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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
1
The note thanks Oscar for taking me home on Tuesday night. Charles Garbe mentions Grant front paging them Tuesday. Cuero visitors Ike Rabel Werner Wolf and Eddie Brown are noted for Wednesday. The piece ends with a reflection on aging and belief regarding changes ahead.
North Vietnam subjected to a fifth straight day of U S bombing as American planes conducted an intensified raid north of the DMZ. Five U S airmen were missing and three U S aircraft were lost in five days of raids.
The Selective Service said more than 100000 young men with low lottery numbers may escape the draft if no one is inducted in the first three months of 1977. About 90 percent born in 1951 qualify and have numbers below 125 or are graduates or deferred for other reasons. Another 10900 born in 1950 or earlier with numbers below 125 are carryovers from 1970. A third group includes college students 20 years or older with deferments who must drop deferments by December 31 to avoid draft in January March. Defense Secretary Melvin Laird said no draft calls in January and possibly none in February and March.
A two car collision in the 800 block of Main at Terry 4:32 p.m. demolished the left side of a late model car with no injuries reported Perry L Gary 79 of Westhoff struck the side of a late model car driven by Mrs Far nest Hartman 81 of Fowte 4 eastbound on Main and Gary southbound on Terry Minor car pickup crash at Broadway and Gonzales 1:13 p.m. caused little damage and no injuries Police reports credited to Cuero and Chief Clinton Wright and Patrolman Tony Allen.
Gov. Preston Smith named a nine member state health care costs advisory committee to review cost increase applications before IRS filing. Dr. Joseph Painter chairs the panel with Dr. Stanley Arbingast as vice chair, amid wage price freeze concerns. Other members include Dr. Max Monales Jr., Reoderic M. Bell, Land Wall, Bob Dillard, John Gaston, Mrs. Lester Smith and Mrs. Earlene Fulner.
Two women at St Anne’s Catholic Church in Houston noticed movement in the nativity scene. A newborn baby, wrapped and tended, appeared in front of the infant Jesus. Police report the child is under one month old, a few days old.
City and county offices will be closed Friday for New Year observance. Garbage pickups will occur with early curbside service and double routes on Monday by 8 a.m. Banks Farmers State Bank and Buchel Bank close Friday. Cuero Federal Savings and Loan stays open. Most retail stores stay open Friday but close Saturday. The Record office closed Saturday.
George Musselman of San Antonio drills a 9 100 foot wildcat at No 1 Anna Barre three miles southeast of Arnkerville near the Victoria County line in DeWitt County. The well sits 1959 feet from the northeast corner and 15750 feet from the southwest line of James Quinn Survey A 395 and will be 660 feet from the northeast line and 1030 feet from the northwest line of the 304 acre lease. The wildcat lies 6000 feet northwest of the old Holland American No 2 Anna Barre field and 6500 feet west northwest of the Kirkwood Co No 1 gas well, first reported in 1954 as a Northeast Arnkenville discovery.
United Press International notes that modern theatrical greasepaint was developed in Germany around 1870 by Ludwig Leichnener, an opera singer, shaping stage makeup history.
SAN ANTONIO experts dispute reports that the United States uses a so called super bomb in Vietnam. Dr W E Baker a leading explosive specialist argues such a weapon would be impractically heavy for any aircraft even if it existed. Biologists Pfeiffer and Westing had described the device in Philadelphia to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
A daily devotional note cites Isaiah 40 31 about renewing strength and soaring with wings. It warns that impatience marks the shallow personality and urges trust in God to lead the way and give Him a chance to act.
The Cuero Public Library was notified by the Texas State Library that its LSCA Title I grant was approved, funding 300 volumes for the library's collection valued around $2000. The city has added 90 more new books and plans a children’s reading program and elderly outreach, including large print volumes and planned readings for nursing homes.
The First Baptist Church of Cueru will host its annual New Year Eve party and worship services. A covered dish supper starts at 7:40 followed by a Walt Disney movie at 8:50 and games at 9:45. Tea and hot drinks at 11:00 lead to Lord's Supper and a midnight dedication kneel.
Mexico City police special vice squads reported closing 148 brothels along with two hotels and two motels over the past year as part of a crackdown on illegal vice operations.
The Cucero Independent School District expects the new Cere Junior High and Hoch schools to add classrooms and facilities without exceeding or surpassing the 1.4 million dollar bond. Despite rising costs since 1969, Dr. F F Sims says the district will come out ahead as additions have been made and some items cut. The plan anticipates more classrooms and a band room, with air conditioning delayed until guaranteed bids arrive.
Barbara Varady of Houston daughter of Mr and Mrs George Varady and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Alf Marais is a member of Spring Branch High School Marching Band in Los Angeles to partake in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day. The 130 member band will perform on CBS television with pre parade show at 8:30 am and parade at 9:00 am. The group toured a movie studio and visited Knott’s Berry Farm during a California trip before returning home to Houston.
Attorney General Crawford Martin warned that a federal court ruling striking down Texas school funding via property taxes could trigger a taxpayer revolt and default on over 2.25 billion in outstanding bonds. He urged clarifications while noting districts face possible credit crises and legislative remedies, as bond dealers warn of halting new issuances. Texas Board of Education plans a January meeting to discuss funding options.
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