Red China warns Indo China clash reshapes world politics
In a contributed column, the writer discusses Indo China civil war dynamics with France and Vietnam. Nixon probes Bao Dai on settlement terms, while Paris estimates Communists at about a quarter of fighters. The piece notes jungle war challenges, French plans for a fall offensive, and the looming question of Red China’s possible intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ger
Richard M. Nixon
Far East
Bao Dai
Nixon
Russia
China
Paris
French War Office
Indo-China
Korea
Malayan
Taylor
Indo- China
Red China
North Korea
MacArthur
Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District Actions
The Upper Llanos Soil Conservation District Board met at the Junction Courthouse with Supervisors H. H. Rothmann Bill Oliver Frank Hodges and Hardin Tobin present along with Vernon Jones County Agent and Joe Norris SCS Technician. Initial conservation agreements totaling 210 acres were approved for C P Porter Chester Bernhard W L Milsap and B W Davis as steps toward a complete program. The board assigned Vernon Jones to arrange equipment for spraying pecan trees to curb pests and requested permission to purchase two two row planters enabling adjustable row width and integrated fertilizer placement. Soil Conservation District Week May 10 to 16 and Soil Stewardship Sunday May 16 were proclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Upper
Llanos
Vernon Jones
State Board of Control
Plans for Annual Wool Show Completed
Harper Lions Club members met for a bi monthly session with Hollan Walker chairing in the absence of Ed Bailey. The Lions Calendar project chair C W Barrett urged May 22 deadline for submissions as the Wool Show at Harper School on May 22 nears. Trophies for wool mohair and breeder’s flock will be awarded by sponsors Lochte Storage Junction Warehouse and Kimble Co Wool & Mohair. A barbecue lunch at noon priced 1.00 will accompany the event inviting community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Lions Club
Hollan Walker
Ed Bailey
C. W. Barrett
Lions Calendar Project
Lions Club
Harper School
Lions Club Committee
Lions
W. A. Brown
Lee Schmidt
Floy Bode
Lochte Storage & Commission Company
Junction Warehouse Company
Kimble Co, Wool & Mohair Commission Co
Floy Bude Station & Warehouse
Harper
Noxville Community News Highlights Social Visits and Rain
Local families host dinners and attend club meetings across Noxville and nearby areas. Rain totals reach 1.80 inches Thursday night, easing drought. Telephones installed by G. D. Lennon. new school bus praised. various visits tied to Parker, Kinsey, and Rus sell families plus trips to Harper and Kerrville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotty Kinsey
Wilbern Nethery
Nethery
Mrs. Kinsey
Leti Study Club
Aubrey Hill
Jess Parker
Kerrville
Earl Parker
Dennis Parker
Little Son
Cecil Parker
Doyle Parker
J. A. Milam
Garland
Noxville
Roger Parker
Driftwood
Walter Parker
Wester Parker
Elmer Lee Russell
Dripping Springs
Harper
W. Russell
Archie Lennon
Carlos Parker
Alamo City
Chester Dieter
Joe
Buzzy
G. D. Lennon
Elbert Feller
Calvin Tuckness
Quincy
Pontotoc
Oren Parker
Hugh Brown
Patsy Killeen
Betty Ruffo
Julia Fuller
Tooter Parker
West
Harper Seniors Pre Graduation Picture Caption
The Harper seniors pose for a pre graduation photo with students M Liss Spaeth Lillie Mae Klaehn Peggy Lou Schmidt Cherrie Parker in front. Back rows include Phil Rogers principal and sponsor George Parker Ellis Ellebracht Joe Mack Scar borough Billy Hogan Thomas Pape Jonnie Bierschwane Roger Harper with Donnie Bode absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
M’liss Spaeth
Lillie Mae Klaehn
Peggy Lou Schmidt
Cherrie Parker
George Parker
Ellis
Ellebracht
Joe Mack Scarborough
Billy Hogan
Phil Rogers
Thomas Pape
Jonnie Bierschwabe
Roger Harper
Donnie Bode
Giant six foot rattler joins Dallas show exhibit
The Texas Game and Fish Commission adds a six foot four inch rattlesnake to the Dallas Morning News Sports Show in Dallas. Caught by Edinburg warden Eugene O Willmann the creature is described as powerful with a knockout punch. Caretakers note the rattler remains hungry in captivity eating six to eight white rats weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Game and Fish Commission
Dallas
Commission
Eugene O. Willmann
Edinburg
Willmann
Aaron P. Boyett
Boyett
Man visits hospital friend after hotel maid accident
A man asks why his friend is in hospital. The sick man explains he tried to kiss a hotel chambermaid and she “busted a vessel.” He adds she busted it on his head, leaving both injured.
Club Teaches Gun Safety To Davis Mountains Youths
Big Bend Sportsmen's Club trains sixty five boys and girls at its rifle range in the Davis Mountains foothills with Game Warden Frank Hamer as consultant after a ghastly hunting toll. Ex president J D Gilbreath says safety requires explaining obligations before handling powerful guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Pecos
Big Bend
Davis Mountains
Frank Hamer
J. D. Gilbreath
Oak Hills Study Club Honors Harvey Stevens at Open House
The Oak Hills Study Club plans an Open House for Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stevens at their new home on Sunday May 16 from 2 to 5 p m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend as part of the club’s honor event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hills
Harvey Stevens
Oak Hill
Oscar Fiedler
Harper
J. A. Milam
Garland
Jess Parker
Junction
Willie Collins
Fredericksburg
Worth Whitworth
Walter, Doyle
Oran Parker
Lavon Parker
Felix Marshhall
Oregon
Segovia
Fred Whetstone
Marshall Brown
Tommy Whetstone
Harper Schools Debut New Bus Fleet Amid Route Assignments
Star photo shows six Harper Schools buses, three are brand new and a fourth recently in service. Drivers include Elbert Feller on Noxville, Fred Bierschwale on Reservation, Elton Spencer on Klein Branch, Lawrence Metzger on White Bluff London road, Charlie Mains on Pocket Wendel road, and E J Fiedler on Tivydale route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Schools
Elbert Feller
Noxville
Fred Bierschwale
Elton Spencer
Klein
Lawrence Metz
Ger
White Bluff
London Road
Charlie Mains
Pocket
Wendel Road
E. J. Fiedler
Tivydale
Spring rains lift drought weary Hill Country hopes
Farmers and ranchers welcomed a broad rainfall across the Hill Country with one to seven inches, boosting grass growth and grain planting. River levels rose in Baron's Creek, Live Oak, Pedernales, and Guad alupe, as communities reported rising streams and record low temperatures for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr County
Baron's Creek
Live Oak
Pedernales
Blumenthal
Guadalupe
Listerdale
William Schneider
Harper
E. F. Spencer
Harper School
Lawrence Metzger
Noxville
Honenberger
Atuckenbach
E. C. Fiedler
Grape Creek
Doss
Emil Strackbein
Willow City
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Doss School Closes With May 8 Event at Doss
Doss School will close on Saturday May 8 with a program for lower grades at 2 p.m. led by Rudy Becker and Ted Neffendorf. The event includes a welcome song, a play Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick and a barbecue meal for attendees. Several local families and guests are noted in attendance and related activities around the school closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doss
Rudy Becker
Ted Neffendorf
Jereleen Duecker
Carl Kuhlmann
Linda Lee Itz
Lamar Lively
Connie Friedrich
Bettye Lee Feuge
Magdalene Holm
Clayton Crenwelge
Louise Moellendorf
Sharon Wendel
Ronald
Aaron Slick
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Rene Pleven
Europe
Indo
Navarre
Mao
Ho Chi Minh
Moscow
Tion
Noxville News
Big Rattler Sparks
Atvembanc
Paniliga
Tres Ney
GUR
Mocradv
Duss
Pat's
Hill Country League
Hill Country Boys
Dass
Punkin’ Crick
Doss School
Alvin Ochler
Spring Creek
Lorenz Wendel
Marvin Kramer
Squaw Creek
Ktetns Hall
H. Maurer
Pete Roeder
Belton Tatsch
Lewis Stevens
Legion Auxiliary
Lost Valley Guest Ranch
Bandera
Sat Angelo
San Angelo
Conomolan
Terxas
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