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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1972
Page
2
The editorial touts soil conservation and flood control, arguing the north Cuero project prevented widespread flooding. It notes rainfall of 4.5 to 11 inches in days, water gushing from an overflow pipe, and praises lives saved and soil preserved for farmers and ranchers in DeWitt County.
A Columbia University campus incident shows graffiti attacking the School of International Affairs dean Andrew Cordier and praising Mao, seen as a glimpse of a future under permissive culture. The piece links campus vandalism to broader urban decay and social unrest, urging caution about societal direction.
In Dr. Crane's Worried clinic the case of Velma W. asks how a wife can conceive when both partners seem normal, how to predict delivery, and why family sex outcomes vary. The physician describes fertilization, timing, alkaline douches, and a simple pregnancy dating rule, ending with a booklet offer.
Retired General Lewis Walt argues U S military power has deteriorated and risks oblivion in America Faces Defeat He cites two wars and political strategy failures while urging strength to deter rivals He presents endorsements from Lloyd Norman and Walter Hitesman Jr and previews forthcoming review columns
Excerpts praise and critique from editors, officials, and executives about General Walt and his book America Faces Defeat. The remarks frame national security, public will, and wartime caution as speakers warn of danger and urge reader engagement. The piece notes a forthcoming series of forum reports.
On May 17 events include the 1792 formation of New York City stock brokers, the 1954 Supreme Court ruling that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional, and 1957 Egypt barring Israel from merchant ships. Birthdays note Edward Jenner born 1749, with zodiac Taurus, and celestial observations of Mercury Jupiter Venus Mars Saturn visible.
Reader from Fingland reports failed custard pies with crust on top and custard bottom. Heloise notes many readers struggle with pie crust crust behavior and seeks tips to fix the sequence. A caller promises a method that yields reliable, evenly baked custard pies.
Heloise offers kitchen tips and reader jokes from a 1972 King Features syndicate column. Topics include pepper storage to reduce waste, car care in rain, making play blocks from milk containers, and light humorous notes. The piece ends with a thought for today by Bernard de Voto.
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