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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
1
Dallas Mayor Wes Wise says he plans to meet with President Nixon during his Dallas visit on August 19 to explain local anger over the federal desegregation order. The Dallas School Board voted to proceed with busing after a federal judge hesitated to enforce the plan amid Nixon's warning to HEW officials.
Lazara Gomez daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Gomez Jr will enlist in the Navy Waves this month and train at the Naval Training Center Bainbridge Maryland She is a Cuero High School graduate and enlisted through the Victoria Navy Recruiting Station Contact Petty Officer Davis by phone at 575 2521 between 8 20 am and 5 00 pm daily
A Texas law amended the motor vehicle registration rules to grant free license plates to qualified disabled veterans. Eligibility requires Texas residency, U S military service, a 70 percent or higher disability rating, and ongoing federal compensation for service connected disability, says Gil Moody of the American Legion Texas.
Seven inches or more of rain flooded parts of West Texas, with the Nueces Llano Frio and Sycamore rivers swelling. A flash flood warning covered San Antonio and surrounding counties as rescue crews evacuated residents in Mertzon. Local officials reported rising rivers and several highways flooded with more rain expected.
A verse from Proverbs 25 21 urges feeding and giving drink to one’s enemy. The message adds that the best way to rid ourselves of foes is by making friends, promoting reconciliation over confrontation.
U S Representative Henry B. Gonzalez says a bill of impeachment against assistant U S attorney Will Wilson is ready to file if Wilson is not investigated in the Texas stock scandal. Gonzalez accuses Wilson of connections to Frank Sharp and ownership of NBL stock.
Installation officers will be installed at a joint covered dish supper and ceremony on Monday August 16 at 7 30 pm. Installation will be conducted by Mr and Mrs Dick Philebar of New Braunfels. Youths who attended Boys and Girls State will give their reports.
Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announces a contest for a traveling parade float theme with a $10 prize. Entries run August 15 through September 15 and must include name, address and signature, with written suggestions and sketches if possible.
President Nixon restricts busing as a last resort to desegregate schools and warns officials not responsive to his policies could lose assignments. White House spokesman Ziegler says busing should not be the primary tool and cites long bus rides as a concern. Nixon emphasized the stance in recent weeks.
Sixty five members and 14 adults plan to attend the annual County 4 H Camp on Monday Aug 16 at 9 15 am at the Texas National Guard Armory. The day includes swimming and games with leadership roles for senior 4 H members and those who attended the Senior Camp. A 50 cent registration fee is charged and a noon meal is provided. Participants should bring a 50 cent swimming fee if over 12 25 cents under 12 a swimsuit and towel.
Registration schedules announced for Yorktown High and Primary Schools and Meyersville School. Yorktown High holds Aug 16 17 in the library for seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen with specific half day blocks. Meyersville registration Aug 24 for new students with birth certificates required and first classes Aug 25 at 6 15 am.
Howard alias Oscar Phil lips of 410 W Liveoak released on 50 bond from DeWitt County Jail after being found asleep in an alley by Patrolman W T Allen Jr. of the Cuero Police Department. Janie Seiler, 27, with no address, charged in connection with the incident.
A Friday meeting for all 4 H club officers council members and leaders is set for August 13 at 9 a.m. in the DeWitt County Courthouse district courtroom. The agenda includes an orientation and parliamentary procedure program 9 a.m. officer training 9 30 a.m. council committee 10 15 a.m. council meeting 10 45 a.m. noon recess and a recreation committee session at 12 45 p.m. for camp helpers.
A quip quotes Victor Huge: a UA compliment is like a kiss through a veil, suggesting polite praise hides true intent. The remark reflects light humor about flattery and perception.
A reader urges a long lasting and wide reaching clean up campaign. The piece argues nature’s limits, warns of environmental harm, and calls for a moral flushing of minds as well as yards, praising the city’s people and referencing a continuation on CHILD SHOWS.
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