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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1973
Page
2
Local editors Gladys Malinek and Leona Biehunko listed subscription rates. Rates show four dollars per year for six months or three months options. Includes mention of single copy and second class postage in Moulton Texas 77975.
Columnist notes Lavaca County voters defeated a $15,000 state legislator pay raise by a wide margin and argues for two representatives per senator to curb spending. He criticizes Washington bureaucracy, hospital and bank issues, union pressures, and rising lawyer-legislator pay, urging restraint and accountability in government.
The text condemns legislators who employ clerks paid by the state even when not in session. It argues clerks work on their bosses' tasks, seen as part of pay, and notes similar issues in federal government. It questions the honesty and management of the political system.
The author laments centuries of war driven by those in power and questions the persistence of armaments despite Christian civilization. He notes the Civil War ended slavery but warns that global conflict continues, urging peoples of all nations to demand peace and humane settlements.
A critical row arguing that overcharges and record inflation crush freedom and drive higher wages and taxes. It claims such forces benefit communists and cites Marx on taxes as a killer of capitalism and liberty.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Kalischko of Clute Texas observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday October 7 1973 at the American Legion Hall in Moulton. About 200 guests attended with a grand march led by Mr and Mrs Emil Sommers marking the event.
Eighth annual Fishbeck descendants reunion held at VW Hall Moulton Texas with Edward Fishbeck descendants in charge. Highlights include prayers by Louis Fishbeck potluck lunch lines meeting special recognition for Mary Raab oldest present Jennifer Hajdik youngest. longest marriage Dennis Weit and wife 47 years. newlyweds Jim and Mrs John Fishbeck three months. door prize to David Schroeder. most represented family vonn Fishbeck. Kenneth Fishbeck named president. Attendees from Shiner Hallettsville Moulton Orchard G Mado Yoakum Victoria Pasadena Houston San Antonio Richmond Needville Sealy Rockdale and Austin.
USDA APHIS reports scattered screwworm cases across 21 Texas counties with Brooks and Starr counties leading with 605 and 320 confirmed infections respectively. Officials note cooler weather will shift fly releases northward to areas still needing treatment while a northeast movement of fertile flies expands into new regions.
Dan Zimmerman one of the last old Indianola settlers on Matagorda Bay died October 24 1973. He lived his life on the home place his family acquired for 25 cents an acre and witnessed storms floods and habitat changes that ended with Hurricane Carla in 1961 erasing the Zimmerman house. He recalled oystering fishing and early port life while fearing environmental decline and the loss of wildlife including the giant sea turtle once common in Matagorda Bay.
In the Big Bend region Presidio County led with nine cases, followed by Jeff Davis and Pecos with five each, Hudspeth and Culberson with three each, El Paso two, and Reeves one. The breakdown shows deer five, swine nine, sheep sixty nine, goats thirteen, one in a cat, dogs sixty seven, and horses sixty seven. Od ess a screwworms appear in a coyote bite on cattle. sightings in Colorado City and San Antonio involve snake bites on cattle. Linn reports a snake bite on a dog.
Deputy postings noted on the bulletin board at the Victoria Police Academy. Deputies in district court as bailiff and releasing a prisoner after a fine payment. Activities include attending prison ward, attending school, ambulance dispatches to Ren ger Hospital, and sheriff business at the county courthouse. Deputy to San Antonio on business and aiding Highway Patrol with a DWI prisoner. Also reports of a dispute in Hallettsville, fines collection for no licenses, and a Shiner hit and run investigation.
Rev. Don Vlasak of Shelby was a supper guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Helweg Sunday after services at Trinity Lutheran Home in Shiner. He also visited with Rev. and Mrs. Julius Holm the same evening.
Mrs. Joe Lala reports weekend visits from families including the Stasneys Harrison Miechale k Blaha Pokludas and Lalas. A new granddaughter was born in Houston Sunday afternoon November 11. Sympathy extends to the Vrana family of Victoria.
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