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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1972
Page
1
The article contrasts a Texas ruling that local property taxes unfairly fund districts with a Virginia decision forcing merger and busing to promote integration. It argues a nationwide district could equalize tax bases and spending, but notes the challenge of achieving uniform educational opportunities across states and groups.
Mary Noel Mussett, 17, of 711 FE Morgan, barely escaped serious injury when her 1969 model car blew a tire in the 1500 block of N Terrell at 10:58 a.m. Friday, losing control, flipping upside down and heading north. Police say the car was damaged badly.
Mrs. Bill Sanders leads a Mothers' March for the March of Dimes door to door tonight. Volunteers wear badges reading Mothers' March for the March of Dimes and Tonight I am a Mother. The campaign highlights birth defect prevention and support for research and care.
Mrs. J. C. Lucas announces Lonie's Discount Record and Novelty Shop at 705 South Esplanade in a newly completed building. An ad in today’s Record says a cosmetics sale is underway.
Nixon adviser Herbert Stein expects a brief bulge in wholesale prices after a 0.8 per cent rise in December tied to wag e price rents relief ending in November. He notes the gain is smaller than feared, while Senator William Proxmire calls the increase dramatic and disappointing as 1971 closes in persistent inflation.
Gov. Preston Smith may push no fault auto insurance before the May 6 primary facing Ben Barnes and Dolph Briscoe. Insurance chief Larry Teaver says a switch could be recommended within 90 days, with a possible special session to enact a no fault plan for a two year test to measure rates and service.
Pete Cisneros Gonzales, 50, of 207 Johnson Cuero, was released Saturday at 8 45 a m on two $500 bonds after Texas Highway Patrolmen Robert Dobbins and Jimmy Fitzpatrick picked him up at 12 55 a m on DWI charges. During arrest he allegedly struck both officers, and an aggravated assault on a police officer charge will be filed.
United Press International reports bitter cold and light snow flurries across the Texas Panhandle and North Central Texas with no major accumulations. Forecasters warn of a drop to the 15 degree range and a freeze reaching south to Brownsville, followed by a modest warmup Sunday.
The 1972 Feed Grain Program signup runs February 3 to March 10, 1972, with several changes awaiting action in Congress. Notifications will go to producers as changes are adopted, and an Intention to Participate may be accepted earlier if the producer signs to accept future terms.
The verse contrasts two paths in life the way of righteousness and the ungodly perishing. It urges following the Psalms to seek God s way and live rightly.
Two cars collided at the McLeod and Prairie intersection Friday at 4 40 p m with no injuries. Driver Roger Lynn Boothe 16 of 315 Warren in a 1960 car southbound and Ada Thumann Trammell 61 of Route 4 Box 274 in a 1968 wagon westbound were involved. The 1960 model sustained moderate front damage while the wagon suffered severe right side damage.
Homer Berner advertising director and board member has been appointed general manager of Cuero Publishing Company. Mrs. Jack Howerton, president and publisher, says the new role will help keep operations smooth and continue delivering Cuero and DeWitt County their daily newspaper.
Director John L. Guseman of Victoria commended Cuero Police Sgt. O. R. Campos and Patrolman W. T. Allen for their Jan. 10 capture of two armed suspects in Cuero identified as Abdul Hassan Bey and Farris Williams from Port Lavaca. The letter lauded their alertness, resourcefulness and duty.
DeWitt County Attorney F Robert W Post announces his bid for reelection. He cites eighteen months in office and praises cooperation with the Department of Public Safety, sheriff, constables and Cuero Yoakum Yorktown police. He lists duties including filing felony cases and advising county officials.
Boy Scout Troop 245 set an Eagle Court of Honor at St Mark's Lutheran Fellowship Hall on January 16. Scout Brett Chodie will receive the Eagle. August Bade and Edward Jackley will present colors. Don Mattson will give the invocation. the Rev H A Hanson will deliver the welcome address.
Melvin Straube and J C Alvis were chosen Outstanding Conservation Farmer and Outstanding Comeback Farmer by the DeWitt County Soil and Water Conservation District after a six farm tour. The six operations visited include Gilbert Prouse farm Yoakum Dr Robert Hartman Victoria Don Stiles Southeast of Cuero J C Alvis Nordheim Melvin Straube Gruenau and D Hay Yorktown. Voting was by secret ballot among attendees excluding SCS staff. The district will also nominate Fain McDougal for Outstanding Business Man and Electing Committee support.
VFW Post 9T2 announces start of a new post home on the Yookum Highway. The 5.66 acre site already hosts a snack bar and barbecue pits. A metal building will be erected early next year on the property.
Farmers State Bank and Trust Company posts assets of 1 738 621 28 for 1971, up about 1 600 000 from 1970. The bank installed a large time and temperature sign in downtown Cuero and added an electronic time and temperature telephone line 275 2523. Directors approved moving 50 000 from undivided profits to surplus to 250 000 and declared a 6 percent cash dividend. Dr Raymond Reese joined the board, a Cuero physician with ties to local institutions.
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