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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1971
Page
1
A collection of local snippets highlights Pat Thornton granddaughter noting 31 grandchildren and 11 children for Fred Dedear. Family trivia, quotes, and small town remarks follow including remarks about Paul Kulawik and Henry Parker. A humorous and reflective look at inventions, phones, and everyday conversations in a community paper style.
Co. C Palmer owner of a local contracting firm reports killing a 33 inch coral snake near his home on the old San Antonio highway. Palmer says the venomous snake was among the largest he has seen and warns that warm weather is drawing snakes from dens.
Cuero Public Library hosts a National Library Week open house from 4 30 to 6 30 p m April 18 23 Refreshments provided and the public invited Mrs Evelyn Cates president of the Friends of the Library notes the theme Youve Got a Right To Read Dont Brow It Governor Preston Smith proclaims Library Week in Texas with emphasis on free access to materials and literacy programs Houston Mayor Louie Welch serves as state honorary chairman Local events highlight library services and community education
The Supreme Court ruled North Carolina antibusing laws unconstitutional and upheld desegregation aims. Chief Justice Burger led four unanimous opinions, stating public schools must eliminate state imposed segregation, though not every school must mirror overall racial composition. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg case validated federal judge McMillan's desegregation approach.
The House Appropriations Committee approved a smaller $6.9 billion budget than the Senate version and plans floor debate this week. It funds the Welfare Department for half the two year period and cuts higher education by $56 million versus the Senate, with other adjustments in state administration and health programs while proposing judge raises and a new pay step for some state workers. The bill still exceeds current spending by $472 million and seeks $597 million in new taxes over two years.
Daule Elementary School will host an 8 30 a m flag raising for San Jacinto Day with Principal Glenn Portis announcing a program of patriotic songs and readings accompanying the ceremony.
London based producer David Frost, 32, is assessed by a British paper as having a realizable fortune around 5 million dollars. His empire includes Paradine Ltd productions and 12 companies across film, theater, and TV, plus a 5 percent stake in London Weekend Television.
Judge George Trowell briefed election judges on Texas Election Code mandates after a US Attorney letter cited failures in the Nov 3 1970 election. Shields and guard rails are required to protect ballot secrecy with one shield per 70 qualified voters. A May 18 constitutional amendments vote location change was discussed. The county hired a firm for a 72300 property equalization study with seven subdivisions participating and varying contributions.
Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Association closes its two day convention with the final session to elect three of nine board members. The 7th convention meets at the Legion Civic Center hosted by Arneckeville Branch 9 and Meyersville Branch 10. Fritz G. Barre of Yoakum presides. Tuesday morning focuses on proposed constitutional amendments.
Inflation tightens budgets yet the Federal Reserve Bank in Los Angeles is described as a place where millions go up in smoke highlighting spending or burning money in the money city context.
About 170 attendees from nearby Posts travel to Kenedy Texas for the Twenty Fourth District VFW spring convention led by Lt Governor Ben Barnes speaker and Ed Krenek Texas Department representative. Delegates from numerous towns attend with Lisa Lewis invited as Voice of Democracy winner. Activities run Saturday and Sunday with memorial service beef barbecue and joint meetings as local officials greet guests. Ralph Letsinger leads planning, Bea Sehulle chairs Auxiliary.
Rainfall across De Witt County brings 0.48 to 1.10 inches easing four month drought. County official Bonnie Buenger notes 1.19 inches at his farm. Cuero gauges show 0.48 to 0.90 inches. Temperatures ranged 55 to 83 degrees as a cool front moves through Texas with broad showers.
The Texas Senate approved the liquor by the drink bill 21 to 10, with the aye votes meeting the two thirds requirement. The measure now goes to the governor and would trigger local option mixed drink elections in 46 counties next month.
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