Kazen in Washington reflects on early Congress and key issues
In his Washington report, Congressman Kazen outlines the newly formed House leadership under Speaker Carl Albert and Majority Leader Thomas O Neill. He cites major early concerns including the Southeast Asia war, defense size, education policy, and presidential powers. He notes committee assignments pending and his intent to continue on Foreign Affairs and Interior. The piece mentions a Democratic caucus vote to cut war funding until prisoners return and a satisfactory arrangement.
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23Rd
Southeast Asia
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Thomas O’neill
Massachusetts
John F. Kennedy
House
Foreign Affairs
Interior
Congressional Letter on Impoundment and Policy Shifts
A congressman denounces presidential impoundment of funds and actions by the Departments of Agriculture and HUD. He cites cuts to REAP, emergency loans, sewer and water aid, and housing subsidies, urging Congress to reassert its appropriations and oppose executive overreach. He warns of impacts on cities and farming livelihoods.
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Congress
Department of Agriculture
Department of Housing and Urban Development
REAP
HUD
IRS Reinstates 1049A Short Tax Form For 1972
The IRS brings back Form 1049A to simplify filing for about 31 million of the 80 million U S taxpayers says H R Block franchise owner Mrs George J Mayer. Critics note Congress has not simplified tax laws and warn that many would overpay if encouraged to use the short form.
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IRS
George J. Mayer
America
Congress
Internal Revenue
Sheldon - Cohen
More Bibles In Czechoslovakia
The American Bible Society notes Bible distribution in Communist areas. In 1972 permits allowed import of 2,500 large print Czech Bibles for the aged and visually impaired, and 30,000 copies of the four Gospels are being produced in a new Czech translation by the Czech Bible Work as part of the Czech Council of Churches.
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American Bible Society
Czechoslovakia
Czech Bible Work
Czech Council of Churches
School Menu Week of January 22
Week menu lists daily trays and simple meals. Monday offers meat and gravy with creamed potatoes green beans squash bread and a brownie. Tuesday serves sloppy Joes with fries salad banana cake and milk. Wednesday features meat loaf rice peas peaches and cinnamon rolls with bread and milk. Thursday barbecued chicken with onions potatoes and corn plus donuts and bread with milk. Friday hamburgers with lettuce tomato beans and chips ends with chocolate pie and milk.
Birth of Michael Christopher Brom in 1972 Houston family
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brom of Houston announce the birth of their first child, a son named Michael Christopher, born January 4 1972 at Shiner Hospital at 6 18 a m. He weighs six pounds twelve ounces. Grandparents are Edie Pilat and Dan Brom of Moulton. Great grandparents include Albert Kubecka Sr of Shiner and others of Moulton. The mother is Shirley Ann Pilat.
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Donald Brom
Houston
Michael Christopher
Shiner Hospital
Eddie Pilat
Daniel Brom
Moulton
Albert Kubecka Sr
Shiner
Albert Brom
Mary Okruhlik
Albert Pilat Sr
Shirley Ann Pilat
English Bible Versions Count and Pioneers
Elizabeth Eisenhart of the American Bible Society notes at least 339 English scripture versions, with 45 complete Bibles 9 Old Testament only and 88 New Testament. She traces Tyndale 1525 New Testament and Coverdale 1535 first complete English Bible, despite licensing hurdles from King Henry VIII.
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Elizabeth Eisenhart
American Bible Society
William Tyndale
Tyndale
Myles Coverdale
Henry VIII
Card of Thanks to All Who Assisted After Car Accident
Jim Koneaba expresses sincere thanks to everyone who helped his family after a car accident. Gratitude for cards visits and calls is gratefully acknowledged and will be remembered.
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Jim Koneaba
Lavaca County TS A meeting set for January 29
The Lavaca County Unit of the Texas State Teachers Association will meet January 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Moulton High School Cafeteria. All members are urged to attend.
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Lavaca County
Texas State Teachers Association
Moulton High School
Tax preparer Gonzalo Guerrero Jr sentenced in false returns case
Gonzalo Guerrero Jr. of San Antonio received a three year prison term for preparing a false income tax return, suspended with five years probation two of which are supervised. He pleaded guilty to aiding in 24 false returns for 18 local clients, part of an IRS crackdown on unethical preparers.
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Gonzalo Guerrero, Jr
Guadalupe Street
San Antonio
Texas
U. S. District Court
D. W. Suttle
Guerrero
IRS
Intelligence Division
Internal Revenue Service
Fertilizing For Fall And Winter Practices
Farmers weigh fall and winter fertilizing benefits and drawbacks as soil, weather, and crop needs vary. County Extension Agent Henry Smith notes advantages include weather timing, soil moisture retention, off season labor use, and price savings, while risks involve nutrient loss from early application and weather-driven losses.
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Henry Smith
Nine Out of Ten Welfare Cheaters
Washington reports spot studies showing welfare recipients underreport earnings. In a county sample of about 400 people with reported earnings of 1600 or more in three months, roughly one in nine gave honest reports. The group reported under 400000 total earnings while employers listed about 800090 in that period.
Used Ford and Chevrolet Cars for Sale in 1960s-70s auction
A list of classic cars offered at various prices includes a 1971 Ford Custom 4 door with 400 V eight and vinyl interior priced at 2500, a 1971 Ford Galaxie sedan with 351 V eight and air conditioning, and multiple 1969 to 1970 models from Ford and Chevrolet. Also features a 1969 Volkswagen Wagon and a 1968 Ford Galaxie with power steering and air conditioning.
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Pate
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Terrell Mullins
H'ville Tues
Mullins
Kazen
Washington
Paris
Vietnam
Department of Defense
Supreme Court
Nixon Administration
Silvio Conte
Executive Branch
Bill Burlison
Missouri
The
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Lison
Earl Butz
Bob Poage
House Agriculture Committee
Robin Lindemann
South Market St. P
Jennings B. Cook
Flatonia
Gonzales Commission CO
Flatonia Commission CO
Zane and
Lavo
Mrs. Louis Selzer
By Ray Cromley
Nixon
Ee Oo Pe Lee
Sandale
Ranger
Motorcraft
Ford
Volkamp Motors
Hallettsville, Texas
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