Town Tau Returns to Work After VA Hospital Tests
Town Tau resumes duties after an all day VA Hospital session with more tests planned Sunday. A bank power struggle looms locally as officers contend for control. Hercen Thompson directs downtown parking lot marking to ease street congestion as part of the city Master Plan. Meanwhile wild elephants killed two in eastern India causing widespread damage.
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Black History Week Reflections On American Culture
A letter argues Black Americans shaped U S culture with notable figures such as Phillis Wheatley Douglass Washington Dunbar DuBois and King It calls for renewed attention to the ongoing struggle for human rights and cites Joshua 4 21 22 as a reminder of heritage.
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Phillis Wheatly
Frederick Douglass
Booker T. Washington
Paul Laurence Dunbar
W. E. B. DuBois
Martin Luther King Jr
Ash Wednesday Rites Planned at Grace Church
Grace Episcopal Church will hold two Ash Wednesday services tomorrow. A Holy Communion service is set for 9 20 am and an Evening Prayer service with a Lenten program begins at 7 30 pm led by Rev. Paul A Abbott.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Paul A. Abbott
A Bible Thought On God’s Favor And Warnings
A devotional note cites Galatians 6 6 and warns that no one earns God's favor yet none is beyond His care. It frames encouragement and warning, stressing humility before divine grace and accountability for all people.
Thoughts While Dining in Cuero With A Veteran Merchant
Cuero talk turns to reminiscence as a longtime local merchant recalls starting as a typesetter and later running his own business. He reflects on retirement, the 1913 pharmacist credential and the daily grind of payrolls and forms. The chat also touches on Howard Hughes and other topics before ending with plans to continue on Page 6.
Commissioners OK Transfer to House County Museum
DeWitt County Commissioners Court approved space in the Courthouse for the County Historical Museum as part of plans to enlarge Cuero Public Library. The library will occupy the museum space after relocation to the Court house anticipated in March or after USDA offices move to the new Federal Building.
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Editorial warns Houston council on thirty year cable franchise
Guest editorial by Frank Stewart for KTRH urges caution as Houston City Council considers a thirty year cable television franchise. It warns the new utility is powerful and not fully understood, suggesting action should be delayed beyond a tight thirty day window.
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Frank Stewart
Radio System Topic At State Guard Meeting
State Guard Company A 302d Battalion met at the National Guard Armory with Lt. Kubala Kahlich Voelkel and others. Guest speaker Joe Short discussed the Emergency Broadcasting System and its operations. Col. McLane announced a recruiting drive to boost state membership from 3000 to 10000. Next meeting set for March 13 at 7 30 p.m.
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Bob Kubala
Alan Kahlich
Jim Voelkel
Emil Buchhorn
Phil Cowey
Col. McLane
Regent appoints first student to Texas board
Gov. Preston Smith named Richard Allan Allen Moore II a 28 year old Belton law student to the Texas Southern Board of Regents. Moore is the first student named to a state college board, with Smith planning more student appointments and policy shifts on crime and rights.
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Help Wanted On Turkey Trot Committee Seeks Volunteers
The Cuero Turkey Trot and Centennial Committee calls for volunteers to plan the October 20 to 23 celebration. Co chairs Murray Tarkington and Jim Conrad urge Cuero citizens to join committees and offer talents. Return volunteer preferences to P O Box 7 Cuero Texas.
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Drainage District Seeks to Annex New Territory
Drainage District No 1 presented a petition to the DeWitt County Commissioners Court seeking to annex new territory including newer subdivisions and other land. The petition was signed by 30 people above the legal minimum and the court can act within 30 to 60 days following due process. The court also approved space in the courthouse for the DeWitt County Museum on the first floor, currently used by the City Library.
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Primary Financing Question Looms Over Texas Elections
Texas faces unresolved funding for the May 6 primary as Attorney General Crawford Martin argues state funds cannot pay for primary costs. He cites law reserving payment to the Legislature, while Gov. Smith may call a special session within 80 days. Secretary Bullock contends the court already allowed state financing for nominating elections.
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County Officials Discuss Tri county Probation Office Plan
Judge George Trowell and County Auditor Lawrence Henneke meet with officials from the Golden Crescent Council of Governments and the Criminal Justice Council to plan a tri county probation office serving DeWitt Jackson and possibly Goliad. The proposal includes one officer and a secretary with space in the DeWitt County Courthouse and funding considerations.
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Cuero Rector Elected as Delegate to Synod in Little Rock
The Rev. Paul R. Abbott rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Cuero was chosen as a clergy delegate to the Synod of Province VII to be held in Little Rock in October. He was also appointed dean of the Eastern Convocation by Bishop Harold C. Gosnell of the Diocese of West Texas at the 68th annual council in Corpus Christi.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Little Rock
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Harold C. Gosnell
West Texas
Slow Cold Front Dims Texas Spring Like Conditions
A slow moving cold front lowers Texas temperatures and ends the springlike spell across the state. Northwest Texas sees freezing as far south as Abilene and Wichita Falls while eastern sections endure rain and fog. The front shifts from Henderson to San Antonio Del Rio, with Gulf moisture creating coastal fog and light showers in the northeast and South Texas regions.
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Pick Tax Deduction Method Carefully
Washington editors outline two main deduction paths for federal returns the standard deduction and itemized deductions. Readers should compare both methods to maximize savings, noting limits such as 13 percent of gross income up to 1500 dollars and rules for married or nonresident filers.
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