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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
1
The Herald explains its rare non daily format publishes Reuters international news and aims to provoke reader response through comment. It argues editorials mix local focus with wide implications, valuing fresh perspectives over routine consensus and recalling Kennedy era global context.
An editor muses on the long history of publishing at FMLL, admitting flaws in past work and the challenges of writing honestly. The piece defends speaking as a measure of ideas, humor, and impact, noting that action often matters more than words and that words can both energize and mislead readers.
Debra Ann Coker of Cameron won the Milam County Farm Bureau Queen title, with runner-up Patricia Tepera of Buckholts. The event drew about 175 people in the Methodist Fellowship Hall, and Coker will advance to District VIII in Burnet on August 21 with possible state finals in November.
Rain eased drought as August opening brought cooler 60s to 80s and 1.55 inches of rain in early days. Milam County records show July rainfall at 86 and a July mean near 86 degrees. Texas A M climatologists report new regional records and signs that unusually cool weather may be ending.
The Yoe High Band kicks off the 1971-72 year in the Austin Aqua Festival Twilight Land Parade on Friday August 6 at 7 30 p.m. The 100 plus unit march travels from Town Lake to the State Capitol with Ed McMahon as parade marshal. Channel 42 KHFI TV will televise the parade live. The Yoe High Band totals 104 members under director Dalton R F Harbers.
Central Texas Council of Governments Milam County will get a 150350 dollar National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grant to fund a multi facet program. The effort includes sheriff patrols prosecution and probation actions to identify and assist drinkers and reduce driving under the influence on local highways.
State Rep. Dan Kubiak of Rockdale praised Judge Herman Jones after the Austin ruling that the legislature's new House redistricting law is unconstitutional. The decision blocks redistricting actions, keeping Kubiak's district intact through an eventual new draw by the legislature. Craddick and supporters warned the ruling creates limbo with the five member redistricting board due to expire by October. Assistant Atty. Gen. Pat Bailey said the state will appeal.
FHA supervisor Henry N Ivey announced immediate work on the Southwest Milam Water System after a year in planning. SACC Construction Company of San Antonio won the contract to begin lines within 10 days, with 250 day completion. The project covers about 150 miles of pipeline serving 447 rural customers across Milam Williamson and Burleson counties, from Milano west along Highway 79 south of Rockdale Thorndale to Shiloh. The first phase cost 748600 dollars funded by a federal loan and grant and memberships sales.
Cameron Public Library volunteer group announces Library Week August 8 14 and Membership Day August 9 with an open house tea and local art show. Membership categories range from 1 to 25 dollars with various benefits and honorary status. programs include book sales art exhibits and educational talks by regional educators and artists.
Ballfield Drive fund totals 4402 dollars from house to house drives and individual gifts. Little League president Bill Hornung says Cameron Airpark ballfields may begin in about 60 days with further fundraising postponed until next spring. Project cost is estimated at 15000 dollars. Some contributors have not yet reported but organizers expect a final tally soon and donations may be placed in Citizen National Bank or First National Bank accounts.
The City Council met Tuesday and reviewed urban renewal progress. Proposals were rejected including disconnecting a street light at a business during cricket season. The Cameron school board’s tax billing proposal was declined. A North Central paving request was discussed with plans to place it on next year’s program.
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