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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1978
Page
5
Sunday to Thursday entries show Sheriff H W Woytek and deputies handling prisoners, issuing warrants, transporting patients, and coordinating with officers across Lavaca and surrounding counties. Incidents include DWLS and Theft by Check cases, ambulance details, and election notice postings.
The 95th Congress neared adjournment as the House adopts a meat import bill with a countercyclical quota and tighter presidential powers. Senate action matched, and a House vote linked a further 73 billion in tax cuts to strict spending limits, while a Defense appropriations bill of 117 billion was signed to ensure military pay.
People nearing 65 who are not on Social Security should contact a Social Security office 2 or 3 months before their birthday to ensure Medicare protection starts the month they turn 65. They do not have to retire to get Medicare and can work full time. Those not yet applying for Social Security retirement must still apply for Medicare. Those already receiving Social Security will be contacted by mail before turning 65. Evidence to have includes a Social Security card or number, proof of age, and a Form W 2 or self employment tax return from the prior year. Medicare covers hospital care and related services for 65 plus and certain disabled under 65, with medical insurance for doctors, outpatient services, therapy, and more. Full information is available at any Social Security office. the nearest address and phone number are in the telephone directory under Social Security Administration.
The City of Victoria and Economic Opportunity Division offer weatherization assistance for elderly, disabled, and low income residents to cut energy costs. Eligible work includes storm windows caulking insulation and exterior wall repairs. Funds are limited and allocated first come, first served and by emergency need. Counties served include Calhoun De Witt Goliad Gonzales Jackson Lavaca and Victoria.
The World Book Encyclopedia notes that the walking catfish can survive out of water for days and even “walks” on land. It possesses gills and lunglike organs, and uses its front fins and tail to crawl across the ground between bodies of water.
The article discusses a historic belief that mountains were created by a giant serpent moving beneath the earth. It notes cultural myths and how such ideas reflected early geology and local storytelling without asserting scientific validity.
Local classified style ad from Moulton Texas markets various insurance needs. It lists car, home, mobile home, household goods, motorcycles, tractors, tools, equipment and snowmobile insurance with contact numbers.
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