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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1971
Page
1
In Austin the House sponsor DeWitt Hale said the liquor by the drink bill is within shooting distance of the 100 votes needed for immediate effect and May opening, while liberals and Republicans may deny the two thirds. Reed and Bass lead the undecided group opposing swift passage.
ESTES PARK Colorado UP I reports a young delegate at the White House Conference on Youth urged President Nixon to resign as the five day meeting opened. Tensions arose as delegates pressed to be heard in the general session beyond task force meetings.
A Sunday dedication for the Burns Station Cemetery Marker drew over a hundred attendees. Local officials, Boy Scout color guard, and relatives from Cuero Thomaston and Houston attended as Decoration Day observances and gravesite ceremonies took place.
Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Association begins its 79th annual session at the Cuero American Legion Civic Center with 171 delegates present. Fritz G. Barre of Yoakum presides and will chair remaining sessions as directors up for election and charter amendments are on the agenda. The Cuero gathering is the first in the city, with 17 000 members and over 200 million in force.
The Soviet Union launched a mysterious satellite named Salute, traced in orbit identical to Soyuz flights. Western experts doubt a manned crew aboard and TASS gave no mission details, signaling possible first stage of an orbital platform program.
Earl Dodds sustained a left leg gash requiring seven stitches after a trailer toppled onto him while he and Charles Goodenough painted a boat mounted on the trailer Monday morning.
In Washington the attorney for Muhammad Ali urged the Supreme Court to recognize the boxer's claim to conscientious objector status on grounds he opposes war. Ali reserved a seat but did not attend as his counsel Chauncery Eskridge and U.S. Solicitor General Erwin Griswold argued the appeal of his draft resistance conviction.
General James M. Rose did not deliver his speech at Cuero’s Explorer Marathon kickoff due to rain travel delays. The message praised the Capitol Area Council Exploring Program for 14 to 20 year olds and linked athletic effort to leadership, noting future leaders may emerge from Explorers. The event progresses toward Fort Hood and the Explorer Regional Olympics set for April 23-25.
American Legion leaders in Cuero voiced opposition to potential diplomatic recognition of Communist China North Vietnam and North Korea during the Mth District Convention at the Cuero American Legion Civic Center. Department Commander B B Hester urged continued patriotic education and flag respect while noting Nixon's review of the Calley trial.
Seven DeWitt County 4-H members won ribbons at the District 10 4-H Demonstration Contests in San Marcos. Winners include Rhonda Doerhman and Jennifer Wauson in junior events, Dianna and Wanda Diebel and Terrie Means in senior divisions, with state round up eligibility for the top seniors.
Christine Wolf, four, daughter of Byron and Mrs. Wolf of Cuero, won Little Miss Cuero at the Cuero Easter pageant held in the junior high auditorium. Monica Garrett, four, daughter of Nathan and Mrs. Garrett, was runner up. The Cuero Young Homemakers sponsored 17 entrants ages three to pre school.
Dr. Kenneth Owens of Gulf Beach Center Victoria will be the guest speaker at the monthly welfare luncheon Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the E Patie Restaurant. He will discuss Behavior Modification.
National Home, a division of National Liberty Corporation, was praised in the United States Congressional Record for offering low cost insurance. The Cuero Record notes the plan has three years of operation, pays over one million dollars monthly in benefits, and allows enrollment before April 22 1971 for early eligibility. It provides up to 500 dollars monthly tax free cash during hospitalization with no medical exam and no age limit.
A violent tornado swept Through Hereford early today inflicting 30 to 40 injuries with five hospitalized none seriously. The twister damaged the industrial district and trailer park as it moved northeastward across the city before lifting and striking residential areas.
Cuero Cadet Girl Scout Troop 456 earned a first division rating at a Cadet Mini Round Up in Linton over the weekend. Led by Mrs. Calvin Peterson, the group placed highly in camping skills and competitive events, scoring 3M of 340 points in competitive events and 100 of 130 in camping.
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