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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1971
Page
1
A reflective column from Nordheim notes surgeon efforts to restore speech after voice box removal. The writer recounts major medical trials, including attempts to thread tubes for dyes and cancer drugs, plus ongoing radiation and a weight loss diet. It ends with social sketches and a tease for a future page.
The Army distributed a White Paper defending its prosecution of Lt. William L. Calley Jr. for civilian killings at My Lai, citing moral and legal obligations and an overwhelming body of evidence. Goldwater, Westmoreland offer varied views on accountability and wartime brutality.
Voting in Cuero CISD school board and DeWitt County trustees was steady on Saturday morning. As of 11 45 a m 159 votes cast in the CISD contest and 4 in the county trustee race at Cuero Junior High School. Walter Pieper served as election judge with clerks Tubby Krueger Pat McMahan Ruby Buenger and Carlton Stubbs. Elections also held in Meyersville Yorktown Nordheim Westhoff and Yoakum.
Rev Hubert Hanson announced Holy Week services at St Mark s Church Maundy Thursday 7 30 p m April 8 and a 4 p m sanctuary service for the elderly. Good Friday prayers 1 30 2 30 p m in the sanctuary A youth visitation day is set for today with a 2 p m gathering and 2 30 p m departure Also listed are council meetings and weekly group sessions Dorcas Rachel Hannah Sarah Eunice notes in the church calendar
In Houston Troop 243 earns the George Washington Honor Medal and $100 at a Freedoms Foundation dinner. The April 24 event at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel will be attended by Scoutmaster John C. Hamilton and senior patrol leader Kenny Barber who will accept the award. Tickets are $10.
District 8 Self America theme promotes a citizenship quiz. Pilot International Club led by Mrs. Rosemary Cheatham provides sample questions and answers to help immigrants study for naturalization. The questions cover U S government and history with answers to be printed Monday.
Editor Janet McLane announced yearbook sales for 1971 Gobbler at seven dollars. Brenda Osterich and Bonnie Mixon can be reached at the listed numbers for orders and details. The book features about 2000 pictures tracking the school year and color coverage of the state finals. Delivery is planned for late August or early September.
Cuero High School principal Bill Cooper requests civic groups and clubs to contact him with scholarship requirements, amounts, and types for graduating seniors. Information is needed promptly to prepare for Awards Day.
Riverside California police officers were ambushed and killed by shotgun blasts late Friday after answering a false burglary call. A deputy stated, It was a set up. Justice officials investigate the organized assault on two officers responding to the hoax report.
The Texas Poll shows Governor Preston Smith's approval slipping from 47 to 37 percent between September and a recent survey, the lowest in eight measurements of his tenure and among the lowest for Texas governors in 30 years. The period includes the start of the current legislative session and stock fraud allegations involving state officials, though Smith has not been indicted.
Cuero High School announces fourteen students named top honors under Counselor Buddy Caleote. Recipients include Lois Bade Nelson Hensley Marvin Warzecha Keith Wells Lorraine Bosart Orville Buchhorn Kathryn Moritz Joe L Sheppard John Frels Donna Lord Timothy Riedesel Gladys Stall Daniel Egg Beverly Henneke. Selection based on eight highest ranks per grade from English math science and social studies tests with four students per class achieving 90 or above.
Henry Zacharias 76 of Cuero died at 1 35 a.m. Saturday in a Cuero Hospital Funeral services are set for Sunday at 3 p.m. from Freund Funeral Home Chapel with Rev H A Hanson of St Mark s Lutheran Church officiating Burial will be in Westside Cemetery Yorktown He was born in Shiner March 8 1896 He married Clara Baer in Cuero February 1945 Survivors include wife Clara Zacharias of Cuero two sons Victor and Gene Zacharias of Houston a stepson Edger Lee Staley of Yoakum and sister Mrs Annie Hoerig of Shiner
Cuero residents sign a petition urging clemency for Lt. William L. Calley Jr. after the court martial and life sentence. The petition at Keesler's is to be forwarded to President Nixon, the Defense Secretary, and Congress. Homer Berner of The Record coordinates and will forward the petition.
Members of Cuero Explorer Post 7210 join more than 190 explorers from 15 counties for an Olympic Marathon Run April 16 17. The 134 mile nonstop event starts at 5 p m at the Courthouse in Cuero with Capitol Area Council dignitaries lighting the torch and sending the first runner toward Fort Hood. Cuero scouts cover about 10 miles before finishing the leg noted for page 12.
Jaycee sponsored benefit circus by Carson and Barnes five ring Wild Animal Circus visits Cuero with two shows at 4 30 and 8 p m at the Rodeo Grounds. Spectators may watch unloading and setup Sunday afternoon as elephants help erect the tent. Tickets available from local businesses and at the grounds.
Seven Cuero High School journalism students will enter UIL competition in Kerrville on April 16. Entries include Tink Moe Michen and Marie Clarke in news writing, Charles Egg and Virginia Goode in headlines, Henry Sheppard in editorials, and Ella Angerstein and Shirlene Koenning in features.
PFC Pau L. McChesney Jr of the United States Army Security Agency earned the Cuero Record and Pilot Club Honor Roll Serviceman of the Week. A Cuero High School 1968 graduate, he attended Victoria College, enlisted in July 1970, and trained at Fort Leonard Wood then Fort Devens before reporting to Augsburg Germany as a data maintenance specialist. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul L. McChesney.
DeWitt Goliad Selective Service Local Board No 34 chair Hoff says a Victoria relocation is blocked by a House action. State headquarters directs delay of board consolidation while Senate considers the measure. Local board, at 104 E Church St, includes Reuss Perez Hayes Summers Jr. and secretary Hennecke.
Officers for the new club year starting July 1 were elected at a Friday meeting in the REA Building. Names include Mrs. Keszelski as chairman, Mrs. Helmers as first vice chairman, Mrs. Post as second vice chairman, Mrs. Lord as secretary reporter, and Mrs. Koenig as treasurer. Reports on the March 30 district meeting in Smithville will be given by Mrs. Edwin Nage and Mrs. Callie Henneke.
Maternity and baby care classes will be held Monday at 10 a m at the Cuero DeWitt Health Department. Public health nurse Mrs Bette O'Dell said sessions begin Tuesday at 10 a m in Yorktown and will be held the first Tuesday of each month at the fire station. Yoakum classes start Wednesday at 10 a m and will be held the first Wednesday of each month at the old city hall.
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