Texas lawmakers redraw criminal code shocks state legal community
A Texas legislative committee outlines wide changes to criminal law drawing protest from the Texas Bar Association and prosecutors. Proposals cap penalties for robbery without deadly force at 12 years and redefine marijuana possession as a Class A misdemeanor with possible jail up to one year, a shift from current life penalties.
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Texas
Texas Bar Association
Dallas
Henry Wade
Wade
de Witt County
Wiley Cheatham
Cheatham
Tim von Dohlen
Bill Patman
State Capitol
Austin
T.D.C
Holy Week Rites Slated in Cuero Texas
Cuero area Ministerial Alliance plans Holy Week services April 5 to 8 at First Baptist Church from 12 05 to 12 30 p m with two alliance members officiating each service The Rev Bob Hairston will host and Rev C Rogers McLane reports Bibles donated to Cuero Community Hospital funded by Thanksgiving offering Next meeting set for 9 30 a m March 16 at St Michael's rectory
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Ance
First Baptist Church
Bob Hairston
Alliance
Cuero Community Hospital
C. Rogers McLane
St Michael's Catholic Church
Mixed reactions in Texas on Smith tax plan and tuition hike
In Austin, House members greeted Gov. Preston Smith’s proposal to raise the sales tax from 3.2 to 4 percent, boost auto sales tax from 3 to 4 percent, and increase college tuition. Senators complained the plan shifts the burden to consumers and benefits wealthy interests. tuition increases drew little support in both chambers.
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Austin
UPI
Preston Smith
Oscar Mauzy
Dallas
Smith
Joe Bernal
San Antonio
House
Senate
Raul Longoria
Dedinburg
South
Texas
Roland Lindsey
WPD
Autoral
Gus Mutscher
Perry's Opening Crowded as New Perry Bros Store Debuts
The Perry Bros. variety store opened in the Reuss Building on North Esplanade amid an overflow crowd. The new unit covers 121 feet of frontage and expands to include fabric, dry goods, ladies and children's wear, drapes, paints, photos, toys, books, cameras, and household items with four cashiers. Free prize tickets were being signed by shoppers today and tomorrow.
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Perry Bros. Variety Store
Reuss
North Esplanade
HEB
Reuss Drug Store
Vanity Fair Beauty Shop
Perry Bros
Variety
Gladstone Thought: Selfishness Cited as Curse
A British statesman William Gladstone quote frames selfishness as the greatest curse of humanity, cited as a moral reflection for readers today.
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William Gladstone
Smith Calls for Higher Sales Taxes and Tuition Hikes
Governor Preston Smith proposes raising the state sales tax from 3 to 4 percent, auto sales tax to 4 percent, and tuition to 125 dollars per semester for residents and 500 dollars for nonresidents. Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes forecasts an unsuccessful pass without a business tax. Senators expect resistance from the Senate and a push for a two year budget.
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Ben Barnes
Barnes
Smith
Dallas
Senate
Preston Smith
Oscar Mauzy
D-Dalas
Cuero High to Host Tomorrow Musical Regional Contest
Tomorrow Musical Contest gathers 530 students from 14 area schools for the Vocal and Piano Regional Contest at Cuero High School. The University Interscholastic League event runs 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. with 32 choir entries and participants from Victoria Stroman Calhoun Wharton Bay City West Columbia and Sweet junior high schools. A campus concession stand will operate. Mrs Joe Buenning is director and Mrs Heinie Bade chairs.
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Cuero High School
Joe Buenning
Victoria and Stroman
Victoria
Calhoun
Port Lavaca
Wharton
Bay City
West Columbia
Sweet
Games Party Planned by Cuero Auxiliary in March
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cuero Fire Department outlined a games party at the next meeting. They will meet on Tuesday March 16. Letters from several dance bands were received for December 1972. Mrs. Allen Wanjura won the attendance prize. Vice-President Georgia Boysen presided. Hostesses were Mrs. Edwin Flessner Mrs. J J Fischer Mrs Nathan Garrett and Mrs Wayne Fromme. Mrs. Edna Mae Post is a reporter.
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Cuero Fire Department
Allen Wanjura
Georgia Boysen
Edwin Flessner
J. J. Fischer
Nathan Garrett
Wayne Fromme
Edna Mae Post
Oil Allowable For Next Month Remains Same In Texas
The Texas Railroad Commission kept March oil production at 82.1 percent of the maximum, the same as February, allowing a daily maximum of 3,770,594 barrels and an estimated actual output of 3,411,000. Commission chairman Byron Tunnell cited steady stockpiles and similar nominations from major buyers, with Chevron alone requesting a cut.
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Austin Pp
Texas Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Byron Tunnell
Chevron Oil Company
Texas
Chevron
Amoco
Severe North Texas twisters injure seven and damage homes
Tornadoes and heavy storms ripped through North Texas, injuring at least seven people and damaging multiple structures near Weatherford Farmersville Cleburne Bowie and Bailey. Hail covered ground in Collin County and winds up to 50 mph damaged homes in Garland.
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Cuero
Nursery
Texaco
North Esplanade
KCFH
North Texas
United Press International
Weatherford
Farmersville
Cleburne
Mayfield
Bowie
Brier
Bailey
Paris
John Henry Thomas
Thomas
Fannin County
P. W. Woodruff
Texas
Collin County
Dallas
Fort Worth
Dalas
Reading program at Buchel Home Demonstration meeting
Mrs A L Means led a reading titled Vanishing Heritage at the Buchel Community Center. Mrs J C Post demonstrated foot care and presented the council report. Mrs Means also gave the treasurer's report. Mrs John Braden Jr supervised recreation. Twelve members and one visitor Mrs Carroll Blank attended. Hostesses were Mrs Herman Henneke and Mrs Edna Cobb.
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A. L. Means
Buchel
Buchel Community Center
J. C Post
Post
Means
John Braden Jr
Carroll Blank
Herman Henneke
Edna Cobb
Cuero Council Opposes City Paying Revaluation Cost
The Cuero City Council expressed unanimous opposition to contributing 7 500 toward a county wide property re valuation with total estimated cost 72 000. Mayor Jack Edgar urged the county pay most of the expense as taxes fund county services.
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Jack Edgar
Cuero
Commissioners Court
City of
Cuero Independent School District
Edger
Rotary Program Highlights Victoria Speaker
Harris Marr district manager of Southwestern Bell spoke at the Thursday Rotary Club meeting presenting color slides and answering questions. Leroy Hamilton introduced him. Rotarians plan their annual pancake supper on March 25 with Rev. H. A. Hanson as chairman.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Harris Marr
Victoria
Marr
Leroy Hamilton
Rev. H. A. Hanson
Sager Promoted Store Manager in Cuero
Ed Sager is promoted from assistant manager to manager of Sherron Williams Co. store at Main and Gonzales, succeeding Raymond Hawke who resigned for Montgomery Ward. Sager joined Aug 1 1969 as assistant manager after Texas Eastern and Sherwin Williams service, and he chairs local civic groups plus church council. He is a 1958 graduate married to Pat Marburger with two daughters.
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Sherron Williams Co
Main and
Gonzales
Sager
Raymond Hawke
Montgomery Ward
Texas Eastern Transmission Co
Sherwin Williams
St. Mark's Luttheran Church
Church Council
Cuero Jaycees
Cuere
Pat Marburger
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Variety Store
Esplanade
D. L. Prentice
Alli
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W. S. Heatly
Dpaducah
Perry
Mutscher
Islature
Seadrift
el Campo
Heinie Bade
Joan Schade
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Buchel Group
Terry Street
City Hall
Ed Sager
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