Little River Philosopher slams costly Nevada city plan
In a humorous letter from the Johnson grass farm, the Little River Philosopher derides a government plan to build a desert city and detonate an atom bomb there. He questions why spend on a new city when existing ones like Fort Worth Dallas Houston San Antonio and others could be used or even blown up. He advocates saving money and criticizes government waste.
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Little River
Johnson Grass
Nevada Desert
Fort Worth
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Eagle Pass
Texarkana
United States
North Korea
China
Russia
J. A
Buckholts Community Gives 310 For Dimes
Mrs. Harold Fuchs reports that 310.83 was raised in the Buckholts district for the March of Dimes. The Cameron choraliers and choralettes directed by Mrs. Mark Magers sponsored a gym program. Assisting drives came from area residents across Corinth Bryan Station Buckholts South Elm and school faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fuchs
March of Dimes
Buckholts
Cameron Choraliers and Choralettes
Mark Magers
Henry Hailes
Lloyd Ezzell
Corinth
J. D. Ruzicka
Wayne Chevalier
Bryan Station
W. D. Porter
Raymond Zajicek
Lad Zaurel
Herman Stoebner
Leon Brady
Willie Glaser
Arthur Enge Fuchs
Floyd Fritz
Doyle Arnold
South Elm
Whittington
Coy Arledge
Buckholts School
Cameron Man Returns From Korea R and R in Japan
Cameron Delarosa a rifleman in the 7th Infantry Division spent five days on rest and recuperation in Japan with his wife Anita and parents Mr and Mrs Louis Delarosa of Route 1. The Army policy provides rest from combat for fighting soldiers.
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Pfe
Mariano T. Delarosa
Anita
Louis Delarosa
Route 1
Cameron
Korea
Japan
7Th Infantry Division
Delarosa
Bist
Attempts To Break In Jewelry Stores Friday
Friday night in Cameron two jewelry businesses faced break in attempts. Wil son Credit Jewelers front doors were pried with a prize bar in an effort to break the lock. Sharpe’s Jewelry door facing was damaged and the wood near the lock chipped. No items were reported missing. Sheriff Carl Black noted unknown timing and noted store managers reported the incidents. Victor Hannon and Ray Burke provided statements.
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Cameron
Carl Black
Wilson Credit Jewelers
Sheriff Black
Victor Hannon
Hannon
Sharpe
Ray Burke
Sharpe's Jewelry
Kidnapped Man Is Son-In-Law Of Burlington Couple
Clovis Ray Russell son in law of Mr and Mrs C W Bryant of Burlington was abducted while en route to work in Waco by a gunman who forced him to drive across multiple towns to Dermott Texas. The car was abandoned at Post Texas and a search continues.
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Clovis Ray Russell
Waco
Dermott
Texas
C. W. Bryant
Burlington
Bryant
Herald Office
Russell
Route 2
West
The
Hill Printing Company
Eighth
Franklin
Highway 84
Gatesville
Goldthwaite
Brownwood
Abilene
C. W. Russell
Post
Private Jimmie Robinson Arrives for Fort Hood Training
Pvt. Jimmie H. Robinson of Route 3 Cameron arrives at North Fort Hood for basic training with the First Armored Division. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Robinson and attended Milano school where he played basketball. The division, once famed in World War I, was reactivated in 1951 under Major General Bruce C. Clark and is undergoing combat training at Fort Hood.
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Jimmie H. Robinson
Route 3
Cameron
North Fort Hood
First Armored Division
Pvt
Robinson
Charlie Robinson
Milano
Bruce C. Clark
Fort, Hood
Bruce C. Clarke
Fort Hood, Texas
Nathan L Edwards Resting in Japan from Korea Service
Sgt Nathan L Edwards of the 223d Infantry Regiment 40th Division spent a five day rest in Japan during a recuperation leave. His wife Elizabeth lives at 145 W 128th St New York City. Edwards entered the Army in 1942 and arrived in Korea last June. His parents Mr and Mrs Down Edwards reside in Cameron.
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Nathan L. Edwards
Elizabeth
W. 128Th St
New York City
Korea
Japan
Nara
223D
Edwards
Mrs
Down Edwards
Cameron
Draft delinquents drop 17 percent in Texas in 1952
Brigadier General Paul L Wakefield states Texas delinquent numbers fell 17 percent in 1952. State draft headquarters report 796 delinquents on the rolls at start of 1953 versus 958 in 1952. boards with no delinquents drop from 27 to 24 in late 1952. delinquent defined as registered person failing to perform duties. delinquents face penalties up to five years and fines. Weekend visit: Wesley White Johnny Cook Houston stayed with Ed Gunns.
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Austin
Texas
Paul L. Wakefield
Selective Service Boards
Senior class at O. J. Thomas School sponsors fact forum
The senior class at the O. J. Thomas School will host a fact forum program February 9 through 15. A 30 minute assembly is planned daily at the school under the Drake Literary Society which is 25 years old. Eddie Nellum serves as class president and the final event Friday will be at Cameron Grove Baptist Church.
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O. J. Thomas School
Drake Literary Society
Eddie Nellum
Cameron Grove Baptist Church
Cameron Business Visitor Fred Jistel Sees Local Firms
Local report notes Fred Jistel, a business visitor, toured Cameron on Friday. He met with several firms to discuss potential collaborations and explore market opportunities in the area.
Pvt L R Boatright Joins 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood
Pvt Leslie Ray Boatright from Fort Hood Texas trains with the First Armored Division for basic training. He attended Yoo High School before entering the service and is currently undergoing combat training at Fort Hood.
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Pvt. L. R. Boatright
1St Armored Division
Mustering-Out Pay Exempt From Income Tax
The $206 or $300 mustering-out pay for discharged service members since the Korean conflict is tax exempt and not reportable. Overseas service earned $300. stateside service received $200.
Parma Radio Service Factory Authorized Repairs
Parma Radio Service offers factory authorized repairs on Motorola RCA G Delco Zenith and Philco radios. Located in Parma with expert technicians and genuine parts for all major brands.
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Motorola
RCA
DELCO
Zenith
Philco
Parma Radio Service
Calendar misstep delays driver license renewal
A writer admits failing to check his own calendar leading to a missed renewal for his driver's license. He reflects that advice should start at home and plans to fix his oversight Monday.
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Cameron Herald
Cameron Man
Battle Field
Jimmie Robinson
Fort Hood
Wesley White
Johnny Cook
Ed Gunn
Fred Jistel
Itor
Leslie Ray Boatright
Rt. 3
Fred Jackson
Gordon S. Baskin
S. HouSton Allied Lines
Housekeeping
Remu, Mn
Ib Gan
Hunt's
California
Spiragh
Mondrik
Hormel
Spain
Uncle William Pork & Beans
Campbell’s
Hormel Midwest
Heart of Texas
Wisconsin
Hormel’s Mary
Ole
BAKER
Box
Cameron, Texas
Gan
Borden’s Biscuits
Hunt’s Tender Garden
Cello Carton
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
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