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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1971
Page
2
The Eagle Lake Headlight, the official organ of Eagle Lake Texas, provides local notices and community information from the city. This edition bears the PD box and contact details for readers seeking municipal notices and public announcements.
The Dallas Morning News editorial argues new second class mail rates would raise costs for newspapers and limit reader access. It warns subscriptions could rise by 142 percent over five years, squeezing smaller papers and risking freedom of the press under U.S. constitutional protections.
The 20 percent rise in retirement pensions approved by Congress will lift Colorado County residents’ average benefit from 447 to 447 per beneficiary this year. Total area payments rise to about 2.893 million dollars, retroactive to January, with larger checks beginning in early June and taxes unchanged until next January.
Eagle Lake volunteer Ure wew Ware responded to two grass fires on railroad tracks at the eastern edge of the city near Highways 304 and 1093 last Friday afternoon. Damage was light.
Forty three voters reelected H. Heog Leo and Clarence C. Epp to two year terms on the Eagle Lake City Council. Lloyd Spelinger was chosen as alderman to succeed Wm. M. Thomas. The issue also notes local social events, births, marriages, military service, and visits from relatives, including Mrs. and Mr. Henry Mostal at their home, D. Walchker’s church ceremony, and service members returning from service. The item blends political results with community notices and personal milestones.
Two Houston Baptist College students attended the Southern University Student Government Association meeting in Atlanta Georgia from April 15 to 17. Senior William Krenek of Garwood and junior Harman Karlow of Nottingham are members of the Student Activities Committee on campus.
The article previews voter consideration of four constitutional amendments on May 18. Amendment No 1 would establish a State Ethics Commission to set rules, investigate violations, and propose salary and process improvements for legislators and officers. It explains past salary rules and notes prior reforms, including per diem limits and compensation caps, and outlines arguments for codified ethics standards and an independent review body.
Arowsi the elsck prescription service is available at Bogte Lake Drage. Call C E S202 for details and access.
Eagle Lake Rotary heard Wildam ob Parris, plant supervisor at Southwestern Bell, discuss local plant equipment, underground cables, and direct dialing progress from Sheridan to Altair. He stressed documenting service calls, the cost of each, and the push for better service, noting Eagle Lake’s plant growth and upcoming additions, plus a $25 donation to support the Fourth of July fireworks display.
The Colorado County Teachers Association met for a spring dinner meeting in Columbus and elected new officers for the 1979 year. Condela Stovans of Columbus was named president, Charles Kedus of Columbus chosen as officer, Buy Yee Clayton as vice president, Junior Moore of Sheridan named second vice president, and Grace Mann of Eagle Lake elected treasurer.
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