23 May 1975
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1975
Page
1
Local church listings include First Baptist, St James Lutheran, Harper United Methodist, and others with service times and programs. Also notes an estate life planning ad, Southwestern Petroleum air mail posting, and mobile home sales offering tax rebates and contact numbers.
Norman Wilke operates the Nisbet Seeder on the Metzger place near Willow City where Billy and Fritz Metzger show land can support livestock and wildlife together. A conservation plan by the Soil Conservation Service guides Kleingrass coastal bermuda planting on 178 acres with five acres of wildlife seedings from the Plant Materials Center Knox City Texas. Dove proso millet and reseeded soybeans supply game bird forage as voluntary action demonstrates integrated land use. For technical help contact SCS staff at the Agriculture Building or by phone 997-3349.
Gillespie County commissioners with Judge Sagebiel and J P Boone authorize a temporary relocation of Cherry Mountain Road near the Gypsum Mine. AMan Power Consortium approval under the CETA act is granted. Emergency generators sought from State Defense Agency. deputy salaries discussed. board of equalization formed. funds redistributed for road maintenance across precincts.
Senator Jack Ogg of Houston pushed a bill establishing minimum statewide standards for ambulance services and personnel. The measure would require a 120 hour first aid course, train attendants via the Health Department, and let local areas opt out. The bill sets equipment and design rules, aims for uniform statewide practices, and moves ambulance work toward a professional standard.
A grateful graduate thanks the community and supporters who enabled attendance at Harper High School and completion of the graduation milestone. The note credits local people and efforts for the achievement.
Congressman Bob Krueger told Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association members in Fredericksburg he now sees improved prospects for predator control legislation. He praised Ford administration actions, discussed energy and debt concerns, and outlined his office access in New Braunfels San Angelo Del Rio and San Antonio with a toll free line for constituents. He urged wool and mohair stakeholders to submit input and promised to push meat import standards, cattle sheep and goat research funding, and realistic government spending.
Congressman Krueger describes an energy bill amendment exempting trucks from car fuel standards. He cites 227,564 rural Texas pickups vs 162,343 cars, arguing the change aids truck design for loads. Also notes travels in Kerrville and Fredericksburg and a health care workshop at Kerrville May 22.
Harper Post Office announces open examination for a part time relief clerk with applications due May 30, 1975. Age 18 or high school graduate, pass written test. Starting wage 4.75 hourly, benefits include vacation, sick leave, life insurance, health coverage, and retirement.
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