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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1954
Page
2
The senator describes nearing end of the second session with long hours and a rush to pass legislation. He emphasizes Texas-focused work and lists projects like Farrell's Bridge Dam Gonzales Dam Canyon Dam Bosque Dam Brady Creek Watershed among his efforts for Texans.
Senator Price Daniel and I announced resumed survey work by the Corps of Engineers on Lake Liberty as part of the Trinity River improvement program. We seek authorization for a salt water barrier at the Trinity mouth in the Rivers and Harbors Bill. The Texas tin smelter and highway aid bill passed, with drought relief efforts for farmers and cattlemen continued. The Atlanta State Park Bill was enacted, and we resisted cuts to oil and gas depletion allowances.
Summer brings skin problems like prickly heat poison ivy and swimmers itch. Hydrocortisone ointment such as Cortril can halt poison ivy itching and clear severe cases in days. Swimmers itch appears after lake dips with a brief flare lasting about a week and only soothing lotion offers relief.
The Lavaca County vote favored district attorney Paul C. Boethel and highlighted dispute over Representative Fred Niemann. The piece notes population decline since 1940, drought impacts on farmers, and broader critiques of tariffs, pensions, veterans benefits, labor unions, and government handouts. It stresses rising taxes and price pressures amid economic change.
High school rodeo champions from multiple states announce entries for the National High School Rodeo in Halletts ville on August 5 6 and 7. Events include bull riding roping barrel racing and cutting horse contests with performances nightly at p m and tickets available through Jack Lindsey Halettsville by phone for reserved or box seats.
The Texas Farm Bureau calls on city governments to raise minimum butterfat in grade A milk to 4 percent to curb surplus dairy by guiding consumption. The plan envisions a statewide promotional campaign and ordinances within cities to enforce the standard, aligning with policies from the bureau's recent convention.
A farm advertisement promotes Nutrena Sow-30 as essential for larger pig litters. It claims feeding 12 pounds per pig or about 100 pounds per sow before farrowing yields bigger, thriftier offspring and invites readers to obtain Sow-30 locally.
Congressman Clark W Thompson of Texas ninth district expresses gratitude to neighbors after a short, vigorous campaign free of mudslinging. He respects his opponent and notes support from rural communities as he looks toward the next Congress.
Moulton Lions sponsor a August 5 par ty at VFW Hall offering home made ice cream cake games and a cake walk for community enjoyment. Clark W Thompson signs off in a personal note thanking supporters after his father in law's funeral.
Spec Johnson found heaven in Centerville last week as a bookshop offers bright blue buttons near the door. Shoppers can don a button to browse without sales pitches and then remove it after choosing a book.
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