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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1970
Page
2
The Cameron Herald lists Frank M. Luecke as editor and publisher and names Frank M. Luecke and Dot Scarbrough as owners in the newspaper’s masthead.
The Brazos River Authority pushes North San Gabriel and Laneport Reservoirs plans while Southwest Bell expands its Cameron central office. The Folk Fete gains broad support as Milam County embraces modern agriculture and industry, with Cameron and Milam touted as a growth hub.
A citizen notes that urban streets reduce pedestrian space with widened roads and fewer sidewalks. The American Association of State Highway Officials recommends sidewalks on roads with more than two homes per acre, arguing white edge stripes fail to protect walkers.
A CBS documentary on VA hospital care prompts Rep Burt L Talcott to seek comment. The VA Administrator Donald E Johnson replies defending funding and quality care, noting the 1969 budget of 1 541701 million is the highest in history and pledging ongoing improvement for veterans medical needs.
Austin experts estimate under half of Texas 4 100 000 registered voters will cast ballots in Saturdays primaries. Contests include Yarborough vs Bentsen for Senate and Sadler challenged by Williams and Armstrong. Republican turnout expected about 150 000 with Bush favored for the Senate nomination.
A distorted view of the Veterans Administration efforts toward returning veterans is labeled a low blow. The TV news production is accused of planting seeds of discontent, with assertions that some in the audience are craftily influenced.
The writer mocks a proposed junk tax on worn out goods like cars and appliances. He muses on taxing tires sofas and even battleships to raise funds for public works, noting the high potential revenue and the absurdity of many suggested items.
Frank Hildebrand, executive director of the Texas Tourist Development Agency, thanks Mr Luecke for favorable consideration and notes readers are requesting Trails pamphlets as the campaign expands to new regions of Texas. The cooperation aids the state tourist industry.
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