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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1974
Page
2
The piece argues big money interests fund federal and state campaigns, shaping elections and government. It cites AFL CIO spending and references Ford and Rockefeller, questions about democracy, voting rights, inflation, and criticizes party dependence on money. It questions future reforms and compares to historical slavery and wars.
The writer argues politicians and communism threaten the state and questions the value of broad elections. They urge appointing most state officials while preserving the governor and lieutenant governor, claiming money power harms governance and campaigning costs are excessive.
The text questions President Ford's campaign in several states while urging Congress to address record inflation. It analyzes wages, prices, and unions led by Meany, noting opposition to wage controls and political fear of big unions.
The writer argues for complete disarmament, contending treaties merely limit arms rather than end wars. They claim the public opposes wars but rulers and arms merchants profit from conflict, manipulating politics to keep profits and power.
The text argues women deserve equal rights and education, dismissing enduring inferiority as slavery-like. It notes women’s progress in churches and public life, asking how many serve in legislatures and offices, and urging faster improvement of equality between genders.
The piece argues that replacing elections with appointments for high state offices would curb costly campaigns. It cites Ford and Rockefeller as examples and warns that big money from corporations shapes elections and government, urging reform to benefit the people.
Mr and Mrs Edgar J Wenske and son David and Pvt E-2 Socorro Carrillo of San Antonio visited their parents Mr and Mrs Rudolph Wenske on Saturday. Carrillo is home on leave from Ft Jackson South Carolina after four months basic training en route to Germany for about 18 months. Carrillo is the granddaughter of the Wenskes.
Mr and Mrs Gene Boehm of San Antonio and Mrs Walter Martin of Dallas dined Thurs with Mr and Mrs Henry Malinek and visited Mrs Betty Malinek at Shady Oak Nursing Home. Mr and Mrs Fred Kaiser spent days in Abilene visiting their son T Sgt Merrill A Rottmann and family at Dyess AFB and then saw Wayne Kaiser and daughter in Austin.
Misses Lorena and Enid Johnson of Flatonia visited Mrs. E. O. Arnim at her home on Sunday, sharing time and conversation with the household.
An engraved commemorative plate and a Heritage Anniversary Clock were presented to Rev. Robert E. Schmidt by Dr. Murphy and Kenneth Fishbeck respectively for his 25 years of service with the Knights of Columbus local and state councils. State official Leon Spanihel emphasized anti abortion education and candidate stances. Grand Knight Edward A. Darilek announced a 25 year booklet honoring the group. Msgr. John Matocha gave the benediction.
The Hobby Club met October 15 at Sulphur Park with 12 members. Lillian Fisbeck presided Alma Hal liburton read minutes and roll call. Betty Hohmann won the door prize. A Christmas party is planned at the Catholic Gym Friday December 13 at 7 PM with potluck and a $2 gift exchange. The next meeting is at City Hall on Tuesday November 19 at 2:30 PM.
Mrs W A Jordan Mrs Tonie Grieve Mrs Julia Orts and Mrs Cecelia Reh from San Antonio traveled to Moulton on All Souls Day to place flowers on graves and visit at the home of Mrs Vince Rehmet. the sisters make the annual pilgrimage each year.
Shiner was designated a State and National Bicentennial Community during ceremonies at Welhausen Park attended by Mayor Ben Mar cak and local and state officials. The event launched a 20 month program ending July 4 1976 with a Spirit of 76 Parade and Picnic in downtown Shiner and at American Legion Park.
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