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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1971
Page
3
The House Committee on the District of Columbia releases excerpts from a 450 page report on the DC public school system noting frequent crimes against students, including extortion and student intimidation. The document cites pervasive misconduct and lack of school authority enforcement.
A report cites widespread issues in a local school including gambling, weapons, theft, vandalism, truancy, and profane topics. It notes attacks on teachers with one bitten and another resigning after beating, while accusing militant union teachers of segregated Black History instruction and activism.
Be it resolved by the Texas Legislature to amend Section 1 Article XVII to allow two thirds House and Senate votes to propose constitutional amendments. It details publication, election, and tally procedures, with governor proclamation if adopted. Sec 2 sets May 18 1971 as the referendum date with ballots for or against the amendment.
An interview recounts chaotic conditions in a district public school, citing drug use and a lack of parental presence. Staff describe overwhelmed administrators covering 24 doors, limited police aid, and disruptive incidents including a student shooting during a dance and a flag being discarded by outsiders.
The amendment would create a nine member State Ethics Commission with appointments from the Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and State Judicial Qualifications Commission plus two ex officio members from the Legislature. It sets six year terms, requires ethics filings, outlines meeting rules, compensation for legislators, and authorizes investigations and rulemaking to improve legislative economy. The proposal asks voters to approve to establish ethics rules for state and legislative officers and to set compensation guidelines.
Nassau visitors flock to Paradise Island hotels chasing sightings of billionaire Howard Hughes. At Britannia Beach Hotel John Hughes escorts guests who arrive by cruise or plane and hope to glimpse Hughes who has sequestered himself since December. Rumors swirl about his Las Vegas departure and Bahamas interests.
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