Polliwogs and Buck Schiwetz take center stage in Texas Star
A Buck Schiwetz painting titled Red Birds on the South Fork graces the cover of The Texas Star, with inside a piece on Buck Schiwetz by John Edward Weems. UT Press will publish The Schiwetz Legacy with 96 reproductions this October.
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University of Texas Press
McGovern Attacks Nixon Over Social Security Ploy
McGovern accuses Nixon of exploiting the 20 percent Social Security raise to win elderly votes. He plans a major Boston address and tours New Jersey New York and Massachusetts amid a wave of protests as polls show Nixon with a large lead shrinking slightly.
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U S Corruption Blamed On Nixon Administration
George S. McGovern charged that corruption in the United States stems from the Nixon administration. He accused the administration of guiding improper practices and questioned ethics at the highest government levels. The remarks framed a broader push for accountability and reform.
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U.S
Nixon
Centennial Office Extends Hours for Lunch Purchases
Mrs. J. W. Herring announced the Centennial Headquarters in Gonzales will stay open through lunch this week, selling tickets from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each day next week hours will shift to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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J. W. Herring
Gonzales
Two Cueroites Accepted As VEFW Members
Joe Reuss and Wenford Morgan join Cuero Post 3972 VFW at the hall last Thursday. Reuss, a Korean War veteran and Reuss Pharmacy owner, and Morgan, a retired Army man with multiple war-zone tours, were approved for active membership by Paul Loos. induction will follow soon.
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Bramlette Joins Freund Funeral Home as Apprentice
J. D. Bramlette Jr. has joined Freund Funeral Home to assist his father and staff. He earned state and national licenses to practice, attended A&I University Kingsville for two years, and graduated from Commonwealth College of Sciences Houston. He passed national exams in Houston and state boards in Austin in September, and will begin a two year apprenticeship at Freund.
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Jay"’ Bramlette, Jr
Freund Funeral Home
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Ed. Johnson
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Commonwealth College of Sciences
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Austin
Kazen Speaks At Opening Of New Bluebonnett Youth Ranch
A formal opening ceremony was held near Cuero with about 300 people attending the Bluebonnett Youth Ranch launch. Congressman Abraham Kazen spoke as Charles Kvinta cut the ribbon, two teens currently reside there, and leaders noted the ranch’s potential to grow. Paul Gustwick Sr. died earlier in the day, and Claude B. Jacobs led the memorial.
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Yoakum Chamber of Commerce
Haiphong raid and N Vietnam war updates flash across fronts
In Haiphong U S jets faced heavy anti aircraft and missile fire during a bombing raid on a shipyard and B 52s targeted provinces around Saigon amid suspected Communist preparations for an attack. President Thieu urged victory and rejected a coalition plan while Belfast sees deadly violence and a peace prayer gathering. Nixon plans talks with Gromyko on troop reductions and Moscow commercial deals as Labor weighs European Market stance. Navy Lt Gartley, freed POW, calls his captors humane but notes harsh conditions before heading to Jacksonville.
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Auto Deaths Up On Texas Roads In 72
Traffic accidents in Texas have killed 66 more people to date this year than the same date in 1971. Through noon Friday there were 2,600 traffic deaths this year versus 2,534 last year, a 3 percent rise. Fatal accidents are up 5 percent, from 2,078 in 1971 to 2,182 through noon Friday.
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API
Texas
Department of Public Safety
New Research Aims to Make Matches Safer for Children
The NBS contracted a study to redesign matches and lighters to resist child ignition and reduce burn risks. Texas doctors in JAMA urged a national burn prevention program, comparing its scale to the polio campaign, citing 1970 burn deaths and injuries.
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UPI
National Bureau of Standards
NBS
Bureau
AMA
National Safety Council
NBL
Men First Built Kites in the Orient Long Ago
A historical note traces kite origins to the Orient about 2,500 years ago. The text highlights ancient creators and early uses of flying devices in East Asia and neighboring regions.
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