Unknown 1972 presidential ticket pledges platform
Town Tak The Record publishes a campaign platform from a Worcester Massachusetts pair for President and Vice President. The 11 pledges promise ending the Viet Nam War, tax cuts, wage pensions, housing, and debt payoff with noted military and family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Jacob J. Gordon
Shirley A. Lebreton St. Germain
Col
Samuel Silver
United States
Viet Nam
Congress
Manson followers found guilty in Tate murders trial
Four defendants linked to Charles Manson were convicted yesterday for the killings of Sharon Tate and six others in California. The verdict comes after a lengthy trial and confirms the group’s involvement in the notorious crime spree.
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Sharon Tate
California
Charles Manson
Los Angeles
Voter Registration Deadline Saturday in De Witt County
De Witt County Tax Assessor Frank Thieme announced county offices will stay open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for last minute voter registrations. Over 6,000 residents have registered so far, with 5,300 by January 1. The 1969 county total was 6,807 and 1970 projections rise as Texas 18 year olds gain eligibility for federal races. No federal elections are scheduled in Texas this year.
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DeWitt County
Frank Thieme
DeWitt
Terest
U. S. Senate
Texas
U.S. Senate
House of Representatives
Westhoff School Honor Roll List Issued
Westhoff School announces mid term honor roll as led by principal Mrs. Irene Hahn. A honor roll includes Bryan Boehl Bruce Buechhorn Tammy Hilbrich and more across grades one to eight, with multiple students named per grade. B honor roll features Carla Holcomb Eileen Koenig Cynthia Reyna and others across grades one to eight.
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Westhoff School
Irene Hahn
Bryan Boehl
Bruce Buechhorn
Tammy Hilbrich
Pat Cessor
Rene Buethe
Kahlich
Carla Holcomb
Eileen Koenig
Cynthia Reyna
Rebecca Martinez
Penny Torres
Morrey van Beveren
Maria Caldron
Rodney Nolte
Kelli Hagan
Jana Smith
Deborah Materek
Ken Kahlich
Florence Garza
June Guenther
Jo Ann Koenig
Bonnie Mueller
Kent Hilbrich
Martha Guenther
Calvin Walter
Mike Barron
Charles Koenig
Roy Nolte
Welfare Amendment Approved by Senate
The Texas Senate backed a modified welfare amendment to avert summer funding cuts by removing payments to the elderly blind and disabled from the existing $80 million annual ceiling. If House approves, voters will decide in May after a 100 day wait. Gov. Smith supports the plan though some senators favor raising the ceiling or stricter spend reports.
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Austin WP
Senate
House
Preston Smith
William T. Moore
Bryan
Wayne Connally
Floresville
H. J. Blanchard
Lubbock
Blanchard
Texas
Drive In Permits Sought For Two New Stores
A contractor seeks city building permits for two 2626 square foot drive in grocery stores to be built for Circle K at 809 N Esplanade and 410 E Broadway. R V Willis Construction of Corpus Christi named as contractor with two structures priced at 28500 each. Local labor to be used.
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West Texas
Glenn Sigmund
N. Esplanade
E. Broadway
Circle K Corporation
R. V. Willis Construction Co
Corpus Christi
Sigmund
North Esplanade
Prairie
C. B. Moore
Adickes Buildings
East Dway
Elmer Weber
Reuss Drug Store
Stockdale
Nordheim Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report
At the January Nordheim club meeting Mrs. Henry Remmers spoke on House Plants and Yard Flowers. Eight members attended at the Park Lounge with Mrs. Adolph Fuhrken hosting. Members approved bills. The next meeting is February 18 at Mrs. Herman Dahse's home.
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Henry Remmers
Nordheim
Adolph Fuhrken
Herman Dahse
Yorktown Housing Bid Opening Dated
Yorktown Housing Authority will open bids Feb 24 at 7 p.m. for a 52 unit low rent project in the Fire Station meeting room. A federal loan of 877523 dollars funds the project with 26 elderly units and 26 for low income families in brick single story buildings. Architect Edward R Gondeck oversaw two purchased building sites as the board chaired by Gerald Gerhardt with Ben Ziese Robert Cisneros Gus Grun and Henry Noster looks on.
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Yorktown
The
Yorktown Housing Authority
Edward R. Gondeck
Eckhart
7Th
Mehnert
9Th
West Streets
Board of Commissioners
Gerald Gerhardt
Ben Ziese
Cochairman
Robert Cisneros
Gus Grun
Henry Noster
Three Fined in DWI Cases in DeWitt County Court
Three persons were fined for driving while intoxicated in DeWitt County Court. Rolando Vela Ernest Duran Ramirez and William Matsoukas each paid 100 dollars plus costs and received 10 day jail terms probated for one year. Charges against Porfioric P. Ville- remain filed.
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DeWitt County Court
Rolando Vela
Ernest Duran Ramirez
William Matsoukas
Porfioric
P. Ville
Cuero Sailor Harold Hartman Earns Letter of Appreciation
Cuero Navy ship fitter second class Harold Wayne Hart, son of Mr and Mrs Victor Hartman, received an official letter of appreciation after advancing to petty officer second class. He completed a second Vietnam tour on the USS Decatur DDG 31, which will stay on the West Coast until Oct 1 before heading to the Western Pacific.
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Harold Hartman
Navy
Victor Hartman
Rt. 4
Cuero
U.S.S. Decatur
Hartman
Vietnam
Decatur
USS
Sharpstown State Bank Closes Amid Fraud Allegations
Sharpstown State Bank closes after being named in a SEC stock fraud case. Bank directors accuse the federal government and publicity of forcing liquidation. SEC contends the bank loaned funds to officials who bought Sharp firms stock, profiting as legislature aided by the scheme.
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Morton Susman
Frank W. Sharp
SEC
Sharp
National Bankers Life Insurance Company
DeWitt County Officials Set Pay at Special Meeting
DeWitt County Commissioners Court will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. to set salaries for 1971. Pay raises granted in early 1970 include a $30 monthly boost for county employees and a $75 monthly increase for major elective officials. The increases aim to offset cost of living since 1967. Also on the agenda are reevaluation of county property and the auditor’s annual report.
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DeWitt County
Hennek
Grace Church to Hold Annual Meeting and Elections
Grace Ep is Episcopal Church will hold its annual business meeting tomorrow at 6 30 p m with pot luck supper. Vestry members and officers will report and three new vestrymen will be elected to replace retiring members. Episcopalians in good standing age 18 and over may vote.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Paul Abbott
Jack Calk
John Wofford
J. F. Wheeler
Women of the Church
George Trowell
Murray Tarkington
Truman Claggett
Old Calendar Discovery Preserves 1912 Turkey Trot Imagery
Mrs. Marion Leonardt found a top half of an H Range & Co. calendar. It shows 14 000 turkeys from the 1912 Turkey Trot and features Henry Runge and partners Emil Reiffert William Frobese and Edward Mugge with Cuero ties. The frame was made by Jesse M. Stone and now hangs above a mantel at 305 Newman Street.
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H Range & Co
Marion Leonardt
Newman Street
Jesse M. Stone
East
Newman
Stone
East Morgam
Quese Fem
Meyersville
Henry Runge
4. Runge & Company Bank and Mercantile
Old Indianola
Emil Reiffert
William Frobese
Edward Mug
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Manson
Susan Denise Atkins
Patricia Krenwinkel
Leslie van Houten
Bury
Kathryn Buchhorn
Terri Hilbrich
Allen Koenig
Darlene Schulle
Paula Zimmerman
David Arndt
Rhonda Koenning
Randall Arndt
Janet Baros
Gregg Burjes
Kaye
Cuero Sailor
Grace Church
Paul Lucas
W. L. Ferguson
Joe McMillan
L. C. Duderstadt
Washington
Nixon
William L. Clay
D-Mo
Mutual Broadcasting System
Wiliam Frosbese
Fa- Leonard
South Line Sueut
Guadalupe-Blanca River
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