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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1974
Page
5
Lavaca County Farm Bureau president M. E. Jacobs urges Senator Lloyd Bentsen, Senator John Tower, and Congressman J. J. Pickle to press for expiration of federal wage and price controls on April 30 1974. He cites rising consumer and wholesale prices shortages and energy impact, arguing controls distort markets and fail to address root causes.
The Lieutenant Governor reports tourism drives Texas economy with 16 million visitors in 1972 spending 1.3 billion. Most out of state travelers arrive by car with trips averaging 1,444 miles. Growth linked to historic sites, a 70,000 mile road system and the Texas Tourist Development Agency founded in 1963.
The Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District announces winners of its annual essay contest with top prize of 20 dollars for first place Kathy Livingston Yoakum High School. Second and third prizes go to Mark DeBord and Becky Borchers with further school-level awards listed.
County extension agent John V Lindsey explains mulching protects soil moisture and temperature, suppresses weeds, and reduces root rot. He lists organic and inorganic mulch options and notes to use weed free material and add nitrogen for organic mulches. He also stresses proper record keeping for farm credit and financial planning.
County agent John V. Lindsey of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service urges farmers to maintain farm and ranch business records. He notes that poor record keeping leads to tax-time frustration and missed profit opportunities while proper records reveal strong and weak points and guide decisions on which enterprises to produce.
John V. Lindsey of the Agricultural Extension Service urges pruning woody ornamentals only when justified by limb removal. Remove diseased, dead, or storm-damaged wood. rejuvenate old shrubs from the base. prune lightly to prevent sunscald. avoid stubs. coat cuts over three quarters of an inch with wound dressing such as common orange shellac.
A slate of political notices lists candidates and offices including State Representative District 39 TIM VON DOHLEN and DOZYNOSKY G. I. GERDES for Fayette County Judge FRITZ LOBPRIES Lavace Co Treasurer Lydia K Hobbs Thomas M Grahmann School Supt Hengy Ee Kalich Sr.
Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District welcomes new cooperators Joseph D. Janak and others. Travis A. Rider Fred McKissick and ey Stader update conservation plans with SCS staff Gerald Camber and K. C. Wells Jr. aiding grass establishment including Coastal Bermuda and kleingrass for year round cattle grazing. Mr and Mrs Gerald Holder of Houston join as cooperators with K C Willis Jr. assisting on grass improvements.
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