Combined City School Offices To Save Taxes
The City of Cuero and Cuero Independent School District sign a joint tax office contract effective June 1 1972 through July 1 1976. A 1 percent October discount is offered, with a future single combined tax statement and shared equalization board. Edgar Breitkentz named tax assessor collector. reassessment by Southwest Appraisal Company.
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Cuero
Cuero Independent School District
Jack Edgar
John Wheeler
CISD
Cuero Independent School Board
Edgar Breitkentz
Soutwest Appraisal Company
Polliwogs by Polly Hower and Election Night Notes
Saturday evening drew many to the party with some staying for the final tally after 1 30. The Sunday Record went to press around four o clock. Rain flooded streets in the east part of town while drainage kept ex cess water moving. Cattle were moved from the river at Hellam after a 39 foot rise was forecast and a twister touched a yard. Ann Feeney returned to San Marcos after visiting Marble Falls, while office moves and signs mark the new Reuss Building location on East Main Street. Several residents report birthdays and local happenings as the community recovers from the weather and weekend events.
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Curre
Excore
Hellam
Reuss
East Main Street
Record Office
Herbert Drumgoole
South Vietnamese Hold Lines On Three Fronts Amid Offense
In renewed fighting, South Vietnamese forces repelled Communist attacks near Hue Kontum and An Loc while claiming 118 enemy killed and 21 own injured. US aircraft conducted raids near Hue Kontum and An Loc, and a Navy jet was downed by a surface to air missile. The Dien Bien Phu anniversary passed without a major new assault.
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UPI
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Kontum
An Loc
Ben Het
Konturn
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Thailand
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Dien Bien Phu
Voters Show They Want More Taxes Says Gov Smith
Governor Preston Smith says voters signaled a desire for higher taxes as the lame duck Texas Legislature faces a June special session. He cites Democratic primary outcomes that replaced many legislators and shifts toward a more conservative Senate, with new alignments affecting future budget and tax plans.
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Ann Arnold
LPL
Capitol Reporter
Austin
UPI
Texas
Preston Smith
House
Rayford Price
Fred Head
D-Troup
Price
Gus Mutscher
Tommy Shannon
D-Wart Worth
Mutscher
Truman Observes Birthday Quietly at Home
Former President Harry S. Truman turns 88 as he plans a private celebration at his Independence home with wife Bess. In nearby Kansas City, about 300 cronies and admirers prepare a public tribute. Dr. Wallace Graham says Truman remains remarkably fit physically and mentally for his age.
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Truman
Kansas City
Wallace Graham
Graham
Remodeling Of Cuero Record Office And Press Move
Remodeling began at the Cuero Record on Main Street with operations shifting to Reuss Drug Store at 130 East Main. Owner William K. Todd says work should finish by June 10, about a week before the new Goss press arrives, including air conditioning and a rebuilt rear area for the press. Open house planned after completion. publication may delay slightly if unforeseen issues occur.
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Cuero Record
Reuss Pharmacy
Main Street
Reuss
East Main
William K. Todd
The
Record
Goss
Todd
Ken Long
Midco Lumber
Cuero
Long
National Security Panel In Session
President Nixon summoned the National Security Council to chart Vietnam policy after rushing Secretary Rogers back from Europe. Speculation centered on options such as a South Vietnamese counter-invasion, allied seaborne action south of the DMZ, or a Haiphong harbor quarantine. Rogers may return to Europe for Paris Rome and Madrid, while Kissinger postponed his trip to Japan.
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Robert McCloskey
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Madrid
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Vietnam
FBI Chief Grays Urgent Drive to Lead FBI Post
Acting FBI Director L Patrick Gray Ill seeks strong performance to win President Nixon's backing as permanent head after the election He moved quickly to direct 20 000 bureau staff calling 59 special agents in charge to Washington for a meeting and plans visits to their offices later He hopes to resign from top posts within the agency.
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UPI
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Heavy Rain Falls In DeWitt County
A large rainfall Sunday in DeWitt County produced three to eight inches across Cuero and surrounding areas. City flooding blocked streets and hail was reported in parts of the city as residents tallied eight inches in some neighborhoods.
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DeWitt County
Cuero
Texaco
KCFH
Pete Howerton
Yorktown-San Antonio
Jack Edgar
Edgar
Yorktown
Highway 72
Meyersville Eighth Grade Honor Students Named
Meyersville School announces top eighth graders led by Valedictorian Fred Mueller with a 91.6 average and Salutatorian Terry Haun with 89.1. Promotion exercises for the class will take place in the school cafeteria on May 27, 1972 at 8 p.m.
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Meyersville School
Leslie G. Flessner
Fred Mueller
Arlen Mueller
Meyersville
Terry Haun
Johnny Haun
Prisoners Families Protest Obama Rapoport Story
National League of Families of American Prisoners of War members expressed anger and disappointment as President faced a public response last September. The report notes family members cheered at a rally and calls for clearer government action.
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Daniel Rapoport
Washington
UPI
National League of Families of American Prisoners of War
County runoff set in Precinct 3 race
Precinct 3 county commissioner Gilbert Koopmann faces Gus Hattenbach in the June 3 runoff. It was the sole county race not decided in Saturday’s election, with other statewide races headed to runoffs including Dolph Briscoe vs Frances Farenthold and Bill Hobby vs Wayne Connally. Incumbent Crawford Martin meets John Hill for attorney general, Ralph Yarborough vs Barefoot Sanders for US Senate, and Henry Grover challenged by Fay or McPlrw for governor.
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Gilbert Koopmann
Gus Hattenbach
Dolph Briscoe
Uvalde
Frances ‘Sissy Farenthold
Bill Hobby
Houston Post
Wayne Connally
Crawford Martin
John Hill
US Senate
Ralph Yarborough
Barefoot Sanders
Dallas
Henry Grover
Albert B. Fay
Thomas McPlrw
Octane Needs Tied To Engine Health Warns Tulsa Chemist
A Tulsa chemist for a major oil firm says proper fuel system, cooling system and octane fuel determine engine performance more than brand. He notes several oil companies oppose federal octane ratings, with a federal lawsuit challenging posting rules. He warns engine knock ties to octane demand and cooling issues, not gasoline quality alone. Estimates claim consumers could save up to 4 million dollars annually by knowing octane requirements and ratings.
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Ium
Washington
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