlen and Morris DeLorey as well as grandparents. Also includes local business ads for tire repair, auto body and painting, canning supplies, and blacksmith services from Stiehl and Reiffert’s Hardware in Kerrville and Fredericksburg.
Senator Allan Shivers campaigns as the sole candidate with extensive experience to preside over the Texas Senate. He cites twelve years in the Senate and two years overseas with the Army as his qualifications and notes his status as the only war veteran in the race.
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