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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1970
Page
1
Tim Von Dohlen of Goliad launches regular open meetings to hear citizens and officials. The first Cuero session at the County Courthouse drew few attendees, with a goal of broadening communication and public involvement ahead of his January 12 installation and later Austin events.
The Washington Post reports Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon have agreed to separation and divorce. The Post cites close friends and relatives and says an announcement is expected soon. Snowdon reportedly pushed for the step amid long rumored marital discord.
Twenty persons have been summoned to appear on a grand jury panel in 24th District Court at 9 a.m. Jan. 4. Twelve members will serve for the winter spring term. District Judge Joe Kelly of Victoria will impanel the jury with panel members from DeWitt County including Cuero Hugo Geck Clyde Arndt and others. Civil cases are set for trial Monday in district court.
Barfield Meat Co. owner Bob Bishop said Monday the processing plant on the old San Antonio highway at the city edge is temporarily closed for re modeling. Federal inspectors ordered work to connect to city sewage lines and other changes before a new operation permit will be issued. Bishop will implement the required changes as soon as possible.
A Boy Scout Troop 243 session featured a Wolf Patrol led cooking rabbit over a campfire and a water purification by boiling demonstration. An overnight campout was planned for Tuesday to Wednesday and survival studies continued for the January survival campout. A touch football game followed before Scoutmaster closes the session.
A weak cold front caused showers and thundershowers in Southeast Texas with fog and light rain across the southern part of the state. Panhandle temps dropped below freezing while other areas logged 40s to 60s as cloud cover persisted and rainfall continued into Wednesday.
A Texas A&M analysis notes 1970 brought varied weather effects across crops and livestock. Cotton output, grain sorghum yields, and peanut progress are highlighted amid plans for a $3.76 in '76 program to lift cash receipts.
An Army helicopter made a dust-landing at Cuero Community Hospital for a second time in two days to airlift two Cuero children to San Antonio for urgent surgery. A 12-year-old girl burned about 30 percent of her body is en route to Bexar County Hospital, while a seven-month-old boy undergoes pedicatric surgery for an intestinal obstruction. Both are reported in satisfactory condition.
Veterans Administration chief Don Johnson said the VA might assume care for some patients if the Public Health Service Hospital in Galveston Texas is closed. He noted preliminary discussions with HEW Secretary Richardson and said no decisions have been made before new budgets are presented to Congress.
Rep. F. Edward Hebert of Louisiana signals continuity with the late Rep. Mendel Rivers on Vietnam and U.S. military policy as he moves to chair the House Armed Services Committee. Hebert, a former journalist, says Rivers' plans will be carried out, while signaling room to critique military leadership when warranted. The change comes as antiwar sentiment grows and McCormack nears retirement, potentially ending an era of strong committee influence.
Henry Frank Henkes remains jailed on driving while intoxicated charges in DeWitt County. Wendell Lucas is released after posting a $100 cash bond. he was arrested on December 29. Manuel C. Zapata, arrested December 28 for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, stays in custody with a $1,500 bond.
A Hermann Sons family holiday party and dance begins at 7 p.m. at the Cuero Park Clubhouse. Cuero Lodge No. 17 and Sister Lodge No. 82 members including juniors are urged to attend. One membership covers the whole family.
Attorney General Crawford Martin says county or district attorneys may seek grand jury or county commissioners court action against sheriffs who release prisoners before completing their sentences. District Attorney Wiley Cheatham, representing the 24th Judicial District, discussed a sheriff in one county releasing inmates early and noted the auditor's duties are limited to finances. Cheatham will present the matter to the county grand jury to determine further steps.
Macedonia Baptist Church plans a watch service and fellowship program on Thursday at 7 30 p m. Rev Spencer F Faulkner will lead worship. A supper will precede the service, with a fellowship program and entertainment to follow. Program chairman is Mrs Zora M Smith. Cap Mathis is entertainment chairman.
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