Nixon pledges aid to nonpublic schools amid education debate
President Nixon promised federal help to sustain Catholic and other nonpublic schools. He said the education reform plan would include measures to preserve nonpublic school systems and spoke to about 10,000 nuns and teachers at the National Catholic Education Conference. A federal panel struck down Pennsylvania’s tuition reimbursement law for nonpublic students on the same day.
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Nixon
National Catholic Education Conference
Pennsyvania
Big City
Town Vaux Random Thoughts and Moral Tales
A collection of short humorous reflections on manners, transportation jokes, and social mores. It includes a village feast anecdote about diluting wine with water to save money and a quip about hip-huggers and longer-armed suitors.
Smithville Jamboree Hosts Three Day Family Event
The Smithville Jamboree runs April 6 to 8 with a carnival on Main Street, Chuckwagon Square, fried foods, and a variety show at 7 30 p m. Freshmen to juniors vie for the Jamboree Queen while the Kiddie Parade and FFA livestock events draw crowds. A late night Barons performance and an autograph party cap Friday activities. Saturday features livestock judging at 9 a m and a 1 20 p m auction.
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Smithville
Queen's Court
South Side
Barons
American Legion Hall
FFA
Clarence Karcher
Federal Savings and Loan
Time Referendum To Attract Votes In May 6 GOP Primary
A Texas court rejected a Daylight Saving Time referendum on the May 6 Democratic primary ballot. Rep. Poerner says rural voters oppose the measure and will shift turnout to the GOP primary to voice opposition. Judge Herman Jones ruled the resolutions were not binding statutes.
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Herman Jones
Jones
Poerner
Hillary Doran Jr
D-Del Pao
Robert Hughes
Dallas
Doran
U S Will Not Resume Paris Peace Talks
Washington officials say the United States will not agree to resume Paris peace talks publicly or secretly until the end of the new North Vietnamese offensive across the demilitarized zone. Washington conditions require a sincere negotiation signal and a rejection of talks as propaganda before resuming any talks.
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Washington
UPL
High Administration
United States
Paris
Demilitarized Zone
Hanoi
Saigon
U.S
Vietnam
U S Warplanes Strike At North Vietnam Targets
Saigon reports hundreds of U S warplanes hit military targets in North Vietnam in retaliation for an invasion of the South. The strike, first since Nov 1, involves air bases in South Vietnam Thailand and carriers in the Tonkin Gulf. South Vietnamese troops face a major battle possibly 12 000 strong within 65 miles of Saigon.
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Arthur Higgee
Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Air Force
Navy
Republic of
Dmz
Thailand
Tonkin Gulf
Johnson urges education path to Black power at conference
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed the National Congress of Black Professionals in Higher Education in Austin urging black Vietnam veterans to pursue college. He called for open college doors for all citizens and linked education to political influence at the polls.
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Johnson
National Congress of
Robinson
Landing Pad Near Completion at Cuero Hospital
The Cuero Lions Club funds a helicopter landing pad at Cuero Community Hospital nearing completion. It facilitates emergency flights by San Antonio based helicopters serving area hospitals. Officer nominations second reading given. elections set for next Wednesday. A light bulb sale is planned for April 17 and praise given for the recent ladies night event. The club reportedly led area visitations in its contest.
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Cuero Community Hospital
Lions Club
Dewey Schorre
Lions
San Antonio
Cuero Lions Club
Gas Tank Farm Explosion Kills Worker in Doraville
A blast at a Doraville gas storage facility in Atlanta suburbs killed one worker and injured four residents. Three homes burned, about 300 nearby residences evacuated as flames swept the area. Police and firefighters investigated the cause of the explosion.
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Ing
Atlanta
Doraville
Tuig
Dee
Council to Open Bids On Sweeper And Fence
The Cuero City Council will open bids Thursday at 5 45 p m in City Hall chambers for a new street sweeper to replace a broken unit and for a chain link fence at Hillside Cemetery. They will weigh requests to join the Turkey Trot and Cuero Centennial, consider rodeo arena use by the Cuero Rodeo Association, and discuss light charges at park ball diamond and rodeo arena. City Manager Larry Smith will present his report including bids for ground storage tanks and aerators. The council may also consider a taxicab ordinance.
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City Hall
Larry Smith
Hillside Cemetery
Cuero Rodeo Association
Park Ball Diamond
Rodeo Arena
Smith
Wheeler Elected President of Cuero ISD School Board
Dr John Wheeler was elected president of the Cuero Independent School District Board of Education at a called meeting held Wednesday. He succeeds Dr Harold High. Herbert Frels becomes vice president. Weldon Goebel named secretary. Mrs Susan Wallis named assistant secretary. Heinie Rade stays as member. The vote total 242 to 238. Next meeting April 15 at 7 pm at the administration building.
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John Wheeler
Board of Education
Cuero Independent School District
Wheeler
Harold High
Herbert Frels
Weldon Goebel
Susan Wallis
Lawrence Dietze
Heinie Rade
High
Goebel
Schoo
Deputies Murdered in McDougal Shootout
In McDougal Arkansas Deputy Sheriff Doug Batey and a deputy were killed during a dawn shootout as state police and FBI swarmed the scene. Bert Grissom was arrested after a warrant to arrest him for assault with intent to kill. Deputy Glen Archer also died, and a second deputy Troy Kee was wounded and listed in critical condition.
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Mcdougal
Ark
UPI
Clay County
Doug Batey
Arkansas
Piggott
FBI
Bert Grissom
Marvin Grissom
Atlanta
Mansfield
Homer Fry
Batey
Grissom
Jim Ross
State Police Information Office
Katey
Glen Archer
Corning, Art
Troy Kee
Polard
Ross
Kee
Paragoul Memorial Hos
Fromme Service To Expand
A building permit for 15000 dollars has been issued to Wayne Fromme, owner of Fromme Automotive Service, for expansion of his building at 106 Courthouse. He plans a rear 40 by 52 foot addition to provide more space for general automotive repairs and as later completion, will add another mechanic.
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Wayne Fromme
Fromme Automotive Service
Fromme
106 & Courthouse
Troop 242 Plans Saturday Scout Practice in Cuero
Members of Boy Scout Troop 242 will meet Saturday morning April Sth at 9:00 p.m. on Stratton Road in Cuero for scout craft drills. They will cover fire by flint and steel, water boiling, knot tying, and lashing in preparation for the Liveoak District Camp-Ree on April 14.
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Sceut
North Cuero
Stratton Road
Liveoak
Pupil Registration Slated For April 12
Cuero Independent School District announces pupil registration for First Grade Head Start and Kindergarten on Wednesday April 12 from 9 to 11 am at Jatin C French School cafeteria. Parents should bring enrollment forms and note age eligibility including upcoming fall entry for each program.
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Schol
Jatin C French School
J. E. Sims
Cuero Independent School
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