This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
4
The Cameron Herald proclaims that the supreme test of journalism is public service. Walter Williams of the University of Missouri School of Journalism is noted, with Milam Newspaper since 1860 and address at 108 FE First Street Cameron Texas. Frank M. Luecke is listed as editor and publisher.
The Miami GOP National Convention opens as Reagan and Nixon emerge as top contenders for the nomination. Rockefeller competes for undecideds while Goldwater rails against the administration. Delegates count around 600 to 667 needed, with Chicago awaiting the Democrats and Nixon eyeing Russia after nomination.
A Rousing call for direct action and self control. The author links frontier virtues with leadership, arguing that quiet, disciplined resolve guides great figures through conflict and shows the path forward when followers are urged to "Follow me."
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a dual fee system adding a $1 per car daily entrance and 50 cents for some parks. Additional use fees apply to campsites shelters and recreation facilities. Bond-financed park expansion aims to double acres and boost facilities within a 120 mile radius of major metros.
Letter writer JA from Johnson Cross Farm critiques post office finances and calls for seven day rural delivery. He notes a committee of private executives suggests privatization, compares government to a failing business, and mentions Texas welfare, draft quotas, and a Forts Trail tour. He emphasizes local living and warns against profit mindset in public services.
Mrs A L Stapleton of Victoria arrives in the city to accept a milliner position with Triggs Dry Goods Co. Other local notes include Red Cross sewing meeting attendees Miss Barnett of Corsicana and Miss Lois Barnett of Marlow, plus social events hosted by Dr and Mrs James Watson for niece Kathrine Douglas of Weepa.
The Texas Legislature schedules a constitutional amendment for November 5 1968 to create the Employees Retirement System of Texas with a State Board of Trustees governing investments and operation. The measure limits state and member contributions to six percent and details eligibility and investment rules. The Governor will issue the proclamation and the amendment will be published as required.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.