Turkey Trot memories and distant coverage spread nationwide
Cuero residents recalled the Turkey Trot with AP Wirephoto reproductions from the San Francisco Chronicle Monterey Peninsula Herald and Tucson Daily Citizen. A Cuero native shared memories while relatives in Texas and California sent clippings as distant newspapers featured the parade.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Hermine Clagett
Viviano Gomez, Jr
JAGC
Judge Advocate
Monterey
Tucson Daily Citizen
Ruth McArdle
Cuero
DeWitt Panel Wins Three Top Texas History Awards
The DeWitt County Historical Survey Committee earned three top honors at the Texas State Historical Survey Committee meeting in Austin on October 27 and 28. Chairman Mrs A W Schaffner of Cuero led the group to an honorable mention as Outstanding Chairman and Mrs Callie Henneke of Cuero received an Outstanding Member honor. The scrapbook team led by Mrs Reiffert Blackwell captured second place for Best Scrapbook, the Carl Estes Award, recognizing the best permanent record of the year’s activities.
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DeWitt County
Callie Henneke
Cuero
DeWitt
Ground fighting escalates as both sides grab land in Vietnam
The Fifth day of intensified clashes in South Vietnam sees both sides seize positions ahead of any cease fire. Navy mines and bombardments north of the 20th parallel are halted by orders from U S and allied officials, though key ports Hai Phong Cam Pha and Hon Gat remain dangerous. Government forces storm a central highland base held by the Communists for months while the enemy overruns another nearby post.
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Saigon
UPI
South Vietnam
U.S. Navy
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Cam Pha
Hon Gat
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Central Highlands
Von Dohlen backs move to revise Texas constitution
On November 7 Texas citizens will decide political races and several Constitutional amendments. Amendment No 4 concerns revision of the Texas Constitution and its possible changes.
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von Dohlen
Texas
Tim von Dohlen
Westhoff Honors Roll and Texas Constitution Vote
Westhoff School reports its first nine weeks honor roll listing students by grade. State Representative Tim Von Dohlen advocates Amendment No. 4, outlining key points and the constitutional revision process for Texas.
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Westhoff School
Boehl
Natalie
Martinez
Gloria
van Beveren
Tabeth
Rongers
Carol
Weston
Robert
Bryan
Hilbrich
Tammy
Buchhorn
Kathryn
Koenig
Allen
Schulle
Darlene
Matejek
Deborah
Nolte
Rodney
Smith Jana
Snake and Insect Bites Seminar Planned by Texas Doctors
Doctors from Cuero Community Hospital and San Antonio will host a 12:30 p.m. seminar on snake and insect bites in the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio auditorium. Panel includes Dr. Glass Dr. Sabo Dr. Fremming and Dr. Michels with teleconference reach to 31 Texas hospitals.
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Thomas G. Glass, Jr
San Antonio
Cuero Community Hospital
Cuero
University of Texas Medical School
Glass
Theodore Sabo
Benjamin Fremming
Max I. Michels
USAF
Wilford Hall Hospital
Medical School
Texas
Sabo
Cuero Junior High Honors List First Nine Weeks
Cuero Junior High released honors for the first nine weeks with Gilt Edge and Honor Roll distinctions across sixth seventh and eighth grade. Names include Michael Thamm Tamera Wagner and many others meeting 90 in all subjects or no grade below 80 with citizenship A or B.
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Cuero
Michael Thamm
Tamera Wagner
Christie Semper
Greg Smith
Michael Sturm
Lisa Tarkington
Kimberle Wyche
Bernice Bade
Judy Coffey
Cuero Sailor Aboard Fire-Stricken Saratoga
Cuero sailor Kenneth Parker serves aboard the USS Saratoga which suffered a deadly fire off the Vietnam coast. Three sailors died and twelve were injured as smoke filled crew quarters. Bodies to be flown home. ship able to sail once as crew remains on shore leave.
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Cuero
Saratoga
Singapore
UPS
U.S
Robert Nichols
Nichols
United States
Vietnam
Congressmen as Problem Spenders Say SA Leader
Washington dispatch reports a satirical view from the Congressional Chapter of Spenders Anonymous arguing that over 78 percent of lawmakers are problem spenders. The piece mocks spending habits and suggests curtailing funds, with a punch line about calling SA to get them drunk.
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Congress
Congressional Chapter
Spenders Anonymous
Washington
Bill Nami Named To Top Post
Bill Nami of Cuero, Texas, already active in American Legion leadership, is named vice chairman of the National Merchant Marine Committee. His term runs through the 1973 fall national executive meeting, with Joel Matthews urging service and pro American advocacy.
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Bill Nami
American Legion
Cuero
National Merchant Marine Committee
Nami
National Commanders
Department of Texas
State Department
National Executive Committee
Joel Matthews
The
America
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