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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1970
Page
2
The largest U S A Girl Scout organization for ages 7 to 17 has stood up to be counted. Scouts supported day care centers during a hot summer, offering free day camping, sports and crafts to neighbors. March 7 to 18 is designated for observances and gratitude.
An article notes that a salvage project at Big Spring received the first permit from the Lower Plains Archaeological Society, with West Texas State University backing the effort. It also reports the Coordinating Board actions reducing requested increases in higher education funds, plus TEA planning state supported kindergarten programs and the need for more teachers. A new public service careers project aims to open government jobs to disadvantaged Texans, with emphasis on non discrimination. The State Democratic Executive Committee will meet in San Antonio on March 9 to certify statewide candidates, set convention details, allocate delegates, and plan a May 12 meeting to review primary results.
In 24 years past items report Hereford steer exhibit purchased by Q P Stores and now for sale. Notices mention nomination of Robert Potter Wilcox Jr to West Point 1946. Obituary for Orman Braden. Multiple showers and weddings upcoming for Ann Wells and Gardner C Duncan. Social events include Mrs. Sayers gathering and Miss Velma Harris bridal shower with local hosts and church plans.
An after hours appointment is available to view biamital diamond wedding ring sets with side price range. Contact Has gle Eako Droge at CR 42502 for details and a viewing.
Three defendants faced probated terms in a district court in Columbus. Jay Allen Zook received two years probation for theft of the Pete Inkel camp house on December 14, 1969. Donald Wayne Spicer got five years probation for statutory rape involving a female under 18 on September 26, 1969. Clarence Les was given two years probation for forging mortgaged property, a car mortgaged to Ernest Baumgart Jr. All pled guilty. Octavia Carranza Cardenas and Tommy Juarez face trial today in district court for assault with intent to murder at Las Palmas in Eagle Lake.
Democratic candidate Lloyd Bentsen proposes national tax credits to attract industry to smaller cities. He says local governments and chambers already promote growth and the federal incentive could help decentralize industry, revitalize rural areas, and ease urban overcrowding. He advocates a broader strategy to stem population decline and job shortages.
Funeral services for Joé Frank Schoellmann 81, lifelong Garwood resident, were held Monday at Triska Chapel El Campo and St Marys Church Nada. Rev Henry Rolf officiated. interment Nada Catholic Cemetery. Surviving wife Mary, two daughters, three grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers.
An incomplete discussion traces migration trends over three decades, urban crowding versus rural areas, and mobility amid transportation tangles on land and in the air. The speaker argues for decentralization not just talking about it.
Congressman George Bush announces Mrs Joe Pratt of Victoria as regional coordinator for the Bush for U S Senate effort. She will campaign actively across Bee Refugio Aransas Goliad Calhoun Victoria DeWitt Jackson Lavaca Fayette Colorado Wharton Matagorda Washington and Austin counties with broad responsibilities ahead of the November election.
Debates on reducing federal control favor block grants to states and localities. President Nixon suggests by 1976 the federal government redirect five billion dollars in revenues back to states. The plan draws bipartisan support as a means to empower local governments to handle more issues directly.
School lunch menus listed for Rice District with items like pigs tna beans and cornbread, alongside a biographical note about Bush’s 1966 and 1968 congressional elections and roles on Ways and Means and Earth Resources. Menu items span March dates with varied entrees and desserts, including chicken with gravy and desserts, in white or chocolate milk options.
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