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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1974
Page
2
A voice arguing against expansive government and communist threat criticizes bureaucratic control, calls for supporting family farms, and warns that loss of property undermines liberty. It references Jefferson and Agar on voting and property as ties to self government.
Local classified column invites readers to buy sell or trade items via The Moulton Eagle help line. Readers are encouraged to call for listings and ad placement using the provided phone number.
The piece argues for a constitutional convention to improve state government, advocating elected governor only and other officials appointed, a two representative house, and reduced waste. It cites Senator Geo Norris in Nebraska as an example of preferring a smaller legislature to cut costs and avoid excess spending.
The Houston mayoral race cost over a million dollars, showing big money as the main power in city politics. The piece argues campaign funding comes from friends seeking favors, undermining government by the people. It also questions the impact on small farmers and political influence at state and federal levels.
A biography on Franklin D Roosevelt and Eleanor portrays an exceptional presidency tied to a remarkable first lady. It notes Eleanor's active involvement with public issues alongside the New Deal era and questions how modern women relate to people’s needs versus politics.
Sheriff's office reports DWI charge and fine payment. Deputies process prison transports. They assist city officers with traffic control on highways 90 A and 77 N. A 30 foot rail across Shin er tracks is investigated. Ambulance transfers to San Antonio and convalescent care are arranged. Fire at Hallettsville service station, under probation issues and burglaries are investigated. Weather and water road alerts affect Moulton area.
Deputies check on two dance events in Hallettsville and Shiner as an office reports a subject under investigation for possible drug use.
A portrait of Leo Tolstoy as a famed writer thinker who attracted figures such as William Jennings Bryan and Kenjiro Tokutani. It notes his stance on peace, disarmament, and anti antisemitism, plus his life details and the Nazi destruction of Jasnaja Poljana.
Lavaca County banks posted higher deposits in the 1973 call than the 1972 call, moving beyond the 100 million bracket. Totals show 1973 deposits of 16,758,045 versus 14,410,717 in 1972, with individual banks listing gains such as First National Bank and Yoakum National Bank.
Mr and Mrs Dick Ammermann celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 6 1974 with a family dinner at Kloesels Steak House in Moulton hosted by their children Mel Ammermann and family New Braunfels Adrian Mueller and family Westhoff. An Open House followed at the Lutheran Parish Hall from 2 to 4 40 pm with a Thanksgiving service at 2 30 led by Pastor Holm. The couple wed in New York City January 3 1924 both born in Germany and moved to Texas after marriage settling in the Moulton Shiner area for fifty years.
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