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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1973
Page
2
In this column Walter Males critiques Watergate as a political symptom and questions the roles of Democrats and Republicans. He laments oil dependence on the Middle East, proposes government reform ideas, and ponders the influence of money in elections.
The speaker questions the oil and gasoline shortage that hit the nation after cuts from Middle East producers. He asks how many lost jobs, Sundays without driving, and gasoline stations closed, noting Washington gave little explanation while President Nixon offered no remarks in response.
The passage argues that slavery and profiteering from armaments fueled barbarity within civilization. It claims the Civil War helped end slavery and asserts that public voices have long been muted by money and war. Strong moral critique of economic interests shaping violence.
The excerpt reflects on enduring public disagreement across eras. It cites Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln as honored figures who faced opposition for their causes. It argues that noble issues still encounter two sides and that one cannot please everyone.
The 40th annual Texas Farm Bureau convention gathered delegates from about 209 Bureaus at the Abilene Civic Center. Activities included a Vesper Service, discussions on energy, youth committees, and district queen competition won by Belinda Whittenburg of Levelland. Delegates heard addresses by J T Woodson and John C Whitaker with sessions on crops livestock dairy and natural resources.
Lavaca County to host five STEP job slots for 55 plus low income adults. STEP trains 26 hours weekly on beautification conservation recreation and restoration projects with up to 1600 yearly earnings. Project Director David Hartwig will speak in Hallettsville on Friday December 14, 1973 at 10 00 a m in District Court Room.
Father Joseph Chapter 2018 announces monthly meetings on the first Thursday at 7 30 p m at Saint Joseph Gym Grand Regent Kathy F shbech Vice Grand Regent Norma Hoepfl listed.
The text notes the president for 1974 as J. T. Woodson of Gober Texas, identifying him as the current or upcoming head of the organization.
The Schulenburg area near Lyonsville, once Lyonsville, features the James Lyons grave in the west end of the city cemetery. James Lyons was killed in 1837 while his son Warren was captured by Indians. Warren later died as a Texas Ranger in Johnson County. The Lyons family history ties to early settlement, Masonic Lodge Lyons Lodge No. 195 established in 1860, and cross references to Oakland and Fayette/Colorado Counties.
The note recalls Lyons Lodge and a lack of members north of the Navidad for Oakland Lodge. Columbus lies 20 miles east, Hallettsville 15 miles southwest. Oakland Lodge dissolved after Houston Wade's death, with Col. Amasa Turner buried in Gonzales Old Masonic Cemetery and Andrew Ponton marker nearby but grave not found.
The Sweet Home American Legion hosts a Christmas party this Saturday December 15 starting at 8 p m. Members and guests are invited to join at the legion hall for festive events and refreshments.
The market for stocker and feeder calves was slow and cheaper across most classes. Yearlings eased by 2 to 4 dollars, packer cows 1 to 2 dollars softer, bull and hog prices steady, cow and calf pairs sold well with limited availability.
Sigmar Corporation of San Antonio will refund 121 485 dollars to retail customers after over pricing under Cost of Living Council Petroleum regulations. An IRS spokesman said the refunds will be issued over about three weeks by lowering prices to comply with the new pump sticker rules.
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