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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1973
Page
2
A political commentary questions the shift of focus from farmers to unions, arguing 22 million rural residents in cities drive unemployment and inflation. It cites Truman and Reagan, condemns government spending, and calls for informed independent press to guide public action. It notes high wages in rail and construction work and questions who bears the costs.
The piece argues for updating the state constitution and cites growing bureaucracy and wasteful spending. It notes rising costs from 100 million to three billion and blames politicians for preferring spending over saving, asking if the population or wealth increased enough to justify it. It questions communist aims.
The Sunday Express argues the postal service is poorer now despite modern conveniences. Sixty years ago mail reached towns like Yoakum Shiner and Moulton. today it arrives faster yet less reliably. The piece blames unions for the decline saying service was then for the people and now serves union interests.
In 1756 voices claim the universe hosts inhabited worlds orbiting stars and satellites, yet the moon remains lifeless. The discussion ponders life’s origin, life's fate on other globes, and whether Earth shares the same future amid cosmic mystery.
A New Year barbecue hosted at the homes of A. J. Breitschopf and Bennie Ehler marked the occasion with Mrs. Ehler’s birthday anniversary. Attendees included Isabell Perido Ervin Ehie San Antonio Selbert and children Joe Krisma Kristek Wilbur Kristek Hallettsville Marvin Kiiste Cuero A P Beitschopf Phil Breitschopf and son Ray Daniels Gonzales Jerry Broz Seguin Elo Muehlstein Frank Rothbauer Moulton.
Helen Mattis celebrated her 21st birthday in Houston last week at El Chico's International and Napoleon Square Club. Hal Cunningham honored her, joined by Maggie Evans, Debbie Hunt, and friends.
Adolph Peterek thanks all who sent cards and flowers during his hospital stay and after returning home. He appreciates visits and inquiries by telephone and the help received, and asks God to bless everyone.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jurecek of Wallis welcomed a baby boy, John Edward, Dec 24 at 11 a m at Poly Ryan Hospital Richmond. He weighed 6 lbs 15 oz and was 20 inches long. Siblings, grandparents, and great grandmothers are listed as part of the family announcement.
The note asks if rising wages hurt farmers and people, and whether higher pay can benefit the nation and unions, signaling debate over economic fairness and national gains with labor movements.
The year saw park upgrades including new rides and widened streets boosting business while the Tower added 36 unit apartments and a revamped coffee shop. Plans include two more attractions for 1973 and a five story office building at 84th and Dodge and Cass Streets.
The Gulf Oil Company plans a major closure affecting 3200 gas and oil filling stations across several midwestern states including Omaha. The move, not commented on by the press, will impact thousands of workers and their communities.
In Lavaca County memories fade of historic graves damaged by conflict. The piece notes abandoned graves of the 1836 massacre near Clark's Creek and John Douglass Bernard O'Dougherty families, nullifying markers of Augustine and Thadeus Douglass, James Lyons, and Andrew Ponton, raising questions where these graves lie and how memory could be preserved.
The passage recalls forgotten graves of San Jacinto heroes including Capt. Leaper Willoughby Paul Scarborough and Joseph Kent. It notes Hallett Cemetery was plowed over and laments neglect of pioneers' memorials while urging revival of their memories as needed today.
Ginny Koranek Darey Dari lek and Helen Matus spent Tuesday in San Antonio shopping and visiting. The outing highlighted a day of local social activity and leisure.
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