22 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1976
Page
1
Christopher News Notes asks readers to evaluate where candidates stand on detente unemployment inflation taxes business and labor medical care food environment and other major topics. The piece urges voters to research positions on national and local matters and highlights the complexity of weighing issues for effective participation.
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials urge year round fitness for hunters to reduce heart attack risk. Advice includes 30 minutes of cardio four to five times weekly, plus gradual increases after initial two to three weeks, with physicians advised for those over 30 or with heart history. The piece also notes several local visitors and travel mentions.
Forage abundance and quality in Gillespie County after spring and summer rains drives buck size and antler development. Summer is critical for growth while fall brings reduced intake and fat reserve preservation. Landowners should bolster upland habitat and contact Soil Conservation Service in Fredericksburg for habitat tips.
Cadet David V. Skipper son of Mr and Mrs Tommie L Skipper of Harper has been accepted for the professional officer course of the Air Force ROTC program at Southwest Texas State University He passed comprehensive exams and was chosen by a special board for the advanced program He will receive military classroom instruction along with college work and aims for a biology degree and a commission as a second lieutenant.
County Clerk Doris Lange reports 162 absentee ballots issued since Oct 13 for the November 2 general election. By Tuesday Oct 19 at 4 p.m. 55 ballots were cast in person. the rest mailed. Final day to vote is Oct 29 at 5 p.m. The Radio Post will publish a sample ballot next week.
The Harper Friendly Sewing Circle met Sept 23 with eight members present at Mrs Gene Tatsch home. Mrs Alfred Kramer resigned from hosting club quilts. members gave a 25 dollar donation to repaint her room. Next meeting will be at Mrs Louis Lange's home on Oct 28.
A new employee argues with the foreman over correct identification, insisting his name is Joe Simpson rather than Samson, amid a long day of hard labor. The piece also includes a wedding invitation notice and a note about mold on natural cheeses.
Agriculture Commissioner John C. White announced the Texas Department of Agriculture will suspend future aerial Mirex applications in the imported fire ant control program. EPA verbal opinion prompted the halt. limited ground applications may continue under supervision to aid farmers in infested East Texas counties.
A Harper meeting will explore Easter market lambs and boosting next spring weight. Extension experts Dr George Ahlschwede and Robert Kensing will discuss spring milk lambs, rations, rams, weaning, facilities, and economics on Monday November 1 at 730 pm in the Harper Cafetorium.
The Kerrville Garden Club sponsors a free wildlife film event on Thursday October 28 at 30 pm in the Kerrville Municipal Auditorium. Adams Film Productions of Austin will present Texas wildlife stories including the golden cheeked warbler and Rocky the orphaned squirrel. An audience Q&A follows with prize drawings and speeches by Red and Marjorie Adams.
The Nation's Business guest editorial argues for eliminating the statutory debt ceiling as Congress repeatedly raises the limit. Proponents cite budget reform links and broader fiscal scrutiny, while critics warn the debate serves a useful constraint. A reader poll and Stevens commentary propose drastic reforms and a taxpayer equity plan.
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