05 Oct 1945
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1945
Page
1
Office in Harper Texas dated March 3 1876 authorizes reporter Mrs A C Wendel for Harper Texas with phone 1612 subscription 1 50 per year.
Ways and Means Committee shelved the 25 a week unemployment bill as strikes threaten jobs and inflation. CIO led demands push for 30 percent wage hikes and broader minimum wage coverage, while President Truman resists new laws. A Washington demonstration touts a “weedicide” chemical 24 D as a potential breakthrough against bitter weeds.
Rabbi William F. Rosenblum calls for a joint religious leaders conference to create a basic formula for cooperation beyond politics. He suggests Rome as a possible host if the Pope cannot attend, and stresses that religious groups should mold gentler government policy toward goodwill and peace. The piece notes popular hymn tunes and quotes Bishop Paul B. Kern on moral leadership to counter wartime dangers.
Local social notes list visits among Kunz Lernhard Juenke Klein and related families with many Sunday gatherings. The article shifts to a report on the American Air Force presence in West China and sociological effects at University of Nanking. It notes English speaking rickshas and a study of social changes in Chengtu since AAEF arrival.
A reflection argues that belief in angels devils souls heaven and hell remains essential to scripture and truth despite modern scientific progress. It contrasts past faith with contemporary materialism and warns against discarding spiritual realities for a false sense of progress.
Lawrence M Klein arrived at Manila recently. Sgt Eugene Kunz moved from Dallas to Great Falls Montana. Mr and Mrs Milton Klein and baby of Fredericksburg visited with Mr and Mrs Chas Klein and David. Sgt Edmund J Klein returned to Fredericksburg after discharge at Ft Sam Houston. Mrs Adam Stehling and granddaughter Ruth Anan Stehling from Fredericksburg stayed with Alfons Stehling and Carey. Alfons Stehling and son visited Edwin Reed and family at Spring Creek.
Includes Methodist and Presbyterian union activities with 11:00 a.m. communion and Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. plus ration book stamps good through dates and Catholic church notices. Mass times and charitable clothing drive are noted along with radio prayer programs and Spiritual Clinic broadcasts.
Archbishop Lucey endorses a plan by St. Anthony’s congregation to raise 10000 dollars for a new Harper church. First month collections reach 37 percent, including 20 percent cash and 17 percent pledges, with parish members mainly contributing and some unsolicited support from non parishioners.
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