Washington report on busing, Cuba policy shifts, and Latin ties
Washington reports describe pressure over school busing and court orders, with the President seeking limited federal enforcement. Public opinion varies while reformers push back. The piece notes potential normalization talks with Communist Cuba, Chile already forming ties, and scrutiny from Latin governments ahead of any U S move on Cuba.
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Pampington
D.C
Presiden Minon
Fed
Integral
White House
United States
Cuba
Chile
Ecuador
Columbia
Allende
Peru
Washington
State Department
Japan
Red China
William Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Now You Know: La Paz Among World's Highest Cities
La Paz Bolivia capital sits in the Andes at about 12 000 feet making it one of the highest cities in the world.
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la Paz
Bolivia
Almanac notes for August 24 1971
Today August 24 1971 is the 236th day of the year with Saturn and Venus in the morning sky and Mars Jupiter and Mercury visible in the evening. Notable events include Pompeii Herculaneum destruction in 79 AD and Amelia Earhart's 1932 non stop flight.
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United Press International
Richard Cushing
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Girl Scouting Organization Meeting Set
Leaders, workers and adults interested in working with the Girl Scouting program in Cuero are asked to attend a meeting at 9 30 a m Thursday in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church Topics to be discussed include organizing troops for 1971 72 school year special events for each age group Brownies Juniors and Cadettes and national organizational changes for the new year All interested persons are welcome Parents of Girl Scouts or prospective scouts are especially urged to attend Anyone who is unable to attend the meeting or desires more information is asked to contact Mrs Calvin Peterson at 275 272
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Cuero
Fellowship Hall
First United Methodist Church
Calvin Peterson
Dear Heloise readers share daily life and home care woes
A reader asks how to cope withconstant interruptions and a never ending housework load. Other letters share tips for lint from shag rugs and humorous dinner menu ideas for company. A nursing supervisor praises foam rubber cushions for wheelchairs in patient care.
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Heloise
Colummn
Westhoff School Offers Free or Reduced Lunch Details
Westhoff School announces the free lunch program details through principal Mrs. Irene Hahn. Lunch costs 30 cents normally, with free or reduced price meals available for eligible students. Families should apply using forms sent to parents or pick up extras, with applications returned to Mrs. Hahn. reviews occur promptly and qualifying families are notified within five days.
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Westhoff School
Irene Hahn
Westhoff
Texas
Scout Group Camps at Dietze Ranch on Arneckeville Road
Ten boys and two adults from Boy Scout Troop 244 camp for the weekend at Lawrence Dietze’s ranch on Arneckeville Road. Scoutmaster Louis Liendo and Dave Ruiz lead the group, who recently helped with the city clean-up campaign.
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Boy Scout Troop
Lawrence Dietze
Arneckeville Road
Louis Liendo
Dave Ruiz
Yoakum Woman Wins Grand Prize in National Contest
Mrs. Claud B. Jacobs of Yoakum former Cuero School District employee won a Jaguar XKE plus prizes in The Grande Marque contest. She receives a California trip for two to Ontario Speedway on Sept 5, a Robbie Brooks wardrobe, an Oleg Cassini wardrobe and a Triumph motorcycle.
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Yoakum
Claud B. Jacobs
Cuero Independent
Jacobs
California
Ontario Speedway
Boerger Ward
Indianpolis
Robbie Brooks
Oleg Cassini
City Drug Store
Casualty Identified from Southeast Asia
The Defense Department announced that Spec. 4 Gail L Strickland of Amarillo Texas died recently in Southeast Asia. The release confirms the service member’s death and provides his hometown.
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Washington
UPI
Defense Department
Gail L Strickland
Amarillo, Tex
Southeast Asia
Pressure sores and foam cushions for comfort
A Reader R N notes that air circulation between skin and cushions reduces pressure sores. A college student sees peers patching jeans with flower embroidery, calling it groovy and stylish as a shared habit.
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R.N
Quotes on violence and defiance in varied headlines
In San Quentin, Jes ter Jackson mourns George killed during an escape, saying I have no more sons. In Washington, Governor Preston Smith questions presidential power to void state law on wage controls. In Pittsfield, Jackie Jackson laments failing a tryout as she notes she is hitting too many pop ups.
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San Quentin
Calif
Jackson
George
Washington
Texas
Preston Smith
Nixon
Pittsfield
Mass
Jackie Jackson
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Girl Scouting Organization
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Nathan Post Lumber CO
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San Antonio
King Features Syndicate, Inc
H & R Block
H & R Black Box
Dallas
Yimouth
Chrysler
Leske Motor CO
Esplanade
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