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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1971
Page
1
A fragmented town column recounts chats with Marion Leonardt Prause and others, noting jokes and anecdotes about attire, ears, hugs, and a police chief’s story. It mentions Kim Lnake, Sylvester Jendry, and Werner Kaurz, plus a club and adopting a child for mutual care, ending with a reflection on giving sleep to help others.
Four persons faced hanging for violating a promise to appear in Justice of the Peace Albert Leys Court. Eugene Edwards of San Antonio Werley Dotson Hunt of Austin Bob Lee Harrell Jr. Raynald W. Rojas of Houston paid fines. George Warren Hobos paid 20 dollars. Simon Hernandez of Cuero 50 dollars for simple assault. Steven Longoria of Se Sanik charged with steple asault. Angel Campos Jr. of Cuero 25 dollars. A G Webster of Cuero 50 dollars for drunkenness and 80 for disorderly conduct. Domingo D Ramirez Jr. of Austin 40 dollars total for passing in a no pass zone and expired license. James Shows of Cuero charged with drunkenness. Three others paid speeding fines. James T Stokes Fred Franklin Jr Samuel Chavez Rios of Teltrener each 20 dollars.
The Record criticizes President Nixon for planning a visit to China and sending Kissinger to invite Chou En-lai. It argues the move shows weakness, questions aims like halting the South Vietnam and Southeast Asia conflicts, and doubts whether Chou can influence North Vietnam or prisoner releases. The piece remains skeptical about any shift in communist aims.
The official marker for Con rete Covey College will be dedicated Saturday July 17 at 10 a.m. A ceremony will be held at the dedication site 10 miles north of Cuero on Highway 188. DeWitt County Judge George Trowell will serve as master of ceremonies. Reverend N A L Sanders will give the invocation and benediction. City Attorney Frank B Shepard will present a college history. Former students and descendants of the founder will be noted by Mrs Fain McDougal.
Cuero Rotary Club installed new officers at a Thursday meeting led by Rev. Paul Abbott as president, Ray Katz as secretary treasurer, and Hugo Geek as vice president. Glenn Coffey introduced Retired Chief Justice Howard P. Green who spoke on arrangements for retirement in the judiciary and the role of jury service and citizen obligation.
A white jury failed to reach a verdict in the assault to murder trial of Roy Bartee Haile Jr. Judge Moore declared a mistrial and set November 8 for a new trial. Jury split seven for acquittal and five for guilt. Haile, 25, was charged in the Dowling Street raid at the Peoples Party headquarters. Norris testified he believed he wounded a white man in the right arm during the incident.
Bachel 4-H and the HD Club held an annual summer family night with 60 attendees. Special guests included Mrs. Martin Home Demonstration Agent and Ed Pat Mixon representing Farmers State Bank. Livestock show had twelve aiters and three leaders. Curtis Buckner and Annette Schumacher introduced Cynthia Konszewski who played accordion. Pamela Aschenbeck Cynthia Konczewski and Karen Kach handed out ecology pamphlets. Next meeting set for August 2 from 6 to 8 at Annette Schumacher’s home. club swimming party.
United Transportation Union members walk off with Southern and Union Pacific railroads triggering 12 hour talks in Washington. The strikes threaten 90,000 job losses amid broader unrest in copper shipping telegraph and manufacturing. Talks to resolve work rule disputes continue as mass firings loom.
Four prisoners are being transferred to the Texas State Department of Corrections in Huntsville today. DeWitt County Sheriff's Department members are taking them to the prison system. George Ragland HL, Chester J. Jones, and Royal Henry will serve two 12 year sentences consecutively for burglary, per District Clerk Pershing Hiller. Hooper, convicted of escape from jail and aiding another escape, will begin a five year sentence, with his sentencing date listed as Shane 25.
The Texas State Health Department urged residents to drain stagnant water and remove breeding sites to stop Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis epidemics affecting horses across the state. Mosquitoes are spreaders only after biting an infected animal or person, officials said.
The Board of Directors of the Farmers State Bank and Trust Company met this week and voted a six cent dividend to stockholders and raised the bank’s surplus account from 519,800 to a higher figure. Ed Ps Mixon, president, announced the move with satisfaction at the bank’s growth and progress.
Cuero office remains open as Western Electric CWA picket lines form area union members from Nordheim Yoakin Hallettsville Shiner Mouton Flaton. Local CWA contract expires July 17. Southwestern Bell honors picket lines though not yet fully joined. Calls may be delayed. repairs prioritized. Labor Secretary urges fast emergency transport legislation amid wave of labor disputes.
The piece reports lawmakers debate the fate of revenue sharing for 1971. Highlights include critics fearing waste if the federal funds reach states and cities. supporters urging rethink while stressing public money management. Arkansas posits tentative agreement could fracture local government coalitions.
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