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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1972
Page
3
A reader recounts a hitchhiking assault by a man with a mental health crisis, urging readers to report such crimes promptly and avoid rides with strangers. Additional letters discuss dating dynamics, age preferences, and guidance on love, sex, and relationships with responses from Ann and follow-up reader notes.
Texas delegates to the Democratic National Convention initially backed George Wallace but, under pressure from black supporters and McGovern backers, Dolph Briscoe announced McGovern as Texas’ choice. The roll call showed Briscoe tallying 52 Wallace, 41 McGovern, then switching to 54 for McGovern and 48 for Wallace as the state finally aligned with McGovern before the final session.
Looking Back 25 years ago in 1947 notes the marriage of Lillian Frances Vrazel to Elder R Buddie Cowey in San Antonio. Also mentions a weeklong Rockport vacation for the Bohne family and a dog control appeal amid rabies fears.
A Head Start meeting for parents was held in the John C. French library. Rudy Fuchs explained the Title I program and its purpose. Mrs. Lucy Wright discussed health needs and the importance of keeping medical and dental appointments. Mrs. Dolores Salcher reported on field trips including Victoria zoo and creamery and the remaining activities before program closing.
Longert outlines a plan for riverfront parks along the Guadalupe River from Hellgate to Arneckeville bridges near Cuero. He suggests clean grounds, barbecue pits, restrooms, boat ramps, and river stocking by a government agency. He also offers free architectural services.
Commissioners said they were too busy with new tax levies to study the park proposal, while County Judge George Trowell noted possible state and federal programs. They agreed the proposal requires thorough study and that Longerot will be contacted when the study is complete.
Charles Schulz created Peanuts in 1950 featuring Charlie Brown Lucy Patty Violet Schroeder and more. The strip drew devoted fan mail from adults and children and even inspired real children named Charlie Brown in households and college fans nationwide.
The Schulz family relocated from Minneapolis to Sebastopol California in 1958 as their real life clan grew. Charles Schulz begins work near 6 30 each day and averages about eight hours, sometimes producing two or three strips before winding down. He calls himself the luckiest person he knows and expresses deep satisfaction with drawing the comic that people enjoy.
Cuero branch of the N A A C P postpones its regular meeting from July 13 to August 10 due to repairs at Macedonia Baptist Church. Rev R D Odom, the president, announces the change. Rev H S Smith is pastor. Alabama adopted the camellia as its state flower in 1959, replacing the goldenrod.
Susie Arnold president states patterns and material for Gobbler Pep Squad uniforms are available at the Fair. Kelly green and white fabrics notions and an instruction sheet are offered. Only 50 patterns exist so members must share them and finish uniforms by the first football game.
A Naval Cougar jet trainer crashed 15 miles northwest of Beeville in South Texas Wednesday night. The student pilot and instructor bailed out safely and were taken in undetermined condition to the Naval Air Station Hospital at Corpus Christi. The training flight originated at Corpus Christi and was to end there. Identifications were not released.
A long roster lists judges and assistants by town and parish hall including Merritt Thomaston Arneckeville Meyersville Nagel Egg West Yorktown Ladner Sinast Nordheim Jochen Voelkel Bitterly Arndt Hochheim Schwab Kahlich Arndt Hochheim West Yoakum Mer tz Bland Westhoff Schroeder Borchard Fast Yorktown Mueller Scawab Tomfordy Metting Straube Alfred Johnson Ben Prause Bear Creek Cuero Lempa Piper Dewey Schorre Langhoff.
The record lists admissions for Max Gohmert and John Julia Fryer and dismissals for Bruncey Majerski Cordelia Ross and Catherine Laake at Oucreo Community Hospital.
Washington reports that increased beef and veal imports could level meat prices in August. Secretary Shultz noted foreign suppliers may boost shipments over five months, with 12 exporting nations attending talks and offered favorable 1973 quota treatment. Australia aims to lift weekly shipments from 5,200 to 8,000–10,000 tons.
Freshman Missouri senator Thomas F Eagleton said the choice, with Kennedy’s refusal, had narrowed to three. He listed Abraham Ribicoff of Connecticut and Leonard Woodcock, UAW president, as the other two.
The state selects the Mountain Bluebird as Idaho’s official bird. Voters and authorities confirm the designation with ceremonial endorsement.
The Young Peoples Choir of Calvary Baptist Church traveled to New Braunfels to perform during a revival at Eastside Baptist Church. Chris Harris directs the group with Pam Mize as accompanist. Sponsors include Mr and Mrs Rick Fagan Mr and Mrs Johnny Couley Rev and Mrs B J Hall and Jeff McGowan Youth Director. Chair members present include Bobby Hall Tommy Perdue Leslie Parr Kenneth Parr Virginia Rogers Debbie Rogers Beverly Rogers Edward Rackley Lydia Rackley Lydia Rantier Linda Schulte Jay Cooley Scott Cooley Barbara Terrell Cheryl Fagan and Ricky Fagan.
The Iran National Tourist Organization says Ian’s Caspian coast resorts are emerging as the Riviera of the Middle East with outstanding beaches, modern hotels, and plans for 35 vacation centers on the world’s largest inland sea.
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