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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1973
Page
2
A Dallas notice reveals a $13 million grant from Washington prompting a special public meeting on its use. The piece questions federal spending, national debt, and the influence of money on politics, contrasting small towns with big cities and noting Nixon’s push to limit spending.
T Sgt and Mrs Merrill A Rottmann and daughters Kelly and Tiffany visited the Kaiser home after his year overseas in Udorn Thailand. They will reside at Dyess AFB Abilene Texas pending reassignment.
Harvey Katz argues in Shadow on the Alamo that the Texas lobby blocks progressive change and serves big money interests. He asserts legislators act to satisfy lobbyists and compares state influence to federal power, noting rising government spending without clear population or tax wealth growth.
The text questions what Harvey Katz reveals about legislative abuse and lobbyists like Sharp Barnes Heatly Mutsher. It argues the public needs protection from lobbying, illegal abuses, and legislators selling themselves to big money interests.
The Future Farmers of America marks National FFA Week from February 17 to 24 with the theme FFA Unites Youth With Opportunities. The program aims to boost interest in agricultural careers as 432000 students in 8000 public schools study vocational agriculture. Members gain hands on experience and plan coursework to become tomorrow’s agricultural leaders, supporting the U.S. by maintaining its productive system.
The family expresses appreciation to those who brought food helped or assisted after the death of our sister and aunt Mrs Clara Ochs. Thanks to Father Schmidt Father OShaughnessy the Catholic Daughters Altar Society and Smith Funeral Home for services. Nieces and Nephews.
Three Shady Oak Nursing home residents observe February birthdays. Kate Smith and Cyril Dornak share the month with Chas Zamykal who celebrates February 28th. Birthday party planned for Sunday February 25.
The Kittens beat Aqua Dulce 48 to 29 to finish the season 29 6 and advance to the State Tournament. Deralee Pavias led with 18 points followed by Rosemari Drexler with 17 as Kath leen Heinrich added 5 and Patsy Simper 2. The game began tied 11-11, the Kittens pulled away by half 21-19 and maintained control as Drexler scored four straight in the third. The defense held Aqua Dulce to only one field goal in the final frame. The Kittens face Grandview Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Gregory Gym.
The document answers common questions about eligibility for a 10 percent insurance discount from the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. It covers cross state validity, certificate replacement, who must take the course, timing of discounts, teenage drivers, coverage applicable, and age or gender restrictions.
In Yoakum the 85th birthday of Mrs. R Okruhlik was celebrated with family and friends including Mr. and Mrs Laddie Okruhlik and Rev Theophil Okruhlik visiting from San Juan. Attendees from Houston Victoria and Weimar joined weekend visitors at various family homes. The Day Circle met at Miss Anita Richter’s to study Ephesians and plan a baby layette for Lutheran World Relief, with stamps collected for retarded persons and March meeting set for the 13th.
A reflective piece notes Washington and Lincoln as decisive leaders who shaped America. It cites Washington’s Virginia roots and role as surveyor, general, and first president, plus Lincoln’s emancipation impact. The article recalls local ties in Lavaca County with Anni e Mae Morris and Martha Washington friendship, ending with Washington’s enduring legacy as first in war and peace.
The governor of Texas designates March 5 to 9 1973 as Public Schools Week in Texas and signs the proclamation on January 23 1973. Dolph Briscoe affixes the seal in official recognition of the event.
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