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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1943
Page
2
National Red Cross reports over a million women and girls in 2400 chapters have made surgical dressings though demand outstrips supply. Local volunteers in Gillespie County work five afternoons and two evenings weekly to produce sponges, but 1000 daily goal remains unattained.
The Kamchatka fishing treaty between Russia and Japan, renewing every year around March, will test Stalin's stance toward the United States. Father Bernard Hubbard argues a renewed treaty signals a strong Japan and a weak U S and China in the Pacific, urging a clear view of Russia relations and noting mixed signals from Soviet officers and US crews over Japan.
OPA eases bean and pea purchases by allowing seed declarations for planting. Washington rescinds the breadslicing ban as planting season begins and local boards lack prompt attention. Secretary Wickard cites greater disadvantages than advantages.
Attorney General Gerald C. Mann ruled the state highway department lacks authority to set a 35 mph statewide speed limit. He noted the federal 35 mph standard remains, but state penalties cannot be applied. Legislation is pending to establish a Texas speed limit compliant with federal rules.
Gillespie County Commissioners Court completes two day session. They designate Security State Bank as county depository for two years and approve related bond records and fund transfers from Fredericksburg National Bank. Peanuts move to relieve feed shortage. 1 million pounds shipped to Georgetown and Gonzales for meal production.
Guarantee Reserve Life Insurance of Hammond Indiana introduces a family policy covering two to six members aged 1 to 65 without medical exams. For $1.00 per month per family, a five person average may be insured up to $1422 for natural death, up to $2844 for auto or accidental death, with dependents even if not all reside together.
A reader letter reflects on the Red Cross as the sole outside link to relief for American prisoners and their families. The writer vows the red cross on white will remain a symbol of hope until liberation comes.
America has long funded the international Red Cross and now stands to be rewarded as a Red Cross of neutral nations sets up and maintains contact between prisoners and their families. Mr and Mrs Murray Stevens of Austin visited his parents Mr and Mrs J M Stevens Sunday. Doris Howel and Doris Hopf of Austin visited Mrs Hugo Hopf Sunday. Armand Markworth of Kerrville was a Harper Wednesday visitor.
James H. Blundell of the OPA San Antonio district commends newspapers for cooperation in the canned food rationing program. He says newspapers aided public understanding, lightened the workload, and helped inaugurate the war program successfully. He cites Prentiss Brown praising the press for its vital service.
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