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Newspaper
Cuero Record
Location
Cuero, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1972
Page
1
Members of the Pilot Club plan a flea market at the American Legion Civic Center starting Saturday at 8 a.m. Dotty Trowell notes the event as friends relay details. Other items include notices of birthdays and a Peace Corps anecdote from a trip to Guatemala.
Arab terrorists kidnapped and killed 11 Israeli team members in Munich after a German police ambush. 17 people died in the attack. Olympic officials decided to continue the Games the next day. Avery Brundage, IOC head, affirmed the event proceeded despite the terror.
Cuero City Council adopts a 1 230 811 budget for 1972 73 up 67 648 from 71 72 with estimated revenue 1 252 225 up 77 064. Cash balance projected at 21 414 and a 12 000 balance at year end. Capital outlay about 160 000. tax rate set at 1.60 per 100 assessed value unchanged from before.
The Games will finish a day later than planned after Tuesday’s events as officials declare a day of mourning for the Israeli athletes. Police report another body found at the air base where the ambush occurred, with identities pending. Brundage announced the continuation of the Games at a memorial service for the 11 dead Israelis.
Six persons face charges in DeWitt County Court based on DWI and marijuana possession. Levester Carroll of Corpus Christi was charged by the Texas Highway Patrol on US 77A. Tommy Teel of 23 pleaded guilty to DWI. Ervin Hajek 20 of Fort Carson Colorado and Was temn Tolbert 35 Corpus Christi were charged for DWI on US 77A and US 87. Bryan Blake 24 and John Strauch 21 of Austin were arrested for marijuana possession on US 87 after failing vehicle inspection.
DeWitt County residents will receive assessment notices from the county tax assessor collectors office with proposed values only. Taxpayers may appeal before the Southwestern Appraisal Company on the specified date on the county third floor, or before the county board of equalization starting September 18.
Dr. Homer Judge outlines yearly adult basic education programs and course structures for Cuero Independent School District. The advisory committee will set goals evaluate programs and ensure community interaction to implement the plans. Members include Mrs. John Blackwell Ben Prause Claudius Green Mrs. Lucy Wright Mateo Perez and Mrs. Aurora Orozco.
Gulf Coast Wood Products announces the purchase of the Cuero Lumber Company properties owned by Reuss and Reuss. The site fronts Railroad Street and Morgan Avenue, totaling about 400 by 150 feet, with buildings to be dismantled and a new 80 by 125 foot all steel manufacturing building to be erected. The firm also leases the Brayton Field center hanger for Modular Components, while Timco Industries operates the south hanger and employs around 170 workers.
A vacant four room house at 105 T L Overature was destroyed by fire Tuesday at 5 45 p m. Owned by the Dick Williams Estate neighbors alerted the fire department but the Cuero Volunteer Fire Department could not save the structure. Cause is under investigation by Fire Chief Eldred Schultz.
In Buenos Aires, armed groups abduct the director of the Dutch Philips electrical appliances firm. The incident mirrors last spring’s high profile kidnapping of Fiat executive Oberdan Sallustro, signaling a volatile period for corporate leaders in the region.
In Brief reports Gov George Wallace and school busing are spotlighted at the conference closing in Hilton Head Island South Carolina. Agnew appeals for revenue sharing support in Washington while Nixon returns to the White House. McGovern urges renewed national effort to ensure minorities a fair share of jobs. Philadelphia teachers threaten to close schools affecting 285000 students. VIET Nam troops resume fighting in Quang Tri City after days of rain and a tropical storm. Government soldiers claim 60 Communists killed.
UPI report notes Marvin Dodge argues that prescribed low intensity fires may reduce dead fuels and hazards in western forests. Australians practice planned burns to maintain ecological balance while critics warn excessive emphasis on suppression boosts risk.
Texas Local Board No 34 of the Selective Service in Cuero will close Monday Sept 11 through Friday Sept 15 as Exec Sec Bette J Henneke attends a state training conference. Those wishing to register during that week should contact Walter Bluntzer Goliad Felton Schreier Yorktown Mrs Bert Marie McAlister Cuero Butane Office Cuero Mrs Clairece M Carte Reuss Pharmacy Cuero or Mrs Dorothy Moore City Hall Yoakum.
The Pilot Club of Cuero Texas schedules a flea market on Saturday September 9 from 8 to 5 at the American Legion Civic Center on S Esplanade. The event features antiques baked goods preserves homemade items and odds and ends.
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