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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1971
Page
10
A short tale about finding courtesy in unexpected places. A woman thanks a helpful hippie youth who returns her cart and notes the larger need for kind behavior. The piece cites Hal Boyle on teaching courtesy and argues quitting smoking brings freedom, not loss, with personal experience as proof.
Two men broke into Wayne Peters' Albany apartment Thursday night and stole $120, a ring and two wristwatches. They forced Peters to write a $50 check to "Mr. Johnson" after initially demanding $10, claiming insufficient funds.
Consolidated Report of Condition for Farmers State Bank and Trust Company Cuero DeWitt County Texas as of June 30 1971 shows total deposits of 7 320 285 00 with demand deposits 4 339 132 32 and time and savings 2 981 152 68. The report lists assets including cash securities and loans with reserves on loans and securities and capital accounts. Janet Poth Assistant Vice President signed the report sworn July 8 1971 before a notary public.
Retired Episcopal Bishop prompts reflection on America’s progress from 1920 to 1970. Dr. Bergen Evans notes fifty years of longer life expectancy, disease elimination, reduced work, and social reforms, alongside wars, space feats, and a push for equality amid persistent bias.
A speaker urges perseverance with God’s help to achieve progress in the next fifty years, framing the call as a moral and inspirational mission aimed at continual renewal and improvement.
Paul C. Oakley, 20, was found guilty of negligent homicide in the death of 16 year old Ella Kaye White, shot December 31 as she rode a bicycle. He received a probated one year jail term.
The DeWitt County Historical Notes announce a Saturday dedication on July 17 1971 at 10 am for the Concrete College Texas State Historical Marker. Judge George W Trowel will MC and Frank B Sheppard will present the history with other speakers pending. The committee invites attendee names and invites the public to bring friends.
While watching a theater performance a man suddenly slumps unconscious. A spectator shouts for a doctor as fellow audience members react with concern and quick action to assist.
A public service feature explains that generally you are not liable for a doctor’s fee in a medical emergency even if you summoned aid or are a relative. Courts require at least a mutual understanding or promise to pay, not just friendship or kinship, and specific contracts are not always needed. Written by Will Bernard for the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas.
A report notes a suspect charged after an incident involving a concealed item placed in the suspect's possession. Details are limited, but authorities describe the act as part of the investigation and emphasize the formal charging proceeding.
Three teenagers die in a three car crash east of Hockley Texas on Thursday. John J. Jones 17 Henry J. Small 16 both of Houston die in the accident. Calvin Olford 17 and Richard Atkins 17 of Houston are hospitalized in fair condition. The four were in the same car.
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