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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1971
Page
1
Readers share fragmented memories of Dewey Schorre and Frembers social club recruits. A tale recalls Coca Cola’s COKE era caution, a misread ad becomes town circulation lore, and a deacon’s rebuke follows a late night car parking dispute in a church area.
Two men were released on bonds after pending charges in 24th District Court. Marciso Rosales faces accusations of carrying a concealed weapon on licensed premises and is free on 500 dollars bond. Samuel Dale Bellah also released on a 1,000 dollar loan. charges pending after Monday arrest by Cuero Police and DeWitt County officers. A third blurb notes twelve thousand beer bottles shattered on a highway in Chalons sur Saone, France, delaying traffic for two hours.
In Dallas health experts ordered mandatory horse vaccination across Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and to spread insecticide along a 400 mile Gulf Coast corridor to curb a deadly sleeping sickness affecting horses First found June 2 in the United States the disease has caused horse deaths and human flu like illness with unconfirmed cases in nearby states A regional quarantine on horse movements was announced while local bans already existed The effort marks a key step in disease control by health officials.
Richard Gibson a 53 year old Cuero native and his seven year old granddaughter were killed in a light plane crash near Apple Valley California. Gibson, raised and educated in Cuero, flew a twin engine Cessna 310 toward Los Angeles before a crash. He was buried in Gona les. His mother Ruth D. Gibson of Paramount California survives.
King Hussein’s government claimed Jordan’s army destroyed guerrilla bases, guerrillas fled to the West Bank and surrendered to Israeli authorities. Iraq closed its border with Jordan and expelled the Jordanian ambassador. officials said guerrillas had fired on Jordan positions and villages. Wasi Tel stated no independent guerrilla bases remain in Jordan.
UPI reports a Comratse attack on the big American base near Phi Loi Saigon as Nixon’s withdrawal plan advances. The US command says 253,200 American servicemen were in Vietnam and weekly withdrawals averaged 4,000 so far this year, ahead of the mid June target.
Washington reports President Nixon urged Congress to refrain from shaping policy on China ahead of his planned trip to Peking. After meetings with Democrats and Republicans, Nixon, aided by Secretary Laird, warned lawmakers not to legislate or pressure him on China. Mansfield noted large preparatory work remains before the visit, which may occur after year’s start.
Apollo 15 launches next Monday to extend lunar exploration science. Scientists note rocks and samples hint a complex moon history with hot and cold phases, challenging earlier cold moon theories. Mission plans include up to 20 hours on the surface, covering long distances and gathering data for ongoing exploration through 1972.
Washington sources say Bell System negotiators and about half a million telephone workers reach a settlement to end a six day nationwide strike. An announcement could come as early as today at a news conference called by the Communications Workers of America.
Captain Eva Smith, nurse and daughter of Mr and Mrs , has earned three Air Medals for outstanding duty in Southeast Asia while serving with the U S Air Force. Cited for performance at Cam Ranh May AB Vietnam, she is now on duty at Homestead AFB Florida. A Yoakum Middle School graduate, she trained at Lillie Jolly School of Nursing in Houston.
A membership meeting of the DeWitt County Electric Cooperative Inc is set for 8 p.m. July 27 at Cuero Baseball Stadium to elect four directors for three terms from districts 5 8 10 and 11. Nominees include Melvin Stanchos Ewald Motetine Robert Lord William Z Gilbert Praise Gerhard Blank Welton Setton A Benbow and others may be nominated from the floor. The meeting will feature reports on finances operations and progress, with Wiley Cheatnam in charge of the election and several guest speakers.
Texas DPS official William Berger and Cuero Police Chief Clinton Wright announce enforcement of motorcycle and minibike laws. Violations include licensing, age and license endorsements, and rider inspections. Minors as young as 15 may obtain licensing with limits. adults must hold proper endorsements. Unauthorized riders face license suspension. officials call for education and enforcement across the city.
Esso Eastern, Inc. transfers its headquarters from New York to Houston. The move consolidates operations of Stand t fant Oil of New Jersey's affiliates in the Far East and Australia. Company officials outline the relocation as a streamline of administrative activities and regional oversight.
A large family reunion of the McFarland and Schulte descendants took place at the Resveatvin Center in Kecrville Texas with 76 attendees enjoying a barbecue dinner. Attendees traveled from Odessa San Angelo San Antonio Nixon Brunet Cuero Lawson Hi Skidimore Houston Colorado City Denver and other Texas locations. A plan was made to meet again the following weekend in July 1972 at the same site with listed descendants named among the attendees.
Cuero prepares for Zone 13 II playoffs with Cuero All Stars vs Hale Fettsville All-Stars at 8 pm. Nixon Yoakum Gonzales Hallettsville Cuero vie for district spot ahead of La Grange finals July 2 to 3. Alfred Gonzales coaches, Ray Onsen to pitch, infielders Didae Riddle Dames Arndt Barfield Rairigue Anat, outfield Campbell Mitchell Omiey invites fans and league members to attend.
Dose Cream Pens in Cuero celebrated a grand opening Friday and Saturday led by manager W. T. Spears. Dixie Crean offered a half dozen donuts free with a coupon and a purchase, drawing more than 15 dozen donuts claimed by Spears.
Fire department officials said a small vehicle fire caused minor damage at 311 West Heaton. Firefighters extinguished the blaze after arriving shortly after 11 a.m. No injuries were reported.
United Press International reports a shift in tuberculosis death rates in the United States after the distribution of a steep tomycin bean. The death rate has dropped by a significant percentage, signaling progress in public health outcomes.
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