Cuero Personal Notes Highlight Visits and Achievements
Mrs. Nettie V. Dean of Cuero learns of her son Ben Dean from Anchorage arriving in Houston and visiting Cuero Sunday. Mark Hanson on leave from U S Air Force returns home to visit his parents. Mrs. Mary Fischer and son from Yorktown visit Cuero business. Walter Lewis celebrates a birthday at Jim Sanders home with Yorktown guests. The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Honor Guard assisted at Theo Wenske’s funeral in Moulton. Albert Nagel and James Rabe of San Antonio visited Edwin Bares in Westhoff. Sgt Larry Erickson, Victoria area U S Air Force recruiter, visited Cuero on Wednesday. Army Private Morris A Hawke, son of Morris A Hawke Jr., completed eight weeks at Fort Ord, Calif. Cuero High School 1967 graduate, Victoria College 1969 grad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie V. Dean
Cuero
Ben Dean
Anchorage
Alaska
Ben
Houston
Charles Bodden
Joe Hoffman
Knights of Columbus
Theo. Wenske
Moulton
Albert Nagel
James Rabe
San Antonio
Edwin Bares
Westhoff
Morris A. Hawke ID
U.S. Army Training Center
Fort Ord
California
Hanke
Cuero High School
Victoria College
Morris A. Hanke Jr
FE. Newman
Priests Seek Right To Marry Ends Celibacy Rule
The National Federation of Catholic Priests Councils representing 34000 U S priests urged the Roman Catholic Church to end mandatory celibacy. The delegates called for marriage or celibacy to be offered to active priests and for dioceses to admit married men as priest candidates with possible return for former priests who left to marry. The six page renewal statement will go to the International Synod of Bishops in Rome this September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganization
United States
National Federation of Catholic Priests Councils
International Synod of Bishops
Rome
Ethics bill weakened but backed by Hall in Texas
Senator Ralph Hall of Rockwall, after threatening to table his ethics measure, agrees to pursue a modified code of conduct for public officials. He criticizes the 17 to 11 amendment as weakening the bill, fearing it fails to curb legislators' influence while allowing disclosure requirements to be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Ralph Hall
Rockwall
Hall
Senate
Ben Barnes
Dewey Funeral Set for Friday in New York
The body of former Gov. Thomas E. Dewey will be in state for public viewing today in New York City. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. at St James Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Thomas E. Dewey
White House
St. James Episcopal Church
Navy Faces Drug Abuse and Racial Tensions in Services
Navy Secretary John H. Chafee testifying before the Senate said drug abuse in the Navy and Marines is out of control and racial tension is rising. He cited growth in black officer numbers from 10 in 1949 to over 500 in 1970, and reported 11,700 sailors and Marines linked to narcotics in 1970 with 5,000 discharged, 1,700 released by Marines, 3,000 warned, and 2,000 punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Navy
John H. Chafee
Chafee
Senate Appropriations Committee
Marines
Obituary for Mrs Lou Laster with Pasadena police escorts
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Lou Laster at Freund Funeral Home Chapel with pallbearers Werner Afflerbach Pershing Hiller Frank Thieme William Hancock Bubba Palmer and Wesley Alexander. The Rev Calvin Peterson officiated and a police escort accompanied the graveside at Hillside Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter Raymond A Brandt four sons Allen Lester William Lester Albert Wayne Lester Arthur Gene Lester two brothers three sisters thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Laster
Freund Funeral Home Chapel
Werner Afflerbach
Pershing Hiller
Frank Thieme
William Hancock
Bubba Palmer
Wesley Alexander
Calvin Peterson
First United Methodist Church
Hillside Cemetery
Pasadena
C. A. Hilborn
L. W. Wilburn
F. D. Boatright
Allen Laster
Cuero
William Laster
Albert Wayne Laster
Arthur Gene Laster
Baton Rouge
WW. A. McDonald
Houston
J. A. McDonald
San Antonio
Laura Mae Williams
Austin
C. W. Thigpen
Navasota
E. B. Yeary
Houster
Governor's Emergency Prep Meeting Draws 14 Counties
The Office of Emergency Preparedness in Denton schedules a meeting with representatives including Oscar Carrillo J A Garvin Jr and Raul Longoria. The 14 counties listed span Cameron Hidalgo Starr Willacy Zapata Webb Kenedy Brooks Kleberg Jim Wells Jim Hogg Duval Nueces and San Patricio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of
Denton
Oscar Carrillo
Benevides
J. A. Garvin Jr
Raymondville
Raul Longoral
Edinburg
Alice
Rio Grande Valley
Cameron
Hidalgo
Starr
Fort Worth Livestock Market Report
USDA livestock summary from Fort Worth shows cattle steady with cattle and calves at 21.10 to 23.40 for cows, feeders mainly 36.00 to 39.50 for steers, various weights for heifers and bulls. Hogs at 16.00 to 16.50 for 195 to 240 lb barrows and gilts, sows 13.00 to 14.00 for 350 to 700 lb, overall steady tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
USDA
Cuero School Board Meets to Discuss Equipment Purchases
The Cuero School Board will convene Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the administration building to consider equipment and supplies. The meeting will also review building program progress and personnel matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero School Board
Soviets Pull Back as U S Helicopters Airlift Troops Near Laos
UPI reports U S helicopters evacuated nearly 2000 South Vietnamese troops from a Laotian jungle near Fire Base Lolo. A South Vietnamese unit faced encirclement with over 100 dead and wounded. officials denied a rout toward the border. Lt. Gen. Hoang Xuan Lam cites a 10-1 kill ratio since Feb 8 and calls casualty figures a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPI
U.S
Lolo
South Vietnam
Poison Candy For Neighbors in Wooster
Clifford Badger and his wife Helen found a box of candy with a neighbor note in their mailbox. They ate some, and Clifford died while Helen grew very ill. Coroner ruled they were poisoned with strychnine. Mrs Badger remained hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Ohio
UPI
Clifford Badger
Badger
Helen
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies
Pleasant Home
J. T. Questel
Nothing Like It In Ireland Says Visitor Amid Parade
Maggie Mulligan a 22 year old Irish tourist in Houston notes the St Patrick s Day parade features floats bands and tall plastic shamrocks in downtown Houston She remarks there is nothing like it in Ireland and asks what is happening in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
UPI
Maggie Mulligan
Ireland
United States
Cuero Social Club Plans Meeting Thursday Evening
Cuero Youth Social Club will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Cuero Munie Park Clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero Youth Social Club
Cuero Muniepa Park
Teachers attacked at Jack Yates High School in Houston
Principal James R. Alexander reports violent incidents at Jack Yates High School linked to non-student loiterers. A teacher was beaten and raped after returning a failing grade and another was struck by a rock while fear grows among staff. Alexander says most trouble comes from area loiterers and urges walking in small groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
WPD
James R. Alexander
Jack Yates High School
Alexander
Tax burden falls unevenly across income groups
Census figures show the lowest income bracket under $2,000 paying the highest state and local taxes at 27.2 percent while those over $50,000 pay only 6.7 percent. Federal taxes rise with income, but state and local taxes are regressive across most brackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman P. Miller
Census Bureau
Conference Board
For Commerce and Industry
New York
Miller
Vote To Debate Liquor Bill Reopens Texas Debate
Sen. Joe Christie wins 21 8 vote to permit debate on a liquor by the drink bill in Texas for the first time in 52 years. The measure would allow mixed drink sales in locales approving local option elections. The tally exceeds the minimum needed to advance the bill in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Joe Christie
el Paso
Senate
Texas
Christie
Riot Leader Out On Bail
Quincy Brooks, 28, accused of damaging property during student violence at Prairie View A&M College, is free on a $10,000 bond after his release Wednesday. He had been jailed three weeks and the bond was reduced from $100,000.
Bank Heist Near Rose Cheltenham Leads to Vault Opening
Four gunmen held four bank employees at gunpoint for two hours in England. They coerced the branch manager into opening the vault by claiming his wife was hostage. The robbers escaped with $67,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheltenham
England
UPI
Beware The Quack Cancer Cures Warned by ACS
The American Cancer Society cautions against unfounded cancer treatments and “cures” that claim to prevent or delay proven life saving care. The notice warns readers to seek evidence based therapies and avoid unproven remedies.
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American Cancer Society
Welcome back to Cuero as Grunder family returns home
Eunice Heyer buys four Easter baskets for grandchildren while Frances Vanzura tends flowers at her beauty salon. Joe Grunder and Ruby Parks Grunder return to Cuero after forty years, living on Ruby’s Parks estate. Laredo Art Association Fi esta dates April 24 25 draw reservations at La Posada Hotel. Lyndie Watson rents in Westhoff after selling her home. Cloudy morning with rain doubt and birthday wishes for Walter Lewis Mrs Jesse Norwood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Vanzura
Cuero
DeWitt County
Joe Grunder
Ruby Parks Grunder
Joe
Mobil
Ruby
Parks
Bob Sollack
San Antonio
Laredo
NBA Scores and Thursday Schedule
Baltimore defeated Cleveland 113 109 while Boston beat Los Angeles 112 104 and San Francisco won 110 92 over Cincinnati. Detroit 99 and San Diego 106 faced no result. Thursday games include New York at Phoenix Milwaukee at Seattle San Francisco at Chicago.
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Baltimore
Cleveland
Boston
Los Angeles
San Fran
Cincinnati
San Diego
Detroit
New York
Phoenix
Milwaukee
Seattle
San Francisco
Chicago
Cuero Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List
The Cuero Community Hospital reports admissions for Billie Reynolds Richard Williams Werner Egg Jesse Garza and Eva Eldrege. Dismissals include Johnny Paysse Joan Loudermilk Emma Bennett and Leona Metting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero Community Hospital
Billie Reynolds
Richard Williams
Werner Egg
Jesse Garza
Eva Eldrege
Johnny Paysse
Joan Loudermilk
Emma Bennett
Leona Metting
Seminole War Losses Mentioned in Florida Conflict
The report notes that over 1,500 American soldiers died in the Seminole wars in Florida at the start of the 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Territory
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Mark Hanson
U.S. Air Force
Bev
Mrs. H. A. Hanson
Mark
Germany
Mary Fischer
Yorktown
Walter Lewis
Jim Sanders
Mrs
James Sanders
Larry Erickson
Sgt
Erickson
Air Force
Victoria
Joe B. Schwab
By Suzanne C. Gordon
Counseling Service
Elmer A. Luddeke
H & R Block Co
Cuero Office
N. Esplanade
Church Street
Reuss
By Ann Arnold
Thos
Dewey
Esplanade
Village Discount Record Center
Village Shop Center
Freund Funeral Home
Hot Boy Sen’s
Lou Ella Laster
Hansen Feed & Supply
Fort Worth Livestock
William J. Casey
Senate Banking Committee
Securities and Exchange Commission
Rose
Fatharine Yorktown
Schwab
Eunice. Heyer
Lyndie Watson
Jesse Norwood
Kentucky
Utah
Pittsburgh
Carolina
Indiana
Denver
Rialto
Sosephe Levine
EMBAL
C.c.ryder
Clana Company
OS Ane
United Press International
Kleinecke Nursery
Everitt
W. Reuss Blvd
Marcom Pest
Homer Marcom
U. S
America
Department of
Ier
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