17 Dec 1973
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1973
Page
1
An essay compares Jonathan Seagull to human longing for immortality and perfect speed. It reflects on freedom, discipline, and the drive to surpass limits, pairing the tale with Richard Harris’s Bach reading and a meditation on knowledge and existence.
The author argues for John Connally as a principled leader to move beyond partisan squabbles toward decentralized modern reform. They urge decisive action to address institutional troubles and invoke historical philosophy as a guide for 21st century society.
Rockdale Hospital Administrator Charles M. Upshaw says the new facility is about 30 percent complete and construction chief Bill Sadler forecasts July 1974 completion. Upshaw targets October 1, 1974 opening as officials seek $120,000 more startup capital for a project over $2 million with furnishings.
Westinghouse weighing options for a 3400 acre site near Georgetown and Round Rock. A 3000 acre plan would include a central shopping area two smaller trade zones several elementary schools and possibly a high school within the present Georgetown ISD. Nolanville votes to remain wet by 42 votes in sixth liquor election in a year and two days despite ongoing dry opposition.
Falls County funeral homes signaled plans to exit the emergency ambulance program in the near future. City governments in Rosebud and other towns will likely assume ambulance duties with possible financial support from Falls County.
Two Temple banks opposed a petition to create City National Bank in Temple. First United Bancorporation of Fort Worth owns First of Fort Worth and seeks a Loop 363 and I 35 site, arguing suburban banking need.
Leonard Santorelli reports Kohoutek’s approach fuels sales and events from Macy’s telescope promotions to rock concerts, jet trips, and ship cruises. Planetarium shows and a “comet chase” flight plan draw enthusiasts, while publishers rush a popular science title and religious groups warn of doomsday forecasts.
Maxie Morgan, director of the CISC Media Center, crafts three dimensional metal pictures from abandoned water cisterns in a home workshop. His pieces include windmills, owls, UT Longhorn designs, and farm scenes sold through galleries in Austin El Campo Cameron and at art shows. Morgan and his wife Linda have completed 12 shows this year and plan a studio gallery at 17th and Central.
The Buckholts School Board in regular session set school hours to 2 30 from 38 40 with a daylight saving option to 3 30 and 45 minute minimum for 55 minute classes. It revised the extreme cold weather policy per the governor's directive and appointed 1974 Board of Equalization members Edwin F. Fischer Edward Senkel Carl Von Gonten and alternate Charles Obermiller. Mrs Gladys Allison was named head of the Citizens Advisory Committee with the organizational meeting slated for January 14 1974.
United Producing Company of Houston set five and a half inch pipe to 2,850 feet in the Navarro on the No 3 Batte in the Pemberton Navarro Field Milam County. The No 3 Batte lies near Milano on a 931 acre lease. The No 1 and No 2 Batte have casing and logs indicate oil saturation in Navarro C sand. All three Batte wells await completion rig, pumps, and power. production not yet known.
The American Legion Edwin Hardy Post No 9 of Cameron received the Hall of Fame plaque at a recent meeting. Presented by District Commander Austin C. McElfish and regional service officer Conrad Walter Sawyer, the award noted three consecutive years of membership growth in 1971 1972 and 1973 under Wayne Wieser. The speaker urged veteran eligibility for new members, detailing service periods from World War 1 to Vietnam.
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