Town Tank Charity prank raises funds via Halloween insurance
The Great Pumpkin Insurance Company of Navasota issues $1 policies to homeowners offering protection against Halloween prank damage and promising to clean lawns the next day. Students sell 119 policies with a $110 check to the American Cancer Society and one policy paid out.
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American Cancer Society
ACS
Great Pumpkin Insurance Company
Navasota
Navasota High School
Cuero Airman Wardell Campbell Named Squadron Airman of the Month
Cuero native Wardell Campbell has been selected Squadron Airman of the Month for three consecutive months at Fort March Calif station. Lt Col John R. Osborn congratulated him, noting his strong performance and prior runner up in Wing level. Campbell, former Cuero High School honorary president of the Distributive Education club, is home with his grandmother and father and plans to marry Linda Whittington on December 18.
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March Afb
Calif
John R. Osborn
22Nd Civil Engineering Squadron
Campbell
Civil Engineering Squadron
Osborn
22Nd Bombardment Wing
United States Air Force
Col
Cuero High School
Distributive Education of Texas Association
Distributive Education
Love Now
Ruth Edwards
Daniel Edwards Jr
Linda Whittington
Cuero
Pilot Club Completes Plans For Christmas Party
Plans are set for the Pilot Club Christmas party on December 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mrs. George Trowell’s home for Pilots and Co Pilots. The event replaces the regular program meeting, announced by Mrs. Rudy Martin, Community Service chairman, at Tuesday’s meeting.
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George Trowell
Rudy Martin
Pilot Club
Texas Insurance Board imposes stiff curbs on firms
The Texas State Insurance Board approved rules requiring commissioner approval for major asset or surplus changes and mandating reporting of material corporate changes. The rules aim to curb intercompany dealings and allow removal of officers if firms fail to report. Board chairman Teaver cited National Bankers Life as a case where stricter oversight might have prevented collapse and protected 6,000 policyholders.
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Austin Upi
State Insurance Board
National Bankers Life Insurance Co
Larry Atl
Teaver
Texas
National Bankers Life
Teager
NBL
Weaver
Big quake rocks Pacific region near Kamchatka
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake east of Kamchatka prompted tidal wave warnings across northern Japan and Hawaii. NEIC reported minor wave action at Shemya Island and warned about high seas along Hokkaido Ya and Honshu.
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Soviet Union
Kamchatka Peninsula
Japan
Hawaii
Russia
National Earthquake Byformation Center
Neic Im Rockvile Md
Tokyo
NEIC
Honolulu Observatory
Shemya Island
Aleutians
Hokkaido
Naya
Honshu
Cal
Grace Church Yule Activities And Choir Plans
Grace Church announces activities for children and youth during the coming week at Grace Episcopal Church. The St. Cecelia youth choir held a pre Christmas practice to join the Senior Choir at the late night Christmas Eve service. Sunday service at 10 50 will include the lighting of candles and feature children who usually participate.
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Grace Episcopal Church
St. Cecelia
Rgular
Grace Church
A Bible Thought for Today on Love and Service
A devotional note highlights the Christian life as one of giving. Greatness is measured not by accumulation but by how well one serves others, citing Galatians 5 13 as guidance.
Pakistan Plea For Truce In Dhaka Conflict
An Indian military spokesman in New Delhi said the Pakistani commander in Dhaka asked for a cease-fire as India launched air and artillery strikes. The 15,000 to 20,000 strong garrison reportedly collapsed, with India replying that surrender orders should be issued and troops cease fire immediately.
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New Delhi
Dacca
India
A. K. Niazi
Rai Farman Ali
Farman
U.S
S. H. F. J. Manekshaw
Indian Army
NOW YOU KNOW The first income tax
United Press International notes the first federal income tax was enacted in 1862 to fund Civil War operations and later faced changes and repeal.
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United Press International
Cuero Kids Santa Arrives Saturday for Christmas Visit
Santa Claus visits Cuero on Saturday December 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the bandstand in City Park near the fire station. He rides a fire truck along Esplanade and Main Street passing out goodies to children. Paul Gathings leads the Retail Merchants Association sponsors urging all children to meet Santa.
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Santa Claus
Cuero
Esplanade
City Park
Santa
Paul Gathings
Retail Merchants Association
River Haven road plea rejected by county court
River Haven residents argued Texas Real Estate of Victoria installed and maintained the road near Thomason, but ownership changes led to maintenance disputes. Commissioner Weber said private road work is illegal after a new law, while the railroad blocks the old crossing forcing detours.
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PeWin County
Dave Weber
Rittinger
Ilegal
Weber
George Trowell
Tia River Haven
River Haven
Third Thursday Sales Promos Promote Local Shopping Cuero
The Second December promotion by the Retail Merchants Association features two full pages of Christmas ads. Merchants hope residents buy local during Third Thursday and First Monday successes. Slogans Cuero Buy At Home and Shop Cuero First back promotions.
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Retail Merchants Association
Chamber of Commerce Association
Tornadoes and High Winds Hit North Central Texas
A Texas weather system brought 100 mph winds and at least 10 tornadoes across North Central Texas from Alpine to Fort Worth Dallas Sherman Waco and Corsicana. Mobile homes smashed trees uprooted and roads blocked with widespread damage and minor injuries. Local police patrolled to deter looting.
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Texas
United Press International
Hurst
Fort Worth
Alpine
Tyler
Dallas
Sherman
Waco
Cleburne
Corsicana
National Weather Service
Texas Weather
Christmas Party Planned By Girl Scout Units
Girls from Brownies Juniors and Cadettes will hold a joint Christmas Party for families on Thursday December 18 at 7 30 p m in the basement of First United Methodist Church. They meet at 6 p m to go Christmas caroling and return for a sandwich supper with families.
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First United Methodist Church
Cuero Community Hospital Board to Meet December 21
The Board of Directors of Cuero Community Hospital will meet Tuesday December 21 at 5 p.m. in the hospital board room. They will hear route reports on the hospital financial status and discuss hospital operations, according to secretary Mrs Patricia Leave.
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Thee Cuero Community Hospital
Patrica Leave
Howd
Freed by Peking They Didn’t Want Pepper Steak
Two Americans released from prison by China chose American fare at Walter Forge Hospital in Phoenixville. Richart Fecteau and Mary Ann Harbert enjoyed ham burgers and pie on their first relaxed day since captivity, while officials hoped others held in China might soon be freed.
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China
Richart Fecteau
Mary Ann Harbert
Fectees
Miss Marbert
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Central Intelligence Agency
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Harbert
Palo Alto
Hong Kong
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