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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1972
Page
1
The writer recalls a late afternoon drive from Beaumont to Cuero, describing Houston’s rush hour and comparing Los Angeles freeways. He notes traffic jams, speeds near the flow, and a near miss with law enforcement, exaggerating the thrill of freeway drifting and long delays.
UPI reports the 1972 Texas governor race features 19 Democratic candidates and a seven member Republican primary. The field includes establishment conservatives, a liberal reformer, and attorney author of Sharpstown scandals commentary. Key figures Frances Farenthold, Preston Smith, Ben Barnes, and Dolph Briscoe shape the contest as Democrats test liberal conservative fault lines.
DeWitt County Court heard multiple guilty pleas to driving while intoxicated. Names and sentences include Guadalupe Perez Salas with $100 fine ten days jail and license loss. Elbert White and Wayne Hart Hobian with $100 fine ten days jail probated one year. Woodrow W Wittaker with $200 fine three days jail and license loss. Domingo Arguellez with $100 fine ten days. Willie Henry Leonhardt with $100 fine ten days jail probated one year. Edward C West with $200 fine three days jail and license loss. Juan Raul Mata with $75 fine ten days jail probated one year. Additional pleas include Harvey Wick for aggravated assault and Bernard Stratmann for drownedme noted.
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce endorses a plan to restore downtown buildings for the centennial and Turkey Trot. The effort targets original appearances and dates, with Mrs. Ling Steen named to lead the restoration committee and city cooperation expected.
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture plans a mail poll of its members on support for the Cuero Dam on the Guadalupe River four miles north of Cuero. Board President Howard Bennett announced the initiative at a regular meeting. The dam, proposed by the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority, aims to conserve water benefiting Victoria to the coast and extending to the Rio Grande Valley. New chamber members were announced by Bennett.
A devotional urging to delight in the Lord and seek desires through Christ. It emphasizes cleansing by faith, renewal of wants, and placing the Lord first to obtain true desires. The piece cites Psalm 37:4 and presents a faith based path to fulfillment.
Hollywood gossip notes Phyllis Diller spends 1000 on plastic surgery after a TV self image shock. The 4 year old comedian underwent a three hour operation including facelift nose job teeth realignment and eye lid neck and cheek tightening. She spent four days in hospital and intends to keep her housewife persona.
The Chisholm Trail Riders rode from Westhoff to Smiley and Nixon in 34 degree weather with about 30 riders plus 80 from Smiley. They visited Hewell ranch, received plaques for the city, faced a minor disturbance, and planned a Florida trip fundraiser and dances in La Vernia.
National Electrical Week honors the electric utility industry and Thomas Alva Edison born February 11, 1847 in Milan Ohio. It notes his early struggles with school in Port Huron Michigan and his mother Nancy Edison shaping his curiosity into invention.
The Rawhide Riders Association awarded prizes at a large western dance to kick off the Old Chilholm Trail Drivers event. Winners include Joan D. Bauer of Cuero for chair, Cleo Perry of Westhoff for boots, Mrs. R. H. Lapp of Cuero for saddle bag, Bill Wimberly of Yoakum for hillfold, and Mrs. Justine Osterloh of Oridle.
Engineers from Hunter Associates of Austin will inspect the old dump Thursday to test soil suitability for a landfill. Holes will be drilled to determine soil type and impact on the water table. The state requires inspection before certification, and the city seeks Hunter Associates help as conservation services cannot provide drainage study support.
A UPI summary notes 48 Democrats seek nine statewide posts amid a reduced filing fee and a finance scandal. Among GOP hopefuls for governor are Albert Fay and seven others. Liberal Frances Farenthold and conservative Henry Grover run for governor, with La Raza Unida also fielding candidates. The race features intra party friction and potential clashes with Democratic contenders for lieutenant governor, comptroller, and attorney general as May 6 primaries approach.
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