Canadian commentator Alex Burton cited Texas Big Thicket editor
A former staffer recalls KRLD Dallas commentator Alex Burton quoting a Texas Big Thicket editor or publisher who said there are still a few good papers in the area. The piece notes Burton’s broad coverage and awards, and his Dallas commentary influencing Cameron readers.
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Alex Burton
KRLD
Dallas
Texas Big Thicket
Burton
Dibol Free Press
Marbel Falls Highlander
San Marcos Record
Cameron Herald
Cameron
City Hall
The
Herald
America
Southwest
Milam County considers turning jail building for Bicentennial museum
The Milam County Historical Survey Committee, led by Miss Mary Belle Batte, urges renovating the old County Jail for a Bicentennial museum ahead of 1976. Delays have already cost about 5000 in HUD funds, with Cameron History Club and the Cameron Area Chamber of Commerce backing the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old County
Milam County Historial Survey Committee
Historical Committee
Cameron History Club
Ladies Committee
Cameron Area
Milam County Grand Jury praised for candor and courage
A reader commends the Milam County Grand Jury for openness and integrity, criticizes the Commissioners Court for salary hikes, and urges a state investigation aided by Rockdale Reporter and Cameron Herald. The letter proposes reconvening the grand jury and turning over findings to the Texas Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County Grand Jury
Rockdale
Cameron Herald
Milam County
Commissioners Court
Grand Jury
Duva
Rockdale Reporter
State of Texas
Milam County Commissioners Court
James J. McGowan
Texas
Old Philosopher Urges Honest Christmas Gift to Nation
A reader laments government secrecy from the Secretary of State to Congress and the public, calling for honesty in all sectors. He weighs old fashioned versus new honesty and suggests starting with Washington, noting Santa Claus never reaches every house and Moscow should be avoided.
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Secretary of State
Congress
CIA
Gallup
Santa Claus
Pontius Pilate
Washington
Moscow
Texas Industrial Commission
Texas
TIC
Jim Harwell
Harwell
Austin Voting Rights Act controversy dominates Texas government
In Austin a federal court decision prompts tax assessor-collectors to mail voter registration notices without requiring return, while Harris County holds 800000 forms sealed awaiting clearance. Justice officials hear from White and Hill on preclearance and scope of the act as the Texas economy gauges new industry and veteran loan programs.
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Texas
Harris County
Secretary of State
Mark White Jr
U.S. Justice Department
White
John Hill
House Elections Committee
VRA
US Justice Department
Hill
House Committee
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Atexas
East First Street
Frank M. Luecke
Act of Congress
Milam
Thanks
Dateline Austin
Texas Veterans Land Board
Bob Armstrong
Veterans Land Program
Armstrong
State Supreme Court
Dolph Briscoe
High Court
Austin
Laredo
Supreme Court
Frost National Bank of
AG Opinions
Texas Youth Council
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Railroad Commission
Neter
National Safet Council
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