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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1971
Page
1
City officials approve the annual audit report amid discussion of union roles in budget adjustments. The piece contrasts union behavior with corporate and wage concerns, noting pay cuts in a watch firm facing bankruptcy and a Washington Star garage mechanics strike illustrated in Town Talk.
The Cuero City Council approved an audit of 1969-70 spending and outlined efforts to hire a new city manager to replace Wil Cockrell who resigns effective Jan. 29. Paul Lucas said finances are sound and proposed a depository contract with Cuero Federal Savings and Loan. other depositories expire in June 1970.
A severe cold wave brings snow, sleet, and freezing rain straining highways and causing a power supply shortage. Blackouts hit Pasadena and the Houston Ship Channel refineries. Perryton and Booker in the Panhandle are urged to reduce gas use.
Beginning January 13 the Cuero Public Library will stay open until 7 p.m. each Wednesday by volunteer help from the Friends of the Library. Librarian Mrs. Joe Boothe notes the extra two hours will let more people use the facilities and access books at no cost. The library operates 12 to 5 p.m. on other days.
San Antonio welcomes 140 mayors, trail bosses and Stock Show officials at a Trail Ride Mayors Banquet. Officials map a week long ride from multiple Texas towns to boost the Stock Show and Rodeo opening Feb 12 with passes and bumper stickers. Ten trail groups will join from Kingsville and other Texas points, traveling to support the parade and Grand Entry.
Cuero Record will publish a weekly tax questions and answers column starting Sunday. The Internal Revenue district office in Austin provides the guidance answering taxpayers most frequently asked about filing requirements for 1970 income taxes. Informed taxpayers know their rights and responsibilities, strengthening the American tax system.
Cuero Rotary Club held its regular weekly luncheon at El Patio Restaurant. General business was discussed and guests included Don and Janet McLane David Cusack and Larry Pickens.
Winners announced for the Voice of Democracy 24th District contest sponsored by the VFW Texas. First prize goes to Lisa Lewis of Bloomington High School, sponsored by Victoria VFW Post 4146. Second place to Leah Cordes of Yorktown High School, third to Bobby Willmann of Calhoun High School Port Lavaca, fourth to Nancy Lee Tate of Industrial High School Van Vanderbilt. Local entry Linda Ley of Cuero High School among tapes submitted. Contest theme was Freedom Our Heritage.
Federal court ruling finds Texas voter registration unconstitutional and disenfranchising over a million residents. Senate leader Ben Barnes and House Speaker Gus Mutscher pledge prompt reforms in the next session, including automatic re registration and revised election codes. Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr. supports tightening the system to curb inefficiency and fraud.
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