Postal Reform Proposal Sparks Strong Stand Against Union Shops
The Record denounces compulsory union membership for all postal workers under the Postal Reform Bill and argues against federally funded employees joining nationally affiliated unions. The editorial warns that closed shop rules could let unions dictate job loss during strikes, opposing any expansion of union influence in government labor.
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Nixon Administration
Aflcio
White House
Cuero Float to Enter Hallettsville Rodeo Parade
The Cuero parade float will participate in the Hallettsville State High School Championship Rodeo parade Friday. Riders include Misses Ann Mary Vaughn Pat Murphree and Cheryl McCormick. Driver is R D Kizer Jr Cuero Jaycees. Leslie Motor Company furnishes the automobile.
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Ann Mary Vaughn
Pat Murphree
Cheryl McCormick
R. D. Kizer Jr
Cuero Jaycees
Leslie Motor Company
Postal Reform Outlook Clouds House Floor
The House debated a postal reform bill amid numerous amendments from penny postcard to curb abroad material openings. With a crowded calendar, action could wait until Thursday and a possible shift to a simple pay raise for postal workers.
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Washington
UPI
House
Edward J. Derwinski
R-Ul
House Post Office Committee
U.S. Postal Service
Mishap Closes Cuero Pool
Cuero Municipal Park Pool was closed today after a breakdown in the chlorinating equipment. Park manager R D Kizer Jr said swimming classes were disbanded this morning but are expected to resume tomorrow once the chlorinator is repaired.
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Cuero Municipal Park
R. D. Kizer Jr
Kizer
Second Draft Lottery Scheduled for July 1
President Nixon sets July 1 for the nations second draft lottery after a Supreme Court ruling allows conscientious objector claims on moral or ethical grounds. Curtis Tarr says the ruling is not retroactive and does not grant exemption for this war. The lottery will use alphabetical order with birth years 1951 and earlier, scrapping state quotas and adjusting which letters are drawn first.
Penney Contest Winner in Victoria District Event
Local Penny store earns a $100 prize and third place as Mrs. H. D. York, a store employee, posts a 44 percent dress sales gain at the district contest in Victoria. J. C. Scott, Dallas district manager, notes 39 area managers attended and praises York and store staff for the achievement.
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Scott
Victoria
H. D. York
J. C. Scott
Ares
York
Dallas
Kay Marsh
Court To Hear Pleas Friday Before Judge Joe Kelly
De Witt County Grand Jury indicted on June 4. 24th District Court will convene Friday at 9 am for pleas before Judge Joe Kelly.
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de Witt County Grand Jury
Joe Kelly
24Th District Court
Cuercites Attend Bush Campaign Event in Houston
Statewide leaders and a Cuero delegation joined a Friday Saturday session in Houston for the George Bush campaign. The highlight was a barbecue at the H and H guest ranch honoring Bush on his 46th birthday with an estimated 600 to 700 attendees. Cuero attendees included Dr. Harold High, Col. and Mrs. Charles Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Burns McAlister, and Mrs. Lias B. Steen.
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George Bush
Houston
Bush
Harold High
Charles Lucas
Burns MeAlister
Lias B. Steen
Beeville City Posts Seven Resignations Over Politics
Beeville Texas New city manager Layton Abrams and six other officials quit amid a council turnover that installed Mexican American control for the first time. The resignations followed a 3 2 vote to dismiss City Judge T F Gregory, with the dissenters led by Anglo members. Mayor H C Saenz Jr and the new majority faced broad unrest in the city.
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Beeville
Tex
T. F. Gregory
Layton Abrams
Imogene Stevenson
Anne Lee Lackey
Buck Harris
Arthur Sprouse
H. L. Trevino
S. R. Davis
Gregory
Jerry Berryman
Berryman
Davis
Crystal City
Electric Co-Op Nominees Listed
Members of the Dewitt County Electric Co op will elect directors at their annual meeting in Cuero Municipal Park Stadium July 28. Nominees by district include District 1 Robert Meischen H O Mueller William G Bargmann Jr and others across twelve districts with floor nominations possible for 15 member petitioners. Directors serve one year and a nominating committee list is provided.
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Dewitt County Electric Co-op
Cuero Municipal Park Stadium
Robert Meischen
H. O. Mueller
William G. Bargmann Jr
Willie Harms
D. L. Goehring
Clark Kerlick
Floyd Doehrman
Walter Adickes
Marvin Stanchos
Willie Metting
Roland Sievers
O. G
Robert Pargmann
R. M. Granberry
Alex Benbow
Robert Schmidt
Herbert Riedie
Kidney Fund Aid Rises for Jerry Hess Kidney transplant costs climb
Community drives and individual gifts push the fund to 109.30 with contributions from Hunt Elementary students Wesley Edwards and Earmeane Weathers and others including the Community Social Club led by Mateo Perez, the American Legion Auxiliary, and local families. Jerry Hess, son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Hess, is home from Bexar County Hospital awaiting treatment and faces a transplant costing about 15,000 dollars. In Washington, Speaker John W McCormack responds to remarks on long hair among youths at internment.
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Jerry Hess
Wesley Edwards
Earmeane Weathers
Hunt Elementary School
Mateo Perez
Viola Merritt
American Legion Auxiliary
Leebell Kuecker
Set
Young Hess
Vernon Hess
Bexar County
San Antonio
Stratton
Summer-Sizzler Sale at Keesler's Admits 1970 Models
Keesler's in downtown Cuero launches a Summer-Sizzler Sale to clear space for Admiral's 1971 line. The event offers stereos radios phonographs and TVs in stock with full factory warranties and immediate delivery plus bank financing.
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Admiral
Keesler’s
Cuero
Keesler
Keesslers
Laredo seeks Rio Grande water as Pueblo city status
Laredo asks the Texas Water Rights Commission to grant Pueblo city status to secure exclusive access to Rio Grande water. City council votes to file the petition, noting no nearby alternative source and aiming to confirm primary rights before any emergency.
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Laredo
Tex
UPI
Rio Grande
Texas Water Rights Commission
Commission
Frank Y. Hill
Los Angeles
US Supreme Court
J. C. Martin Jr
Oil Gas Depletion Blamed For School Tax Increase
Cuero Independent School District faces higher taxes for 1970 71 as depletion in oil gas and mineral values cuts revenue. Dr E E Sims notes a 15 cent local tax hike plus an 173000 expected from the ratio and tax increase will fund salaries and building needs despite a 2.4 million loss in assessed values.
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Cuero Independent School District
E. E. Sims
Sims
Board of Education
Texas Education Agency
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