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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1971
Page
1
The Record publishes a Dallas district attorney letter criticizing a proposed new criminal code. It argues penalties would be reduced, with misdemeanors halved and fines replacing jail in many cases, raising concerns about crime prevention as legislature reviews the revision.
Dallas county authorities report three sheriff's deputies killed in a desert river bottom after two brothers suspected in a Bristol Texas burglary opened fire. A fourth officer was wounded and a fifth escaped. One brother faced murder charges. the other was in custody. Authorities tied a car to the scene via fingerprints and noted the brothers are Mexican-Americans with relatives in Edinburg Texas.
Cuero Jaycees cancel their regular meeting per President Charles Goode nough to avoid clashing with Cuero Gobblers playoff here tonight. Gobblers face San Antonio East Central Hornets at 7:30 p.m. in Seguin with the winner advancing to meet Kerrville in the west zone title.
Texas motorists have until March 1 to mail renewal applications fees and a $1 mail cost for each vehicle to the DeWitt County tax assessor-collector. The 1971 license plates will arrive by April 1, with the renewal season open February 1 and lasting through March. The new three part renewal form speeds processing, though many still wait until the last minute, causing longer lines later in February.
Lt Gov Ben Barnes told a Corpus Christi audience he intends to seek higher political office in 1972. He did not elaborate but said he would focus his energy on his current job. Barnes has been viewed as a potential candidate for governor or U.S. senator, and his 1972 bid would target the seat held by Sen John Tower.
Gov Preston Smith advances a plan to fund eight colleges and medical schools via tuition backed bonds. He proposes a major sales tax hike and new business taxes to raise 600 to 700 million dollars in revenue. A Senate Finance Committee hearing is expected amid anticipated opposition.
Scout troop 241 holds its weekly meeting with 33 scouts and three adults. Campout plans for March at Aransas Wildlife Refuge near Austwell include merit badge work and Eagle Scout project discussions. Visitors showed interest in scouting and awards honored include Outstanding Scout Glenn Braden and Most Industrious David Smith.
A cast aluminum marker arrives for Meyersville in DeWitt County. It records community origins linked to 1843 settler Peter Bluntzer and 1846 arrival Adolph Meyer. Dedication plans to be announced with promotion of local heritage and historic tours.
Three persons in DeWitt County Court face charges. Ruben Hoser Jr. is charged with driving while license suspended and held on 500 bond. Paul Edward Goodson and John Parker Doolan are charged with DWI and free on 500 bonds. Barbara Ann Sheffield fined 100 and costs with ten day probated sentence for DWI.
John F Lyons 62 longtime Victoria Advocate sports editor died in a Victoria hospital from complications after gall bladder surgery ten days earlier. Funeral services were held at St Marys Catholic Church with graveside rites at Holy Cross Cemetery in Houston. He is survived by his wife Georgia two sons Michael and Timothy and daughter Mary Margaret. Lyons began writing sports as a student at St Thomas High School in Houston and worked for the Houston Post before joining the Houston Chronicle and finally the Victoria Advocate in 1953.
In Austin a state bill would create a utilities commission to regulate and possibly reduce telephone rates. Opponents include the sole Dallas area phone firm and five carriers plus representatives from 19 other cities. Senator Wilson pressures for better service and lower rates amid the contest.
The Cuero Housing Authority reports the low rent project is about 92 percent done. Executive Director Howard Bennett says completion may occur by end of March with a $220 per day penalty for the Dallas contractor Robert W Payne for delays. The authority plans paving by the city on adjacent streets and sets security deposit policy while hiring a maintenance man remains undecided.
The Jerry Hess Kidney Fund received $15.35 from John P. Hesse of Sugar Land Texas, citing contributions from Sugar Land friends. Earlier Sugar Land donors gave $100. A January gift of 30 percent from St John Lutheran Sunday School Westhoff was received via Arnold E Schroeder.
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