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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1970
Page
1
The Cameron Herald adds a new editorial column titled Low Down on the editorial page. Written by Joe Crump, the column surveys remarks and information from the Congressional Record, aiming to present a grassroots view not often heard in floor speeches.
The Stamps Quartet will appear in concert at Milano High School gym Thursday at 8 p.m. Proceeds from the show benefit the Milano Booster Club. The group, organized in 1924, is among the most traveled gospel singing ensembles in the United States.
Cameron City Council approves a 25 acre site for a new sanitary landfill three miles from City Hall. The council also raises garbage pickup rates 25 cents to 2.00 monthly, effective May 1 with first bills June 1. Mayor Perrin notes 12 year capacity and explains the new disposal trench method and bulldozer cost of 33000 as part of the investment.
Two Cameron men remain on bond pending appeal after district court revoked probation and reduced punishment to two years in the Texas Department of Corrections for burglary related offenses tied to a March 14 1970 robbery near Buckholts. Both defendants Leland Lyles and Michael Charles Maddox gave notice of appeal.
A December 24, 1969 report notes a television set and blanket stolen from the Milam Motel were returned to the owner without loss. Henderson's brief item records the incident and its resolution.
Essay argues that a gap between scholars and practical reality hinders progress. It compares academic leadership to military development, warns of revolts when leaders fail to connect with students, and calls for merging inquiry with practice at the point where ideas become action. It stresses transparent religion government and social history to guide change.
Milam County commissioners adopt a resolution to accept a 19.8 acre land deed from Aluminum Company of America for a road from Rockdale Country Club to the Alcoa plant. The road, built by Alcoa, will replace a former county road and be maintained by the county. Also, Santa Fe Pipeline Co. gets approval to lay 12 inch LPG pipe across county roads with repair and clearance arrangements. Trustee elections at Buckholts Gause Milano and Maysfield are authorized.
Southwestern Bell Telephone will begin Mid-April on a new 27 by 53 foot one story addition to the Cameron Cameron telephone dial office at North Travis and West First Streets. Completion is planned for June. C. L. Carson says the brick structure provides space for central office equipment and future growth. Belton contractor Talmage Willson is the general contractor.
Cameron Police Sgt. Felipe Martinez completed a 40 hour narcotics training course last week at Central Texas College. The Killeen college offers classes in the Central Texas area for officer certification. Cameron police say the department is equipped for drug testing. Weekend activity was quiet with most incidents from intoxicated individuals.
The Cameron Public Schools adopt a 180 day calendar starting August 26 1970 with five extra instructional days. Teachers begin in service August 17 with a five day window prior to the first day of classes. Christmas holidays shorten. mid term exams move to December 21 22 and school ends May 27 1971.
Milam County will install a teletype system in the sheriff's office on April 21 linking directly to State law officials. The system will include automatic message switching at Austin and Bryan DPS stations and connect 150 other DPS teletype sites.
Milam County Republicans announce a May 2 primary with polling sites in Cameron and Rockdale and voting boxes in each commissioner precinct. Any registered Milam County resident may vote in the GOP primary which focuses on statewide races. listed candidates include U S Senator George Bush and Robert Morris, Governor Paul Eggers and Roger Martin, and others.
Mexican and Spanish dances featuring eighteen young performers from Temple will highlight Cameron Folk Fete June 12 and 13 at Yoe Field and City Park. The program includes German Italian and American western dances with a Milam County history pageant featuring 100 Cameron students. The event adds craft food concessions bands and park decorations with a noncompetitive beauty pageant tied to the festival.
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