Cameron area progresses with new projects and growth
Babson's forecasts a robust 1977 with a strong Sb per cent average, Cameron sees rebuilding on former sites, with the Youth Exposition Hall foundation underway and the former Carey Lumber site nearly cleared. A new foods operation replaces an abandoned gas station opposite Safeway, plus a motel is under construction on East Fourth Street. Park facilities near O J Thomas School begin next year, CDA approves 136000 for sewer and housing work, Cameron Air Park runway upgrades continue, Milam Museum bars shield lower windows as displays are planned, and Northeast Cameron sees a nearing curb-and-gutter completion amid town improvement.
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Babson’s
Cameron
Carey Lumber Co
Special Foods
Safeway
West Fourth St
East Fourth St
O. J. Thomas
Cameron Air Park
Milam Museum
Milam County Gears Up for 1977 With Investments and Plans
Alcoa rehired in 1976 and forecasting a stronger 1977. Milam agriculture posted 27 million dollars for the year with seven in grains and seven in livestock. Southwest Bell to install 1.3 million in underground lines while Milam adopts a new accounting system and inaugurates a new county attorney and sheriff. District 23AA boasts Rockdale Tigers and Cameron Yeomen as 1974-75 standouts, signaling continued athletic strength. Cameron Mall hosts holiday redecorations as Milam pushes urban renewal and cooperation. A modern Milam community aims for a 1977 cakewalk.
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Milam County
Southwest Bell
Rockdale Tigers
Cameron Yeomen
Texas
Cameron Mall
New Milam County Officials to Be Sworn In Friday
A new Milam County sheriff Leroy Broadus will take office after defeating incumbent Carl Black. John Henderson Jr will become county attorney, replacing Charles C Smith. Commissioners Adolph Gresak and Gerald Vinton will be sworn in along with Walter White tax assessor collector and local justice Jim Swanzy. Constables Maurice Lowrey Griss Wells Spud Caywood J T Morgan Finis Voyles John Zajicek P L Paris Leonard Pelzel also take office.
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Leroy Broadus
DPS
Milam County
Carl Black
John Henderson Jr
Charles C. Smith
Adolph Gresak
Gerald Vinton
Walter White
Jim Swanzy
Milano
Maurice Lowrey
Griss Wells
Spud Caywood
J. T. Morgan
Finis Voyles
John Zajicek
P. L. Paris
Leonard Pelzel
Chamber Plans Bonanza for Area Shoppers
The Chamber Trade Committee outlines a 1977 Shoppers Bonanza running January to December with a monthly prize of about 135 dollars and a December cash bonus of 150 dollars. Shoppers register at participating firms with no purchase required, for customers of high school age or older. Winners announced around the 15th each month. further details to follow.
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Chamber
Milam County Bar Urges Deputy District Clerk Hire
Milam County Bar Association recommends to county commissioners that a deputy district clerk be hired to handle increasing workload in the district clerk's office. The resolution, read at a called meeting, notes workload will rise further but was tabled due to absent Commissioner LaVert McKinney. Carol Prinz announced $46,500 Title VI funds available for county manpower.
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Milam County Bar Association
Bar Association
LaVert McKinney
Carol Prinz
Milam
United Way Agency Red Cross Aids Local Service Efforts
The American Red Cross, a United Fund agency, uses local funds for disaster relief and blood programs in Milam County. Milam is part of the Central Texas Red Cross Blood Program with 292 units drawn locally from Jan 1 to Nov 30 and 448 units used by two hospitals, 37 sent out of region.
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United Way
Cameron
American Red Cross
United Fund
National American Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Milam County
Central Texas Red Cross Blood Program
Central Texas Red Cross Blood Center
Waco
Headon Crash Sends Three To Hospitals
A two vehicle headon crash around 1 p.m. Monday injured three persons. Mike Mortimer of Cameron drove a pickup east on First St and left the highway, colliding with Annie Boehneman of Burton driving west. Boehneman and Harvey Boehneman were moved to Scott and White after Newton Memorial. Pam Mortimer was treated for leg injuries at Newton Hospital.
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Mike Mortimer
Cameron
First St
Pitt Grill
Annie Boehneman
Burton
Texas
Babson's Forecast Sees 1977 Growth Amid Inflation Woes
Babson's Reports foresees sustained 1977 economic upturn with GNP rising about 12 percent in current dollars and real GNP up near 6 percent. It flags inflation as a continuing risk from energy costs and wages, plus labor talks in steel railroads and construction.
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OPEC
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U. S
GNP
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