Texas growth and Cameron set for 1971 boom
US NEWS and Babson projections point to strong Southwest economy in 1971 with Houston rising as a major seaport and Los Angeles analogy. Cameron plans highway expansion downtown renewal and new housing, with potential industry growth and lower interest rates boosting jobs in Milam County by year end.
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Milam County Officials to Be Sworn In Thursday
Newly elected Milam County officials will take the oath at 9 30 a.m. Thursday in a public ceremony at the Milam County Courthouse. Max McClaren will become County School Superintendent and Dalton Caffey will serve as Commissioner Pet. Returning officials include County Judge O B Harden District Clerk Grady Allen County Clerk Wayne Wieser County Treasurer Charles Maddox Commissioner LaVert McKinney and Justices of Peace Jess Brock Jim Swanzy and Leonard Allen.
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Dalton Caffey
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O. B. Harden
Grady Allen
Wayne Wieser
Charles Maddox
LaVert McKinney
Justices of Peace
Jess Brock
Jim Swanzy
Leonard Allen
Local Man Dies In City Traffic Accident
Cameron death toll during Christmas holidays centers on a two vehicle crash at West Main and Karnes streets. Russell T. Jenkins 69 of Cameron died at Newton Memorial Hospital. his sister Irvin McKenzie of Alvin was injured along with others. Funeral held at Green Funeral Home Clarkson Cemetery.
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New Wildcats Mark Year End Oil Action
City police handled a busy holiday weekend with 34 arrests including DWI and a shooting. A Mary De Bose of Cameron was wounded by a self-inflicted gunshot while investigating a back yard disturbance. Milam County oil activity expands with three new wildcats and two completions in the Cherokee Navarro field and Milbur area.
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Cameron
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Cherokee Navarro
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Rockdale
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Stanislaw
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Navarro
Break-In at Svetlik Grocery in Buckholts Reported
Thieves used a brick to smash the plate glass front of Svetlik Cash Grocery in Buckholts early Tuesday and fled with fireworks watches gloves billfolds and fishing reels. Sheriff Carl Black estimated merchandise losses around 300 dollars.
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Bond Set For Suspect In House Break In
Kenneth Teal of Cameron was arrested by city police on burglary charges after a 1 am December 23 break in on E 17th Street. The unoccupied home owned by Mrs Louise Thompson of Houston showed scattered furnishings. Juveniles were also involved, with police finding them in the house during the investigation. Teal has a prior conviction for a March 14 robbery in Milam County District Court and received a three year probated sentence.
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Jess Brock
Kenneth Teal
Cameron
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E. 17Th St
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Ree
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Babson Forecast for 1971 Brighter but Hazy Prospects
Babson Reports predicts 1971 will see improved economic activity with fewer labor and credit pressures than 1970. It warns of potential dangers from steel and other labor disputes, inflation pressures, and high unemployment, while anticipating stronger housing and construction, residential demand, and a GDP near record levels.
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