Cuero Texas Soft News Notes From Cuero County
A compact Cuero community page blends personal blurbs and local reflections. It mentions DeWitt County figures like Boots Buchel and Joe Reuss, honors Cuero’s bluebonnets by the Guadalupe River, and notes Sylvester Jendry's hospitalization with hopes for a quick recovery. The item includes a regional poem about Cuero and local personalities and attitudes to highlight community spirit.
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Sylvester Jendry
Boots Buchel
Watt County
Indy
Guadalupe
Texas
Cuero
DeWitt County
Joe Reuss
Judy McAlis
Commissioners To Open Bids In DeWitt County
DeWitt County Commission will open bids on pipe and pad materials and a new truck for precinct 1. A meeting is set for Monday at 1:30 p m to discuss a budget item and related health department funds.
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adeiWitt County Commission
Tier
Arson Murder Charge Connected to Houston Case
Carl Burt Grant, age four, was charged with murder by arson in Houston on Thursday related to the death of Butler, Mt. A woman died Wednesday from burns after an assault involving a liquid soaked into a beverage. Investigators said the incident involved arson and a violent attack leading to fatal injuries.
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Houston
Carl Burt Grant
Butler
Ribbon Cutting At Circle K Opening Cir cle K Grand Opening Held in Cuero
The Circle K Store opened with a ribbon cutting at 9 30 AM on North Esplanade Cuero. Attendees included Mayor Jack Eagar Acting City Manager Willard Kle inecke Chamber of Commerce Manager Dewey Henderson Judge George Trowell County Attorney Robert Sait and Circle K officials Larry Bevart James T Stokes Neil Rush and Jerry Fuchs. The event runs through Sunday with special prices at 809 N Esplanade and 1010 E Broadway and an invitation to shop at Circle K.
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Jerri Fuchs
George W. Trowell
Larry “Egbert Cirelek
Robert Post
Nell Rush
Grann
North Esplanade
Jack Eagar
Act + Ing
Willard Kleinecke
Chamber of Commerce
Dewey Henderson
George Trowell
Robert Sait
Circle K Fond
Larry Bevert
James T. Stokes
Manag
Ing
Cuore
Neil Rush
Jerry Fuchs
Rural Industrial Financing Endorsed By Texas Governor
Gov. Preston Smith endorsed bills to aid Texas industrial growth in rural and urban areas. Proposals include a Rural Industrial Development Finance Authority to provide sector loans to nonprofit foundations, pooling funds for development corporations, and allowing bond financing for local programs. He noted 18 industries with 89 thousand potential jobs tied to improved financing. The governor praised the Industrial Commission and announced commission changes.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Preston Smith
Smith
Texas Industrial Commission
Authoity Wuld
Texas Fost
Tam
Gove
Claude Brown
Mcc Mey
T. F. Bay
Brownwood F
M.M
Mack) Stripling
Nacogdoches
A. B
Storamy) Shelton
Abilene
Job B. Turner
Houston
Homer Lee Bryce
Henderson
Truman Declines Medal of Honor
On the eve of his 87th birthday President Harry S Truman says he does not consider himself deserving of a Medal of Honor and would not accept an award for combat bravery. He writes to Representative William J Randall that the medal is given for battlefield gallantry and he doubts he has earned it.
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Warnutun
Harry
Tris Man
William J. Randall
Truman
Gottschalts To Convert Old Home Into Duplex
Gottschalt Bros moved an old house to a new site at the corner of East Broadway and South Henry to convert the building into a duplex. The move to the old Clint Road off the San Antonio Highway will occur next week. The house measures 46 feet by 0 feet and contains five baths. former owners include Donna and Joe Dyer with the Meline Courts previously established nearby.
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Phe Olf Fritz
Germans discuss the dollar and mark reevaluation
Reports from a cabinet meeting show German officials debating how to respond to the dollar. State Secretary Conrad Adenauer spokesman Brandt said upward revaluation of the mark was possible, though no firm decision was announced.
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Bradt
Bit Heey
Welay
Texas Legislature Debates Tax Increases and Bills
The House advances an 877 million tax plan with a July 1 start and Gov. Preston Smith signaling support. A tobacco tax suit blocks a three cent per pack cigarette levy. Senate approves advertising rules for chiropractors and allows liquor at a dry Texans stadium. Civil damages bill veto dispute arises over timing. Health department to oversee hospital rates and new mass gathering permits may be required for large outdoor events.
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Vegas
House
Senate
Preston Smith
Hut ‘Garetten A
Texas
Ronald Bridges
Corpus Christi
Dalle
Hale
Smith
Secretary of State
Oscar Maury DeCallas
State Health Department
Bentsen Defends Record Amid Yarborough Allegations
Former Senator Ralph Yarborough accused Lloyd Bentsen of backing a Nixon era rescue for Lockheed Aircraft and using taxpayer funds. Bentsen rejected the charge, insisting he has resigned from Lockheed and had no influence from the Nixon administration to aid the company.
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MO Bentsen
BeTox
Ralph W. Yarborough
Tex
Bentsen
Yarbonough
Yarhwough
Fort Worth
Nixon
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Yarbough
Benten
Treasury
John B. Connally
Whett
Lockheed Board of Directors
Yarborough
Lockh
Tran
Ant
Austin
Nisom
Vitaffer
Lockheed Hid
Governor Signs Tax Bill Today in Texas Legislature
Governor Preston Smith is expected to sign an $873 million tax package that raises the general sales tax, gasoline tax, and motor vehicle tax while expanding car rentals and corporate franchise tax. The bill pours funds into the general revenue and aims to begin July 1, amid House votes and budget pressures as lawmakers near adjournment.
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Roland Lindle Austin
Texas
Preston Smith
Smith
SS Office Not Moved at 104 E Church Cuero
The Selective Service Local Board No. 34 remains in the old Post Office building at 104 E. Church. Chairman Byron Holt said the office was not moved to the jail basement as proposed. New hours are 8 to 5 Mon Wed Tue. 8 to 12 Thu. closed Fri. Contact persons listed for registrar assistance.
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Office of
Selective Service Local Board No. 34
E. Church
Byron Holt
DeWitt County
Civil Defense
Bette Henneke
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn by Louis Cassel
Religion writer Louis Cassel reflects on Jesus teachings that blessing can arise from suffering. He argues Jesus did not seek pain but urged compassion, noting the gospel does not encourage seeking misery yet confirms suffering as part of Christian existence.
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Louis Cassel
Jesus
Orromrat
Jesh
New Storage Tanks At Reifferts Service Station
New large capacity gasoline storage tanks installed at Jimmy Reiffert's Phi l% Service Station. One tank holds 8,000 gallons and the other 6,000, replacing a 9,000 gallon unit. Delivered by transport truck, owner Jimmy Reiftort said.
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Jimmy Reifert
Phil
Tion
Lanade
Jimi Reiltort
Methodists To Be Confirmed At First United Church
Members of four confirmands will join church membership during morning worship at 11:00 Sunday at First United Methodist Church. Confirmed individuals include Charles Davis son of Dr and Mrs Davis Mary Jane Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred LeMoone Bette Pieper daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Pieper Mary Kathryn Polzin daughter of Mr and Mrs Leos Polan Sandra Geott daughter of Mr and Mrs T De
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First United Method Church
Depine
Ttn
Charles Davis
M Jckeavis
Mary Jane Moore
Fred le Moone
Bette Pieper
Walter Pieper
Mary Kathryn Polzin
Leos Polan
Sandra Geott
T. de
War agitators rock police at University of Oregon campus
War agitators clashed with police on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. The mob damaged windows and burned barricades during night and early morning disturbances. Local authorities and troops attempted to quell the unrest as demonstrators moved through the area.
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UPI
Antwar
University of Oregon
Caimpus Mie
Demrtowe
Kleinecke Reports To Council on Street Paving Progress
City manager Willard Kleinecke told the council during its regular meeting that paving will begin on McLand Street from Main to Chute and on N Railroad Street from Gonzales to Esplanade along with a new parking lot. He cited completed paving on Grant Street, Terrell Street, Gaite Street, and Crain Street subgrade work, plus recent water and sewer installations on several avenues.
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McLand Street
Main
Chute Steet
Court House Street
Broadway
Willard Kleinecke
Any
Kleinecke
N. Railroad Street
Gonzales
Esplanade
N. Rail Road
Grant Street
Morgan
Newman
Terrell Street
Church Hs
Gaatie Street
Coin Howse
Crain Street
Tose
Evers
Easi
Alto Heaton Street
Terry
Hill
Stockdale
Wats
Connecilm Iherry
Oppede Kleinecke
Dahimon Street
Morth
Bailey
Heaton Street
Hamilton
Om East Street
Cuero Boy Texas AGM Graduate Receives Active Duty
Cuero Boy Texas AGM graduate earned a degree with a major in a field related to military service. He has served two years on active duty and remains connected to Army assignments, continuing work with a focus on independence and service.
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Foxas Ai
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al Pat Lnake
Bill Koester
Don Bell
J. Eagar Homers
HL. Hunts
Medal of
Gottschalts
Ralph
McLeod
Biana Stenberg
Seenicott
Weldermar Medical Research Foundation
New York
General Revenue
Gus Mutscher
Mutscher
RED
Evich Honecker
Walter Ulbricht
Honecker
Alwert
Joe
Reifferts
War Agitators
Rock Police
Council
Rochon
Cuero Boy Tex. Agm Graduate
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