Sports Picture Quiz Book blends history withChallenge questions
Dover Publications releases John Grafton compiled Sports Picture Quiz Book an unusual photo quiz with captions that ask questions about major sports subjects and related events. Answers are at the back and the format invites readers to learn beyond the pictured figures such as Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Joe Louis and horseracing greats.
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Herald
John Grafton
Dover Publications, Inc
New York
Ty Cobbs
Babe Ruths
Joe Louises
Granger Dam Work Advances and Lignite Mining Plans
Construction on the Granger Dam proceeds at the former Laneport site in Williamson County while Shell Oil Co. forecasts an $11.2 million payroll in a lignite strip mining project in South Milam County. The region anticipates significant economic impact and aims for optimism about the new economy in Texas.
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Laneport
Williamson County
Shell Oil Co
Milam County
Funds Sought to Extend San Gabriel Dams Projects
U S Army Corps seeks 9.7 million more for Granger and North Fork Dams on the San Gabriel River in Williamson County with completion dates moved up to early 1979. District engineer says approval potential before May to shift funds from other accounts. Rep. Pickle notes possible Congressional action.
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Granger
Northfork
San Gabriel River
Williamson County
Carter
Ron Zunker
U. S. Army Corps. of Engineers
Zunker
Fort Worth
U. S
J. J. Pickle
Austin
Granger Dam
Sore Finger
Shell Lignite Project Sparks Milam County Housing Need
A Radian Corp socioeconomic study for Shell Oil on Milam County lignite mining finds housing for 585 incoming workers will be the major challenge. The report cites 160–170 new homes needed near Rockdale in three years, school expansions, and is expected to start mining 1979 with a 30 year mine life and 5 million tons annual production.
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Milam County
Shell Oil
Radian Corp
Austin
Rockdale
Shell
Kirk Holland
Cameron
Holland
Texas
Cameon
Bill Devereux
Radian
Constable Appointment Tabled in Cameron Precinct 1
County commissioners tabled the appointment of a Precinct 1 constable after hearing H G Chamberlain’s request. Maurice Lowrey resigned March 31, and 225 residents signed a petition supporting Chamberlain. Other actions included bids for Precinct 3 front end, buying a $1500 high speed teletype for the sheriff, and a July 20 equalization board meeting.
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Cameron
H.G
Tommy) Chamberlain
Maurice Lowrey
O. B. Harden
Chamberlin
Chamberlain
LaVert McKinney
Incorporation of
Milano
Sheriff's Office
Criminal Justice Council
Temple Vending Machine
Harden
Harris Havens and Co
Ray Harris
Harris
County Equalization Board
Thomas Y. Pickett, Inc
City of Cameron gets 136000 grant for parks and streets
Sen Lloyd Bentsen received word that the HUD awarded Cameron a 136000 community development block grant to fund sewer system additions, park improvements at O J Thomas and Youth Exposition Parks, plus street and drainage upgrades. Rockdale OKs resignation of City Manager Max Pitts effective April 30. Firefighters respond to couch fires at 902 W 6 and a barn fire at Ed Jekel place north Cameron.
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Lloyd Bentsen
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
City of
Cameron
O. J. Thomas Park
Rockdale
Max Pitts
Jessie Corona
Alice Shields
Ed Jekel
Countywide Meeting On Beef Referendum Planned In Cameron
A 7 30 p m meeting is set for April 18 in Cameron to discuss the Beef Research Information Act. Morris Coward chairs the Milam County Beef Development Task Force and will present two extension service slide talks plus a Q A session. Producers must register at the county ASCS office and later vote on the proposed national checkoff program.
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Cameron
Morris Coward
Milam County
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Beef Development Task Force
BDT
John Snell
Bill McCutchen
John Spitzer
Beef Research & Information Act
Secretary of Agriculture
TP and L Warns Against Suspicious Wiring Checks
Larry Morrow of Texas Power and Light warns residents about a man posing as a repair contractor who offers to check wiring for a fee. TP and L states it does not inspect wiring or perform home electrical work and urges people to verify identity with the company or notify the Milam County Sheriff's Department if approached.
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Larry Morrow
Texas Power & Light Company
Morrow
Milam County
Tp&i Company
Milam County Sheriff's Department
Vote Recount Requested In Cameron City Election
A Cameron city council special meeting appointed a recount committee for Place 4 after Odessa Poole lost by three votes in the April 2 election. Dale Smith had 292 votes and Poole 289. The panel includes Charles Kunz as chairman with Shirley Kelley and Pauline Friemel. they will count at City Hall at 9 a.m. Friday.
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Cameron City
Odessa Poole
Dale Smith
Poole
Charles Kunz
Shirley Kelley
Pauline Friemel
City Hall
Carter Orders Texas Watershed Review Of Milam Projects
USDA Soil Conservation Service surveys small watershed projects in Texas including Brushy Creek Donahoe Elm Pond in Milam County. Reviews in two phases run through July 15 with hearings near the sites and final recommendations to the President.
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Carter
USDA
Soil Conservation Service
Texas
SCS
George C. Marks
Don Jones
Cameron
Brushy Creek
Donahoe Creek
Elm Creek
Pond Creek
Milam County
Marks
State Conservationist
Buckholts School Board Installs New Trustees and Approves Calendar
The Buckholts school board seated new trustees Ray Harris Gladys Allison and Barbara Kuzel at a regular meeting Monday A W Zajicek Jr was re elected president and Edwin Lehmann vice president with Allison as secretary The agenda included public ballfield use regulations Region 6 Service Center participation and the senior trip to Corpus Christi The 1977 78 calendar was approved with classes starting August 18 and ending May 25.
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Buckholts
Ray Harris
Gladys Allison
Barbara Kuzel
A. W. Zajicek Jr
Edwin Lehmann
Allison
Corpus Christi
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Sports History
F.M.L
W. Somerset Maugham
San Gabriel Dams
City Park
April Hilo
Ward
Tp&l Manager
Saatied
Council On Environmental Quality
President’s Office of Management and Budget
Buckholts School
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