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Newspaper

Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1949

Page

4

Southwest farm markets show mixed week in prices

The US Department of Agriculture reports varied trends at Southwest markets from late October. Wheat and corn mostly declined 3 to 4 cents while Texas white corn rose. Prices for No 1 hard wheat and other commodities moved within narrow ranges amid uneven demand. Livestock and cotton also fluctuated with cattle calves and hogs mixed. Local social notes mention visits by Mrs Stevens and Ms Mangold in Kerrville and Austin.

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Economy Begins At Home And Abroad In Johnson Cuts

Washington Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson cut 137000 federal workers to save about 500 million dollars, with a goal of over a billion. The move drew mixed reactions as installations closed and workers lost jobs, while critics warned of political costs in home districts. The piece argues economy must bite hard to curb waste and urges public support despite local hardships. It notes customs of Congress and public, and ends with social notices from Harper, including visits by Mr and Mrs Wayne Barrett and Mildred DeFreest.

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Hill Country Shrine Club presents iron lung to hospital

Members of the Hill Country Shrine Club showcased an iron lung to the public. The device with six size adjustments will be kept at Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital. The photo shows Laurie Wells, George Sims, Dr C C Jones, J F Duke, and others with hospital staff and accompanying supporters.

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