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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 2003
Page
6
A review of recent reports shows rising poverty indicators in the United States with observers warning of deeper economic hardship. Analysts cite job gaps, stagnant wages, and uneven recovery contributing to strained families and communities.
Elaine Kolodziej contends the Census shows 1.7 million more Americans in poverty in 2002, with median income down 1.1 percent. She argues the issue is exploited by politicians, defends the value of free enterprise, and emphasizes lived experience and national opportunity despite rising poverty.
Cardenas, former mayor of San Diego Texas, writes in Pflugerville Pflag urging Americans to stay patient and loyal in the war on terror. He defends President Bush, criticizes Democrats, notes no major terror attacks since 9 11, and calls for continued support of troops and pursuit of the enemy abroad.
Letter to the editor questions fairness of La Vernia High School dress code enforcement for 2003 04. Reader cites inconsistent rules for boys and girls and notes late adoption by the school board.
Floresville schedules a citywide garage sale for Saturday October 25 on the courthouse square, paired with the annual Pumpkin Patch. A visitor from nearby enjoyed shopping cactus, quilts, magazines, and wares from local vendors, praising KWCB polka tunes and Berries stop.
Joyce Schwab, resident since 1973, urges Wilson County to provide affordable health care as her husband, in his mid-sixties and 100 percent disabled per doctors, fights Social Security disability while they lack Cobra and hospital coverage. She questions local options and cites Care Link limits.
NORWIN and ELAINE VOGEL of Seguin argue subsidies misdirected, noting many programs favor food stamps and officials while family farms shrink. They warn of rising corporate farming, increasing foreign dependency within 10 to 15 years, and barriers for qualified farmers.
Gina Busselmann recalls Laterna Magika dancers from Prague who visited San Antonio for Hemisfair 1968. The performers adored Johnny Cash and his songs especially Folsom Prison Blues. She sent them complete albums and wonders if Cash’s music still brings them joy in Czechoslovakia.
The Toscano family, tracing to Pedro and Regina Toscano who settled near Floresville in the 1800s, plans a reunion on Saturday November 29 at the Calfada Verde fire station near Floresville. Contacts Greg Musquez Joe Toscano and Esther Musquez Elliott provide phone numbers for outreach.
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