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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1970
Page
2
All departments notice lists contact number 817 697-6671 and notes second class post office matter in Cameron Texas under the 1879 act. It states publication every Monday and Thursday with annual subscription rates Milam trade area five dollars fifty cents and elsewhere six dollars fifty cents.
Female teachers and students gain a new option to dress in pants suits rather than jeans and T shirts as Cameron Schools officials introduce a sophisticating dress trend. The piece notes color variations and predicts men may adopt bright colors. it dismisses de-she outfits seen in fashion magazines and ends with a cheeky note on cultural difference.
A pattern of growth problems emerges in Central Texas as schools water systems housing and public facilities face funding and planning needs. Cameron plans a future building study Rosebud Lott approves a new consolidated high school Caldwell rejects a 1.3 million bond Rockdale weighs a sewage plant bond Milam County towns debate services as new hospitals fire houses and public meetings reflect changing demands. The era of easy answers is ending as communities adapt to modern needs.
Ohio Senator Stephen M Young rails against a hush hush White House lobbying drive to raise ex presidents pension from twenty five thousand to sixty thousand and to boost widows pensions. He notes automatic retirement deductions for Congress but not for presidents and questions the need for higher pay while inflation rises. He cites Presidents Nixon and Johnson and questions Harry S Truman's supposed need. He urges Senate scrutiny and open debate.
Secretary of State Martin Dies Jr urged a complete overhaul of Texas primary election machinery and voter registration. He warned of a crisis, urged state county financing, and backed September October primaries, with re registration by voting and removal of annual registration. He noted potential constitutional challenges.
A driver whose brakes failed on a downhill slope survived the crash but then suffered a stroke and was awarded workmen's compensation. Courts have upheld compensation when fright or nerves lead to clear physical harm, even with delayed onset.
A columnist lampoons mail delays amid rail strikes and ideas a handwriting reading machine for letters. He jokes about unemployment for postmasters, delaying Christmas, and limiting letters to carriers. He cites Twain and asks readers their take by next June.
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