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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1972
Page
1
Guest columnist notes thank you to Walter Sager for watermelon and cake. Mentions locals Arnold Arndt Eddie Brown and several Prause family members visiting. Quips include egg shampoo joke and remarks about marriages and neighbors. A light community page with casual anecdotes and greetings.
Cuero's Boy Scout Troop 242 was presented with American and troop flags by American Legion Post Winter No. 3. The unit, new to Cuero, meets Mondays 7 to 9 pm at 201 E Reuss Blvd while awaiting a permanent site. Members include Mark Roller Dale Roby John Scott and Leo Gonzales.
Texas Senate interim committee accuses the comptroller's office of indifference to audit sales tax accounts. The study estimates about 12 million dollars is lost yearly with claims of as much as 60 million potential delinquencies, urging a stricter, collection oriented approach.
Senator John Tower urged the Agriculture Department to explore a screw worm barrier at the Mexico border to halt outbreaks from flies migrating north. He asked Secretary Earl Butz to pursue a bilateral eradication plan similar to the existing effort at the Mexico-U.S. border, focusing on the narrow southern region of Mexico.
EL PASO Texas UPI Assistant City Attorney John Ross tells District Court Judge Charles Schulte the Ameri can Smelting and Refining Co must shut down or risk lethal lead poisoning for local children Five youngsters are receiving treatment at Thomason General Hospital and others show rising blood lead levels Officials accuse emissions of lead cadmium zinc and arsenic as grounds to enforce the Texas Clean Air Act with over 1 million dollars in damages sought Company attorney Jack C Duncan calls for constructive change and disputes full facts while testing proceeds
Cuero DeWitt County Health Department announces an anti rabies vaccination drive from March 6 through March 18 at locations in Yoakum Yorktown Nordheim Meyersville Westhoff and other towns. The fee is reduced to two dollars to boost participation and prevent rabies outbreaks.
Vietnam veteran Tom Cartlidge launches a self funded bid for the Democratic U S Senate nomination promising to walk the state from start to finish denying the use of trains, planes or cars. He aims to cover 300 miles in five weeks spending under 20000 dollars and vows rallies along the route.
A devotional reflection on Psalm 27:14 urging readers to trust the Lord and find courage. It emphasizes facing God enables facing any challenge and suggests the Psalms hold life’s secrets for strength.
The Cuero Little League seeks more managers to start the season. Interested individuals should contact President Nathan Garrett at 275-2333. Registration for the 1972 season is March 23 and 24 at the Cuero Little League Park from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eligible players are boys aged 8 before August 1, 1972 or ages 9 to 12, and each must bring a birth certificate to register.
Storms drenched South Texas with up to five inches of rain in a seven hour span, centering on Kingsville Realitas and Corpus Christi while the rest of the state stayed warm and dry. Meteorologists blamed an upper level disturbance for the rainfall and predicted limited impact elsewhere.
Bruce Jank of DeWitt County 4-H was among 12 winners in the Houston Livestock Show calf scramble February 25. He receives a $200 gift certificate toward a registered beef calf and will raise it for next year’s show with help from County Agent Orval L Wright.
The Bexar County grand jury after a 60 day probe into organized crime states narcotics are the worst problem in San Antonio. It estimates 5,000 addicts steal about $50 million in merchandise annually to support their habit.
District Judge J Neil Daniel demands a jury by session end for the bribery case involving Speaker Gus Mutscher Rep Tommy Shannon and aide Rush McGinty. Testimony slated to begin Wednesday as defense lawyers pace in Monday’s opening, with potential witnesses Gov Preston Smith Lt Gov Ben Barnes subpoenaed.
Mrs. J. M. Shirley Massey and Mrs. Lester Sally Frers attended District 8 Pilot International committee meeting in San Antonio over the weekend. About 20 representatives were present. Massey serves as Patriotic Emblems Chairman for the Cuero Pilot Club and Frers as Community Service Chairman for the 1972-73 year.
President Nixon met with 21 senators and representatives to recount his China journey. He was joined by Henry Kissinger and William Rogers as he assured no secret deals and defended Taiwan. The 300-strong party toured for 20 395 miles with lacquered boxes given as mementos.
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