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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1971
Page
5
State Rep. Dan Kubiak in Austin introduces HB310 to require party affiliation at registration to vote in primaries and runoffs. The bill bans dual party affiliation, enforces penalties up to $1000, and aims to curb cross party voting in Texas elections.
Kenneth L. Galbreath 26 of Rockdale was promoted to Army Specialist Five while with the 27th Artillery near Phan Rang Vietnam. He entered the Army in September 1969 completed basic training at Fort Bliss and last stationed at Fort Lewis. He is a 1963 Rockdale High School graduate. His wife Peggy Mann resides in Cameron with her parents as he serves overseas.
The Cameron Women’s Bowling Association marked its 15th annual tournament the weekend of January 23 24 and January 30 31 with record participation. Winners received cash prizes and trophies while events listed team doubles singles and class awards with standings and top scores noted.
Woodums 780 led by C Trotter 452 and J Williams 171. Culpeppers 777 with R Mondrik Z Rolan 397 and R Mondrik 176. Cameron Equip 844 S Kelm 425 M Michalka 156. Schiguts 832 K Moran 467 199. Gulf 803 B Angell 397 158. U Tote M 746 K Jeter 432 158. Barrington 762 G Ferguson 384 145 McAtee 816 K Hollas 439 161.
The 13th annual Heart Fund golf tournament will be held at the Marlin Country Club February 27 and 28. Entrance fee is 5 dollars and contestants may play 18 holes either Saturday or Sunday. Medalist prize and a prize for each flight will be awarded. Proceeds will go to the Heart Fund.
The page itemizes team names with player numbers and initials. Entries include Stedmans 828 and A. Backhous 171, tied to a series of pairs like J. Orsag 186 and 500, C. Gureky 236, M. Tucker 460 and 601, G. Titsworth 173 and 489, and M. McLerran 197 and 507. Names are followed by jersey numbers.
Cameron readies a Humble Oil service station on West Fourth Street near North Travis and Crocket. The 50 by 80 foot concrete tile building includes showroom, offices, rest rooms, wash area, and two canopies. Construction by Rayco of Houston totals about $95,000 with extensive paving and cement work near completion for a March 1 opening.
Governor Preston Smith calls for a broad expansion of the Texas Aeronautics Commission Airport Systems Program in the 1972 73 budget. He requests 2.35 million dollars for the program plus 1 million to match federal funds for local projects and 1.35 million to build the state air transportation system across airports of all sizes. The plan would boost participation in the Federal Airport Act of 1970 which could add up to 15 million dollars yearly in Texas if cities can provide required matches.
A sharp rant accuses a unnamed office figure of sycophancy and flattery toward the rich and influential. The piece coins terms like hypocrite and sycophant to describe the subject, criticizing their servile behavior and favors.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports white collar workers received an average 6.2 percent salary increase for the year ending June 1970, the largest annual rise in a decade.
In Garrett County Maryland road workers returned to work on November 20 1970 ending a 227 day walkout the longest on record for public employees The prior record stood at a 138 day sanitation workers strike in Bowling Green Ohio in 1965
Now is the time for motor vehicle owners in Texas to register early. The renewal season opened February 1 at county tax offices and sub stations. Tax collectors begin selling plates February 1, with the season running through February and March. Use the three part renewal form from the Texas Highway Department to speed processing. Take the form to the county tax office. the clerk can issue 1971 license plates quickly.
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