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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1970
Page
1
A reflective piece recalls childhood summers on simple pleasures and rough adventures. The author evokes a homemade rope swing, agates, games like hide-and-seek, and small thrills from penny movies and old radio heroes, ending with a note about town talk on page four.
The City Council will convene a called meeting at 5 45 p m in the Council Chamber to handle routine business. City Manager Wil Cockrell said the council may address appointing a replacement for Councilman Robert Post who resigns to become DeWitt County attorney in executive session.
Freshmen are almost certain to keep draft deferments for the next school year due to White House indifference and congressional apathy. A Selective Service spokesman says deferments may end with the academic year if Congress approves Nixon’s proposal later. Senate debates on Cambodia and Court nominations delay action. House Chairman L Mendel Rivers wavering between backing and opposing the plan.
Cuero High School announced a 10 game 1970 football schedule with five non conference and five district games. Five home and five away contests open Sept 11 at Gobbler Stadium, with non district games on successive Fridays against Yoakum Lockhart Refurb Edna and Columbus and district games in San Antonio East Central Pleaanton Floresville Samuel Clemens and Gonzales. Junior Varsity and grades nine through seven schedules begin Sept 17 and the full Cuero senior and junior high schedule will be released later in the week.
The Cuero FFA Chapter holds its monthly meeting at 8:00 p m in the Vocational Agriculture Building Cuero High School with President Allen Hartman presiding New business covers the chapter program of work for 1970 71 and the State FFA Convention in San Antonio July 15 17 All old and incoming members are invited to attend.
Dr. Otto F. Goedecke says Lone Star Textiles is reorganizing under bankruptcy law to obtain financing and continue operations. The Cuero mill, producing acrylic sandbag material for the U.S. military, aims to secure federal and private contracts and start increased production in weeks.
Cuero Public Library announces applications for the Texas Reading Club. Mrs Joe Boothe librarian says membership open to students in grades one through twelve. Goal is 25 participants. completing the program earns a certificate from the Texas State Library.
United Press International reports that nearly 50 percent of Texas residents live in seven counties Harrrngs Dallas Bexar Tarrant El Paso Travis and Nueces. The preliminary count shows a Texas population near 11 million with final totals due in fall. Officials note migration from rural and inner city areas to suburbs skewing results.
The Penn Central, the nation’s largest railroad, filed for reorganization under the Bankruptcy Act after failing to obtain a $200 million federal loan. The company carries 100,000 daily commuters and posted $62.7 million in Q1 1970 and $193 million in 1969. 94,000 employees were ordered to continue working as trustees are appointed.
Mrs. Ruby Lassman supervised Cuero public schools cafeteria and spoke on nutrition at a Head Start parents and teachers meeting. A nutrition film was shown as 63 attendees joined, with Head Start parents providing refreshments. The local Head Start program reports a quota of 120 students.
North Fort Hood will host Company C of the 141st Infantry National Guard for a two week annual encampment. The Cuero and Gonzales unit has six officers and 143 enlisted, with an advance detachment leaving Friday including Kuecker Venegas Marshall Pace and Rogers. Pvt Vernon Maiear of Gonzales heads to six months at Fort Ord California.
Marvin N. Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Bonnie Taylor Sr left for induction into the U S Army in San Antonio today.
A Cuero delegation joined 1,669 attendees at the national convention in Los Angeles. Texas participants numbered 160. After the gathering Mr and Mrs Blanton Mr and Mrs Schodde Mr and Mrs Breeden and Miss Bauer toured Hawaii and plan to return Wednesday.
Senator Tower says Vice President Agnew will be highly active in the coming congressional elections while President Nixon may stay more on the sidelines. Tower notes 15 Senate seats are vulnerable, with 25 Democrat and 10 Republican held seats, and GOP aims to gain seven to control the chamber. He singles out Texas where Rep. George Bush runs as an ally, citing Yarborough's primary defeat as evidence of Democratic vulnerability.
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