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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1971
Page
1
Excerpted column recounts jokes and vignettes about manners and morality, including remarks on marriage, family, and discipline. Features brief anecdotes about a college president advising graduates, a kissing scandal, a model T courtship tale, and reflections on parenting.
The Texas Senate prepares to pass a record tax bill raising sales tax and gasoline and cigarette levies. A 16 to 14 tentative approval followed liberal attempts to add corporate profits taxes and resource levies, all failing by slim margins. Sen. Schwarz’s 5 percent corporate tax plan was the rallying point for liberals. Subsequent proposals for 4 to 1 percent rates were rejected by one vote.
A civic notice urges May 1 as Law Day to advance the objectives of a free society. It stresses citizens must uphold the law as a duty and accept responsibilities that accompany rights to protect freedom and the common good.
The Lion's Club Junior fishing derby co chairmen Glen Portis and Don Albrecht announced plans at the luncheon. The event runs Saturday from 8 to 10 30 a m at Cuero Park Lake and welcomes boys and girls ages 6 through 12. Duckett said the club will sponsor a Slee-pitch softball team with Jack Calk as manager and Jim Voelkel as assistant. Jack Hartsell joined as the newest member, welcomed by President Gene Grafe amid news of an upcoming Board meeting.
De Witt County Clerk Ray Gips announced absentee voting starts Wednesday and runs weekdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. through May 14. Ballot items include four proposed constitutional amendments and liquor by the drink in wet areas.
Mayor Jack Khagar issues proclamation urging Cuero residents to observe May 1 as Loyalty Day. Schools churches organizations and businesses should display American flags and join Loyalty Day activities co sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and other patriotic groups.
The Diocese of West Texas reports a special emergency appeal exceeded its $30,000 goal to fund youth seminarians and the poor. Approved at the 76th Annual Council after a $554,000 budget, funds will restore St. Pauls School Browns ville Good Samaritan Center San Antonio St Martins School Corpus Christi Santa Fe School San Antonio the University of the South Sewanee Tenn Seminary of the Southwest Austin aid to seminarians and college work.
Cuero High School hosts the junior senior prom Friday from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Cuero National Guard Armory. Parents and guests are invited to tour decorations from 8 to 9 p.m. Gobbler King and Queen and Duke and Duchess will be announced during the event. Mike Clarke chairs decorations. Karen Luddeke leads refreshments and John Blackwell the helpers.
Weber Motor Company of Cuero received the Ford Dealer Distinguished Achievement Award for 1970 from Ford Marketing Corporation. The Houston district sales manager said the award recognizes consistent top performance in facilities service and salesmanship by the dealership over the past year.
Spring tornadoes churned through North Texas injuring 35 people in Ennis and damaging a VFW post in Waxahachie where three were hurt. Injuries included fractures and dislocations with several hospitalized. Other twisters touched Granbury Burleson Walnut Springs and Cleburne while a tornado watch covered much of the area.
The Send a Mouse to College night at Daule School raised 85.15 dollars under the DeWitt County Cancer Society publicity committee. Eighty attendees heard a youth group program, a film, and a chalkboard talk showing how funds are spent, with local leaders speaking on cancer needs.
The Texas Senate tentatively approved a 662.3 million dollar tax increase over two years mostly from consumer levies. Liberal attempts for a corporate profits tax failed 16 to 15 after Sens Bates and Beckworth defected. Final vote due today then House action and possible conference. Rep Mutscher faced a resolution to strip Speaker Mutscher of printing shop newsletter authority.
Cuero Rawhide Riders announce Linda Ley as queen and Lori Renee Worthington as mascot for 1971 72. Ley is a Cuero High School student, daughter of Mr and Mrs Poozie Ley. Worthington, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete Worthington, previously served as mascot in 1969 and rode to San Antonio in 1970. Both will receive trophies.
A seven officer jury found Army Captain Eugene M. Rotouwe not guilty of maiming a Viet Cong suspect near My Lai by cutting off a finger. The verdict came at 12 01 p m EDT after one hour five minutes of deliberations.
U.S. District Judge William M. Taylor Jr denied an injunction and allowed SMU President Dr Willis Tate to bar Chicago Seven defendant Jerry Rubin from delivering a Law Day address attended by U.S. Attorney General John N Mitchell in Dallas.
Houston hosts the Texas Medical Association annual meeting May 6 to 9, drawing over 2000 members and 4005 speakers across 160 exhibits. The four day event features lectures panels continental breakfast round tables and curbstone consultations with social issue discussions alongside medical topics. NASA physician-astronaut Joseph Kerwin is the luncheon speaker May 7 on Skylab research. Senator Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. will speak at the event.
DeWitt County officials announced two relief programs: the Hay Transportation Assistance Program offers two thirds of transport costs up to $20 per ton for hay moved to livestock owners. Emergency buying and grazing on set aside land is approved with no charge through June 30, 1971. Alternate crops may be planted on set aside acres without payment reduction.
One in twelve college students receive social security benefits through a parent's prior contributions. Benefits extend from age 18 to 22 if unmarried and in full time attendance, with checks normally ending the month before 18 unless timely notification preserves continuation for full time study. Victoria office guidance and contact details provided.
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