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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1976
Page
7
A collection of questions outlines voter responsibilities to learn candidates positions on detente unemployment inflation taxes and other topics. It notes the broad scope of issues from healthcare to the environment and asks how citizens judge candidates amid complex policy Tradeoffs. The piece ends with a note about a local sewing circle meeting and resignation.
A new worker questions his name with the foreman and confirms it as Joe Simpson. The note hints at wedding invitations and printed items at The Radio Post. A discussion about cheese mold mentions safety and removal.
County Clerk Doris Lange reported a strong absentee voting start for the November 2 election. By Oct 19, 162 ballots were issued since Oct 13, with 55 personal votes in her office and the rest mailed to residents. Ballots must be postmarked or delivered by Oct 29 at 5 p.m. The Radio Post will run a sample ballot next week.
Texas sportsmen are urged to stay fit year round with cycling, hiking, jogging and swimming to endure the November deer hunt without heart trouble. The article advises starting with 10 minutes daily, increasing to 20, then 30 minutes four to five times weekly, and warns those over 30 or with heart history to consult a physician before starting. It also reports several local family visits and travel as members of the Dodd and Bierschwale families relocate or visit during the period.
Soil Conservation Service notes that abundant spring and summer forage in Gillespie County supports larger deer with better antlers. Growth depends on summer nutrition. hunters expect trophy bucks this season. Local landowners are urged to improve upland wildlife habitat, with SCS Fredericksburg office contact for habitat guidance. Miss Debbie Harper visited in San Marcos. Mrs. Larry Esquell and son of Junction visited relatives in Fredericksburg.
Cadet David V. Skipper of Harper has been selected for the professional officer course of the Air Force ROTC program at Southwest Texas State University. After passing exams and board review he will undertake military and college studies toward a biology degree and a commission as an Air Force second lieutenant. He is a 1974 Harper High School graduate.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner John White halted all future aerial Mirex spraying for imported fire ants after EPA input. Ground applications under EPA standards will continue in selected areas to relieve heavy infestations, while long term environmental risks are assessed.
A Harper meeting will explore improving spring lamb production. County Agent Duery Menzies and specialists Dr George Ahlschwede and Robert Kensing will discuss feeding, rations, rams, early weaning, lambing facilities and economics. The program is Monday November 1 at 7 30 pm in the Harper Cafetorium.
The Kerrville Garden Club sponsors a free wildlife film show on Thursday October 28 at 7 30 pm in the Kerrville Municipal Auditorium. Adams Film Productions of Austin will present Texas bird and animal stories including the golden cheeked warbler and an orphaned baby squirrel. The event includes prizes and an audience Q A period with a large crowd expected.
A guest editorial from Nation’s Business weighs ending the statutory debt limit. It notes Congress has raised the ceiling 38 times in 20 years, from 275 billion in 1956 to about 700 billion by April 1. It cites Sen. Buckley and Sen. Long on merits and concerns.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Snarks of Tulsa Oklahoma visited Mrs. J B Rieger and son Dallas and family last week. Mrs J O Robinson of Fort Worth visited her mother Mrs Hilda Sageser three days last week.
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