The Cameron Herald Milam Paper Since 1860
The Cameron Herald continues its long history as Milam County’s local newspaper based at 108 E First Street in Cameron Texas since 1860.
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
8
The Cameron Herald continues its long history as Milam County’s local newspaper based at 108 E First Street in Cameron Texas since 1860.
In Milam County Cameron hosts a quiet week as residents prepare for the Cameron Booster Club membership gathering at 7 p.m. Friday in City Park. Ice cream will be served near the vintage pavilion, recalling a bygone small town era with barbershop quartet memories.
The Nixon campaign centers on crime and violence, Vietnam fatigue, and trust in government. Nixon aims a tougher, more aggressive approach than in 1960, while facing possible losses among minorities youth and liberal independents. Outcomes depend on further Paris talks racial tensions and party unity dynamics.
In Austin Governor candidates Paul Eggers and Preston Smith press campaigns after the Republican convention. Eggers tours up to 30 towns while Smith meets 31 delegates by district to shape a campaign strategy. The piece covers political moves, prior county outreach, and related state political notes.
The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act took effect June 12 prohibiting employers involved in interstate commerce from hiring, firing, or treating workers differently due to age 40 to 65. It forbids limit, segregate, or reduce wages to meet the law with limited exceptions for bona fide occupational qualifications and established seniority or disciplinary actions.
Dear editor, the writer notes post convention commentary focuses on morning-after summaries of candidate selection. Televised coverage frustrates delegates and viewers alike as speeches fall flat and reporters chase soundbites with TV cameras on backs. The piece ends with a casual reminiscence of yesterday’s talk.
Cameron civic improvement committee of the Chamber of Commerce places two pole mounted litter baskets in the 100 block of North Houston and the 100 block of West Main on a trial basis. Bernay Dusek chairs the effort and says usage will guide further purchases.
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