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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1972
Page
3
Two trains traveling about 60 mph struck a debris filled tunnel in Vierzy, 50 miles north of Paris, killing at least 29 passengers and injuring over 100. Rescue teams battled partial tunnel collapse from both ends as officials warned of more bodies trapped beneath wreckage.
Crystal City leaders built a local party by capturing school board and city government. The regional party, likely to appear on the statewide ballot in November, held a State convention with delegates from 25 counties. Gutierrez predicts about 20 states will send reps to the national convention.
Polliwogs discuss staging an art show on Main Street with potential upstairs space over the Smart Shop and other venues. Byron Dalrymple debuts his outdoor life book Survival in the Outdoors as April’s Outdoor Life Book Club selection. Birthday greetings go to several local residents including Jimmie Reiffert and Kathryn Reiffert.
A word puzzle grid with across and down clues covering music history language and general knowledge. Clues range from gods to geography to literature with themes of wordplay and cross references across positions. This puzzle lists many common and obscure terms including names such as ODay and Elihu and hints at varying difficulty levels.
UPI reporting from Qui Nhon describes B52 strikes on a high level Viet Cong conference in a cave near Phu Cat. A defector confirmed the meeting, and Viet Cong fire hit a South Vietnamese recon unit rescuing him. Additional clashes wounded and killed personnel at Da Nang Phu Bai and Kontum sites with helicopter losses and base damage.
In Laughton England steelworker John Evans aged 26 collapsed outside a maternity ward upon learning his wife had just delivered a baby girl. He was treated for a gashed head and said he fainted from excitement and would never live it down.
A daily cryptogram gives a substitution puzzle with a sample line showing letter mappings. The quote shown is NEVER TRUST A HUSBAND TOO FAR, NOR A BACHELOR TOO NEAR, attributed to HELEN ROW.
A DeWitt Chapter event features a cancer board member presiding at the Morning General Session and Miss Nannie Ray Parker of Yoakum speaking on basic orientation and cancer control. A panel on what cancer is how it is diagnosed and treated includes Dr. E Jackson Giles Dr Vernon L Medji and Dr Kirby G Baker Jr all from Corpus Christi. Reservations to attend should be made with Mrs Finley Blackwell.
Camp reports Wallace favored the Holy Cross site for a second operation and was pleased with treatment there. Camp notes a transfer would need extra tests and delay recovery, influencing the decision.
Charles Bongiovi Sr aged 87 died Friday night in Kerrville. Funeral services are set for Monday at Mission Park Funeral Home Chapel in San Antonio with burial at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Survived by wife Susan Hovance Bongiovi three sons Joe of Cuero Johnny and Charles of San Antonio and daughter Marie Hill of San Antonio.
Funeral services for Kenneth Tumlinson aged 40 of Victoria were conducted Friday in the Freund Funeral Home Chapel Cuero. Burial followed in Hillside Cemetery with the Odd Fellows Lodge in charge and pallbearers named Leroy Harryman F W Ward Jack Harryman H L Hunt Marvin Waltersdorff and Jack Ilensley.
Lovie Mae Richerson of 306 Hope Street Yoakum is charged with driving while intoxicated in DeWitt County Court. She was arrested by Yoakum Police Officer Billy Moore.
In Chicago a UPI report notes some claim mineral oil or baby oil mixed with iodine makes suntan lotion. The American Medical Association says these preparations lack sunscreens and neither promote tanning nor prevent burning. their only benefit is lubrication to reduce sun drying.
The IFALPA backed 24 hour worldwide strike starting Monday to pressure action against skyjackings. Some pilots pledged support while United American and Braniff crews would not join. Trans World Airways obtained an injunction. Pan American planned normal actions but pilots unclarified. Western Air Lines signaled a strike as other carriers stayed uncertain. Canada’s 2000 pilots supported the move. Arab capitals and some unions opposed or offered mixed reactions. The UN showed little momentum toward a Security Council meeting before Monday.
A reader letter from MeaA LASS of 4104 Flower St Cudahy California praises the moon landing and proposes naming the moon the Nixon Moon Over Miami as a symbol of peace. The writer urges honoring President Nixon before leaving office and mentions California lawmakers supporting the idea.
Westhoff 4-H Club members discussed an Appreciation Banquet at the American Legion Hall. Kay Fuchs noted all club records due by June 20, and plans for H camp and Citizenship Day were discussed. A stew dinner fund drive is planned for July 22 at the Legion Hall with public invitation.
Cheryl Fagan of Cuero High School was elected Precinct No 1 Chairman in the American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State at Texas Lutheran College. She is sponsored by the local American Legion Auxiliary and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs B H Fagan.
Churches across the community host a missions conference led by BGCT official Charles Williamson. A Youth Rally, led by Rev. Bill Roe and Brian Allison, will present the Biblical concept of stewardship and missions. A joint service follows with music by Allison and a climate message from Dr. Cecil Ray, ending around 9:00.
A 3 ounce portion of skinless broiled chicken breast has 115 calories. The text notes half of a 2 pound broiler-fryer contains about Ng calories.
Word from Cuero reports two high school girls hurt in a Jeep crash in Rockport. Billie Richter, 14, suffered a concussion and other injuries, while Margie Steen, 14, endured shock and bruises.
Howell Drilling Co of San Antonio spuds 8 100 foot Wilcox test No 1 J B McAlister in the Anna Barre Field southeast of Arneckeville DeWitt County The well lies 1900 feet east of Howell No 1 Anna Barre and 1640 feet from the north west line of James Quinn Survey A-395 within a 165 5 acre lease and other line distances noted.
Medical authorities say most suntan preparations include a lubricant to keep skin from drying out too quickly. The note highlights the role of moisturizers in sun protection routines.
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