Texas groups register support and oppose 1976 constitution plans
The State organization backs Fred Harris at the 1976 Democratic convention and files with the secretary of state while receivership hits Austin and Dallas private schools for tuition refunds. Donations and expenditures are reported by Citizens for the Texas Constitution as public forums on the new charter are scheduled. Impeachment moves unfold in Austin over Judge Carrillo as union tensions in UT personnel rise. Other associations dispute the new constitution list as Dain Whitworth of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association remains neutral. Victoria Farm and Ranch Club hosts cattlemen speaker T A Cunningham to discuss livestock legislation and producer concerns.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Fred Harris
Secretary of State
Dain Whitworth
Texas District and County Attorneys Association
T. A. Cunningham
Goliad
Independent Cattlemen’s Association
Victoria Farm and Ranch Club
Man Arrested After Threatening Ford At Hotel Robert Treat
James Speller of East Orange New Jersey was arrested in the Hotel Robert Treat after threatening to kill President Ford who had left the hotel earlier. Ford proposed 28 billion in permanent tax cuts for 1976 if Congress cuts spending by the same amount. Pastore will not seek reelection. Martha Mitchell’s doctor cites bone marrow disease and three week hospitalization. FDA orders new warning labels for insulin syringes and ends glass lens exemptions for eyewear. Oil and Gas Journal reports no serious fuel oil shortage expected in winter.
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Robert Treat
Ford
James Speller
East Orange
N.J
Congress
Food and Drug Administration
THE
OIL and Gas Journal
Tulsa
Secret West German hostage ransom plan surfaces in 10 year program
Reported plan cites officially secret scheme to ransom 1 200 prisoners from East Germany at about 16 000 dollars per person this year as West German authorities weigh covert options amid Cold War tension.
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West Germany
East Germany
Ruby Begonia III wins Great Gobbler Gallop in Cuero
Ruby Begonia III known as America's top feathered racer romped to victory over Paycheck of Worthington in the third annual Great Gobbler Gallop, setting world record time of 28.8 seconds and reclaiming the Traveling Turkey Trophy for Cuero. The event closed Turkeyfest, drawing about 25 000 spectators and featuring a two day schedule of parades, floats, contests, and rodeo.
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Ruby Begonia III
America
Cuero
United States
Abraham ‘Chick
Karen
Ruby
San Antonio
Tino Esquevel
Bill Rohde
Worthington
Kendrick Baros
Shelton Buenger
Darren Leck
Turkey Roost
Gonzales Street
Cuero Park
Cuero Rodeo Association
Albert Ley
Ed Hennig
Don Albrecht
David Wills
Ruling May Cost Cuero CISD Ten Thousand Dollars
Attorney General John Hill ruled school districts cannot charge students fees for band uniforms workbooks labs athletic lockers or driver education In Cuero ISD the ruling could require replacing revenue with higher local taxes leaving Cuero to face a potential ten thousand dollar burden next year Superintendent Dr E E Sims and Principal DeWayne Scott warned of program cuts or budget shifts as districts may repay past fees and driver education may end in Cuero High School.
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Cuero Independent School
John Hill
Hill
Texas Education
M. L. Brockett
Cuero
E. E. Sims
Cuero High School
DeWayne Scott
Future Farmers of America
Distributive Education Clubs of America
Sims
Austin
Cuero Lions Plan World Service Day Visits
Cuero Lions Club members will visit Cuero Community Hospital Retama Manor Cuero Nursing Homes and Bluebonnet Youth Ranch for World Lions Service Day. Club president Glenn Portis announced plans at Monday’s meeting to assemble at Keesler’s at 500 pm. Cynthia Orozco a Cuero High School student council president and Future Teachers of America officer attended as guest. Other luncheon guests included Russ Carbonara and Pat Laake.
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Cuero Lions Club
Cuero Community Hospital
Retama Manor
Cuero Nursing Homes
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch Club
Glenn Portis
Keesler’'s
Cynthia Orozco
Cuero High School
Future Teachers of America
Primitivo Orozco
Russ Carbonara
Pat Laake
October Immunization Action Month Proclaimed by Mayor
The city marks October as Immunization Action Month to boost preschool and infant immunizations amid concerns over parental apathy. Dr. Pattie Dodson cautions that unimmunized infants remain most vulnerable, and Dr. Frans L Duff urges continued vaccination efforts statewide with private physicians.
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Frans L. Duff
Department of Health Resources
State Health Department
Rat Control Program Launched Across Cuero DeWitt County
Cuero DeWitt County Health Dept launches October rat control from October 6 to 17. Owners of barns grain storage facilities and vacant buildings not served by private exterminators may call 275 346 to arrange service. Private homes excluded though residents can buy bait at City Hall for 50 cents per pound.
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Burgess
Bud’’ Davis
Cuero-DeWitt County
Davis
Cuero
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Robert W. Calvert
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Texas Public Employees Association
University of Texas
John Pastore
Rhode Island
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Pastore
Ron Nelsen
Martha Mitchell
Francisco da Costa Gomes
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Hirohito
Empress Nagako
U. S
Henry Kissinger
China
Peking
Hsinhua
Kissinger
Floresville
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce
Rogers
Gonzales High School
Goliad High School
Shiner High School
Lavernia High School
Gonzales Junior High
Marshall
Lowell Lebermann
Carol Binz
Roy Binz
Sandy Scott
D’ette Pieper
Walter Pieper
Scott Pakebusch
Chris Crain
Petie Orta
Abraham
Chick
23Rd Congressional District
Carol
Sandy
D'Ette
Clete Ernster
Phil Ernster
Bill Patman
Pattie Dodson
Cuero-DeWitt Co. Health Dept
Dodson
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