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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1970
Page
1
The White House directs all federal agencies to report their public relations expenditures and justify cuts of 25 to 50 percent. The author notes the burden of handling promotional mail and acknowledges some useful agricultural agency materials while criticizing waste.
Cuero’s 1970 population stands at 6 767, down 571 from 7 338 in 1960, according to a preliminary Census figure. City Manager Wil Cockrell said the Dallas regional Census Office provided the data by phone and noted the number is only a preliminary estimate to be refined next month.
United Press International reports a 20.2 percent population rise in Corpus Christi to 48,000 plus with surrounding 12 county district up 11 percent to 574,550. Victoria city grows by 6,302 to 39,349, while Brazoria County climbs to 106,230. Several counties decline.
LeRoy Hamilton, Cuero banker, spoke at the Rotary Club meeting on economic conditions and possible government actions to adjust funds. He discussed market factors causing deflation as Wayne Stimson presided and Dr. Walter Perbst of Victoria visited.
The Cuero City Council approved new water and sewer ordinances after a public hearing with no protests. The move raises rates effective June 16 and the panel backed Cuero Housing Authority’s plan to start more housing units beyond the 110 now under construction.
Lee Pargmann, chairman of the DeWitt County ASC, says farmers in the 1970 Feed Grain or Cotton programs received a reminder flyer about certification and compliance. Early and accurate certification speeds payments, which are expected after July 1 and by August end. mistakes can forfeit all or part of earned payments.
Victor Jones charged with assault with intent to murder and held on $5,000 bond in DeWitt County Jail. He allegedly assaulted Melvin Coleman of Yoakum last night, surrendered to Yoakum Police, then was taken into custody by Deputy Bobby McMahan of the DeWitt County Sheriff's Department.
A federal judge in Corpus Christi rules Mexican-Americans are an identifiable minority under desegregation laws and orders the district to file a new plan by July 16. He suggests busing may be required to achieve racial balance, saying mixing with Negro students still leaves whites segregated.
Mrs. Cora Johnson, 29, of Yoakum, was no-billed by the DeWitt County Grand Jury on Thursday in the death of Marcellus Taylor. Taylor, 51, was killed by a shotgun blast May 12 at Johnson's residence on Nelson Street and found in the yard nearby.
The 30th annual American Legion Boys State in Texas opens in Austin at the University of Texas with 785 high school boys and two from Mexico registering. Henry H. Hill announced, listing enrollees from Cuero and Westhoff. Participants will join Nationalist or Federalist parties and attend precinct, county, and state conventions, culminating in a Capitol visit and Governor's Ball. Enrollment since 1940 totals 14,939 junior high students.
Prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars will be awarded in the monthly Bonus Bucks drawing at 1 AM in front of the Record building. The drawing is linked to Cuero June Bonus Days continuing through tomorrow.
The Manhattan Towers in Miami Beach offers rent-free living until the Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 800 or until October 1, whichever comes first. The unusual promotion ties a housing deal to a stock index and a deadline.
Yvonne Dubose, Smiley High School senior and daughter of Braxton and wife, was named Yoakum Tom-Tom Rodeo queen at Yoakum City Park. She previously held 1970 Old Chishotma Trail Driver Queen and Town and Country Trail Ride Queen titles. Miss Dubose will reign through two remaining rodeo performances.
Counselor Buddy Calcote announced procedures for changing class schedules for the 1970 71 school year at Cuero High School. Students must visit the counselor by June 15 to request changes, as August changes are not allowed during registration.
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