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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1973
Page
2
A reader rails against government spending, presidential perks, and rising wages. The letter questions union power, inflation drivers, and labor boards while urging broader representation and accountability for workers and officials. It cites Nixon, Meany, and wide tax impacts on industries and public services.
The author criticizes wasteful bureaucracy and rising inflation driven by state and federal spending. He argues politicians prefer more public handouts and higher taxes, causing price rises. He questions who ultimately pays for all for the people and notes inflation would have redirected farmers from old markets if not for higher prices.
A Johnson City rancher challenged the Highway Department over cleanup on Highway 281. District Engineer Lawrence Schulz cited 30 truckloads monthly and Blanco County costs of 13000 dollars yearly, arguing litter diverts crews from highway repairs.
Readers vent about higher wages and prices while fearing job losses and business closures amid inflation. The letter questions benefits to unions and policymakers, then shifts to local family visits and Father's Day at relatives' homes in New Braunfels and Schulenburg.
Board notes from page 1 for the 1973-74 year record the next meeting scheduled for July 18 at 8:00 p.m. with no further details provided.
45 years of insurance experience with Frank Biehunko Jr and Lawrence T. Biehunke agents in Moulton Texas. We assist with placing auto insurance and handling other insurance fines.
The excerpt notes 6.4 million people worked for all governments in 1951, doubles later, and 18 million projected by 1980. It argues labor disputes should be settled by law in courts or legislatures, questions union abuses of freedom, and compares to proletariat rule behind the Iron Curtain.
The St. Joseph Altar Society of Moulton held its monthly gathering Monday at 2 p m in the Parish Hall with Mrs. Darwin Vasek presiding. Minutes were read, treasurer reported, and members discussed a June 29 to July 1 women’s retreat in San Antonio and a bake sale set for July 14.
The Rud Braever post meets at the Legion Home on the first Wednesday monthly with Commander Alvin Kocian presiding as adjutant.
The article traces early Czech presence in America from Augustine Herman the founder of Bohemia Manor in Maryland born in Prague who arrived in 1647 and died 1692 to his ally Frederick Fillip who came in 1653 and died in 1702. It notes German and Dutch migrations after the Battle of White Mountain and mentions later Bayard ownership of Bohemia Manor.
The Moravian Brethren arrived in 1733 to escape religious persecution, first settling in Georgia before moving to Pennsylvania. Czech refugees among them were noted for education and a spirit of liberty as they established early communities in America.
Day Circle met with Mrs. Joe Trojacek hosting on Thursday afternoon. Members discussed the Bible study Live People Grow in Knowledge and reports from visits to Trinity and Shady Oaks Homes. A sympathy card for Anita Richter and Mrs. Bradley will be sent. An offering for New Guinea Missions was taken. Meetings planned for July and August with various hosts. Refreshments included apple pie cookies sandwiches coffee and tea.
Mrs Patty Dickson left for Greenville South Carolina Monday after a two week stay with her parents Mr and Mrs B J Sitz. Also visiting were Mrs Trudie Lassiter and her sons Todd and David of Houston who spent the weekend here.
Father Joseph Kopp No 2018 announces monthly meetings on the first Thursday at 7:30 PM. Saint Joseph Gym hosts the sessions with Grand Regent Kathy Feshbeck and Vice Grand Regent Norma Hoepfl listed as leaders.
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