Tax Bill Hearings Underway In Texas Legislature
The Senate State Affairs Committee is finishing hearings on alternatives to the House tax bill. Proposals focus on business taxes with discussion of a corporate profits tax and a beer tax increase from 4.10 to 10 per barrel. Texans would see added revenue, but beer industry voices oppose large hikes.
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Senate
Sen
Charles Wilson
D-Lufkin
Wilson
Texas
Homer Leonard
Texas Brewer's Institute
Leonard
Wade Spillman
Carson & Barnes Circus Draws Crowds in Cuero
The Carson & Barnes circus attracted about 600 children and a larger second show at Cuero Rodeo grounds sponsored by the Cuero Jaycees for Bluebonnet Boys Ranch. The show featured animals, clowns, aerialists, and a mobile operation with 200 staff based in Hugo Oklahoma.
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Carson & Barnes
Cuero Rodeo Grounds
Cuero Jaycees
Carson & Barnes Circus
Hugo
Oklahoma
Miller
Bob Wood
Advance Ticket
Canvass Election Returns From Cuero April 3 Board Meeting
Cuero school board to canvass April 3 election results at 7:30 p.m. in the administration building on April 15 after postponing the April 8 meeting. Incumbents Herbert Frels and Lawrence Dietze were re-elected to Places 5 and 4. Frels totaled 521 votes with opponent W D Carroll at 102. Dietze had 353 votes unopposed. Additional business includes board of equalization appointment and equipment purchases.
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Cuero
EF. E. Sims
Sims
Herbert Frels
Lawrence Dietze
Frels
W. D. Carroll
Dietze
March Police Report From Cuero Highlights ModerateActivity
The Cuero Police Department issued 16 traffic tickets in March with 973 dollars in fines. Officers investigated 12 burglaries and 9 automobile accidents with one injury. They handled 75 personal office calls and 7,969 miles across units 701 and 702. Two criminal cases were filed and 3 drunks arrested. Funeral escorts numbered 10 and animals handled were 2.
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Cuero
Clinton Wright
Mitchell and Boggs Trade FBI Tapping Allegations
Attorney General John N. Mitchell denounces Hale Boggs as spreading slander about FBI tactics. Boggs accuses the FBI of totalitarian methods including tapping congressmen’s phones and campus infiltration. Mitchell, vacationing in Florida, calls the remarks false.
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Ney
John N. Mitchell
House
Hale Boggs
FBI
Boggs
D-La
Mitchell
J. Edgar Hoover
Senate
Soviet Union
Hitler
Gestapo
Key Biscayne
Fla
1971 Could Be The Year Astros Look Like Real Contenders
Astros optimistic after a weekend in Houston as 60 reporters observe spring actions. New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins exhibition wins and a rough outing by Denny Lemaster shape hopes. Pitching depth and a stronger offense, with Rader Metzger Morgan and Menke in the infield, boost expectations for a top NL West finish.
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Houston Astros
Astros
Houston
Houston Sports Associaon
New York Yanks
New York
Minnesota
Minnesota Twins
Twins
Uarry Walker
Denny Lemaster
Walker
Tom Griffin
Buddy Harris
Lemaster
Astro
Rader
Metzger
Morgan
Menke
Cuero Merchants Association to Meet at Chamber Office
The Cuero Retail Merchants Association will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce office, according to President Al Champion.
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Cuero Retail Merchants Association
Chamber of Commerce
al Champion
Campfire Awards Presented to Cuero Girls at Banquet
Candy sale awards were presented to 23 Cuero Campfire Girls at a Monday banquet in the American Legion Civic Center. Candy charms were given to those selling 12 or more boxes, with recipients including Susan Davis and Toni Boenig among others.
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Cuero Campfire
American Legion Civic Center
Ann Drehr
Susan Davis
Toni Boenig
Jan Stubbs
Debbi Grafe
Marilyn Blackwell
Camline Cheatham
Cindy Goebel
Cathy Weber
Karen High
Jacque Morgan
Robyn Morgan
Bonnie Laster
Donna Drehr
Karla Kahlich
D’ette Piper
Laura Tarkington
Sylvia Parker
Campfire
Modular Components Outlook Bright For New Cuero Industry
Houston engineer Abby Sebby told Cuero Chamber directors that a new Gulf Coast Wood Products unit will manufacture modular housing components in two hangars near Cuero. The Cuero plant aims to supply FHA and private housing, with 2,000 units first year and up to 6,000 second year, creating about 100 jobs.
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Abby Sebby
Houston
Chamber of Commerce
Cuero
Gulf Coast Wood Products
Brayton Flying Field
Sebby
Wyatt Herrick
Zapata Norness Corp
Port Arthur
Lebby
Department of Housing
Cc. P. Ernster
C of C
Modular Components
Tim Einster
Modular
Petition to Dismiss Calley Court Martial Charges
About 112 Cuero residents sign a petition calling for dismissal of all charges against Lt. William L. Calley Jr. The petition, printed in the Cuero Record, seeks presidential action and defense secretary intervention and invites more signatures at Kessler's in Cuero Texas.
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Cueroiles
William L. Calley
Cuero Record
Cuero
Texas
United States
Secretary of Defense
Congress
William L. Calley, Jr
Holy Week Services Announced for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Holy Week services at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church begin with the Mass of the Last Supper at 7 p.m. Thursday led by Rev. Francis J. Kunz. The Mandatum washing of feet and a Blessed Sacrament procession follow, with adoration until Friday 1 a.m. Good Friday services start at 1 p.m. with the Passion, Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion, then Stations of the Cross. the day is fast and abstinence.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Francis J. Kunz
Luling Thump Festival Hopes For Rain After Dance
In Luling Texas a water promise lingers as a dry year threatens the watermelon festival. Four Cheyennes and one Cherokee danced for minutes asking for rain after a local invite and the city awaits more showers.
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Luling
Cuere
Lailing
Laing
Camp Gary Job Corps Center
Laling
Texas
Panhandle
McAllen
Dalhart
Citizenship Quiz Answers From Cuero Pilot Club
List of correct choices for a citizenship questionnaire printed in Sunday's Record. Includes answers to questions 1 through 24, with notes on scoring ranges and encouraging remarks for various score levels.
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Cuero
Republic
Tower
Bentsen
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Limeain
Comunist Party
Congress
Attorney General's Office
Abraham Kazen
Siberia
Noon Count Shows 300 Votes Cast
Voting progressed at Cuero and across Texas cities with a steady turnout. In Cuero Mayor Jack Edgas seeks a second term unopposed. council races see Coppedge, Arroyo, and Smith contesting seats while a Voters League Club backs some candidates. Polls close at 7 p.m. local officials report broad participation statewide.
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Dallas
San Antonio
W. W. McAllister
Good Government League
Fort Worth
Roy Bateman
Fee
Sharkey Stovall
Tommy Thompson
Tyler
Longview
Lubbock
Crystal City
Texas
la Raza Unida
St. Michael’s Altar Society Easter Sale Set
St Michael’s Altar Society will hold its annual Easter Egg and Bake Sale on April 10 at the Cozy Nook starting at 9 a.m. Advance orders may be placed with Mrs Charles Bodden at 275-3646 or Mrs Eugene Kacir at ISG.
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St. Michael’s Altar Society
Charles Bodden
Eugene Kacira
ISG
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Ralph “Dick” Coppedee
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