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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
3
Crowds gathered for Santa's annual insecticide event, while researchers warn these chemicals threaten ecology. The article notes forested land use debates, radioactive tracer techniques, and the potential long term harm to wildlife and fisheries from pesticide runoff and leaching.
Jake Pickle says farm subsidies create public benefits by stabilizing prices and supporting cloth purchasing and basic price supports. He cites government payments and aid as essential to maintain farm income and market stability amid changing export and price conditions.
Thomas Heflin aged 52 dies in Winslow Arizona after a lengthy illness. Funeral services set for December 15 in Winslow. he is survived by wife Doris and daughter Jazwt Say, mother Mary Jane Heflin, a sister Mia, and brothers Kenneth Heflin of Phoenix and Guy Heflin of Colorado Springs. Relatives from Texas also noted. Taylor Theiss will attend.
A note from Miss Made Wyre Cearnal reports doctors pleased with the patient’s progress, likely remaining at Rex Hospital for the second week in January. She may stay with her sister Mrs Henry Esser at 310 North Ping Et, San Antonio, Texas, for a period after discharge.
The text notes festive cheer in Weare with trens and decorations making homes harder to navigate. Families stay active and enjoy the season but the message stresses extra caution to avoid phone accidents during holidays, indicating risks from holiday fans and other devices.
The Columbus Work Unit of the Soil Conservation Service has issued the 1869 Student Trainee Announcement from the Civil Service Commission. College students may apply for Soil Conservationist roles, Soil Scientist positions, Engineers, or Range Conservationists. exam dates are January 16 and February 15, 1909. Eligibility notes apply for those already eligible. Training combines on the job and college attendance under professional supervision.
Fragmented note offers late shopping assistance after cleaning time and during an eight hour window. Mentions Parker and Hagle Lake contact for paid services. The text includes garbled phrases about money and a discordant insult toward money grabbers.
Bob Walker and Gary Cal Wert announce the new LH Light Duty lineup at Eagle, after a Dallas preview. The 6 cylinder 5-ha engine standard, up to 16 percent better fuel mileage, heavier braking, new body styling, chrome molding, and option for a 285 cubic inch engine. Includes pickup, station wagon, travelette and conventional four wheel drive models with both standard and premium features. Around the clock prescription service at Engle Lake Drugs.
Families with relatives stationed in Vietnam were urged this week to plan ahead for holiday calls. L. Giémion of Southwestern Bell emphasized it is easier for servicemen to contact families by telephone, prompting ahead schedules for home talks during holidays. Bell System announced stations to station calling between the U.S. and Vietnam, saving an estimated 121000 yearly on such calls.
A fragment from the Eagle Lake Headlight notes a transition in telephone call billing and handling during the Vietnam era. It mentions berember 1 as a start date and contrasts prior person-to-person routing with new centralized first-served service at wartime telephone centers in Vietnam.
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