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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1971
Page
1
Fragmented OCR writes of a couple, Town Tax M. Py e and Kathy Laake, in a gossip tone about hair, a hot writer, lingering remarks by Eddy Davidson Arnold Stock, and a visit to a Supersmarket. The narrative drifts to marriage plans as talks continue and a honeymoon is mentioned, ending with a stray message to turn the cat out.
Master Sergeant Arion A. Adcock of Cuero now living in Houston joins 70 Texas and Wisconsin reserves for CARIN KEY 11 a two week Army Reserve MP field exercise at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. The drill simulates prisoner of war camp operations including barbed wire fences sentry towers protests and disruptions with armed outside elements. The exercise aims to sharpen handling of POW contingencies and security procedures under Tah MAC guidance.
The Soviet Union laid to rest cosmonauts Georgy Dobrovolsky, Viktor Patsayev, and Vladislav Volkov with a ceremonial ash reception in the Kremlin. Brezhnev attended with Kosygin and Podgorny as tears marked the tribute to the trio after their deaths on an extended spaceflight.
The Record publisher Prentice, treated for throat cancer, returns home and expects to resume work after an orbital radiation seed implant. other staff face health issues including a long bed rest for a leg injury and a hip operation recovery.
Hunt Elementary School library will be closed Monday in observance of the July 5 holiday. Mrs Glenn says the library will be open Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m as a special break. Regular hours are Mondays and Thursdays until 3 p.m as part of the summer program.
United Press reports the Nueces River surged to 16 feet above flood stage at Cotulla, expected to reach 20 feet as rainstorms persist. Ten homes flooded in Dimmit County, families housed at the Carrizo Springs armory, and evacuations expand in rural districts while authorities watch rivers and livestock. The Rio Grande also near flood stage as heavy showers affect North Texas and the Panhandle.
Cuero business firms including the two largest supermarkets will shut down Monday July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The Chamber of Commerce poll approved the holiday list, naming Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year among others. The Record will publish Sunday July 4 edition as July 5 is a Monday holiday.
Foreign analyst PME Newsom writes that British voters may veto entry into the European Common Market. Public opinion splits, with Labor opposition tilting against the market. Heath faces a clash of economic and emotional forces as Britain weighs costs to the Commonwealth and New Zealand.
Federal welfare program estimates show the number of people eligible for payments could nearly double by 1973. Total annual payments are projected at 89 billion dollars, with AFDC recipients rising from 9.3 million in 1971 to about 19.3 million by 1973.
Deposits increased at Buchel Bank and Trust Company with total deposits reaching 11,219,455 on June 20 this year, up from 6,867,101 a year earlier. As of June 30 1971 Farmers State Bank and Trust Company reported deposits totaling 2,220,289, a gain of 181 over last year.
In Odessa Texas Mrs Sophia Havanns a night clerk at a drive-in was killed early today by thieves who stabbed her as they attempted to seize cash from the register. Assistant Police Chief Tommy Calendar said robbery was the motive though the killers were stopped before taking the money. A statewide bulletin described the suspect as tall with long hair and wearing a blue shirt.
Sally Frers received a pin and certificate marking twenty years of service, presented by Don Chesser of the ASCS county committee. She began in 1950 as a photographer, later became a clerk, and is married to Cuero jeweler and former mayor Lester Frers. They live in San Marcos with son Mike and daughter in law Anna Arnold.
An essay-style piece discusses Fourth of July as Honor America Day, urging sober patriotism and civic duty. It contrasts past reverence for national ideals with present rhetoric, urging individuals to focus on essential national needs and collective progress.
Cuero City Council in regular session Thursday approved a 3230 contribution to the Cuero DeWitt County Health Department for 1971 72, pledged help for a Chamber of Commerce cleanup drive, and approved Hillside Cemetery improvements funded in part by Henry Kuester Estate trustees. The council also discussed water and street extensions, paving plans, and a centennial cleanup drive.
Daily Record informs subscribers that home delivery will arrive by 6:00 pm and to call 53131 for a replacement copy. The paper has shifted several home carriers after a route disruption and may have missed some homes. No deliveries can be accepted after 6 pm.
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