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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1973
Page
2
The writer questions whether modern bureaucracy undermines the spirit of independence and worries about farm decline, rising inflation, and political salaries. They argue farmers need protection from inflation through targeted relief, criticize lawmakers for high pay, and reference past atrocities to warn against current cultural trends.
U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen urges substantial reduction in foreign aid as Senate debates budget bills. He notes $182 billion in aid since World War II, about $30 per person per year for 28 years, and cites rising federal debt and domestic cuts. He argues resources are finite and domestic needs must come first. He warns the U.S. cannot continue $8–$10 billion yearly in aid and calls for burden-sharing by other nations. The Senate may debate military and economic aid bills soon with July action anticipated.
The piece traces early settlers in Fayette County with Germans like Heinrich Ludwig Kreische and Anton Kreischke and Czechs Anton Klimitchek and Andrew Matula arriving in 1856 and 1871 respectively. It notes Kreische’s roles as architect, jail and courthouse builder, and local industry founder, plus the Appelt family joins in 1871. It mentions local landmarks Bluff-Hostyn church, La Grange court house, and Monument Hill brewery.
The speaker accuses Governor Briscoe of benefiting from land that is taxed far below its market value. Briscoe reportedly holds over 20 thousand acres and pays about 7.11 dollars per acre while land elsewhere sells for 150 to 200. The text argues voters should not elect millionaires who neglect state government and critical tax issues.
The text extols Billy Graham’s religious influence drawing large crowds, including TV audiences, arguing God remains alive in people and that better education should enhance faith presentation. It asserts Graham’s power is needed in political life to awaken public awareness of looming issues.
Helen Matus spent three days at Inks Lake near Kingsland with Mr and Mrs Clarence Young and their San Antonio family. Jackie Sue and Mary Kay Fishbeck vacation with grandparents Mr and Mrs John G Fishbeck in San Antonio.
Miss Helen Matus and Miss Annie Schmidt joined Rev. Robert Schmdt for a Sunday trip to San Antonio where he began a 27 day vacation. They also enjoyed dinner along the Riverwalk.
Mr and Mrs Charles E Cochrane and son Charles of Houston and Peggy Jenax of Beasley visited several days with Mr and Mrs W L Gibson. Have you anything to buy sell or trade Try the Classified Adv Column of The Moulton Eagle phone 596 871.
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