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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1972
Page
1
The Cuero Record notes rising interest in the Centennial and Turkey Trot Art Show with calls from Austin Yoakum and letters about the event. It highlights the Coffee House on North Esplanade and confirms reserved seating for all festivities.
Governor Smith pressures for compromise as House nears final vote on a contested competitive insurance rate bill. Amendments to cap rates spark clashes with sponsor Don Cavness and Rep. Allred. Districts mentioned include Wichita Falls and Austin.
American Legion members announce a barbecue set for October 23 aligning with the Cuero Centennial and Turkey Trot parade. The event aims to support community festivities and honor local history during the Cuero celebration.
A&A Construction Co. must replace damaged rolled aluminum used for covered walkways and build an office divider in the junior high library or reimburse the Cuero district.
The Senate shelved a House approved antibusing bill, denying Nixon a congressional victory on a campaign issue. In Texas, Independent School District board notes a $50 reimbursement as insufficient and discusses repairs at Hunt Elementary. Dr E E Sims cites roof foundations for air conditioning and tile corrections, with five units installed and two inoperative.
Senate Republican leader Hugh Scott says a Vietnam settlement before the election is unlikely though peace could come before the President is sworn in on January 20. Other notes cover Kissinger’s Paris trip as an election ploy, a large revenue sharing plan, Meir’s stance on terrorism, McGovern’s antiwar tour, Nixon’s return to the White House, heroin costs in Thailand, Protestant unrest in Belfast, and Sioux fears of discrimination in a small community.
Cuero Chapter of Future Teachers of America holds a flag raising at Cuero High School. Saralee Olson presides as students sing You're A Grand Old Flag The Star Spangled Banner and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Lon Ross reads the poem Men Wanted while Beth Gips Ken Bell Jeffrey Steen and Donna Arndt raise the flag. The band performs Sounding Brass The Call to the Colors and Star Spangled Banner.
Pete Schulte of 601 Beacon Street was stricken yesterday afternoon and flown to the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He was moved to a neurosurgeon there as his condition remained critical. Freund Funeral Home ambulance picked him up around 6 p.m. and he was taken to Cuero Community Hospital. At 9 p.m. he was transferred to Methodist Hospital by MAST the helicopter air lift service. Condition today unknown as doctors in San Antonio have not reported back.
Democratic candidate Barefoot Sanders plans a Cuero visit on October 23 with a 9 a.m. downtown tour. Local rumor claims clean shaven men must carry a shaving permit or face arrest during the Cuero Centennial and Turkey Trot. Officials would not confirm the rumor. Shaving permits cost $2 at Centennial headquarters.
Washington report questions why General Lavelle retired with a 70 percent disability after serving as commander of the 7th Air Force in Vietnam. The piece notes 214 flying generals have retired with disability since 1964 and explores whether flying fitness and retirement disability can coexist. It cites lawmakers and a retired colonel offering theories on exam standards and post service strain.
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