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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1972
Page
1
The early tally in Town Tau favors cable TV 29 to three with many opponents misunderstanding its compulsory nature. The city would tax the cable operator, not residents, and subscription would be voluntary. The Record notes editors receive Farm Holiday Guide copies for reader perusal.
Podolfo Gaona 43 of Corpus Christi was severely injured when his freight liner truck pulling an oil tank trailer ran off US 111, overturned twice in a ditch near Hochheim at 4 20 a m. He was taken to Cuero Community Hospital in fair condition with a concussion and back injuries. The crash occurred about 0 3 miles north of Hochheim. Gaona cited brake failure as the cause as Texas Highway Patrolman Robert Dobbins investigated.
A large arctic air mass hits Texas from Dalhart to Brownsville bringing light snow in the Panhandle and heavy frost along the state. The National Weather Service warns of a much stronger front forming in Nebraska pushing south late Thursday night with near zero temperatures and bitter winds by Saturday.
At 3 05 p m Thursday two cars collided at the junction of Yoakum Highway and Hospital Drive near Cuero Community Hospital. No injuries were reported though both vehicles sustained heavy damage.
The Pay Board ruled retroactive raises due to last year’s wage-price freeze may be paid if within 7 percent. Congress and Nixon signed a law to require payment, with most retroactive increases likely approved. The board also cut aerospace contracts for 100000 workers, trimming first year raises from 12.2 to 8.3 percent and delaying 17 cents to year two. Unions may sue to overturn the decision.
Tex Tan Welhausen of Cuero honored 14 employees with five year service pins. The Cuero plant, a Tandy unit with 76 workers, opened in 1966 and posted a 49.53 percent sales rise in 1971. The firm employs over 700 across Yoakum Hallettsville and Gonzales in addition to Cuero.
Dennis Ray Anderson and Fred Foy Young Jr surrendered to Texas Rangers at Houston's Intercontinental Airport after being charged with murdering antique dealer Mabel McCormick and drowning her granddaughter Leslie Bowman in a toilet. They allegedly stole $6,000 in antiques, set the shop on fire, and fled.
Psalm 1:2 urges meditation on God's Word as counsel and key to prosperity. The Psalmist presents this habit as a personal secret for flourishing and wise living.
Joe Marshall a 17 year old who worked at his father's service station was abducted after attempting to assist a caller. The trio fled with $50 from the till and the boy was tied gagged and left in a country road before seeking help.
John Domingues of Cuero has been promoted to agency supervisor at Provident American Insurance Co. He will oversee agency operations and training after five years with the company and 17 years in insurance. He lives in Cuero with wife Hope, sons Thumper and daughters Teri and Debbie.
Five ladies from the Ladies Auxiliary and Cuero VFW Post 2972 attended in Shiner on Thursday night as guests of the Shiner Post 8209 and Auxiliary. They awarded first second and third place medals to the top three winners in the Voice of Democracy program.
Postmaster Henry Sheppard announced that effective March 15 1972 all oil posted for local delivery in Cueco must include a complete address with street or rural route box number or general delivery in addition to addressee name town and state. Unaddressed mail will be returned to sender and clerks face efficiency issues until the rule is enforced after Victoria Sectional Center visits.
Cuero Independent School District will continue to levy its property tax for two more years despite a court order that calls the tax unconstitutional for financing education. Dr. E F Sims told the board in Thursday's meeting that the TEA and legislative committees are already addressing the issue. The board extended Dr Sims contract to June 30 1975 in executive session.
UPI reports Washington denies Red Star claims that the United States operates a secret program called Operation Bat using bats sea creatures or skunks. Officials acknowledge 1970s Navy tests with porpoises for detection and disclose a sea lion test weapon recovered in a 1970 film, while denying active training programs for skunks gulls or dolphins as weapons.
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