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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
2
Entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Cameron Texas under the Act of Congress of March 1 1879 Published Every Monday and Thursday Annual Subscription Rates Milam Trade Area 6 50 Elsewhere 7 50
Apollo 15 brought back hundreds of pounds of lunar rocks that may illuminate the moon’s crust formation and its link to Earth’s development. Understanding lunar origins could aid locating minerals and energy deposits on Earth and future space travel could extend human survival.
In Central Texas inflation persists as wage and price increases push costs higher. The 30 percent Alcoa wage rise and recent steel contracts prompt broader price pressures as productivity lags behind demands. The piece urges restraint by industries unions and consumers to curb the habit of adding on.
From the congressional record Rep Louis Wyman notes U S Custom Agents seized 175 pounds of pure heroin and $20 million in the baggage of a man claiming diplomatic immunity. He urges tighter checks on visitors baggage and support for legislation to probe all possessions regardless of passport type. Turkey pledges poppy eradication, seen as a breakthrough in curbing heroin supply and illegal trafficking. The report highlights Nixon administration efforts to combat drugs and calls for stricter enforcement to close immunity loopholes.
Attorney General Crawford C. Martin appeals a district court decision invalidating the 1971 House redistricting plan that split 29 counties. If the High Court upholds the ruling, a five member Constitutional Board will reapportion in alignment with constitutional deadlines. The process raises questions about timing, legislative action, and potential special sessions.
A reader quotes syndicated columnists arguing economics will dominate the 1972 presidential race. They joke about inflation, deficits, and predictable political blame while noting personal budget surprises and unexpected government costs. The piece ends with a quip about which press will break next.
Will Bernard examines speech in public spaces, outlining which oral actions are unlawful and when limits on time place and manner apply. He cites examples from yelling a fire to spreading false rumors and emphasizes the protection of expressing ideas while preserving public order and orderly discussion.
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