Johnson urges nonpartisan critique of Congress
In a Capitol statement Lyndon B. Johnson argues the majority must propose a legislative program while the minority critiques it without partisanship. He cites farm policy and tax relief as examples and notes the Bricker Amendment debate shows constitutional questions will recur. He stresses national unity over party labels.
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Agai
Senate
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
George
Bricker
Jehovahs Witnesses to Convene in Rosenberg March 12 14 1954
Henry F. Ehlers announces 15 delegates from the local congregation will attend a three day convention at Ft. Bend County Fair grounds in Rosenberg. The event aims to spread bible instruction and gospel preaching within 125 miles. An estimated 1400 or more will hear the climax lecture Is Civilization's End Near by R E Collier of New York at 3 PM Sunday with local delegates including G Partridge H D Stindt Eugene Pilat and M C Ehlers.
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Henry F. Ehlers
Jehovah's Witnesses
Rosenberg
Ft. Bend County Fair Grounds
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Tts
Ehlers
Texas
R. E. Collier
New York
G. Partridge
H. D. Stindt
Eugene Pilat
M. C. Ehlers
Shivers Cites Sam Houston on Independence and Beliefs
Governor Allan Shivers frames Texas Independence speech with Sam Houston as independent thinker. He contrasts signing the Declaration with personal belief, notes church practice and religion as life support, and warns against communism undermining national identity. Facts Forum survey shows 70 percent favoring a Republican over a Democrat for Congress.
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Allan Shivers
Sam Houston
Surprising Result Cited In Texas Special Elections
A reporter notes the surprising result given recent special congressional elections. The comment expects Texas voters to act with more independent thinking than in the past.
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Texas
Union strife cited as costly example in Hartley lecture
The essay cites New Jersey construction stoppage of over 60 million dollars due to carpenters and laborers disputes over lumber handling and form dismantling. It notes DeMille and NYC electricians illustrating union frictions, arguing Hartley’s Taft Hartley law aims to curb abuses that damage unions and the public.
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T. A. Hartley
Dallas
New Jersey
Ayyuaym Jax ‘Paddogs Hartley Law
Sidewalk Supervisors and a Mighty Bulldozer
A fragment notes two sidewalk supervisors watching a large bulldozer at work as it digs earth in chunks. They joke that without the scoop a hundred men or ten thousand spoons would be needed, illustrating a belief in machines boosting productivity and progress.
World of Difference in Coal Productivity Sparks Debate
The piece contrasts English nationalized coal mines employing over 700000 with 230 million tons produced in 1952 to American mines with 350000 workers producing 455 million tons. It argues socialism dampens incentive while American free enterprise spurs efficiency, and notes American miners enjoy high wages and benefits. Texas Tax Journal
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England
Texas Tax Journal
Larger Mexican Cotton Crop Seen This Year
Nuevo Laredo March 4 O S Longoria a leading Mexican cotton man predicted a bigger crop than last year with a record irrigated acreage in Matamoros. He cited irrigation from Falcon Dam on the Rio Grande El Azucar Dam near Roma Texas and other small dams. About 500000 acres are expected to be irrigated plus dry land. Planting in Matamoros to finish by March 10 and output seen at least 400000 bales versus 149000 in 1953 due to drought.
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Nuevo Laredo
O. S
Longoria
Mexico
Matamoros
Falcon
Rio Grande el Azucar
Roma
Texas
Coin Machines Tax Exemption Highlighted in February Opinions
Austin attorney general John Ben Shepperd releases February opinions showing 167 requests and 167 closed files. Notable items say coin operated machines in stores dispensing merchandise or music or rides for customers are tax exempt as a service to customers.
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Austin
John Ben Shepperd
Address Change Notices Include Old and New Addresses
Guidance reminds residents to provide both the old and new street addresses when submitting a change of address. Officials emphasize accuracy to ensure mail delivery updates reflect the correct residence.
Roots Force The Pi From Zine In Moisture Search
A terse description notes ROOTS forcing the pi out of zine and probing a pipe seeking moisture. It mentions the clay pipe being feinted to remain completely watertight.
Funeral for Alvin Grasse in Gonzales and Moulton
The article reports a murder case in which locals alerted Constable Zat Johnson after discovering wrecked cars. Sheriff McGinty led arrests with Deputies Des Robinson and Bea Robinson. a suspect carried a 41 Colt when found. Funeral held Sunday for Alvin Grasse with burial in City Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, four sisters, and four brothers. Early note mentions suspended sentence for Waller in a separate shooting incident.
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Moulton
Zat Johnson
McGinty
Des. Robinson
Bea Robinson
Simms
Louise
Alvin Grasse
Gonzales
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Henry Grasse
Old Moulton
Johnny Schacherl
Zell Grasse
Henry Sturenburg
Aransas Pass
John Floyd
Alves Grasse
Alvin
Henry J. Grasse
Virginia
Bobby Grasse
Waller
Irmlaw
Gonzales County
Mouiton Eagle Masthead and publication details
Mouiton Eagle published by Malec Publishing Co. in Moultop Texas. John E. Janacek editor. Weekly Friday edition with subscriptions listed: $2.50 yearly, $1.50 six months, $1.00 three months, single copy available. Entered second class at Moultop post office under act of March 8, 1879. March 12, 1954.
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Malec Publishing CO
John E. Janacek
Moulton, Texas
Moultop
Texas
Birthday fete honors Port Lavaca matriarch
Mrs. Otto Wenske Sr. of Port Lavaca celebrated her birthday Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wenske Jr and Clarence Wenske with Clarence Ray and Jo Ann, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Wenke and Leroy Jr, Master Allen Ray, all of Port Lavaca. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schoenfeld with Bobby and Linda of Moulton, and Mr. and Mrs. Lary Wenske with Dennis of Yoakum.
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Otto Wenske Sr
Port Lavaca
Otto Wenske, Jr
Clarence Wenske
Clarence Ray
Jo Ann
LeRoy Wenke
Leroy Jr
Allen Ray
Alvin Schoenfeld
Bobby
Linda
Moulton
Lary Wenske
Dennis
Yoakum
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