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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1972
Page
1
The Deep Southwest including West and Northwest Texas and New Mexico shows wild wind and shifting weather. El Paso endured frost and rain earlier, while the Northwest saw flurries that froze and melted, creating melting traffic contrasts on the highway. Clayton, New Mexico remained clear.
Texas politician Dan Kubiak files to run in the new District 36 covering Falls Milam and Williamson counties. Former District 27 representative since 1969, he plans a formal announcement around the Democratic primary on May 6. He is a member of the Dirty Thirty and backs local control and limited state spending.
The Taos area endures 30 degree afternoon calm and high altitude snow. Mt Wheeler soars above timberline with snow covered rock while Taos Ski Run attracts skiers under bright dry air. A 90 mile wind raked canyons between Taos and Clayton testing drift potential.
Milam County Democratic Chairman C. R. Roy Law published a list of candidates filing for the Democratic primary ballot this week. Law noted it may be possible that a method exists for the state to meet certain obligations.
In Tuesday junior high action Elgin faced Cameron with the eighth graders winning 60 to 33 and the seventh graders 32 to 27. Eight grade scoring leaders were Jafus White 16 points Ronnie Bennett 15 and Mike White 12. Seventh grade top scorer was Sam Green with 13 followed by Brian Wilkerson 9 and Andrew Bailey 6. The article also lists candidates for the May 6 primary election and local officials.
James Brock, a Texas born Western sculptor, gains rapid fame in Taos New Mexico where his bronzes outsell all Western peers. He collaborates with Frank Lyons, navigates Taos art world, and plans a cabin near Eagle’s Nest as demand from Houston Denver Taos Detroit grows.
Cameron City Council in regular session learned the storm drainage project offered by the EDA will not start soon due to lack of federal funds. Mayor Perrin read correspondence with the Texas EDA director and Sen. Tower and Poage's office. Funds may come later. the city will likely begin payments on Crockett Street while the drainage system is delayed. The council also discussed speeding fines and the city judge and attorney set the sliding scale.
Thieves broke into Yoe High School Monday night stealing about five dollars in cash a calculator and a radio from the school office Entry was gained through the boys restroom window and by breaking the office door lock. The Milam County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident. City officials discussed speeding ticket costs and new water quality guidelines at a council meeting and reappointed Dr. C G Swift as city health officer.
Odell V. Biggs of Cameron is appointed to Milam County Draft Board by the President. He is Ben Milam School assistant principal for five years and former Branchville School principal for 23 years. He holds BA from Huston Tillotson and MA from Texas Southern University. He belongs to the Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge. His wife teaches mathematics in junior high and they have a daughter in California’s school system.
Abilene Red Cross awards Jack McKinney and Johnston for aiding Mrs. V. C. Perini after a cerebral hemorrhage on October 9. The two men gave rapid CPR and called an ambulance, saving her from possible brain damage or death. McKinney later moved to Austin to work with New York Life.
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