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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1972
Page
1
An unnamed writer comments on misappropriation charges against a legislator for using postage stamps to buy a pickup truck. He notes 42 degree early morning weather, questions blame for window steaming, and predicts higher fruit and vegetable prices due to cold. He questions highway billboard removal costs and recalls Gabriel Heatter’s death at 81.
The Cuero Chamber of Commerce Downtown Beautification Committee pushes for restoring downtown buildings before the Centennial and Turkey Trot. Committee head Sharon Steen notes bidless exterior painting bids as painters in Cuero area fail to respond, despite civic pride and potential pay.
Sixteen screwworm cases confirmed Thursday across Texas include three in DeWitt County at Nordheim Yorktown and Yoakum, with others in Goliad Gonzales Live Oak and Karnes. Farmers are urged to mail worm samples to the Screwworm Eradication Program and to treat wounds promptly to prevent spread.
A Par ents' Magazine Press study by Bernhardt J. Harwood surveys assassination history and its social impact in Society And The Assassin. It covers Daniel M Naughton and a Lincoln conspiracy theory chapter, plus professional killers, secret agents, and modern revolutionaries.
Austin Texas UPI Robert O Smith Travis County district attorney defends investigations into bribery and misapplied state funds saying he is not on a crusade but pursuing felonies. He notes tips from various sources but warns some leads are vindictive and irrelevant. Former Rep Walter J Knapp Jr was indicted on one count of misapplication.
A tornado struck the Kennedy Space Center northern area but spared the Apollo 16 launch complex ten miles south where a final countdown rehearsal was underway. Astronauts Young Ek Mattingly and Duke slept through the event. no interference to the 12 54 p m April 16 lunar mission. Minor damage reported to camps and boats with no injuries.
Easter Day will be celebrated at Grace Episcopal Church with two communion services the 7 30 a m said service and the 10 50 a m festival choral service. Music by the Senior and St Cecilia Choirs with Mrs Leslie McBride on organ. The Rector preaches The Easter Joy. Children and youth bring Lenten mite boxes with flowers to the flowering cross. Baby sitter for the later service and a coffee hour for visitors in Proctor Hall afterward.
Cuero Public Library receives 92 new books from city funds with titles such as The Exorcist and The Day of the Jackal among others. The Field Services Division of the Texas State Library supplies 125 children’s books via Richard Getz, aiming to upgrade library services. Mrs. Fain McDougal’s 7th grade history class presents a colorful Texas History display at the library.
Dan's Auto Service at 445 Esplanade will open Monday, April 3, in the former Junker Brothers Garage. Owner Daniel A. Warwas, a longtime mechanic, previously worked six years at Texas Eastern Transmission and eight years at Weber Motor Co. The shop will specialize in general automotive repairs. Warwas and his wife Ruth Merrell of Yorktown have three sons and live at 29 Morgan Ave.
In Houston a 49 year old Mexican newspaper publisher’s wife died after a three seated ride called The Happening at Astroworld spun and felled her. The accident wounded Rodolfo de la Vega, publisher of El Norte and El Sol in Monterrey, who escaped injury. A 17 year old operated the ride on his first day at the controls.
Seven school districts in DeWitt County schedule elections for Saturday April 1 in local polling places. Cuero Independent voters go to Cuero Junior High 8 am to 7 pm. Yorakum and Nordheim sites listed with respective hours and venues.
A federal jury convicted United Mine Workers president W. A. Tony Boyle of legally funneling union funds to political campaigns. He faces up to 32 years in prison and $120000 in fines and would be barred from holding union office for five years pending appeal or parole board approval.
Legislators finish a historic three day special session passing highway beautification and primary funding bills while reforming rules. They elected a new House speaker and elevated a black woman to second in line to the governor, Barbara Jordan, as president pro tem.
The Friends of the Library meet next Wednesday April 5 at 4 p.m. in Cuero Public Library to discuss new books acquired from city funds and the Texas State Library. They will also talk about using the extra space when the museum relocates soon.
Faithful from three religions move through Jerusalem for Easter Passover and Sabbath celebrations. Christian pilgrims from around the world march in doleful procession as crowds gather for Holy Week rites.
Washington reports that despite emotional votes to come, Senate floor oratory still shapes high drama. Sen. Sam J. Ervin offered a parable after defeat as he argued for amendments to the equal rights amendment. The exchange included a rural pul pit anecdote about John Watts and Job Hicks reflecting on rhetoric.
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