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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1955
Page
2
College Station U S farm exports rose about 5 percent from 1954 to the current year with total value near 2.2 billion dollars for the July to February period. Grains and seeds fell behind the prior year while cotton, cottonseed oil, flax seed and lard showed notable gains in individual commodities.
A Brazilian coffee exporter warns Brazil may burn six to seven million bags of coffee in 1954 55 to prop up prices. He says surplus production could come from the 1954 55 crop and be removed from the market at the start of the 1955 56 crop next July.
The economist says that portions of wheat flour barley and grain sorghums offset part of the losses in rice and corn exports.
Moulton high school boys triumphed over Hallettsville 12 to 2 on Monday April 4 with nearly every player scoring a run led by Barta who had three. Much of the offense came in the third inning as six runs crossed the plate.
The piece recalls a 16 year old Texas delegation to a cotton conference in Washington and accuses the Farm Bureau of ignoring small farmers while crediting Washington policies. It questions motives of Bascom Giles and connections to land deals, and contrasts reactions to Giles with those toward Shivers and Shepperd. The author asks why two senators are singled out while others in the same network evade scrutiny.
The group formed near Demple aims to enroll 160000 as a life and death struggle. Congressman Poague criticizes Agriculture Department for not helping small farmers. Editors of major papers fear taking a stance, while cities depend on the issue. the piece also notes diet and self-control in addressing overweight habits.
Dr. F. J. Stare of Harvard calls obesity a disease with a similarity to alcoholism. He argues that some people eat too much just as others drink too much, and notes tariff decisions in Washington fail to consider small farmers.
The article argues that parity politics focus on price while letting cotton pile up in government hands. It critiques allotment practices and income tax, saying they would harm small farmers by treating them the same as largeholders.
The Houston Post reports Walter Reuther leads UAW plans for a guaranteed annual wage and a $25 million strike fund. NAM accuses management of fear tactics as auto makers weigh a long campaign. A victory could spark similar demands elsewhere and reshape the economy pending GM and Ford responses.
Holy Week services at Zion Lutheran Church include Good Friday at 2 00 p m with Holy Communion led by Pastor Julius F Holm. Easter Sunday features 9 00 a m Sunday School and 10 00 a m Easter service led by Pastor Holm. Zion Breslau hosts Easter sunrise at 7 00 a m. Other Zion Moulton events listed weekly include confirmation at 8 45 a m Saturday Luther League Monday night and a Texas District convention attendance this Friday.
Stanback offers fast relief for tired sore aching muscles using a blend of prescription like ingredients. The product promotes quick comfort through tablets or powders.
Austin report says the House on Wednesday refused to accept a Senate amendment that would set a 60 day waiting period for divorces. The Senate previously passed the bill with the 60 day change, but the House declined to agree.
University of Texas speaker Dr Gustav Egloff predicted gasoline could reach 50 miles per gallon and synthetic tires 100000 miles of puncture proof service. He lectured under the American Chemical Society and is Universal Oil Products research director. Mr and Mrs Edgar Freytag and Bernadette traveled to Yoakum Monday.
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