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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1971
Page
4
Editorial argues cab fares have surged past affordable levels as 70-block rides approach 52.10 and entry costs rise to 60 cents. Public response shifted after a recent fare increase, with riders turning to subways, buses, cars, or carpools. The piece warns wage and price dynamics threaten broader industries as demand slows.
A reflective overview traces the 20th century U S monetary shifts from the gold standard to postwar wealth, noting 178 billion in Lend Lease aid, the rise of deficits through Korea and Vietnam, and a dollar glut in Europe. It urges corrective action with measured tones and avoids nationalist rancor.
The piece lists the varied demands on secretaries from tact and endurance to punctuality and memory. It humorously coverage roles from purchasing agent to cryptographer while noting the boss’s ego and quirks. Reading is encouraged as a good habit if time allows.
Washington report notes Hubert Humphrey has yet to announce a campaign stall or entry into primaries. Muskie Bayh McGovern Kennedy Jackson Proxmire are named as potential frontrunners and challengers as he contemplates New York and California contests. Contributions flow yet he cautions backers to reserve resources.
The piece notes growing strength of Jackson's campaign and suggests ingers may prefer Humphrey as a middle option between Muskie and Jackson. It questions Humphrey's nomination chances if Muskie dominates and mentions California and New York primaries as pivotal, warning a lively convention and a dramatic show. It ends with a tangential stat: the average car has more than 14 000 parts.
Yesterday's cryptogram reads When I di 1 wish people might say who helped people to understand each other better. Leland Stow 4019 King Features Syndicate.
Friday, June 29, 1791 marks several celestial and personal facts. The moon phase, visible planets, and zodiac sign Cancer are listed alongside notable births and historic events such as Custer’s massacre and shifts in US military theater plans. The entry also references a 1962 Supreme Court decision on school prayer and a thought attributed to John Galsworthy.
The Guadalupe River rose to four feet above normal as heavy rains swelled its banks. Reports mention the flood level topping at ib feet from a known 35.1 feet. The front line disruption was caused by upstream rainfall. The United States noted Communist China pushing a “take-over” strategy to gain a gateway to Southeast Asia. President today invoked the Taft Hartley labor law to halt a nationwide maritime strike over the weekend.
Washington dispatch reports a hard drug surge among U.S. troops in Vietnam tied to heroin availability after the Cambodian invasion. Jon Steinberg, a Philadelphia assistant district attorney and investigator, notes heroin purity rising to 9 percent, with vials costing about $39. Lawmakers and analysts debate drug use as a refuge for withdrawal, while regulatory letters question ERA funding for a low-spirits area. A Brookings finding highlights maintenance programs as major federal outlays, predicting future costs amid defense and space spending. The piece also recalls a 1931 California visit and local club notes.
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