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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1975
Page
2
Official weekly newspaper of Eagle Lake Texas. Publisher Fred F. Pinks notes subscription rates and postal details. The paper invites readers to report errors for correction and corrects any reflection on individuals or firms.
Governor Briscoe signed a proclamation designating September 21 to 27 as Highway and Transportation Week in Texas. The notice cites Transportation as vital to citizens and institutions, outlines a merged highways and public transportation department, and urges observance with appropriate recognition of transportation as America's lifelines.
Interviews for a 20 week CETA sponsored welding course at Wharton County Junior College begin Thursday, September 18 at 9 00 a.m. in the Grape Jury Room, third floor, Colorado County Courthouse, Columbus. Open to unemployed applicants meeting financial requirements. weekdays 1 to 10 p.m. fees waived. stipend provided.
Fragmented OCR text references an agency program, administration and Wharton Texas, with scattered terms like paving and numbers. Likely a local notice or brief about an Equal Opportunity program administered by a WoC or related entity with dates or codes, but readable facts are limited.
The article notes the return to Armistice Day on November 11 as the federal holiday for Veterans Day. It mentions veterans groups pressing to align observance with the World War I armistice anniversary and cites congressional action and Senate approval on restoring the date.
Houston Lighting and Power Company halted the Allens Creek nuclear plant project 45 miles west of Houston near Wallis in Austin County citing rising costs. The decision follows a Texas utility board session, with delaying the project and a coal plant to trim spending through 1977. The company seeks a rate increase, still pending before the city council.
The Garwood fire trucks have been refurbished and repainted by the Texas Department of Corrections. Fire Chief Robert Ney says the project includes repairs, new lime green paint, and improved equipment.
The Hardison family held its 16th reunion with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Fayk Harlysom of Tithes and Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Alilson. Reports were given by Wilkens Aer Sheol and others, with several guests and sponsors listed among the participants.
A local Headlight feature announces a series presenting historic drawings and related works. The display highlights religious and community themes with age appropriate pieces for Sunday School groups.
Southwestern Bell asked the Columbus city council for higher local telephone rates, proposing increases from 120 to 150.50 for business lines, 6.25 to 7 for residences, and 4.75 to 9 for tea party residences, plus miscellaneous charges alignment. The city council signaled a cool reception, suggesting the fight will be lengthy until the state utility commission begins next year.
Schulenburg Weimar Airport receives 556 000 in funds and a 50 000 grant for construction and land requisition. The approval comes from the Treasury Aeronautics Commission led by executive director Charles Murphy. Preliminary plans and costs mirror earlier estimates from a council meeting.
A fragmented report lists several named figures and entities in an unclear council gathering. Recovered items include Barker and others, with mentions of a Ms. Gurd and a Mrs. SGurd, alongside various initials and titles. The text remains garbled but implies a formal assembly with multiple participants.
Fragmentary report notes council deliberations on state funds under a federal final plan. Strong entities appear as Wetmar Mercury and references to Coot and 25 percent payments. Availability of funds reportedly favored for quick access, with discussions centering on timing and impact.
A fragmented line references fluctuating exchange fees during the sodal hour and mentions a student subsrruption fail amounting to 234 to 783 pounds. The text is garbled but indicates financial discrepancies tied to a student context.
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