Eight year old invites Nixon to Turkey Trot
Kaye Katzmark in third grade writes to President Nixon inviting him to Cuero’s Turkey Trot. Nixon declines due to pressing business but sends a White House brochure for children. Also noted are Geneva prize winner Pace’s Picante Sauce and a Cuero native’s memories and family updates.
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Nixon
Kaye Katzmark
John Tower
White House
Kaye
David Pace
San Antonio
Pace
Monde de Selection
Geneva
Switzerland
Dave
Cuero
Cuero Chamber of Commerce
Margaret
David
Italy
Riviera
London
England
Arkansas
Construction Starts On Flood Channels In Cuero Area
Construction has begun on Channel 1 and IA of the North Cuero Watershed to channel flood water to the Guadalupe River. The project, part of Cuero flood prevention, will protect the city and nearby land, with the grade stabilization structure on Mrs. Erwin Blackwell's property guiding river release. Farm pond work grows with SCS aid to 15 landowners this month. terraces advance on multiple farms.
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North Cuero
H. C. McDonald
Soil Conservation Service
Cuero
Guadalupe River
Erwin Blackwell
McDonald
SCS
Jake Cohn
Harvey Mueller
Erwin Ahrens
Don McKnight
Cuero High School Awards Eleven Outstanding Students
Cuero High School honored eleven students at a Wednesday assembly for top averages in mathematics science English and social studies. Principal Carl Scott and Counselor Mike Wheat announced the criteria including 90 or above on achievement tests and top ranking in each grade with nine weeks results and a released honor roll.
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Cuero High School
Gladys Stall
Almeda Schober
Donna Lord
John Frels
Jesse Cervantes
Karen Wells
Bruce Liesman
Rose Marie Guenther
Daniel Egg
Katherine Peterson
Kay Kahlich
DeWayne Scott
Mike Wheat
Scott
Limited ballot available for new residents in DeWitt County
County Clerk Ray Gips explains that voters who have lived in DeWitt County less than six months may cast a limited ballot if they have not re registered 30 days before the election. They must vote by 5 p.m. Nov. 3 in the county clerk’s office, and can vote for national and state offices only if domiciled in the relevant district.
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DeWitt County
Ray Gips
Gips
U. S
Revenue Sharing Outlined At Federal Workshop
DeWitt County Auditor Lawrence Henneke represented the county at a Houston revenue sharing workshop held at the Host Airport Motel. The session, sponsored by the Municipal Finance Officers Association, was the first of five nationwide meetings to explain the local assistance bill of 1972 and the administration of funds.
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Houston
DeWitt County
Lawrence Henneke
Henneke
Municipal Finance Officers Association
U.S
Los Angeles
Chicago
Hartford
Atlanta
Philip Dearborn
Advisory Commission On Government Relations
Harold Heyer Seeks Write-In Candidacy for DeWitt County Precinct 1
Harold Heyer announces a write-in run for DeWitt County Commissioner Precinct 1 in the November 7 General Election. He appeals to voters of Precinct 1 and DeWitt County to consider his candidacy and pledges honest, accountable county leadership.
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Harold Heyer
DeWitt County
Wholesale prices dip first time in a year in October
Washington reports October wholesale prices fell 0.2 percent led by a 2.4 percent drop in raw food and farm costs. The Food sector shows sharp declines with eggs down 13.8 percent and related goods easing. Government data mark the first decrease since 1971.
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Washington
UPI
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The
Labor Department
Club Promotes Election Help With Buttons and Posters
The Young Homemakers group completed most of its voting encouragement program and will distribute vote buttons and posters to local merchants on Monday. Gwen Wolf leads the project, aiming to boost turnout for the November 7 election. The group also sponsored a theme writing contest Why It Is Important To Vote open to seventh graders with prizes of 5 3 and 2 dollars. Kathy Sager provided Meyersville School entries along with pieces from Cuero Jr High and St. Michael's, totaling over 50 themes. Linda Thamm hosted refreshments after the last meeting.
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Gwen Wolf
Kathy Sager
Meyersville
Cuero, Jr High
St. Michael's
Linda Thamm
McGovern Faces Identity Hurdle in Race Against The President
A 16 state poll shows George McGovern at 23 percent while his opponent is referred to only as the President. Political analyst Populi says McGovern’s problem is an identity issue tied to running against an institution rather than a named rival, suggesting Nixon return to create a three way race.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
George McGovern
Luigi V. Papuli
McGovern
Populi
Dixon
Hixon
White House
Peking
Moscow
John Connally
Nixon
Sara Lee
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Topeka
Howell Houston
Kilgore
Longview
Abilene
Anne
Helen
Lampasas
Alfred Friar
Gay Kokernot
Mary Buenning Cone
Raychel Leggett
Washington State
Henry Schroeder
Cleveland Stehle
Gordon Barrett
John Janyssek
Alfred Simecek
Daniel McGehee
August Schulle
Westhoff
Schulle
Soil and Water Conservation District
Raetzsch Wagener
J. C. Alvis
Wilburn Pargmann
Heinie Bade
James Metting
Walter
Virginia’’ Lewis
Cai Lay
Meet
Otto Stolz
U.S. Treasury Department
George Staples
U.S. Accounting Office
Edgar Dutfurth
Dave Weber
Precinct No. 1
den No. 1
Karlton Kahlick
Glen Kuecker
Jeffery Gallandat
Paul Semper
Howard Thamm
Billy Wilson
Terrell Coyle
Lloyd Buchhorn
Oscar Grahmann
Russell Coyle
Webelos den
Charles Klavermann
Bubba Ra
Pat Owen
Evers St
Estella Johnson
Delia Villerreal
N.Y.A
Jim Rabe
Harold Smith
George S. McGovern
BLS
Yoakum
Yorktown
Esplanade
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