Texas Legislature Faces Ethics Bill Contention
In Austin the Senate adjourned to allow parliaments to sort a tangle over who could carry Sen Ralph Hall's ethics bill if Hall declines to act Hall sought to table his bill after an amendment he said would gut the code of conduct for public officials The House approved a payoffs probe of state officials in exchange for banking bills despite a Farenthold bid for immediate action A Senate subcommittee will hear UT officials March 22 about a $600000 gift linked to a million dollar chancellor home project and furnishing.
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Austin
UPI
Texas
Senate
Ralph Hall
Hall
Preston Smith
South
Mutscher
House
Gus Mutscher
Frances Farenthold
Corpus Christi
University of Texas
Auxiliary Delegates Elected for Mth District Convent
Delegates named for the Mth District Convent to be held April 17 18 include Viola Merritt Mabel Davis Caroline Hebert Rollie Simon Skreet Bauer John H Bell Jim Peyton and Harvey Krejel Alternates listed A UK of Jimmy Bulgerin Alvin Sager C L Duckett Victor Brer VV Foster John Steen Arthur Schode and Emil Buchhorn Jr The convention will be in Cuero State Commander Bill Hester of Houston will speak at the April 18 session The group approved donations to cancer and Faster Seal drives and bought drapes for the civic center snack bar and meeting room The Pilot Club of Como will sponsor a girl to Bluebonnet Girls State June 15 25 in Seguin
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Mth
Wees
American Legion Auxiliary
Winter Post
Viola Merritt
Mabel Davis
Caroline Hebert
Rollie Simon
Skreet” Bauer
John H. Bell
Jim Peyton
Harvey Krejel
Jimmy Bulgerin
Alvin Sager
C. L. Duckett
Victor Br'er
VV. G. Foster
John Steen
Arthur Schodde
Emil Buchhorn Jr
Cuero
Evelyn Barfield
eAc.tran
Bill Hester
Houston
Hester
Department
Civic Center
Pilot Club of
Como
Bluebonnet Girls State
Seguin
Nixon Arrives in Lexington for Whitney Young Jr Funeral
President Nixon landed at Blue Grass Field in Lexington Kentucky at 11 30 a m est en route to deliver an obituary oration at the funeral of civil rights leader Whitney Young Jr
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Nixon
Blue Grass Field
Lexington
Whitney Young Jr
Letter to the Record Questions Tax Evaluation in DeWitt County
A reader asks the DeWitt County Commission to weigh tax valuation methods, arguing land taxes should reflect productive capacity and criticizing outside appraisals. He notes agricultural realities, prices, and farm costs, urging careful, era-appropriate policy for rural taxes.
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DeWitt County
Little Miss Cuero Registration Opens for Pageant
Entries are now being accepted for the Little Miss Cuero Easter Pageant set for April 17 at the junior high school auditorium. Open to girls ages three to preschool, the contest is sponsored by the Cuero Young Homemakers. Deadline is April 10.
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Cuero
The
Cuero Young Homemakers
Loretta Goodenough
Governor May Ask Drouth Aid
The Texas drought has deepened with the driest winter in 20 years threatening irrigation for South Texas citrus crops and livestock water. Hidalgo County asks for a federal disaster declaration. Gov. Smith considers similar action for relief loans and emergency feeding.
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Austin
UPD
Texas Sun
South Texas
Hidalgo County
Agriculture
John C. White
You Can Buy One Dollar For $10
Robert Pickens of Bachel Bank announced order blanks for uncirculated silver Eisenhower dollars will be available in Cuero and nationwide on June 18. Mint orders start July 1 with a five coin limit per order, pricing at $10 for proof and $3 for uncirculated coins, with cupro nickel dollars arriving late fall.
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Robert Pickens
Bachel Bank
Cuero
Pickens
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Mary Brooks
Thieves Strike Cuero Municipal Park Clubhouse
Cuero Police Chief Clinton Wright reports a second break in this week at Cuero Municipal Park Clubhouse. Burglaries targeted a cigarette machine in the Golf Shop. a gallon jug and a money-containing game machine near it were left untouched. Entry was gained by breaking a window in the south dance hall.
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Cuero
Cuero Municipal Park
Clinton Wright
Wright
R. D. Kizer Jr
Auxiliary Boosts Health Careers at Cuero Community Hospital
The Cuero Community Hospital Auxiliary approved April health careers promotion by the board. The project will distribute educational material to high school juniors and seniors and involves making bed jackets gowns laprobes and house shoes for patients. New members and committee actions were reported including awards luncheon planning and volunteer hours.
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Cuero Community Hospital
Joe B. Reuss
Pauline Kuecker
Reuss
Murray Tarkington
Bob Pickens
Two New Members For Survey Group
DeWitt County Historical Survey Committee meets in regular session on March 16 1971 with new member Mrs Chancy Wofford present guest Mrs Joe Reuss and new member John C Janacek editor of the DeWitt County View. Other members attended as well as discussions of cemetery dedication centennial plans and new post cards.
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DeWitt County Court Room
Chancy Wofford
Joe Reuss
John C. Janacek
DeWitt County View
Lavaca County
Burns Station
DeWitt County
Fain McDougal
Texas
Chisholm Trail Officers Set Meeting for Dance Date
Old Chisholm Trail Drivers Association officers and directors plan a Friday Westhoff meeting at 7 30 p m in City Cafe to pick a date for the annual dance and barbecue Edwin Mills the president elected March 1 in Cuero will preside Attending are Pierdolla Ammerman Garber Pierdolla Ley Raske Worthington Trammell Jo Neil Sheffield queen 1971 72 Karen Kosarek mascot Gene Carson and John Hamilton honored as Life Time Trail Boss
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Chisholm Trail Drivers Association
Westhoff
Edwin Mills
Cuero
Pete Pierdolla
San Antonio
Louis Ammerman
Victoria
Leo Garber
Adeline Pierdolla
Albert Ley
Richard Raske
Seguin
Pete Worthington
Tommy Trammell
Nixon
Chisholm Trail
Jo Neil Sheffield
Karen Kosarek
John Hamilton
Gene Carson
Alice
Hamilton
Carson
Absentee Balloting Underway in City and School Elections
Absentee voting for the April 3 school trustees and April 6 city council elections is underway with early ballots available at the school administration building and city hall. Mayor Jack Edgar runs unopposed for a second term, while Council Place 1 and Place 2 face contests. Gregory Arroyo leads on the ballot for Place 1, against Dick Campedge, and Fimmie Reiffert seeks reelection for Place 2 against Reverend Charles W. Smith. Dietze is unopposed for Place 4 on the school board, while Herbert F. Frets faces W B P Carroll for Place 5. Ballots include two-year mayor and council terms and three-year board terms. The final day for voting in the school election is Tuesday, March.
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Park Heights Drive
City Hall
Jack Edgar
Gregory Arroyo
Dick Campedge
Arroyo
Coppedge
Coppedge Tire Service
Reiffert
Rev. Smith
Mt. Bethel Baptist Church
Lawrence Dietze
Herbert F. Frets
W. B P. Camroll
Dayle High
Frels
Hamble O#8 & Refining Company
Court Suit Seeks To Enjoin Foreclosure
Otto Goedecke of Hallettsville and U S Warehouse Corp sue Farmers State Bank and Trust in 24th District Court seeking to stop a deed of trust foreclosure on a $200 000 promissory note tied to property. They moved the case from Houston to Cuero by venue change claiming the note was not in default when the trustee's sale notice was posted on January 9.
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State Bank and Trust Company
24Th District Court
Otto Goedecke
Hallettsville
U.S. Warehouse Corp
Houston
Cuero
Geedecke
Corporation
Farmers State Bank and Trust
Goedecke
Tuition Hike Approved for Out of State Students
The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill to raise out of state tuition at Texas colleges from 200 to 500 dollars per semester. Only Sen. A. R. Schwartz voted against the compromise House version.
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Austin
APD
Senate Finance Committee
Texas
A. R. Schwartz
Dial Weston
Prosper Bank Robbery At Prosper Texas
Two men armed with pistols robbed Prosper State Bank in Prosper Texas today taking about $20,000 from tellers and fleeing in pillow cases.
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Prosper, Tex
Prosper State Bank
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